Ginny Gnadt
Senior Public Relations Specialist
(414) 297-6770, gnadtv@matc.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MATC to Offer Certificate in Healthcare Informatics
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (July 5, 2007) – Milwaukee Area Technical College this fall will offer a 12-credit, online, advanced technical certificate in electronic medical records maintenance. "Healthcare Informatics” teaches information-technology skills for the organization, analysis, application and management of computerized patient information. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development projects that job openings in this field will grow by 54.4% by 2012, with starting salaries ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.
This certificate is being offered in an accelerated format, starting Aug. 26. Each course lasts four to eight weeks. Training ends with a practicum. Candidates should have a diploma, an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field, information management or related field. In lieu of those, equivalent work experience will be accepted.
To learn more, please write Gloria Madison, program coordinator, at madisong@matc.edu; call West Allis Campus Registration, (414) 456-5310; or see the Healthcare Informatics certificate program pages at matc.edu.
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