| College or Training Provider |
COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Columbia, TN
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| Program Title |
MEDICAL INFORMATICS
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| Program Description |
Medical Informatics prepares graduates for career entry into technical computer application positions in the healthcare industry. Students develop technical and non-technical communication skills, gain knowledge of healthcare software applications/computer systems, the legal aspects of medical office technologies, and the nuances of electronic medical record keeping, reimbursement, and billing practices. The Developer option emphasizes health information management through the information technology environment. The Technician option integrates healthcare and information technology. The Medical Coder option focuses on assignment of inpatient and outpatient medical diagnosis and procedure codes and prepares students to be eligible for medical coding certifications.
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| Length |
15 weeks (2250 hours)
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| Degree or Credential |
Associate's degree, usually 2 years
Associate of Applied Science
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| Program website |
https://www.columbiastate.edu/ |
| Online or in-person |
Mix of in-person and online
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| May prepare students for these careers |
Computer Occupations, All Other; Computer and Information Research Scientists; Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars; Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
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