University of South Florida Health Informatics Microcredential
Issued by
USF Office of Microcredentials
Earners of this badge have developed comprehensive health informatics expertise by integrating foundational knowledge, human-centered design principles, ethical data governance, and evidence-based policy implementation to create equitable digital health solutions that improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare systems across diverse domains.
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Cancer
- Case Studies
- Collaborative Design
- Critical Thinking
- Data Ethics
- Data Governance
- Effective Communication
- Ethical Responsibility
- Healthcare Industry
- Health Data Management
- Health Information Management (HIM)
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Health Information Technology (HIT)
- Health Literacy
- Health Sciences
- Health Technologies
- Information Literacy
- Information Policy
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Performance Metrics
- Physical Fitness
- Professionalism
- Public Health
- Public Health Education
- Reading Comprehension
- Reading Instruction
- Reflective practice
- Social Issues
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Telehealth
Earning Criteria
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Complete 80-question summative assessment covering all modules (16 modules total, 20 questions per module quiz)
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Analyze multiple case studies including intervention proposals, system redesign, telemedicine milestones, digital health disparities, privacy and equity harm reduction, patient experience improvements, and capstone project expanding a trauma system using needs-based approach
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Demonstrate understanding of foundational concepts, human-centered technology, user involvement, accessibility, telehealth technology, ethical/legal/social issues, stakeholder communication, informatics policies (HIPAA, 21st Century Cures Act, HITECH Act), performance metrics, and healthcare transformation
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Complete reflective practice exercises and personal development planning across all modules
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Total program consists of 96 hours: interactive lectures (16-32 hours), readings (16 hours), skills-based exercises (16-32 hours), case study analyses (16 hours), reflection prompts (8 hours), and module quizzes (8 hours)