Department of Health Informatics

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Managing and protecting personal health information has never been more important - and the GHSU Department of Health Informatics is taking a leading role in the initiative.

Health Informatics optimizes health information and the use of technology to improve health care. It encompasses technology’s impact on health care and developing and applying information technology in health care.

The department offers an undergraduate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate in health information administration as well as a master of public health degree in informatics.

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Programs Offered

"" Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration
(BS-HIA) Program

Gold Bullett Master of Public Health in Informatics Program (MPH)

Gold Bullett Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Administration

 

Thank you so much for your interest in our programs. To learn more please visit the Program Information page.

 

 

It's A Fact

A work force capable of innovating, implementing, and using health communications and information technology (IT) will be critical to healthcare's success!

"" U.S.News & World Report: Health informatics/information management listed as one of "9 Hot College Majors" Read more...

bullet gold U.S Healthcare Workforce Shortages: HIT Staff Author Walt Zywiak writes: "The health care industry clearly needs HIT staff to help keep up with increasing demands for care and reform." Read more ...

"" Healthcare IT News: The hottest trend for college graduates! Read more...

 

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education seal

The Bachelor's Degree Program at Georgia Health Sciences University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

 

Revised: 2/10/12