2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 13, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Medical Informatics, A.A.S.


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Program and Career Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Informatics prepares graduates for career entry in computer technician positions in healthcare settings. Students' develop technical and non-technical communication skills, tools/application use, legal aspects of medical office technologies, and the nuances of electronic medical record keeping, reimbursement, and billing practices. The Developer concentration emphasizes health information management in the information technology environment. The Technician concentration integrates healthcare and information technology.

How long is the program?

Medical Informatics (MEDI) program completion requires 4-5 semesters of full time study. Students with applicable prior college credit may be able to complete in less than two years. Students may work with an Advisor to develop a personalized academic plan for part-time study over an extended period. This program is an open enrollment opportunity and may be started during any semester. The prerequisite nature of courses may result in some courses being offered only during specific semesters.

What does the program provide?

The Medical Informatics A.A.S. degree provides the training needed to move rapidly into the healthcare workplace. Possible job titles for completers might include implementation support specialist, implementation manager, technical and software support staff member and trainer. Generally, positions fall into three job fields: Information Technology professional, health information management professional and clinical informatician.

How is the job market?

Graduates of the A.A.S. degree in Medical Informatics will be eligible for employment in various medical settings. Specific job-related supply and demand information is dependent upon the career path selected. Job related career and salary information for the chosen career field may be accessed via www.bls.gov. Health Science fields are projected to be among the top ten growing occupational areas for the foreseeable future based on both state and national employment projections.

Transfer Options

The Medical Informatics associate of applied science degree is designed for career-entry. However, some universities may accept some or all of the course work for transfer. Transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students are advised to inquire directly with advisors at the university level regarding expectations for transfer.

www.columbiastate.edu/medinfo

Program Requirements


Communications Requirement


Natural Science Requirement


(Take both courses)

Social/Behavioral Sciences


(Take 1 course)

Option 1: Medical Informatics Developer


Option 2: Medical Informatics Technician


Requirements for Graduation Include:


  • Earn 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
  • Earn a GPA of at least 2.0 in program courses.
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Take the Exit Exam required by Columbia State.

*TN eCampus course.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.

Medical Informatics, A.A.S. Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 60


First Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 17


First Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 16


Second Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 15


Second Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 12


Note(s):


For more information contact:

Bonita R. Payne, MHIIM, RHIA
medicalinformatics@columbiastate.edu
or 931-540-2774
Warf 131B, Columbia Campus

Or

Health Sciences Division Office, Walter 112 (Columbia)
healthsciences@columbiastate.edu
931.540.2599 or 931.540.2600

Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution.
CoSCC-MI-AAS-02-14-18

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