1. The University of Findlay Health Informatics Program
John Richey, MBA, RHIA
Program Director
The University of Findlay
1000 North Main Street
Findlay, Ohio
Phone:
Website: (Keyword - Graduate)
Visit us at OHIMA Booth #4

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. The University of Findlay Proposed Master’s Program (approval being sought from the Ohio Board of Regents and the Higher Learning Commission)
HINF Introduction to Health Informatics
HINF Ethical Issues in Health Informatics
HINF Introduction to Clinical Information Systems
HINF Database Systems for Healthcare
HINF Research Methods in Informatics
HINF Healthcare Delivery Outcomes
HINF Healthcare Networking & Security
HINF Politics and Policies in Health Informatics
HINF Healthcare Project Management
HINF Health Informatics Organizational Issues
HINF Professional Practice Experience
HINF Capstone

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.
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10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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)

15. The University of Findlay Health Informatics Program
John Richey, MBA, RHIA
Program Director
The University of Findlay
1000 North Main Street
Findlay, Ohio
Phone:
Website: (Keyword - Graduate)
Visit us at OHIMA Booth #4