MCHICRTG - Medical and Community Health Information
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Program Type
Graduate Certificate
College
College of Information Science
Career
Graduate
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Medical and Community Health Information is affiliated with the School of Information M.A. in Library and Information Science (LIS). This certificate has a secondary affiliation with the programs in the College of Nursing, including the MS in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Online Program.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Medical and Community Health Information provides students, librarians, information professionals, and health care professionals with the necessary skills in the acquisition and dissemination of useful, usable, and quality health information. Students obtain knowledge and skills in the practice of health informatics and how it applies to the health care and public health settings. Additionally, students learn about ethnic and cultural implications of health and receive training on providing culturally competent health information services. This certificate provides students with knowledge and skills that will supplement and be useful in their work in various health information settings, including but not limited to libraries, community health organizations, healthcare organizations, and information organizations.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Medical and Community Health Information provides students, librarians, information professionals, and health care professionals with the necessary skills in the acquisition and dissemination of useful, usable, and quality health information. Students obtain knowledge and skills in the practice of health informatics and how it applies to the health care and public health settings. Additionally, students learn about ethnic and cultural implications of health and receive training on providing culturally competent health information services. This certificate provides students with knowledge and skills that will supplement and be useful in their work in various health information settings, including but not limited to libraries, community health organizations, healthcare organizations, and information organizations.