Certificate in Informatics in Health Information Management and Exchange (Health Information Management Exchange Specialist)
The primary intent of this training program is to produce skilled participants able to improve health care delivery through the timely collection, management, retrieval, exchange and analysis of electronic health information.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will
- Achieve a fundamental level of understanding of secure biomedical information management and exchange
- Possess an advanced level of proficiency with respect to coding, classification and medical terminologies
- Achieve an advanced level of proficiency with respect to data management, data quality and data exchange.
- Be competitive for careers like “EHR Implementation Analyst” within health care and public health organizations
The Health Information Management and Exchange Specialist program is designed for post-baccalaureate graduates in healthcare degree programs who desire specialized training in information systems, storage and retrieval. Please see the “Checklist for Accepted Students” document for tuition support eligibility details.
This 18 credit hour program includes five courses and mentored practicum to be completed within one year.
Core Curriculum
- INFO I582 Health Information Exchange
- INFO I583 Security and Privacy Policies and Regulations for Health Care
- INFO I641 Business of Health Informatics
- INFO I530 Foundations of Health Informatics
- INFO I581 Health Informatics Standards and Terminology
Mentored Practicum
- INFO I584 Practicum in Health Information Technology
The mentored practicum provides the opportunity to synthesize the coursework and demonstrate competency in the role of an EHR Implementation Analyst. Students will be able to demonstrate their comprehension, critical thinking, and problem solving abilities alongside faculty and staff in a real-world environment with a proven leader in health information exchange.
