Bachelor in Health Informatics

Graduates will be able to work as health information managers in the healthcare industry. The degree will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective health information systems specialists. They will also understand the legal and ethical obligations as well as their responsibilities towards patients and healthcare systems in these organizations.

Program Goals

• Enable the student to think critically and analyze issues relating to the implementation of health information.
• Strengthen student’s abilities to conduct evidence-based research and evaluate healthcare data.
• Strengthen student’s skills in applying technology to improve healthcare quality.
• Develop the student’s ability to utilize health information technology to contribute to strategic planning of health care organizations.
• Enable the student to apply concepts of leadership to the management of health information departments and healthcare organizations.
• Instill within the students an understanding of the legal, ethical and privacy issues related to the utilization of health information technology.

Program learning outcomes

• Evaluate the role of the health information manager in the healthcare system and their responsibility to patients and healthcare organizations.
• Understand the functions and uses of health information technology and evaluate the impact of these systems on the quality and delivery of healthcare.
• Assess organizational and patient information needs and use tools and techniques to manage patient data for research and planning purposes.
• Employ computer technology in health information management to analyze patient data and interpret the results to improve patient care.
• Develop effective leadership skills in health information management and plan and manage healthcare initiatives.
• Establish and implement health information management processes and procedures to improve organizational performance.
• Exhibit ethical behavior and meet all legal and regulatory requirements in health information management.
• Demonstrate expertise in medical principles and practices to effectively manage health information.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by participation in professional development activities.