Health Information Technology Certificate*

Program of Study

The United States’ healthcare system is undergoing a fundamental transformation to address ballooning costs while improving access, quality, safety, and efficiency. A critical element of this revolution is the replacement of archaic medical and health record and reporting paper-based systems with modern information technologies. These changes will provide new and expanding professional opportunities. The CSUSM Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Certificate program will focus on providing participants with a broader vision of the future of healthcare and the knowledge needed to encourage its evolution and serve as agents of change, innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

The graduate-level CSUSM HIT program has been specifically designed to address these needs and challenges. The program emphasizes information technology, application of analytical methods, re-engineering, innovation, and change management. The program has been developed and taught by faculty and industry experts. It engages students by integrating theory and real-world applications, drawing from a variety of organizations and industry groups. The program will also showcase HIT startups. Students will acquire skills relevant to a range of healthcare industry sectors including providers, insurers, government agencies, plan sponsors, HIT support and training organizations, and HIT new ventures.

*The Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Certificate Program is offered through Extended Learning.

Admission and Application Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or a senior standing in college with relevant skills or experiences in information systems or healthcare
• Mathematical proficiency at a minimum level of college Algebra
• Submission of the online HIT Program Application (http://www.csusm.edu/el/certificateprograms/healthhs/hit/index.html)
• Submission of a personal statement
• Submission of current resume
• Hard copy transcripts from each college and university attended mailed to:

California State University San Marcos
Extended Learning
Attn: Student Services/HIT Program
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92096

• HIT 500 - Healthcare Systems: Structure and Process Units: 2
• HIT 510 - Data Management for Healthcare Decision Support Units: 2
• HIT 520 - Electronic Health Records Units: 2
• HIT 530 - Data Communication and Security for Healthcare Units: 2
• HIT 540 - Managing Healthcare System Change Units: 2
• HIT 550 - Project Management and Process Improvement for Healthcare Units: 2

Total (12 Units)