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Health Informatics, Certificate


Health Informatics, Certificate (1740)


  • Undergraduate
  • Health and Human Services
  • Public Health

Overview

The certificate in Health Informatics is multidisciplinary and is designed to prepare health profession students with the introductory skills and knowledge needed for electronic health records usability, interoperability and data exchange, meeting meaningful use initiatives, improving clinical workflow, and analyzing data to improve overall health care delivery and outcomes through the use of health information technology.

Courses for the certificate may also meet the requirements for other degree programs. 

Program Requirements (19-22 hours)

Course List
BDAN 305Data Modeling and Analysis3
HIM 230Computer Systems and Applications in Health Information Management3
BDAN 250Introduction to Analytics3
BDAN 330Structured Data Analysis3
HIM 330Electronic Health Record Systems3
HIM 430Health Data Management and Analytics3
Select 1-4 hours of the following:1-4
HIM 100
Health Data Content and Structure
DH 100
Introduction to Dental Hygiene
HCA 340
Health Care Organization and Management
CD 280
Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
Other health care introductory class as approved by Health Informatics Certificate Advisor
Total Hours19-22
Modality: This program is fully online.


 

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