The University of Findlay Health Informatics Program John Richey, MBA, RHIA Program Director The University of Findlay 1000 North Main Street Findlay, Ohio 45840 Phone: 419-434-5594 Email: richey@findlay.edu Website: www.findlay.edu (Keyword - Graduate) Visit us at OHIMA Booth #4

What sets Findlay’s program apart? Courses delivered in Hybrid format: Scheduled online synchronous sessions with instructor Unscheduled asynchronous activities on your own One face-to-face, on-campus session per course Degree requires a Professional Practice Experience (internship) Unpaid, but valuable “bridge” into workforce Internship placement as close to student’s home as possible

The University of Findlay Health Informatics Program’s Mission To prepare individuals to influence the future of healthcare through the use of technology

Academic Program Structure Certificate program is: Six courses, 17 semester hours, three semesters or one year, and ½ of proposed Master’s program Proposed Master’s program: (approval being sought from the Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission) 12 courses, 33 semester hours, six semesters or two years Plan to seat first students in Fall, 2011 Plan to seek CAHIIM Accreditation

The University of Findlay Health Informatics Certificate Program HINF 501 – Introduction to Health Informatics HINF 523 – Ethical Issues in Health Informatics HINF 541 – Introduction to Clinical Information Systems HINF 553 – Database Systems for Healthcare HINF 620 – Healthcare Delivery Outcomes HINF 690 – Professional Practice Experience

The University of Findlay Proposed Master’s Program (approval being sought from the Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission) HINF 501 - Introduction to Health Informatics HINF 523 - Ethical Issues in Health Informatics HINF 541 - Introduction to Clinical Information Systems HINF 553 - Database Systems for Healthcare HINF 570 - Research Methods in Informatics HINF 620 - Healthcare Delivery Outcomes HINF 622 - Healthcare Networking & Security HINF 632 - Politics and Policies in Health Informatics HINF 660 - Healthcare Project Management HINF 673 - Health Informatics Organizational Issues HINF 690 - Professional Practice Experience HINF 691 - Capstone

The University of Findlay Health Informatics Program Admissions Procedure Possess Bachelor’s degree Apply online Advising appointment Complete prerequisite courses Submit: Official transcripts Résumé Essay question responses 3 written recommendations

Students typically enter the program from four disciplines/backgrounds: Clinical: Nurse/Physician/Technician/Other Wants to transition to the business side of healthcare Computer Science/Information Systems: Wants to practice in the healthcare arena Health Information Management (HIM): Medical Records/Electronic Health Records Business

Health Informatics - Defined Health informatics applies principles of computer and information science to the advancement of life sciences research, health professions education, public health, and patient care. Source: www.amia.org

Health Informatics - Defined The science that allows for seamless and secure access to patient medical records, laboratory results, medications and their administration, x-ray images, staffing, scheduling, supplies, inventory management, and a variety of other essential clinical and business functions.

Health Informatics Projected Growth The US Department of Labor estimates >20% growth in the demand for trained individuals prepared to be administrators, specialists, consultants, educators, and researchers National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey

Work Settings for Health Informaticians Acute care hospitals and systems Physician offices/group practices EHR Vendors Academic institutions Government agencies and the military Public Health Research facilities Law firms and Insurance companies

Salaries for Health Informaticians Entry-level positions can pay $30,000 – $40,000/yr Administrative/executive-level positions can pay over $100,000/yr

Membership Associations For health informatics-related professional practice support and membership services, consider: The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

The University of Findlay Health Informatics Program John Richey, MBA, RHIA Program Director The University of Findlay 1000 North Main Street Findlay, Ohio 45840 Phone: 419-434-5594 Email: richey@findlay.edu Website: www.findlay.edu (Keyword - Graduate) Visit us at OHIMA Booth #4