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The MN Health IT program offers training designed to build competencies and knowledge needed to work successfully in the health IT industry. It will prepare you to provide at-the-elbow support, management or leadership for health IT system implementation, integration and optimization as well as leading process, project, data and quality analysis initiatives.

Normandale’s MN Health IT program has helped over 450 professionals reach their Health IT goals.

For more information visit: www.MNHealthIT.com

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“As soon as I finished the program, I received an email from one of my networking contacts in IT indicating that he had received a promotion and thought I would be great for his old position. I applied and was hired as an Application Analyst I. I went from working my day-to-day job with no possibilities of rising much higher, to endless opportunities to learn and excel in my career. Six months ago I was promoted to an Application Analyst II at Park Nicollet." Jennifer Ortiz

PROGRAM STARTS SOON!

The MN Health IT certificate training program develops the foundational healthcare and

information technology concepts needed to understand working in the health IT industry. Some

of the topics covered are:

Culture of Healthcare

Introduction to Computer Science

Health Management Information

Systems and Medical Terminology

Students then focus their learning in one of the following tracks, depending on their career

goals:

CLINICAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

CSS professionals are likely to work with healthcare providers and medical staff to assess

workflow-related processes, support IT with the development of clinical applications, and

facilitate system enhancements and modifications to meet clinical needs. They will lead or

assist in planning, developing and reorganizing of the work of a provider to take full advantage

of features in health IT in pursuit of meaningful use, improved quality, costs and optimal care.

OR

HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

HTS professionals focus on the architecture behind the software, hardware and networks used

by healthcare organizations. They will provide support services above and beyond what is

provided by the vendor, to assure the technology functions properly and is configured to meet

the needs of the organization and the newly designed workflows.

Certifications:

Coming in 2014!

HEALTH IT ANALYST

To take your health IT career or training to the next level we are developing a variety of stand-

alone health IT courses. Students meeting certain prerequisites* may combine these to earn a

certificate as a Health IT Analyst with a concentration on financial/revenue, data/quality,

leadership or training.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Health IT is a top priority within all healthcare, allied health, and other related industries, making it ideal for individuals with

varied backgrounds to blend the health IT skills and competencies to work in the health IT space. Past students have found

success integrating their Health IT training with these types of education, training and/or experience (but not limited to):

Healthcare Professions & Clinicians – Nurses – Physicians – Behavioral Health Clinicians – Nursing Assistants…

Allied Health – Dental, Pharmaceutical – Biomedical – Medical Device – Insurance – Chiropractic…

Project Management – Business Analysis – Process & Quality/Continuous Improvement …

Information Technology – Programming – Database Admin/Analysis – Software – Networking – Security…

Medical Billing/Coding – Health Information Management – Healthcare Finance – Healthcare Administration…

Public Health and/or Policy…

There is not one “right” background to work successfully in health IT. If you have questions about if this program is right for you,

contact us and we can help you.

An associate’s degree or four years of transferrable experience is preferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this training program and view a comprehensive Program Information Packet, visit www.MNHealthIT.com. You will

find a link to the online application form. Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume where

instructed.

To learn more about the MnHIT program you may also attend one of our information sessions or call 952-358-8035 to speak with

the program coordinator.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

Delivery: Instructor facilitated online/distance learning with 3-4 face-to-face events*. Students are assigned to a cohort based

on their learning track and start date. They also have an instructor/advisor to assist them through the online learning process.

Dates: The training is formatted to be self-paced with specific milestones and deadlines. See specific cohort dates below.

Duration: The program will last approximately 6 months. Each student should expect 20-35 hours of coursework each week,

depending on individual learning styles and speed of comprehension.

*Face-to-face events are supplemental program enhancements and are not required to complete the training certificate.

PROGRAM COSTS:

Total Cost: Approximately $2,000.00, depending on learning track.

Dislocated Workers: This program is WIA approved and should qualify for dislocated training funding. Contact your local

workforce center for more information.

We reserve the right to adjust the program fee at any time. If you are enrolled in the program and have already paid your fee,

your fee will not change.

STUDENT COMMITMENT:

Time and Effort: This is a rigorous training program. As a participant, you will be expected to commit to 20 or more hours per

week of coursework, homework or research.

Students should be able to complete the training in 6 months. It is our expectation that you will be available for the entire

duration of the training.

Financial Commitment: Partial refunds are allowed up to two weeks before the first course begins. Cancellations are subject to

a $100 administrative fee.

Payment Plans: We strongly prefer that full payment be made at time of registration. Payment arrangements may be made on

a case by case basis and are subject to an additional administrative fee.

COHORT SCHEDULES:

Training Dates Application Deadline

September 23, 2013 – March 21, 2014* August 30, 2013

November 18, 2013 – May 16, 2014* October 11, 2013

January 13, 2014 – June 27, 2014 December 13, 2013

*break 12/22/2013 – 1/4/2014

WHAT DO THE STUDENTS SAY?

“I'm a healthcare data analyst at HCMC in the performance improvement department. I want to thank the MN Health IT program

because I believe this was a great program and I'm using the skills I acquired every day at my new job."

– Tatyana Leyderman, Healthcare Data Analyst at HCMC

“When we are so busy with learning and doing our work in current role or job, we are challenged to know or understand what

other hot topics or industry changes are going on. The HIT program exposed me to topics beyond my current role helping me

understand the full spectrum of health care technology evolution.”

– Alicia Nesvacil, Senior Consulting Analyst at HealthPartners

“The Health IT program and my job started around the same time. It ended up being a beneficial experience for me to match

what I was learning in the program with my current position. I believe that my participation in the Health IT training program

helped me get the job.”

– Sidney Salehi, Health Informatician, MN Dept. of Health – Office of Health IT

“Prior to enrolling in the MnHIT program, I struggled getting into healthcare-related companies as a business analyst. Since finishing the MnHIT program, I have been recruited by, accepted by, and worked at Meritain Health (insurance) as a BA. I am also now a BA at Prime Therapeutics (prescription benefits management company), and my healthcare career is set!!! Many thanks to Normandale's Community Education and the opportunity they gave me!”

– Ben Johnson, Business Analyst at Prime Therapeutics “I had known prior to my enrolling in the MNHIT Program that part of my job responsibilities as Senior Clinical Director (Nursing)

would tie into our planned conversion from Meditech to Epic. I started the MNHIT program and then learned part way thru that

I was to be the Project Manager for our Epic implementation. It was a 10 month project. I would have never been able to handle

that job assignment without the training MNHIT provided me.”

– Barbara Friederichs, Senior Clinical Director at Douglas County Hospital

“I have this career that allows me to interact with and influence Health IT across the Country; I owe this in large part to MnHIT.”

– Craig Sanderson, Health Information Exchange Specialist at Greenway Medical Systems

“The MNHIT program has provided a unique opportunity for me to bridge my Biomedical training and IT training into something

useful for industry.”

– Joshua Engel, Interface Analyst at Slingshot-HCI

WHAT DO THE EMPLOYERS SAY?

“By partnering with Normandale and their Health IT Workforce Practicum, we at Volunteers of America – Minnesota gain access

to three key resources: individuals with exceptional electronic health record training, students eager to apply what they’ve

learned, and, perhaps most importantly, new perspectives on how we operate and ways we might better serve our clients. It is

an outstanding opportunity to work with professional level HIT individuals and support a much needed training program to

ensure our workforce is prepared to work in the dynamic and growing field of health information technology.”

– John Nesbitt, Director, Information and Network Systems at Volunteers of America -Minnesota

“Working with the Normandale HIT students and staff has been a fantastic experience. I find the students to be very motivated

and excited about advancing in the HIT career field. The Normandale staff are very invested in the students, displaying

compassion and commitment to their advancement. The students bring with them knowledge and experience that is diverse, has

depth and desperately needed in Healthcare IT. The HIT training is complimentary to these attributes and I am confident their

new career directions will bring them success.”

– David Nelsen, President, Slingshot Healthcare Informatics