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Nov 22, 2024
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2016-2017 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
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP). More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (16)
Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (34)
- CIS 193 Introduction to Linux (TN eCampus 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
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.careerinfonet.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Career |
Beginning Salary |
Experienced Salary |
Computer Network Support |
$40,560 |
$56,020 |
Computer User Support |
$29,330 |
$43,040 |
Software Developers |
$55,910* |
$89.010* |
*May require further education.
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.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
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 (TN eCampus 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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