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Health Information Technology

Associate Degree Specialization in IT and Cybersecurity

Break into the World of Healthcare IT and Cybersecurity

As the healthcare industry continues to implement software and information technology (IT) solutions throughout their clinical and administrative processes, the need for skilled healthcare IT and cybersecurity professionals has never been more essential.

Our Associate Degree Program in Health Information Technology with a Specialization in IT and Cybersecurity can help you prepare to find your place in a healthcare technology role integrating network technologies, managing software applications and navigating various aspects of information security. You’ll also learn the basic skills needed to safeguard sensitive healthcare data from malware and ransomware attacks that could result in detrimental impacts to patient care and healthcare operating systems. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue related industry certifications in the IT field.

Complimentary Course: Career Success in Healthcare

This program includes the tuition-free course HIT278 – Career Success in Healthcare. Taking a deep dive into ongoing career development strategies, this 3-credit hour class helps you identify potential career paths that suit your strengths and aspirations while gaining greater awareness of yourself as a communicator, problem-solver and team player. Collaborate with peers as you conduct research, analyze case studies, practice role-playing and review contemporary healthcare literature to identify the qualities associated with professionalism in today’s careers.

Earn Your Degree More Quickly

Ready to get on the fast track toward your future? Here at DeVry, you can earn your Associate in Health Information Technology with an IT and Cybersecurity Specialization in as little as 1 year and 4 months on an accelerated schedule, or follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years.1

1Accelerated schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks. Normal schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.

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Why DeVry?

Achieve Your Goals at DeVry

Get on the path toward graduation with a university focused on your success. At DeVry, we offer:

100% online program options.

Flexible, around-the-clock access to 24/7 tutoring, e-library resources and our convenient mobile app.

Wellness resources such as confidential mental health support and counseling.

Stackable program options that allow you to apply the qualifying credits you earn now toward a related future program here at DeVry.2

Dedicated Career Services and Student Support Advisors to help you pursue your goals.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Stackable Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Program Courses
  • 05 FAQs
  • 06 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Associate Degree Program in Health Information Technology with an IT and Cybersecurity Specialization covers the following topics:

  • Operating Systems
    Install and configure operating systems using Command Line Interface (CLI).
  • IT and Networking
    Gain an understanding of the underlying technology of networks and the Internet. Explore networking basics, such as the OSI and TCP/IP models, routing protocols, switches, small network configuration, troubleshooting and network security.
  • Information Security
    Obtain critical knowledge on information systems security in organizations in areas such as: security concepts and mechanisms, mandatory and discretionary controls, basic cryptography and its application, intrusion detection and prevention, information system assurance and anonymity and privacy.
  • Security Management
    Immerse yourself in security management concepts as you learn the principles and frameworks for recognizing security issues and solutions. Explore topics such as loss prevention, security management tools and the role of security in contemporary business, government and public settings.

Digital Health Core – Curriculum Designed for Today’s Digital Health Careers

As a Health Information Technology student, you’ll develop essential skills through a series of dynamic courses that we call our Digital Health Core. Get hands-on experience working with industry-standard software and simulated patient records as you explore principles used throughout the healthcare ecosystem. Coursework covers topics such as medical terminology, compliance, ethics, electronic medical records, patient privacy and digital aspects of the healthcare delivery system.

Build Your Skills with Stackable Programs

Earn a Credential at Every Step

Want to build your resume while advancing your education? Here at DeVry, many of our programs are designed to stack.2 Stackable programs can help you:

  • Build your resume and professional skills one certificate or degree program at a time.

  • Apply all or most of the courses you’ve completed at DeVry toward a related future program.3

  • Develop a path toward your short- and long-term career goals.

If you’ve already earned an Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding here at DeVry, many of the courses you completed can be applied toward your Associate Degree in Health Information Technology. After earning your associate degree, eligible coursework applies toward our Bachelor's in Technical Management. Build your future one step at a time here at DeVry.2

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Bachelor's
122
Credit Hours*
Associate
61
Credit Hours*
Certificate
31
Credit Hours*

*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Career Opportunities with an IT and Cybersecurity Specialization

Graduates of our Associate in Health Information Technology program with a Specialization in IT and Cybersecurity may consider careers including, but not limited to:

  • Computer User Support Specialist

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Cybersecurity Technician

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Careers in Health Information Management

Pursue a Field with Faster-Than-Average Employment Growth

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars is expected to grow 16% nationally from 2022-2032, much faster than the average job growth rate of 3% for all occupations.4

This growth is projected on a national level and local growth will vary by location. This projection is not specific to DeVry University graduates and may include earners at all stages of their careers.

4https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars.htm

Program Courses

IT and Cybersecurity Specialization Courses

In this program specialization, you’ll explore a variety of healthcare cybersecurity and IT concepts such as data privacy, operating systems, information systems security and various general education and essential healthcare topics.

IT and Cybersecurity Specialization Courses
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
CEIS101C
Introduction to Information Technology and Information Systems
CEIS106
Introduction to Operating Systems
NETW191
Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking
SEC305
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
IT and Cybersecurity Profession
HIT278
Career Success in Healthcare
SEC285
Fundamentals of Information System Security
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
ENGL112
Composition
Humanities

One of:

ETHC232
Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions
ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Social Sciences
SOCS185
Culture and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
BIOS105
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOS268
Pathopharmacology
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
MATH221
Statistics for Decision-Making
Personal and Professional Development
CARD205
Career Development
HIT101
Professional Skills for Healthcare
Digital Health Core
HIT111
Basic Medical Terminology
HIT125
Electronic Health Records and Digital Health
HIT223
Medical Ethics, Compliance and Patient Privacy
HIT235
Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement

IT and Cybersecurity Specialization Coursework Preview

Here are just a few of the healthcare IT and cybersecurity classes you’ll explore as a student in this program:

CEIS101C – Introduction to Technology and Information Systems

Learn the basics of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the way that People, Places, Data and Devices (P2D2) work together. Develop your problem-solving skills as you explore networking, computing and electronic devices as applied to IoT.

CEIS106 – Introduction to Operating Systems

This course presents operating system concepts by examining Windows, Linux, mobile and virtual based systems. Computing system architectures and devices are considered, and basic scripting is introduced.

SEC305 – Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Explore essential concepts of cybersecurity, information security and data privacy. Coursework addresses the information security and data privacy responsibilities of various professions, federal and state privacy laws, civil and criminal enforcement actions, general data protection regulations and more.

HIT125 – Electronic Health Records and Digital Health

This course provides an overview of the health information profession and associated functions. Concepts of digital health, health technologies and health information systems within a healthcare organization are explored, as well as the policies, regulations and standards related to managing health information.

FAQs: IT and Cybersecurity Specialization

How is cyber security used in healthcare?

Cybersecurity in healthcare involves safeguarding medical data, patient records and healthcare systems from unauthorized access, data breaches and cyber threats. It employs technologies, protocols and practices to protect sensitive information, ensuring patient confidentiality, system integrity and the overall security of healthcare infrastructure.

How do I get into healthcare cybersecurity?

You can start by advancing your education. Our Associate Degree Program in Health Information Technology with an IT and Cybersecurity Specialization can help you build a foundation of skills in this field by exploring healthcare cybersecurity and IT concepts such as data privacy, operating systems and information systems security.

What does a healthcare IT professional do?

Healthcare IT professionals manage and maintain technology systems specifically designed for healthcare settings, ensuring the smooth operation of electronic health records (EHRs), medical software and network infrastructure. They troubleshoot technical issues, implement new systems and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations to support efficient and secure healthcare delivery.

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1Accelerated schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks. Normal schedule is per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 semesters and full-time enrollment in 12-18 credit hours per semester.
2At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
3For the MBC certificate program, all but one course stacks into our Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. For the MBC-HIC undergraduate certificate program, all but three courses stack into our Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. For the AHIT program, all but three courses stack into our Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a specialization in Health Information Management. Program availability varies by location.
4https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars.htm

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In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online complaint system https://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process   https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.


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