the role of community colleges in health information technologies
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The Role of Community Colleges in Health Information Technologies. Mark Bony Computer Science Department Head/Instructor. Community College Programs in Health Information Technologies. AAS in Health Information Technology (HIT). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MARK BONYCOMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
HEAD/INSTRUCTOR
The Role of Community Colleges in Health Information
Technologies
Community College Programs in Health Information Technologies
AAS in Health Information Technology (HIT)
Curriculum based around Medical Records, Billing, Classification Systems, and Coding
Industry recognizedAHIMA – American Health Information Management
Association Competencies and Model Curriculum Certification (CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIT)
CAHIIM – Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
PCC, COCC offer AAS degreesLane, Chemeketa, Umqua, and COCC offer
certificates
Employment
114 projected annual openings statewide$31,139 average statewide salary30% growth 2006-2016
Community College Programs in Health Information Technologies
AS in Health Informatics
Curriculum Data management Software development Healthcare Industry Computer systems
AS or AGS degree prepares student for transfer to an Oregon University
Leverages current High School and Community College curriculum CS and CIS A & P, Medical Terminology Few new courses need to be developed
Rogue CC and Clackamas CC
Other Emerging Community College Programs in Health Information
Technologies
AAS in Computer Support/Informatics Specialist
Curriculum Computer hardware and software
Office applications Operating systems Networking Database management and reporting
HIT courses Health care industry A & P, Medical terminology Legal Aspects of Medical Records
Adult learning
AAS in Computer Support/Informatics Specialist
Leverages existing courses and programs in Computer Support Only Four new courses to develop at RCC
Leverages existing statewide demand for computer support employment needs
What will an Informatics Specialist Do?
Provide computer support at the department level Reduce load on IT and helpdesk
Provide ongoing training in new technologies Reduce the time that it takes to incorporate new
technologiesHelp increase workflow efficienciesData reporting
Employment
Computer Support - OLMIS 218 projected annual statewide openings $43,188 average statewide salary 14.5% growth from 2006-2016
Informatics Assistant – One-year Certificate $26,624 start; $39,956 max salary (Asante)
Informatics Specialist - AAS $33,634 start; $50,440 max salary (Asante)
