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Dec 11, 2024
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2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Medical Informatics - A.A.S.
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The Medical Informatics program is a two-year program for students planning to enter the information technology field in healthcare. Students pursuing careers as an implementation support specialist, practice workflow and implementation redesign specialist, clinician consultant, and technical and software support staff trainer should consider this degree. For more information refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog.
There are two concentrations within this program from which to choose from:
Option One - Medical Informatics Developer
Option Two - Medical Informatics Technician
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General Education Requirements - Credits (16)
- Advisor Approved General Education Elective Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts Credits: (3)
Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (34)
- CIS 193 Introduction to Linux (RODP Course) Credits: (3)
Concentration: Choose One Option
Option 1 - Medical Informatics Developer - Credits (10)
- Advisor Approved Elective Credits: (1)
Option 2 - Medical Informatics Technician - Credits (10)
- Advisor Approved Elective Credits: (1)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Career and Salary Information
| Career | Beginning Salary | Experienced Salary | | Computer Network Support | $35,500 | $52,500 | | Computer User Support | $25,600 | $42,600 | | Software Developers | $48,900* | $78,600* | *May require further education. Career and salary information taken from careerinfonet.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers. Salaries are not guaranteed. Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan. First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (13-16)
Option 2 - Medical Informatics Technician
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (13-16)
- Advisor Approved General Education Elective Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Option 1 - Medical Informatics Developer
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- CIS 193 Introduction to Linux (RODP Course) Credits: (3)
Option 1 - Medical Informatics Developer
Option 2 - Medical Informatics Technician
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)
Option 1 - Medical Informatics Developer
- Advisor Approved Elective Credits: (1)
Option 2 - Medical Informatics Technician
- Advisor Approved Elective Credits: (1)
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