Pima Community College Health Information Technology Program Health IT Workforce Roles Training Grant Student Selection Procedure This document summarizes the application and selection procedures for the Health IT Workforce Roles Training Program. Interested students must submit the Application For Admission Into Health IT Workforce Roles Training. Pima Community College has elected to prepare six Health IT Workforce Roles (see attached list). Selection criteria for admission are based on documented skill sets and knowledge verified through education and work experience in Health Care, Health Infomation Technology/Management or Information Technology. Individual applications will be reviewed as the curriculum for accepted applicants is developed based on the applicant pool s documented skills and knowledge. Software application proficiency will benefit applicants as instruction is designed for not only onsite but also distance education (Web-based). HITECH Grant The national Health and Human Services Department, as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA), provided funds for institutions of higher education to train healthcare and information technology workers in electronic health records conversion. The project is designed to prepare workers within six months in the kind of computerized health information systems that are being installed by hospitals and medical offices across the nation. Community colleges funded under this initiative will establish intensive training programs that can be completed in six months or less. Pima Community College is working closely with the Arizona Regional Extension Center (REC) to develop this program and plans to train 300 individuals in electronic medical records conversion and maintenance over the two years of the grant. Upon acceptance into the program, students are required to meet with the program advisor. Selection is based upon evaluation of a complete application, which includes the following: Application for Admission into Health IT Workforce Roles Training; Detailed résumé demonstrating work experience related to Health Care, Health Information Technology/Management or Information Technology; Student Assessment Form; Unofficial college transcript(s) for each college/university attended; Copies of licensure, certification, credential and awarding organization if applicable; If applicable, Employer Letter of Support/Commitment of Training Program on organization s letterhead with original signature. 2
Pima Community College Health Information Technology Program Health IT Workforce Roles Training Grant Education Education Work Experience Industry Credentials Information Technology professionals: systems, networks or wireless communications, related to health information or electronic data interchange Recognized IT industry credentials Identify IT Technicians Health Information Management professionals Health Informatics systems, or other related field RHIT RHIA CHDA Two years experience directly related to the daily processes of Health Information Management, including documentation analysis, release of information, health information systems implementation, etc. Hospital Setting Physician Office Setting Other continued next page 3
Education Work Experience Industry Credentials Health Care Professions (with health care/clinical experience) in a healthcare discipline PhD MD DDS Two years experience directly related to health information management processes in electronic or paper-based systems; or information technology in a hospital, clinic or physician office RN LVN, CCS, CPC NP, Licensed clinical practitioner DO DMD DPM DC Optometrist Medical Assistant Physician office setting: Physician office manager or staff with two years experience in the management of the patient records (may include databases, demographic and payer information, insurance billing, etc). Health Service Managers Health Care Administration Management Public Health s Masters: MPH MBA MHA systems, networks or wireless communications related to health information or electronic data interchange IT Technicians Veteran Active Duty Spouse Widow/Widower Officers Training systems, networks or wireless communications, IT technicians, related to health information or electronic data interchange in private sector. Officers Employed currently at the VA, DoD, or Indian Health Service, or military base in Health Information or information technology department with a minimum of one year experience 4
HEALTH IT WORKFORCE TRAINING Student Application Form To be considered for the Health IT Workforce Training Program, please fill in the information below as completely and accurately as possible. Student Information First Name MI Last Name Address 1 Address 2 City State Zip Code Phone Email Address Race/Ethnicity Sex Marital Status African American Asian Male Female Married Separated Caucasian Hispanic Native American Other Health IT Workforce Training Program Divorced Domestic Partner Single Parent Unmarried Please indicate which Health Information Technology role you wish to train for Trainer Implementation Manager Implementation Support Specialist Clinician/Practitioner Consultant Technical/Software Support Staff Practice Workflow & Information Mgmt Redesign Specialist Work Experience Please list Health Care-related work experience Please list Information Technology-related work experience Page 1 of 2
Academics Vocational/Trade School City State Check All That Apply Certificate 2-Year Degree 4-Year Degree Multiple Degrees Post-Graduate Degree Please list Health Care-related educational experience Please list Information Technology-related experience Additional information about your education relevant to this application Fax (520-206-7011) or mail registration packet and required documentation to: Pima Community College, Health Information Technology Submit by Email ATTN: HITECH Program 1255 N. Stone Ave., RV-150 Tucson, AZ 85709 Email: hitech@pima.edu Required Documentation: Application Packet: - Application Form - Veterans & Eligible Spouses Priority of Service Form (if applicable) - Student Assessment Form Copy of current résumé Letter on letterhead from current/previous employer to verify experience Copy of unofficial college transcript showing degree conferred Copy of industry certifications Application Process: You will receive email confirmation of eligibility Qualified applicants will meet with program advisor Enrollment in courses will be on a first-come, first-served basis and veterans priority eligibility Applications lacking required information or documentation will not be considered ***Please keep a copy for your records*** 1110AJ3D Page 2 of 2