Director of Health Care Business and Health Information Management Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.6295  E: dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu

  

Purpose 

The program is designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and advancement within the health care informatics profession. 

  

Mission 

The program for the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with a major in Informatics provides a learning environment that encompasses computer information technology and applies it to the medical field. The program is designed to develop knowledge, leadership and technical skills so that individuals can advance in business and health care environments. The PACS certificate courses compliment the Bachelor degree coursework.    

  

Program Outcomes 

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to: 

·    demonstrate professional, responsible and technical abilities as business professional for health care agencies, both in traditional and non-traditional settings. 

·    demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills when interacting with colleagues, and health care providers and the public. 

·    examine theoretical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to be prepared for a professional business informatics position in the health care setting.  

·    identify system problems when dealing with an informatics system based on theories learned in the curriculum and externship experiences.  

·    practice cultural, economic, ethical, legal and professional standards along with responsible use of resource utilization in an informatics administrator or management role.  

  

Philosophy 

The overall success of the graduate is based on progressive integration of the curriculum and is followed with practical experience through the Mission of the College. Selection of coursework is based on the experience and background of the individual to ensure students can apply the knowledge that they may already have, and build on that foundation if so desired. Traditional students, as well as distance students, can achieve this business knowledge through an interactive and motivational on-line learning environment.    

  

Curriculum Requirements 

In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business Informatics major degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 128 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows: 

• General Education = 40 semester hours (which must include 9 semester hours of the Clarkson College Core Curriculums)
• Business Major Courses = 48 semester hours
• PACS Concentration Courses = 21 semester hours
• Elective Courses = 19 semester hours (at least 13 semester hours of elective credit can be chosen from the general education or business electives at Clarkson College, approved transfer credits or dual degree credits in the 2+2 programs)

  

Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements 

30 hours (23 Service-Learning)* of Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.  

  

Required Courses (click here) 

  

Sample Curriculum Plan (click here) 

  

Course Descriptions (click here)  

  

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (click here)