Overview

Health informatics is a science of how health information is technically captured, transmitted and utilized. It focuses on information systems, informatics principles and information technology as applied to the continuum of healthcare delivery.

It is an integrated discipline with specialty domains that include management science, management engineering principles, healthcare delivery and public health, patient safety, information science and computer technology.

Health informatics is the science of evaluating, implementing and utilizing technology to manage all information related to the patient care delivery process: clinical, financial, technological and enterprise-wide.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Health Informatics program from Kent State University will be able to:

Reconcile the needs of clinical and non-clinical users of health information systems utilizing workflow analysis, systems analysis and project management principles

Analyze collected data of health information systems, utilizing principles of data mining, statistics and clinical analytics

Manage the implementation of health information systems in multiple health care venues using principles of organizational dynamics and change management

Facilitate communication between clinical and non-clinical users of health information systems

Successfully obtain the credential of Certified Associate in Health Information Systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Informatics Management

Legal Issues In Health Informatics

Health Information Systems

Health Records Management

Clinical Analytics

Human Factors And Usability In Health Informatics

Standardized Terminologies In Healthcare

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA1 on a 4.000-point scale

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Three letters of recommendation (starting with spring 2026 admission term, two letters of recommendation will be required)

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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20332 USD / year

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20332 USD / year

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10706 USD / year

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