Program at a Glance
- Program
- Online Bachelor's
- College(s)
- College of Community Innovation and Education
Empower the transformation of healthcare through technology and data
The healthcare industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with a relentless focus on patient-centered care. Data, analytics, and computer science are at the heart of this revolution, empowering healthcare professionals to deliver personalized treatments and anticipate patient needs with unprecedented precision. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, you are not just improving outcomes but fundamentally reshaping the future of healthcare to be more compassionate, efficient, and responsive to every individual’s needs.
The fully online Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics is designed for students interested in the intersection of healthcare and technology. You will work with healthcare technology systems, analyze data, guide artificial intelligence to perform tasks, and use technology to optimize health processes. Poised to answer the industry call for career starters, the online Health Informatics, BS program, opens the door to a dynamic career with boundless growth opportunities. After completing this program, you’ll be career ready with one-of-a-kind opportunities for hands-on experiences with EPIC, Informatics industry conferences, and professional certifications.
UCF Online provides you with the skills needed to help revolutionize healthcare. By earning your Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics, you will be equipped to enter a fascinating career in health data, technology, and systems. Be at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery, making a tangible impact on the lives of patients and the efficiency of healthcare systems.
Highlights
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
- Fall
- May 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
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Course Overview
Programming for Healthcare
An introduction to programming languages essential for healthcare applications, including SQL, Python, and NoSQL. Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, students will gain a foundational understanding of how these programming tools can be leveraged to enhance healthcare systems and operations.
Healthcare and AI
Focuses on understanding the logic behind AI systems and their application in healthcare, covering how to maintain the health of clinical AI support systems and use AI for ethical decision-making, coding, managing records, and finances.
Quality Management
Principles and mechanics of quality improvement; application of quality management tools; benchmarking methods and data quality monitoring programs.
Skills You'll Learn
- Gain proficiency in healthcare data to organize, query, and visualize datasets, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval.
- Develop foundational skills in core industry platforms like EPIC.
- Learn to optimize health processes through ethical use of artificial intelligence.
Career Projections
Annual Job
Openings
Job Growth
Between
2023 - 2034
Source: Lightcast™ . 2024
Career Opportunities
- Clinical Informatics Specialist
- Healthcare Application Support Specialist
- Healthcare Data Analyst
- Healthcare IT Project Coordinator
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Analyst
- health information manager