Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,291/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 40

Application Fee

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1957

Total Students: 13,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, United States

Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics

Program Overview

Healthcare informatics brings together computer technology and clinical expertise to effectively organize, analyze, manage and use clinical knowledge and data for problem solving and decision making. As hospitals and healthcare organizations convert to electronic medical records, the need for healthcare informatics has increased significantly.

Healthcare informatics enables healthcare providers to use computerized systems to:

  • Develop standards and clinical guidelines
  • Guide their diagnoses and treatment recommendations
  • Facilitate communication and manage the flow of information
  • Evaluate quality of care

The mission of the Master of Science in healthcare informatics program is to prepare students to be innovative leaders in health informatics with the ability to use technology and manage information to achieve industry objectives and improve outcomes.