Health Informatics Specialist Overview (6531)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-health/default.aspx
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level health care informatics specialists or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in related health occupations.
The content includes but is not limited to biomedical sciences, including medical terminology, health care delivery systems, basic principles of health care informatics; electronic health/medical record systems; data and workflow management concepts; and project management skills specific to health care informatics, ethical and legal concepts, health data content, clinical classification systems, organization and supervision, quality and performance improvement, health care statistics and research, reimbursement methodologies, and employability skills.
General Admission Requirements to the College
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Submit an official high school or GED transcript and official college/university transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Admission Procedures section of the college catalog for more information regarding transcripts.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program with a grade of C or higher.
Program Length
Total program credits: 24
Location
This program is offered at the Loxahatchee Groves campus.
For More Information
Complete our online Information Session:
www.palmbeachstate.edu/faculty/steffj/informatics_info_session/ 561-868-4035
Employment Opportunities
The Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist (CHTS) credentials from the American Health Information Management Association are quickly gaining value in the job market. The credentials were developed to recognize highly skilled technology workers who can support the adoption and meaningful use of EHRs. Formerly known as HIT Pro, CHTS certification exams assess competency in six distinct health IT roles: workflow and data collection, hardware and software selection, vendor management, systems testing/installation, diagnosing IT problems, and training staff on systems.
Career Path Notes
Credits earned in this program will transfer directly into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Health Information Technology.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| HIM1610C | Office Applications for Health Professions (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1215C | Health Care Statistics and Research Methods (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1012C | Health Information Law, Ethics, and Compliance (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1210C | Health Information System (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2510C | Health Care Data Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2651C | Applied Health Informatics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| STA2023 | Statistics (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Or | |
| HIM1610C | Office Applications for Health Professions (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1000C | Introduction to Health Information Management (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| HIM1012C | Health Information Law, Ethics, and Compliance (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1210C | Health Information System (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM1215C | Health Care Statistics and Research Methods (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| HIM2510C | Health Care Data Analysis (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
| HIM2651C | Applied Health Informatics (AS) | 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 24