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2022-23 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-23 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Healthcare Information Analytics Certificate


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OSRHE Program Code: 182

CIP Code: 512211

Certificate Code: 1140

This certificate is embedded in the Health Organizations Administration, B.B.A. program.

The certificate in Health Information Analytics at Northeastern State University is designed to introduce students to the fundamental tools used in practical applications of health informatics.  This program prepares students to utilize these tools in healthcare settings.  In addition, the curriculum is designed to develop the student’s ability to work effectively with technicians, clinical users and managerial decision-makers; to become mentally disciplined and to communicate data and ideas graphically, orally and in writing.

At least 25 percent of the coursework applied to this embedded certificate must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the business skills necessary to perform effectively in entry level healthcare informatics positions.
  2. Identify contexts, tools, and techniques for semantic data analysis in healthcare.
  3. Achieve proficiency in the areas of health information management, data quality, and health information exchange.
  4. Identify the impact of information technology in relation to healthcare business practice and strategy.

Prerequisite courses:


Admission into the certificate program is open to any student currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at NSU. People who are only interested in earning the certificate, but are not currently enrolled at NSU, can apply through the NSU Admissions office to be admitted for the purpose of pursuing the certificate.

Courses in the certificate program may require prerequisites.  For students who do not have the required prerequisites, transcripts and work experience will be examined by the Department Chair and course instructors to determine whether prerequisites may be waived and/or prior learning credit be given in lieu of specific prerequisites.

The following prerequisite courses are completed as part of General Education degree requirements or as part of the B.B.A. core.

A minimum grade of C is required.

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