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HI Program Objectives and Outcomes

Educational Objectives for Health Informatics Graduates
The Bachelor of Science program in Health Informatics produces graduates who are able to:
Use information technologies in the healthcare/clinical setting to improve the performance of healthcare providers.
Use information technologies in the healthcare/clinical setting to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Use information technologies in the healthcare/clinical setting to improve patient safety (reduce medical errors).
Establish a professional career in the healthcare/clinical IT workforce.
Learning Outcomes for Health Informatics Majors
By the time of graduation, students will have the ability to perform:
(a) Analysis: evaluate process workflows, perform process workflow redesign through user requirements analysis, and participate in implementation of redesigned process workflows.
(b) Evaluation: assist in vendor and software selection, evaluate technology/software/system alternatives, and assist in network planning and needs assessment.
(c) Management: manage implementation project plans, act as liaison among healthcare providers, IT staff, and systems vendors, and communicate existing and emerging trends to healthcare providers and IT staff.
(d) Data management: manage healthcare data and record structures, work with IT staff to ensure documentation/security/privacy requirements for medical records, and analyze and present data for healthcare decision making such as evidence-based practice.
(e) Assessment: apply a working knowledge of biostatistics and epidemiology to assess healthcare outcomes and risks.