Health informatics professionals help bridge the gap between clinical and IT work.
Informatics is the science of processing data for storage and retrieval. Every day we benefit from the outcomes of informatics. Have you ever received an alert on your cell phone as you drive past your favorite store? That was an outcome of informatics!
Health informatics uses the same principle of processing data, but for the purpose of improving healthcare outcomes. The data collected at doctors' offices, clinics, and pharmacies play a critical role in healthcare reform. If you want to be part of the driving force that decreases costs and improves outcomes in the healthcare industry, pursuing a career in the field of health informatics could be right for you.
Health Informatics Program Overview
The University of Findlay's Master of Science in Health Informatics Program prepares students to take on emerging healthcare roles and to be successful in a fast-growing field. Our program is offered in two formats, which provides our students with the flexibility to fit classes into their busy schedules. The program is offered 100 percent online or in a hybrid format, which is a combination of both online and on-campus courses.
Students can complete the Master of Science in Health Informatics Program in just two years. They also have the option to complete six courses to earn the Certificate in Health Informatics, which can be applied towards the master's degree later.
The University of Findlay is ranked as the top Online Master's in Health Informatics program in the nation for 2019, according to
BestCollegeReviews.org.
Course Information
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)
Certificate in Health Informatics
The health informatics certificate program at The University of Findlay has been awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The certificate program accreditation has been affirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at [email protected].
The health informatics certificate program at The University of Findlay has been approved as a partner of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. (HIMSS). HIMSS is a global advisor and thought leader supporting the transformation of the health ecosystem through information and technology. As a mission-driven non-profit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and analytics to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers on best practices in health information and technology.
What can you do with a Master of Science in Health Informatics?
A career in health informatics is an excellent option for individuals who are looking to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry but are not necessarily interested in the clinical care of patients. Health informatics professionals bridge the gap between clinical and IT work in healthcare.
According to
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is a much faster rate than other occupations. As the population of baby-boomers age, the need to improve the quality of care and outcomes is at an all-time high.
With the advent of health care reform, there is an increased focus on transparency in healthcare and patient demand for their health information to be available electronically. Health informatics is an evolving field. Responsible for the collection, storing and proper delivery of confidential medical data, the demand for these skilled individuals is rapidly surpassing the national supply.
The main specialization areas for health informatics jobs are:
Biomedical Informatics
Pharmacy Informatics
Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Biomarkers
Imaging Informatics
Clinical informatics
Consumer informatics
Public health/population informatics
Telemedicine and mobile computing informatics
