Health Informatics Degree

The health informatics degree program at Central Virginia Community College teaches students how to apply computer sciences and software engineering in the medical research field and clinical information technology field. Students who graduate the health informatics degree program will have an understanding of the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Courses include computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, and electronic medical records. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer health informatics degrees.

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Central Virginia Community College

1330 N Millitary Hwy, Norfolk, VA

Central Virginia Community College, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was founded in 1966 to serve the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford, and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. CVCC Lynchburg is a 2 year institution with a focus on providing the highest quality education possible for its students through the continued review and updating of programs and facilities to meet the needs of modern students within the school's service area. The school funded through state, federal, local and private sources as well as tuition.

Academics
CVCC Lynchburg offers a variety of programs at the associate level, as well as vocational programs that offer certificates and diplomas. Continuing education and specialized training classes are also available. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by the application to transfer to a college or university, to complete one's bachelor's degree. Vocational and career programs allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to0 work as professionals in their chosen field. Graduates of such programs will be eligible to pursue entry level positions in their area of study.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Cosmetology
• Photography

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Attending Central Virginia Community College should be a high school graduate or have a GED or be at least 18 years old. An online application is available for admissions and it is advised to have all financial aid is in order prior to the start of the term.

Financial aid information is available through an online request form on CVCC Lynchburg's website. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the information from which will be used by the financial aid office in order to determine a student's needs and aid program eligibility. Aid is offered in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships, and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Health Informatics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Virginia Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in health informatics.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Database Architects

Description

Design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. Design and construct large relational databases. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).