Program Overview

What You’ll Get

We partner with hospitals and health centers across King County and Washington to prepare you for a rewarding career in Health IT. Within just one year of training, you’ll get:

• The Health IT certificate from Seattle Central College, co-designed with the healthcare industry, covering foundational IT skills, customer service skills, and exposure to Epic, the leading electronic health record system in the country.
• CompTIA A+ certification, the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles - trusted by employers around the world.
• A capstone to build hands-on experience in Health IT to add to your resume.

Program Details

• Location: The program is offered online through Seattle Central College.
• Length: 9 months (15 credits per quarter for 3 quarters).
• Schedule and Modality: Courses will be offered online, with potential for hybrid formats (a combination of in-person and online). All courses will take place in the evenings so you can work, take care of your family, or engage other pursuits during the daytime hours.
• Program Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites for program entry, though basic conversational English and basic math skills are helpful. Anyone who is a high school graduate or anyone age 18 or older can enroll.
• For Additional Questions: Contact alliedhealth.central@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-4347.

To Register

Follow the Steps to Enroll (Complete before beginning classes September 26).

Job and Salary Prospects

We know that access to a career you love is crucial. Potential employers for graduates of the program include:

• Seattle Children’s Hospital
• Kaiser Permanente
• NeighborCare Health
• Swedish Hospitals
• UW Medicine
• Many more

The Health IT micropathway will help you gain access to the many career options within the Health IT field, from Health IT engineer to trainer, manager, and beyond.