Data Management Analytics Specialist, Certificate

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs:

• Florida Residents:
  • $106.77 per credit hour x 24 credit hours = $2,562.48
• Non-Florida Residents:
  • $382.90 per credit hour x 24 credit hours = $9,189.60

Does not include books, lab fees, etc.

For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.

Scholarships

• Career and Technical Education Scholarships
• There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.
• Check out the AHIMA, FHIMA and NEFHIMA websites for scholarship opportunities.

Financial Aid 

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

Typical Job Titles:

AHIMA Career Map (80+ HIM professional roles that cross all healthcare/business sectors) represented in four categories: Coding and Revenue Cycle, Data Analytics, Informatics, Information Governance. See featured health information management jobs.

Just to name a few:

• *Vice President of Data Management and Analytics
• Population Health Analyst
• Data Integrity Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Data Quality Manager
• Mapping Specialist
• Integration Analyst, Health Information Exchange
• *Clinical Informatics Coordinator
• Enterprise Master Patient Index Health Information Exchange (EMPI-HIE)

*Advanced education

2018 AHIMA Health Information Management Curricula Competencies

Each academic level is comprised of six common domains representing the areas of mastery important for all HIM students and practitioners regardless of academic degree.

Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance 
Domain II. Information Protection: Access, Use, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security 
Domain III. Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use 
Domain IV. Revenue Cycle Management 
Domain V. Health Law & Compliance   
Domain VI. Organizational Management & Leadership 

At the associate degree level, programs can choose one or both specialty tracks which include Data Management and Revenue Management.

Competencies are broadly written to allow for program flexibility and attainment of the required Bloom's levels regardless of academic program. The competencies represent progression across all academic levels.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO) Summary

PLO1: Student will evaluate data dictionaries and data sets for compliance with governance standards.
PLO2: Student will manage data within a database system
PLO3: Student will identify standards for exchange of health information
PLO4: Student will calculate statistics for healthcare operations
PLO5: Student will utilize technology for health information management
PLO6: Student will apply health informatics concepts to the management of health information

Supporting Knowledge Courses

• BSC 2084/L Anatomy/Physiology
• HSC 2531 Medical Terminology
• STA2023 Statistics (Math)
• CGS 1101 Computer Applications

Program Length: 3 semesters

• Credit hours: 24
• Time to completion: 3 semesters (full-time), 6 semesters (part-time)

Need C or higher in all coursework

All students are urged to make an appointment to see SF's Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.

Format:

• Online

Curriculum:

Course Sequencing for Full-time Students

Florida CIP: 0351070712
SF Program Code: 6555
2024 - 2025
Total SF Semester Hours = 24

Term 1 Summer (6 credit hours)

• HSC2531 Medical Terminology (3 credit hours)
• STA2023 Statistics (3 credit hours)

Term 2 Fall (9 credit hours)

• HIM1000 Introduction to Healthcare and Information Management (3 credit hours) Must be familiar with Microsoft Applications as they will be used throughout the program. If not comfortable or need a refresher, please take CGS1101 prior to taking HIM1000.
• HIM1102 Data Analytics I, and Data Use (3 credit hours) Pre-req: HIM1000
• HIM2211 Health Information Technology (3 credit hours) Pre/Co-req: HIM1000

Term 3 Spring (9 credit hours)

• HIM2652 Electronic Health Record/Technology (3 credit hours) Pre-req: HIM2211
• HIM2012 Health Law and Compliance (3 credit hours) Pre-req: HIM1000
• HIM2005 Data Analytics II and Informatics Project Management (3 credit hours) Pre-req: HIM1102

The Data Management Analytics (DMA) certificate  is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Business Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center for determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

HIT Program students should possess the following general qualities: critical thinking, sound judgment, written/verbal professional communication, emotional stability and maturity, empathy, physical and mental stamina, and the ability to learn and function in a wide variety of didactic and clinical settings. Graduates of the HIT Program must have the minimal skills, essential functions, and knowledge to function in a broad variety of clinical settings.

•  Attribute
  • Standard
    • Example
• Critical Thinking
  • Critical thinking sufficient for business, clinical and technical judgment.
    • Interpret medical records, regulations, data analysis, technology in order to process and make better clinical and business decisions.
• Interpersonal
  • Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with internal and external stakeholders from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
    • Communicate and present effectively, appropriately, and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communication
  • Ability to effectively communicate sufficiently with internal and external stakeholders in a verbal and written form.
    • Communicate effectively, appropriately and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. Gather, manager, analyze, protect and secure information responsible for treatment, operations and payment for organization.  The student must be able to read, write, see, speak, hear and interpret written and verbal communication in English.
• Mobility
  • Physical abilities sufficient to move independently from room to room and through hallways; maneuver in small places.
    • Perform complex motor skills necessary to provide sufficient management, security, protection, analysis of information that contributes to clinical, business and technological aspects of organization.  Be able to sufficiently and adequately contribute to the treatment, operations and payment for services rendered.
• Tactile and Motor Skills
  • Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform functions that affiliate with treatment, operations and payment of services provided.
    • Possess fine and gross motor skills to accurately assess, monitor, gather, secure, protect health information for treatment, operations and payment for services rendered.
• Hearing
  • Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health information, business and technology needs.
    • Hear to accurately assess vital signs, monitor equipment, alarms and alerts; communicate verbally with patients, family, staff and other healthcare providers.
• Visual
  • Visual ability sufficient to gather, interpret, manage, secure information for data analysis, medical coding so effectively and successfully perform business and technological practices through treatment, operations and payment of services provided. 
    • Read patient charts, flow sheets and equipment; use visual inspection to monitor and assess business, clinical and technological aspects of treatment, operations and payment of services provided. 

Technical Standards
The goal of the Santa Fe College's Health Information Technology (HIT) Program is to prepare students for the practice of acquiring, managing, analyzing, and securing health information for the purposes of treatment, payment and operations (TPO) of any organization.  The HIM professional is an allied health profession who brings value to any organization. 

Modern allied health education requires that the accumulation of scientific knowledge be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of essential skills, functions, and professional attitudes and behavior. The college must ensure that patients are not placed in jeopardy by students with impaired intellectual, physical, or emotional functions. Students will be judged not only on their scholastic accomplishments but also on their physical and emotional capacities to meet the full requirements of the college's curriculum and to graduate as skilled and effective practitioners.

Students in the Health Information Technology Program must demonstrate the following minimum abilities to:

• Acquire and apply information from classroom instruction, laboratory experience, independent learning, and team projects.
• Communicate effectively in English in oral and written form with colleagues, clerical employees in Health Information Management departments and other health professionals as part of the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively in English in oral and written form with patients, attorneys, workers' compensation representatives, insurance companies, and other third-party payers and other individuals and agencies who need information from patient records or databases maintained in Health Information Management departments.
• Computers and complete computer-based assignments in a timely fashion.
• Function (consult, negotiate, share) as part of a team.
• Read, interpret, comprehend material used in HIM settings such as coding manuals, policies and procedures, patient medical records.
• Calculate mathematical information such as hospital statistics, budgets, and productivity information.
• Have the manual dexterity necessary to file medical records and cards as well as assemble paper medical record forms. (E H R and paper medical records)
• Have the visual and manual dexterity necessary to prepare office layouts and to design forms and computer screens.
• Operate equipment, word processors, transcription equipment, electronic movable files, copier, etc. (E H R and paper medical records)
• Synthesize information regarding health care outcomes for formal, verbal and/or written presentation to health care professionals.

The essential abilities listed in this document can be accomplished through direct student response, the use of prosthetic or orthotic devices or through personal assistance, e.g., readers, sign language interpreters, note-takers. Reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be provided on an individual basis. Students seeking accommodations should initiate their request with the Disabilities Resource Center, Santa Fe College. Students will then discuss their needs with the appropriate course instructor(s).

Professional Appearance: Students must abide by specific professional appearance requirements while in the program. These requirements have been agreed upon by Santa Fe College and its clinical partners. Hair must be maintained within the range of natural color and must be conservative in length and style. Completely shaved or bald styles are acceptable; however, not partially shaved or one-sided haircuts are permitted. Visible tattoos must always be covered. Visible body piercings are not allowed, and earlobe gauges must be covered. Earrings are limited to one stud-style pair per ear. Clothing and footwear must comply with standards prescribed by the program. Facial hair should be kept neat and trimmed short. Artificial nails, nail polish, jewelry, watches, and perfume are not permitted.  Professionalism is to be maintained throughout the program, professional practice experience and beyond. Remember, you represent YOU, the program, and the college.

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus w/ Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931	In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus w/ Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033	In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.