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Health Information Networking Certificate Program

Certificate Professional Studies - Computer Information Technology

This program is slated for deletion at the end of Spring 2022. We are no longer accepting students into this program.

Current students - log in to BHCC Self-Service to review the most accurate program requirements for your catalog year, or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students - go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
CIT-113 Information Technology Problem Solving
CIT-182 PC Hardware and Software
 3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite for CIT-110 and CIT-113: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or placement 
CIT-162 Cisco Networking I
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or placement
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • CIT-182 is the equivalent to Cisco's IT Essentials A+
  • CIT-162 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA R&S Semester 1
  • Upon completion of CIT-182, prepare and take the CompTiA A+ certifications
  • Speak to an Advisor about internship and career opportunities.
  • To accelerate take CIT-162 and CIT-167 as a mini session if offered or the Fast Track classes.
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-167 Cisco Networking II
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: CIT-162
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • CIT-167 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA R&S Semester 2
  • Upon completion of CIT-167, prepare and take the Cisco Certified Networking Technician certification.
  • Speak to an Advisor about internship and career opportunities.
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-267 Cisco Networking III
3

Prerequisite: CIT-167
CIT-277 Health Information Networking
3

Prerequisite: CIT-167
CIT-279 Cisco CCNA Security
3

Prerequisite: CIT-167
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • CIT-267 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA R&S Semester 3
  • CIT-274 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA R&S Semester 4
  • CIT-279 is the equivalent to Cisco’s CCNA Security
  • Upon completion of CIT-274, prepare and take the Cisco Certified Networking Associate certification and/or
  • Upon completion of CIT-279 prepare and take the Cisco CCNA Security certification
  • Speak to an Advisor about internship and career opportunities.
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-274 Cisco Networking IV
3

Co-requisite: CIT-267 or Chair approval
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: July 20, 2021
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Apply for entry-level networking positions.
  • Apply for entry-level network security specialist careers.
  • Apply for entry-level network and network security positions in the healthcare industry.
  • Prepare to take the Cisco CCNA Certification Examination(s).
  • Prepare to take the Comp TIA A+ Certification Examination(s).
  • Prepare to take the Cisco Network Security Certification Examination.

Career Outlook

The Health Information Networking Program helps students prepare for entry-level specialized ICT and networking careers in physician offices, hospitals, healthcare facilities and with third-party contractors. Students also gain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers and networking careers in industry and will be prepared to take multiple industry certificate exams.