Healthcare Informatics, BAS
The field of healthcare informatics improves the delivery of high quality healthcare through the effective use of data. This degree provides knowledge of data systems, user-centered design, statistics, and predictive analytics. Learn to understand data, manage change, and streamline operations. You’ll also learn to market your informatics skills to prospective employers in this rapidly growing field.
Course Maps
A course map is a quick guide to help students figure out which courses to take each quarter. Course maps were written by BC faculty, who have used their expertise to recommend specific courses students can take to achieve their academic or career goals. Students should meet with an advisor to learn more.
Courses & Requirements
The course catalog is a great place to find detailed information on this program.
Sample Courses
- Healthcare Data Analytics
- Project Management for Healthcare
- Healthcare Quality Management
- Healthcare Data Visualization
- Biomedical Ethics: Theory and Practice
Points of Pride
High Growth Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in this field to grow by 17% ("much faster than average") from 2021-2031.
Become a Sought-After Problem-Solver
Learn to analyze and present healthcare data for effective decision-making in many settings.
100% Online
You set the schedule. Our program is designed to fit your busy life.
Featured Faculty
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Eric Stewart
- Program Chair
Eric Stewart is a certified Project Manager (PMP) with over 20 years of experience managing projects in information technology, healthcare, and other industries. As an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, he has worked for major organizations managing process improvement projects in healthcare, corporate, and a variety of operational settings.
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Michelle Warfield
- Faculty
Michelle Warfield received her Master’s from Royal Roads University. She is currently employed as a Senior Applications Analyst at a local hospital. She brings over 20 years of IT work experience directly into the classroom, helping her students apply their learning to real world healthcare scenarios.
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Nathan Jacobs
- Faculty
Nathan Jacobs started his career working in patient care. He completed his undergraduate work at Lewis-Clark State College before starting his Healthcare Informatics career, soon thereafter completing his MBA with an emphasis in IT Management. Working in the field since 2006, he currently works as an IT Supervisor for a local hospital.