Here is the school website and articles:
https://www.usfhealthonline.com/programs/masters-degree/ms-health-informatics/
Upon looking at the possible future careers with a masters in HI, pick one that might help me in my current field….
Website includes the following:
Help lead the transformation of healthcare by earning a master’s degree in health informatics! The fast-growing field of health informatics is receiving considerable attention as part of the reorganization of healthcare delivery in the United States.
Health informatics, as defined by the National Library of Medicine, is the “interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption and application of information technology-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning.” It is concerned with the management and use of health data and information through technology. Health Informatics aims at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of care delivery by ensuring that data used for operational and clinical decisions are of high quality. Healthcare organizations who have adopted health informatics realize improved patient outcomes, patient participation, clinician satisfaction and cost management.
According to the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), health informatics jobs are surging as healthcare providers throughout the country seek experts who can help them achieve the federally mandated meaningful use of electronic health records. Financial penalties took effect in 2015 for Medicare and Medicaid providers who failed to make the transition. Being an expert with a health informatics degree positions you for potential career growth, since a master’s in health informatics is one of the most desirable levels of informatics training and education.
Learn From a Top-Tier Medical School, 100% Online
Health informatics is a great field for technically-savvy individuals who want to work in the healthcare industry. And when it comes to stepping into the future of healthcare, who can prepare you better than a top-tier medical school? USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine is the nation’s first medical school to offer a Master of Science in Health Informatics 100% online.
Earning your degree from a prestigious medical school means learning from a faculty of healthcare professionals and information technology experts who already work in the field. USF Health’s graduate programs in health informatics feature a multi-platform online learning experience and a vibrant interactive community that includes live chat rooms, visual whiteboards, instructor-hosted discussion boards, social networking and more.
Why the University of South Florida?
USF Health is a HIMSS Approved Education Partner (AEP), a distinction reserved for institutions that meet HIMSS’ rigorous standards for delivering world-class, effective healthcare and health IT education.
USF is also a member of the HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate (AOA) program, qualifying eligible students for a complimentary HIMSS student membership, Learning Center access, and a variety of HIMSS discounts.
The University of South Florida is:
Nationally and regionally ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s listing of America’s Best Colleges
Ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s best online schools and best public colleges and universities (2020)
Ranked #10 in 2020 Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM)
USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine is known nationally for its innovative curriculum with an emphasis on improving healthcare through interprofessional education, research and clinical activities.
The medical school is uniquely equipped to focus on integrating health informatics with modern healthcare delivery. Trained clinicians and IT professionals with experience working in hospital wards, emergency rooms and clinics are best qualified to blend informatics with medical knowledge and have special insight into the tools required for healthcare decision making.
The medical school is:
Listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of 2020’s Best Medical Schools
Ranked #1 in 2020 Top 50 Master’s in Health Informatics Programs by Value Colleges
Ranked 4th in 2020 Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics Programs by Best Colleges
USF Health’s Master of Science in Health Informatics takes 32 credit hours (11 courses) to complete, while competitive programs take 33-45 credit hours (12-15 courses).
USF Health’s online programs help prepare students for many industry certifications.*
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) – Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)®
American Board of Preventative Medicine – Clinical Informatics Certification
Healthcare Information and Management System Society (HIMSS) – Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)
HIMSS – Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
Project Management Institute (PMI) – Certified Associate Professional in Project Management (CAPM)®
*Students must meet all exam eligibility requirements outlined.
What You’ll Learn
USF Health’s Master of Science in Health Informatics addresses both technological and operational aspects of informatics with a focus on the integration and interoperability of technology. Courses provide broad technical skills as well as the organizational competencies needed for senior-level positions. Students will learn how to:
Describe information systems used in healthcare and explain their relationship with data, people, procedures, hardware and software.
Manage data via relational database systems and the structured Question Assignment language (SQL) and understand data warehousing, online analytical processing, data quality issues, emerging cloud databases and data mining techniques.
Integrate electronic medical records with patient care and provide a higher quality of care through better management and availability of medical information.
Manage the process of electronic health records acquisition and implementation.
Develop and assess the tools used to represent medical data.
Assess the functions, limitations, opportunities and challenges of information technology in the healthcare environment.
Define medical language and classification systems.
Comply with laws and regulations applicable to managing patient information.
Communicate effectively with informatics teams and healthcare stakeholders.
Consider the ethical issues that can arise during the delivery of healthcare with respect to health information.
Describe clinical workflows from an e-medicine business models perspective.
Manage healthcare projects using the PMBOK® Guide.
View the degree plan for this program here.
See sample curriculum here. Find textbooks and materials required for each specific term.
Accreditation
The University of South Florida (USF) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctorate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of South Florida.
Careers
Upon completing the Master of Science in Health Informatics degree program, you will have the skills needed to enter the e-health workforce in some of the following positions if you can match your education with the necessary experience:
Chief Information Officer
Chief Medical Information Officer
HIM Director
Health Informatics Director
Health Data/Information Resource Manager
Health Information System Application Designer
Compliance Officer
IT Consultant
Who Should Enroll?
Whether you are already working in health informatics and want to advance your career with new credentials, or you are interested in transitioning into health informatics from another career – a Master of Science in Health Informatics helps position you to meet the growing demand for health informatics experts. This program is especially designed for:
Physicians
Nurses
Physical Therapists
Pharmacists
Mental Health Workers
Other Healthcare Providers
IT Professionals
Health Information Managers
The courses I will be taking are Program
Credits
Core Courses 29
Elective Courses3
Total
32
dits
HIM 6118
Introduction to Health Informatics
3
HIM 6667
Foundation in Management Information Systems
3
HIM 6114
Integrated Electronic Medical Records
3
HIM 6217
Health Data Management
3
HIM 6017
Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
3
HIM 6018
e-Healthcare Ethics
2
HIM 6350
e-Medicine Business Models
3
HIM 6320
Managerial Communications
3
HIM 6664
Healthcare Project Management
3
HIM 6840
Case Studies in Health Information Management
3
Elective Courses *Electives offered may vary
Course Number
Course Title [Taken After Course #4]
Credits
HIM 6477
Medical Terminology for Health Informatics Professionals
3
HIM 6141
Intro to Healthcare Analytics
3
HIM 6844
Healthcare Outcomes Research
3
HIM 6908
Health Informatics Independent Study
1-3
HIM 6943
Health Informatics Internship
3
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