Major: Medical Data Processing (Tıbbi Veri İşleme)
Program Overview
A technical, healthcare-focused program training professionals to manage, analyze, and secure medical data. Combines health informatics, data science, and healthcare systems to prepare graduates for roles in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and health tech companies in Turkey.
Key Learning Objectives
- Master medical data standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM).
- Learn healthcare databases and electronic health records (EHR).
- Gain expertise in medical coding and billing (ICD-10, CPT).
- Develop skills in data analysis and visualization for healthcare.
- Understand privacy, security, and ethical considerations (HIPAA, GDPR, KVKK).
- Apply AI and machine learning in healthcare data.
Core Courses
- Introduction to Health Informatics
- Medical Data Standards (HL7, FHIR)
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
- Medical Coding and Billing
- Healthcare Databases and SQL
- Data Analysis for Healthcare
- Medical Imaging Data Processing
- AI in Healthcare
- Healthcare Privacy and Security
- Practicum in Medical Data Processing
Assessment Methods
- Medical data analysis projects
- EHR system simulations
- Medical coding exercises
- Healthcare data visualization reports
Tools & Resources
- Software: EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), SQL, Python, R, Tableau
- Standards: HL7, FHIR, DICOM
- Books: Health Informatics: Practical Guide for Healthcare and Information Technology Professionals, Medical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of healthcare, computer science, or data management.
- Interest in technology and healthcare.
Program Duration
- 2–4 years (associate/bachelor’s), including practicum or internships.
Certifications (Optional/Required)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)
- Certified Medical Coder (CPC, CCS)
Career Paths
- Medical Data Analyst (hospitals, research institutions)
- Health Informatics Specialist (health tech companies)
- Medical Coder (hospitals, insurance companies)
- EHR Implementation Specialist (healthcare IT firms)
- Healthcare Data Scientist (research, pharma)
- Clinical Data Manager (clinical trials)
- Healthcare IT Consultant (consulting firms)
- Medical Records Technician (hospitals, clinics)
- Healthcare Compliance Officer (government, private sector)
- AI in Healthcare Specialist (tech startups)
Why This Major?
Turkey’s growing healthcare sector and digital transformation create high demand for medical data processing professionals. This program equips graduates with technical and analytical skills to improve healthcare efficiency, accuracy, and patient outcomes. Ideal for those passionate about technology, data, and making a difference in healthcare.
