Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics

Health Informatics is the use of information systems to secure, analyze, manage and integrate medical records and other health information in order to provide quality healthcare, engage patients, and promote wellness.

The electronic health record is still a relatively new practice. Prompted through legislative actions (HITECH, ARRA), significant contributions have been made to promote the establishment and use of electronic health records in the provision of healthcare. By 2015, over 85 percent of hospitals were using electronic health record systems. Implementation has also increased significantly for physician practices. However, much work remains to be done, particularly in the areas of interoperability (sharing records across practices), use of technology to promote healthcare equity, securing health information systems, and increased use of consumer-generated health information (personal fitness devices, smartphone, apps, etc). The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics contains coursework that tackles these issues and more in order to provide the knowledge base and analytical capability that makes Coastal Georgia graduates successful.

Located on the Southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college within the University System of Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education nestled in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles - an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts, as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife, and sea creatures.

At the College of Coastal Georgia, students discover opportunities at all levels, whether that be with community engagement through service learning or hands-on application of classroom material. There is a spirit of volunteerism at the College and a commitment to making positive changes. Students can participate in honors programs, internships, fellowships, and scholarships that foster natural curiosity. On-campus employment opportunities and scholarships serve not only to promote college affordability, but also to encourage academic, athletic, and active program participation.