2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Informatics & Information Management Minor


The health informatics and information management minor provides students with an introduction to the field of health informatics and information management. Students minoring in health informatics and information management will gain knowledge of legal, administrative, regulatory requirements, and use of health data.  Health informatics, clinical and health information technologies, data management, and health care quality will also be explored.

The minor is open to all Samford University students and is a compliment to any undergraduate major. Students planning to pursue graduate degrees in health informatics, healthcare administration, public health, nutrition, social work, business, and law will have a unique understanding of the role of health data in patient care, improving health outcomes, and medico-legal situations.

Required Courses


Total Required Credits: 19


NOTE 1: Students may transfer up to 6 credits from major coursework requirements for the above courses.
NOTE 2: The following courses are cross-listed:
HIIM 304  w/HCAD 221 
HIIM 407  w/HCAD 404