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Health Information Managment Course in Wyoming - WY
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: September, 29 2010
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Many people haven’t heard of health informatics, but almost everyone has benefited from it in some way. Health informatics makes use of new computer and electronic technology to improve the accuracy, accessibility, and security of health data, and to use it in more efficient, more effective ways. As the healthcare industry continues to grow and technology continues to develop, careers in health informatics and other health information management (HIM) fields are sure to grow as well.
Wyoming is a particularly promising place to start a health informatics career: the state is currently exploring ways to improve its health information management systems and build a statewide health information network, a critical goal in a state where many healthcare facilities are located in remote areas.
Since health informatics professionals do a range of tasks requiring special skills, from overseeing electronic entry of medical records to using computer software to analyze healthcare data to coding data for research and financial management. These tasks require specialized skills, so a bachelor’s degree in health informatics or a related field is required for certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator, which you’ll need for most jobs in Wyoming.
Since it is a predominantly rural state, opportunities for health informatics schools in Wyoming are limited. However, many online schools offer distance-learning programs, so you can learn whenever and wherever you want.
Health Information Management / Informatics Schools in Wyoming
- Fort Collins
- BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems
- Cheyenne
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (Online)
- Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (Online)
