South Carolina's Health Informatics pathway develops information technology professionals for healthcare systems. The state's major healthcare providers and growing medical records digitization create demand for informatics professionals.
Students study healthcare information systems, data management, electronic health records (EHR), and healthcare analytics. They work with healthcare databases and learn to transform data into clinical knowledge.
Graduates work as health IT specialists, EHR coordinators, data analysts in healthcare, or health information managers. Employment opportunities exist with hospitals, medical practices, insurance companies, and health technology vendors throughout South Carolina.
Health Informatics at a Glance
4
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
South Carolina health informatics standards cover healthcare IT systems, data security, HIPAA compliance, and analytics. Standards integrate emerging health technology trends.
Students complete EHR competency assessments, data analysis projects, and healthcare IT problem-solving. State standards emphasize patient privacy and security.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Data and Use |
| Transforming Data into Information |
| Transforming Information into Knowledge |
| Healthcare Analytics Applications |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- ✓First Aid
- ✓Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- ✓Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
- ✓EKG Technician
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Health IT Support Specialist
Entry LevelSalary range: $42,750 - $63,630
Adjusted for cost of living: $45,879
EHR Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $49,220 - $86,940
Adjusted for cost of living: $52,822
Healthcare Data Analyst
ExperiencedSalary range: $73,050 - $108,610
Adjusted for cost of living: $97,296
Health Information Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $36,700 - $52,920
Adjusted for cost of living: $41,500
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with hospitals, medical practices, health insurance companies, and health IT vendors throughout South Carolina.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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