Program Details
The online Certificate in Health Informatics prepares students for employment as entry level Health Informatics personnel or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in related health record occupations. The curriculum teaches the fundamentals of healthcare informatics by focusing on the resources, devices, and methods used to acquire, store, retrieve, and utilize electronic health records. Courses include legal and ethical aspects of health information, health care delivery systems, computers in health care, medical terminology, and coding and insurance.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.25 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- Students are expected to fulfil a 24-hr volunteer requirement within a health information department.