Healthcare Informatics
The Healthcare Informatics Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) combines concepts from Healthcare Administration, Information Technology (IT), Data Science, Quality Management, and Organizational Leadership.
The Healthcare Informatics Bachelor of Applied Science program prepares students for a dynamic career within the Healthcare Industry with experience in the application of Healthcare Informatics with real-world assignments, case studies, and projects.
- Evaluate aspects of health, health information systems, and healthcare organizations by applying various data techniques and methodologies.
- Recommend solutions to improve healthcare quality, efficiency, patient care, and population health problems.
- Interpret major health policy, risk, and legal issues relevant to health informatics to articulate needed changes, mitigation strategies, and best practices.
- Manage innovation and change in healthcare administration, healthcare information, and medical research contexts.
- Apply leadership, effective communication, data, and ethics in inter-professional collaboration to drive the improvement of healthcare.
Integrating the fields of healthcare, information sciences, and computer science; healthcare informatics professionals work in hospital systems, clinical systems, public health organizations, medical companies, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and private healthcare technology corporations.
The Healthcare Informatics Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is designed as a stackable credential that builds on previously earned associate degrees and certificates. New and current students working toward an associate degree or certificate are welcome to apply in interested.
The program is primarily delivered online but may include other methods, including traditional and hybrid, for those classes outside the HCI discipline.
If interested in a career in healthcare and technology focused on the use of data to improve patient care, you are invited to request an advising session to learn more about the Healthcare Informatics program, career advisement, important details about eligibility, and the application process.
Academic support is provided through CCD's Excel Zone, which helps students succeed by offering a variety of learning opportunities. We are located on campus on the 4th floor of the Confluence building.
CCD Online offers fully online certificates and degrees, and individual online courses to help match your busy schedule. The program is primarily delivered online, but it may include other delivery methods including traditional and hybrid for those classes outside of the HCI discipline.
Your first step is to see if online learning is right for you. Online and hybrid environments offer much more flexibility but require more self-direction and self-discipline. Certain work habits, learning styles and skills contribute to a successful online or hybrid learning experience.
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Some programs and/or courses may require additional fees in addition to the base tuition and fees. High-cost course fees are used to support the maintenance and development of the course labs and are embedded within your general tuition.
View the 2024-2025 Course Specific Fees
This program is financial aid eligible.
Your first step is to connect with the Financial Aid office to discover how you can afford college. Our dedicated staff and support services help you wade through all the legal language and get you past the first hurdle to completing your educational goals.
In addition, CCD has $1,000,000 available in scholarships. Learn More!
The program has a required 3-credit internship with a co-requisite 2-credit capstone project to allow students to expand their learning on the job.
Healthcare Informatics graduates can pursue careers in hospital systems, private clinics, public health organizations, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and private healthcare technology corporations.
Specific job titles are:
- Clinical Informatics Analyst
- Clinical Operations Analyst
- Healthcare Research Scientist
- Healthcare Informatics Data Analyst
- Healthcare Analytics Business Analyst
- Healthcare Information Systems Analyst
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Healthcare Information Specialist
- Healthcare Informaics Consultant
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts a robust growth rate in the job market for computer and information systems management, projecting a 16% increase over the next decade—exceeding the national average growth rate of 5%. The healthcare sector is also anticipated to expand, with a projected growth rate of 13% between 2021 and 2031, reflecting the increasing demand of healthcare technology integration, EMRs, and the expansion of big data and health insurance coverage.