2010-2011 University Catalog

Health Information Systems Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: HH-CERG-HISN

This certificate prepares clinicians and health care managers to develop and manage health information systems and health-related electronic commerce. Students learn the development, management, adoption, and use of electronic patient records, enterprise data management in the health industry, and Telehealth. The certificate is ideal for individuals with technical and programming skills who are new to the health care industry. It is also ideal for clinicians and managers with little background in information technology and database management.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree. No prior computer programming training is needed, although knowledge of HTML language is assumed. Application is made through CHHS.

Certificate Requirements

Completion of the certificate requires 15-18 graduate credits. Students must complete all courses with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Required Courses (15 credits)

HAP 586 - Quality Improvement in Health Services Credits: 3
HAP 601 - E-Commerce and On-line Marketing for Health Services Credits: 3
HAP 709 - Health Care Databases Credits: 3
HAP 720 - Health Data Integration Credits: 3
HAP 740 - Management of Health Information Systems Credits: 3

Additional Coursework Required

HAP 678 is mandatory for students without recent working experience in the U.S. health system, bringing the number of required credits to 18 for these students. HAP 678 is optional for students who already possess the requisite knowledge and skills. Decisions about this requirement are made by the department at the time of admission.

HAP 678 - Introduction to the U.S. Health System Credits: 3

Total: 15 - 18 credits

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