A BS Health informatics Degree Curriculum is Cross-Disciplinary
The curriculum for the SNHU Bachelor's in Health Informatics degree online is based on the curriculum principles established by the American Health Information Management Association. course work focuses on how to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, use and analysis of information in healthcare settings, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.
The Health Informatics degree at Southern New Hampshire is unique in its combination of healthcare topics, IT applications in healthcare and core business classes. This approach provides a valuable background for those seeking to advance their career in healthcare informatics. Students with an associate’s degree or certificate in medical coding and billing or allied field can expand their skills and their opportunities with the Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Informatics.
At SNHU you can earn your Health Informatics degree online. Or, take your General Education courses in a face-to-face format while taking your major courses online. Our 24/7 virtual campus lets you complete course work and interact with other students in your program whenever your schedule allows.
BS Health Informatics Degree - Online
Health Informatics Major Courses
HCM 205 Medical Terminology
HCM 215 Coding and Classification Systems
HCM 220 Healthcare Data Management
HCM 340 Healthcare Delivery Systems
HCM 345 Healthcare Reimbursement Systems
HCM 420 Ethical Considerations of Healthcare
HCM 430 Quality Management
IT 201 Computer Platform Technologies
IT 330 Database Design and Management
IT 340 Network and Telecommunication Management
IT 380 Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
QSO 340 Introduction to Project Management
Select one of the following:
IT135 Interactive 3-D Virtual Environments
IT 145 Introduction to Software Development
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
Business Core
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