This specialized program stands as an advanced cornerstone in the realm of health information management. In the intricate tapestry of healthcare institutions, data and information form the vital lifeblood, underpinning the delivery of exemplary medical services and fortifying a dependable health sector. The focal point of this specialization lies in the meticulous curation, organization, collection, storage, and retrieval of data. Such endeavors not only facilitate immediate access when required but also culminate in an enhancement of healthcare quality.
The curriculum hones in on three fundamental domains: health sciences, healthcare administration, and information technology. Melding cutting-edge information technology methodologies with a bedrock of advanced medical, administrative, and practical principles, the program deftly ensures the timely dissemination of pertinent information to the rightful recipients. This, in turn, facilitates informed decision-making while steadfastly adhering to global benchmarks for quality assurance.
Throughout this educational journey, students will amass the requisite proficiencies to ethically navigate decisions, preserving patient confidentiality and data sanctity. Furthermore, the program nurtures a grasp of overarching management principles and economic acumen tailored to the healthcare milieu. By harnessing information technology skills and tools, participants are poised to proficiently steer healthcare operations, fostering an environment conducive to scientific inquiry.
Notably, the program is pivotal in orchestrating health information systems projects. The acquired expertise extends to diverse healthcare establishments within the sector, accentuating the program's pivotal role in elevating healthcare management and information system efficacy.
Program's Broad Goals:
- Furnishing an exemplary educational trajectory in health information management, cultivating adept novice health information managers, poised to excel across diverse healthcare settings
- Instilling an enduring passion for perpetual learning within students, manifested through research undertakings, immersive service learning, and active engagement in local and global professional fraternities
- Fostering job creation within the healthcare domain, ensuring a steady influx of enrollees via strategic recruitment and tenacious retention initiatives
- Offering adequate learning resources within an advanced technological framework
Specific Program Objectives:
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Develop adaptable information-handling skills to meet changing needs of patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and academics, utilizing technologies for effective information storage and retrieval.
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Prepare students to be versatile members of health information management departments in various work settings.
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Equip students to implement and manage clinical classification and coding applications and processes.
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Develop skills to effectively manage health data and documents according to quality management principles.
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Prepare students to analyze, develop, and define applications and processes related to payment systems and healthcare delivery.
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Teach principles of health information management governance in accordance with international standards and teamwork principles.
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Encourage students to find solutions for electronic health information systems.