Program Overview
Official program overview
Program Overview
Credential abbreviation
Certificate in Faith Based Remote Health IT Support
Total program length
3 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Six to nine months
General education
Not required
Foundational faith based remote health IT support courses
0 credit hours
Professional application courses
3 credit hours
Final applied project
0 credit hours
The Remote Health IT Support certificate program equips students to serve with excellence as stewards of healthcare information within a virtual landscape. Rooted in a Christian worldview, the curriculum integrates technical proficiency with ethical reasoning, teaching students to protect patient dignity through robust data privacy and cybersecurity practices. Participants gain comprehensive expertise in electronic health records and telehealth, viewing these tools as mechanisms to extend compassionate care to underserved or remote populations. By combining servant leadership with industry-standard technical training, the program fosters a commitment to operational efficiency and integrity, preparing graduates to navigate rapid technological advancements as effective agents of healing and administrative stewardship.
The certificate provides introductory academic and applied preparation for faith based remote health it support-support, community-care, outreach, referral, and service-related roles. It does not constitute professional licensure or independent authorization to provide regulated clinical services.
Program Facts
Program facts
- Total program length
- 3 semester credit hours
- Normal completion time
- Six to nine months
- General education
- Not required
- Professional application courses
- 3 credit hours
- Academic unit
- HBIU Medical Training Institute
- Total credits
- 3
- Duration
- Not specified
Program Description
Official program description
Learning Outcomes
Student learning outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of health information technology and its role in healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and their functionalities.
- Implement telehealth solutions and tools in a remote setting effectively.
- Ensure compliance with health information privacy and security regulations such as HIPAA.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for health IT systems remotely.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient care through technology.
- Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of health IT interventions in clinical settings.
Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some familiarity with healthcare systems or IT support is preferred but not required.
Culminating Project
The capstone project serves as a summative experience where students apply their technical skills to real-world healthcare challenges through the lens of ethical stewardship. Students are required to develop a comprehensive digital health support solution that demonstrates competency in data management, cybersecurity, and patient privacy while upholding the highest moral standards of the profession. This project necessitates the integration of biblical principles into clinical workflows, requiring students to articulate how their technical decisions honor the sanctity of patient information and support the broader mission of organizational service. Through this endeavor, students exhibit their readiness to serve as faith-driven professionals who prioritize the welfare of others in a digital environment.
Program Structure
Official program structure
Program Details
- Total Credits: 3
- Degree Level: Certificate
Semester-by-Semester Curriculum
Official course sequence
Year 4
Semester 11
3 credits| Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|
| MTI-109 | Certificate in Faith Based Remote Health IT Support | 3 | None |
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Major / Core Requirements
Major and core requirements
General education | Not required
- Foundational faith based remote health IT support courses | 0 credit hours
- Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
- Final applied project | 0 credit hours
- Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
- MTI-109 | Certificate in Faith Based Remote Health IT Support | 3 | None
Graduation Requirements
Graduation and completion requirements
- To complete the Certificate in Faith Based Remote Health IT Support, students must successfully finish the prescribed 18-credit hour curriculum with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Beyond technical mastery, students must demonstrate growth in spiritual formation and professional ethics, as evidenced by their performance in departmental assessments. Graduation is contingent upon the successful defense of the capstone project, which serves as a testament to the student’s ability to synthesize technical knowledge with the institution's commitment to servant leadership. All degree candidates are expected to uphold the university's standards of conduct, reflecting a commitment to biblical integrity throughout their academic journey.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Career Opportunities
- Health IT Support Specialist
- Telehealth Coordinator
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Specialist
- Health Information Technician
- Remote IT Support Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist in Health IT
- Clinical Data Analyst
Additional Official Information
Additional source information
Important Notices
- The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
- HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
- HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
- Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
- The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
- Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
- Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
- This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
- Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
- Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
- Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
- Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Remote Health IT Support
- Total program length | 3 semester credit hours
- Normal completion time | Six to nine months