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Program Description
Would you like to solve problems to improve patient care? Improve the delivery of healthcare through technology? Impact the clinical workflow? Healthcare extends beyond direct patient care. Explore the various opportunities in health technology and information management to revolutionize the world of healthcare through the power of information and technology.
This degree prepares the students for rewarding careers in healthcare that facilitates the work of front-line providers and makes a difference in patients’ lives. Healthcare Information Systems professionals play a vital role in the day-to-day operations but work behind the scenes to empower their colleagues by providing high-quality, efficient, secure, and user-friendly electronic systems. Some of the many roles and duties include:
- Information system management, implementation, and updates
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Data management
- Analysis and reporting
- Information compliance and security
- Collaboration, training, and support
- Health Information Technologist and Registrars
Some of the potential workplaces:
- Hospitals and Health Systems
- Physician and Dentist Offices
- Government Agencies
- Health Plans
- Technology Vendors
- Research/Academic Institutions
Projected Job and Wage Growth 2023 – 2033 is BRIGHT!!
PCC is an Organizational Affiliate of the global Health information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), as well as a HIMSS Approved Educational Provider (AEP). HIMSS is the premier international association of health information systems management professionals and the leading source of innovation and progress within healthcare management systems.
Through this program, PCC HIT students are prepared to sit for the Certified Associate of Health Information Management Systems (CAHIMS) credential.
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