42 USC 300jj-36 - Information technology professionals in health care

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 300jj–36.

Information technology professionals in health care

(a)

In general

(b)

Activities

Activities for which assistance may be provided under subsection (a) may include the following:

(1)

Developing and revising curricula in medical health informatics and related disciplines.

(2)

Recruiting and retaining students to the program involved.

(3)

Acquiring equipment necessary for student instruction in these programs, including the installation of testbed networks for student use.

(4)

Establishing or enhancing bridge programs in the health informatics fields between community colleges and universities.

(c)

Priority

In providing assistance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give preference to the following:

(1)

Existing education and training programs.

(2)

Programs designed to be completed in less than six months.

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, § 3016, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, § 13301, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 257.)

cite as: 42 USC 300jj-36