Learning Outcomes

Describe education, training, and the career outlook for health informatics services jobs.

• Health informatics requires a degree in computer science.

• Training in health informatics includes data management and analysis.

• The career outlook for health informatics is declining.

• Health informatics services jobs do not require any formal education.

Identify health informatics jobs that include more interaction with people.

• Health Informatics Consultant

• Clinical Data Analyst

• Health IT Specialist

• Medical Coder

Which of the following is a type of career in informatics?

• Medical Coding

• Software Development

• Graphic Design

• Culinary Arts

What is an individual's unique combination of qualities and characteristics called?

The focus of complete and accurate patient medical records is:

• Ensuring patient safety and quality of care

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Improving staff efficiency

• Increasing hospital revenue

What is one of the main activities of Information and Data Analytics?

Information and Data Analytics contribute to medical research by:

• Improving patient diagnosis and treatment

• Increasing the cost of healthcare

• Reducing the need for medical professionals

• Limiting access to medical data

What is the role of a Clinical Informatics Coordinator in Information and Data Analytics?

• To manage patient records and ensure data accuracy

• To develop software for healthcare applications

• To provide direct patient care

• To conduct medical research

What is one of the responsibilities of managing patient information?

• Ensuring correct information is collected

• Developing new software

• Hiring new staff

• Conducting market research

What is a key aspect of developing and monitoring security systems?

• Ensuring privacy of patient information

• Increasing sales

• Reducing costs

• Expanding the business