Application deadline is January 22, 2010.
The feds understand that we’ll need legions of new HIT workers to implement national EHR goals, so they’re forking over $80 million in ARRA funds to train them at the community college level.
Good news for health care vets who want to develop new HIT skills: The grant funds will support non-degree, community college programs that students can complete in about 6 months — which means you may have more options for HIT continuing education as you continue to work your day job. The programs can be live, online or a combination of the two.
Who’s eligible to apply for a piece of the $80 million: “Any U.S. non-profit institution of higher learning currently engaged in providing healthcare IT training that is interested in drafting curriculum or establishing a consortium that includes community colleges may apply for the grants,” reports Healthcare IT News.
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