Technology Requirements

This is a 100% online program. Therefore, computer and internet access are required. You should have access to your own computer and internet 24/7.

You should be proficient in the following:

  • basic computer skills and use of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel (or similar)
  • sending/receiving email (including attachments)
  • using a web browser
  • finding resources through search engines (such as google and PubMed)
  • downloading and installing software
  • familiarity with using browser plug-ins (e.g. PDF reader, video, audio)
  • the ability to be self-directed in learning new technology skills (e.g. following a handout, a step-by-step tutorial, online video help, or access to support to learn necessary skills)

Minimum Technology Requirements 

To make the most of your distance learning experience using the Learning Management System, there are several technical requirements. Refer to the Guidelines below to help ensure your Distance Learning success:  

 

MHA Online System Requirements

Minimum Recommended
Operating Systems Windows 10, version 1809 or higher Mac OSX 10.13 or higher Windows 10 version 2004 or better Mac OS 10.15 or better
Processor 1 GHz processor 2 GHz or faster processor
Memory 512 MB of RAM  2 GB of RAM or higher
Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768  1024 x 768 or higher
Free Hard Disk Space 5 GB of free disk space 20 GB or higher of free space
Internet Connection Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a consistent minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps. Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 4 Mbps or higher
 Internet Browser Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a consistent minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps. Chrome

Minimum Requirements for Desktop and Mobile Browers

Desktop Browser Versions Mobile Browser Versions
Chrome 63+ 63+
Edge 42+ 38+
Firefox 57+ 57+
Internet Explorer Unsupported Unsupported
Safari 12+ (Mac OS only) With iOS 11+

Minimum Operating System Requirements

Category
Operating Systems Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac OS 10.12, Mac OS 10.13, Mac OS 10.14, iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Chrome OS
iOS Devices iPod Touch, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5S, iPhone5c, iPhone 6, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air 2
Android Devices Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, HTC G1, LG C800 myTouch, HTC One, Galaxy Note 2014, HTC One M8
Windows Mobile Devices Venue 8 Pro, Lumia 520, Lumia 930
Chrome OS Devices Chromebook (Chrome browser; features requiring NPAPI plug-ins are not supported)

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