Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Health Information Technology Analyst
Career Studies CertificateMountain Empire Community College
Big data analytics is transforming the way many organizations do business in dozens of industries. But the impact is most profound in the field of medicine, where an advanced health information techology analyst has the potential to revolutionize patient care.
The Health IT Analyst provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to perform a variety of specialized duties in a non-clinical healthcare setting in healthcare IT, Health Information Management and Clinical Research. Graduates may seek positions as health IT data analyst, data, healthcare data reporting analyst, healthcare business intelligence analyst, clinical decision support analyst, quality improvement analyst, and similar designations.
Outcomes
1. Compiling and organizing health care data
2. Analyzing data to assist in delivering optimal health care management and decision making
3. Collecting and organizing health care data to achieve administrative needs and goals
4. Demonstrated knowledge of data storage and data sharing methods
5. Inspecting data to find patterns and trends
6. Evaluating health care business operations based on data sources
7. Utilizing different data sources for analyses
8. Converting data into usable information that is easy to understand
9. Developing reports and presentations
10. Communicating analytic insights to stateholders
Program Overview & Guidance
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes Students entering the Health IT Analyst program must meet the college’s general admissions requirements, as well as program specific admission requirements. Program specific admission requirements include: |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students entering the Health IT Analyst program must meet the college’s general admissions requirements, as well as program specific admission requirements. Program specific admission requirements include completion of the Health IT Analyst Application for Admission packet, including a letter of intent and criminal background check and drug screening. It is strongly advised students have a professional background in Allied Health. Students should have English and Mathematics skills assessed. Deficiencies in these areas may be corrected by completing the appropriate developmental studies courses. Students may receive college credit for verified on-the-job experience. Courses taken out of suggested sequence must have the approval of the program advisor.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | The Health IT Analyst provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to perform a variety of specialized duties in a non-clinical healthcare setting in healthcare IT, Health Information Management and Clinical Research. Graduates may seek positions as health IT data analyst, data, healthcare data reporting analyst, healthcare business intelligence analyst, clinical decision support analyst, quality improvement analyst, and similar designations. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Health analytics have made a tremendous impact in the following segments of healthcare: Advancements in telemedicine, Enhanced patient engagement, Wearables that provide real-time alerts, Disease prevention/population health, Improving/refining treatment standards, Potential to help cure diseases, Improved staffing efficiency, Prevention of opioid abuse |
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Health Information Management, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Applied Science, BAS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Applied Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person, Online |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-9021.00 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2072.00 | Medical Records Specialists | Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
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