This is a foundational training that provides background on health information technology (Health IT) certification, including what it is, how the space has evolved, where we are now, and its impact on public health practice.

No prior knowledge or expertise in health IT or certification criteria is required. This training is informational and designed to support future engagement with the certification process. We do, however, recommend viewing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) training (How Federal Policies are Made) for those who may be unfamiliar with the federal process for rulemaking because CSTE members are frequently asked to comment on proposed changes to the certification process as documented in NPRMs.

This presentation was created and presented by Kahuina Consulting.

Overview of Health Information Technology (Health IT) and Health IT Certification

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

1. Understand what is Health Information Technology (Health IT) certification. 
2. Understand how the Health IT certification space has evolved over time and where we are now. 
3. Understand how certification of Health IT impacts public health. 

This presentation was supported in part by Cooperative Agreement #NU38OT000297 between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.

• 1.3 – Data Analytics and Assessment Skills – Designs surveillance systems using the principles of ethics, justice, and accessibility
• 2.2 – Public Health Sciences Skills – Collaborates with others to support public health activities
• 2.3 – Public Health Sciences Skills – Applies public health informatics in using epidemiologic data, information, and knowledge
• 2.4 – Public Health Sciences Skills – Manages information systems to promote effectiveness and security of data collection, processing, and analysis
• 7.2 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Evaluates programs, policies, services, laws, and organizational performance
• 7.5 – Policy Development and Program Planning Skills – Advocates for policies and public health actions that improve community health and resilience