The courses in Public Health Informatics are online, graduate-level courses in applied health informatics. The curriculum supports the emerging international movement toward evidence-based approaches to health information management, including evaluation and integration of health information systems for health data collection, analysis, and presentation. It intends to familiarize students with most recent technologies and computer applications in public health education and practice.
It will provide you with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of health informatics in the real world. These courses meet CEU requirements for health educators.
Additionally, you will be required to demonstrate the ability to use scientific and population health principles to evaluate and implement health information systems for your organization. You will learn how to use qualitative and quantitative methods for conducting health surveillance activities and enhancing public health preparedness, as well as use computer models to measure and present health outcomes.
There is no research component required and the courses can be completed entirely online in 10 weeks.
The online program features chat rooms, threaded discussions and full access to the University of Maryland library services.
