Electronic Health Record Support Specialist

Associate of Applied Science Degree

This program is designed to prepare computer support specialists to work in the healthcare industry. The major core classes provide students with the skills necessary to provide technical support for the implementation and maintenance of electronic health records. The emphasis area classes focus on regulations, procedures and legal principles unique to the healthcare industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental information technology skills required to provide user support.
• Administer a computer-based information systems designed support information assets in the healthcare industry.
• Apply ethical decision-making models appropriate in the healthcare business environment.

Program Goals
The program will:

• Prepare learners to achieve established university core abilities and program learning outcomes in a caring and supportive learning environment that utilizes performance-based curriculum and promotes academic excellence.
• Measure and assess student learning and implement improvements, as needed, to ensure high quality academic programs and services.
• Prepare learners to create plans for the pursuit of graduate studies and/or continuing professional development activities, membership in professional and community organizations, and a life of learning.
• Confirm that faculty members meet university qualifications guidelines, utilize effective and innovative teaching methods that enhance learning, and pursue opportunities for professional development.
• Monitor the needs of the program’s community of interest and maintain the currency and relevancy of program curriculum through regular faculty and advisory committee meetings and academic program reviews.

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