Faculty: Health Sciences This major prepares students for careers in the design, implementation, and management of health information systems. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in health informatics, data management, electronic health records (EHRs), and healthcare analytics. Graduates are equipped for roles in healthcare IT departments, hospitals, clinics, and health information management firms. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of health information systems and informatics. - Develop skills in data management, electronic health records, and healthcare analytics. - Learn techniques for designing, implementing, and managing health information systems. - Explore principles of healthcare data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in health information technology and management. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for effective health information systems management. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Health Information Systems** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in health information systems. - Fundamentals of health informatics, data management, and electronic health records. 2. **Health Data Management** - Principles of health data management and storage. - Techniques for collecting, organizing, and managing healthcare data. 3. **Electronic Health Records (EHRs)** - Fundamentals of electronic health records and their implementation. - Techniques for designing, implementing, and managing EHR systems. 4. **Healthcare Analytics** - Principles of healthcare analytics and data analysis. - Techniques for analyzing healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. 5. **Health Information Systems Design** - Principles of health information systems design and development. - Techniques for designing and developing health information systems tailored to healthcare needs. 6. **Healthcare Data Security and Privacy** - Principles of healthcare data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. - Techniques for ensuring the security and privacy of healthcare data. 7. **Health Information Systems Management** - Fundamentals of health information systems management and operations. - Techniques for managing health information systems, coordinating IT services, and ensuring system quality. 8. **Practicum in Health Information Systems** - Real-world experiences in health information systems, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in healthcare IT departments, hospitals, or clinics. - Application of learned skills in practical health information systems scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Health Information Systems** - Comprehensive project applying skills in health data management, EHR implementation, or healthcare analytics. - Delivery of a polished health information systems project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Health data management plans, EHR implementation reports, healthcare analytics projects, health information systems design proposals, data security and privacy analyses, health information systems management plans, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Health Informatics: An Interdisciplinary Approach" by Amar Gupta and Bryan Bergeron. - "Health Data Management" by various authors. - "Electronic Health Records: Challenges and Solutions" by various authors. - "Healthcare Analytics: From Data to Insights" by various authors. - "Health Information Systems Design" by various authors. - "Healthcare Data Security and Privacy" by various authors. - "Health Information Systems Management" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of healthcare systems, information technology, and data management. Suitable for students interested in health informatics, healthcare IT, and data management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Health Information Systems and pursue professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Health Informatics (CPHI) or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring health information managers, healthcare IT specialists, data analysts, and individuals seeking careers in healthcare IT departments, hospitals, clinics, and health information management firms. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and analytical skills needed to excel in health information systems, supporting careers in healthcare IT, data management, and related fields.