Program Overview

The Health Informatics & Health Information Technology (HIHIT) program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in Health IT, or to help you upskill and refresh your current skills if you’re already working in the field. The program includes up to four courses and hands-on training with electronic health record software systems, including a working health information exchange (HIE). Students also learn to analyze data using SQL and Tableau. There are two format options (certificate and non-certificate), allowing you to select the course format that best accommodates your schedule and needs.

Two Paths to COmpletion

9-Week Synchronous Program

Full-time, 9-week program designed for post-baccalaureate students. Expect to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to this program. Application required.

Flexible, On-Demand Program

Designed for those whose schedules won’t allow for the full-time program, or who wish to expand knowledge in a specific area of health informatics or health IT. No application required.

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Synchronous Program

9 Weeks

On-Demand Program

Flexibly-Paced

Courses

4 courses total (all 4 required) Can take courses individually, and select up to 4 courses

Certificate

Certificate earned upon completion Certificate optional (complete all 4 courses to receive a certificate)

Format

  • Live, online full-time program
  • 4 didactic courses
  • Professional and career development
  • Flexible, on-demand online program
  • Faculty will hold office hours by request, and students can submit questions to staff via Canvas

Duration

9 weeks

    Within 100 days of starting the course

    Time Commitment

    • Minimum of 40 hours per week
    • Attendance at live sessions required
    • Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST
      • 1-2 hours of work/day, per course
      • 80-90 hours of content included per course

      Dates

      • Program runs three times each year
      • Spring, summer, and fall semesters
      • On-demand courses available year round

      Application

      Application required No application required

      Student Profile

      • Students who can commit to a 9-week full-time online program without competing obligations
      • UT Austin Junior or Senior, recent graduate and/or career pivoter able to attend class full-time
        • Working professionals not able to commit to a full-time program
        • Those who prefer a self-paced course
        • Those who wish to upskill or refresh their knowledge in a specfic area

         

        CHOOSE YOUR PATH
        Start or continue a rewarding career in Health Informatics & Health IT through one of our program options.
        Life Changing
        The HIHIT program completely changed the trajectory of where my life was headed.
        Bryan, Fall 2019, Academy Consultant, Cerner

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