Course Objectives

• Explore how technology can be used to improve health care delivery in health care organizations

• Acquire depth and breadth of knowledge of the principles of Health Informatics

• Provide a theoretical framework of the design, development, and implementation of health information systems

Participation

• Targeted to individuals in formal or informal leadership roles in informatics at the facility, VISN, or national level.

• Time commitment is approximately 12 hours per week for 28 weeks

• Competitive enrollment limited to 40 students per session

• Available only to VA staff and select Federal Partners

• No prerequisites

• No tuition or fees 

Program Requirements:

• GS-11 and above; Nurse II and above
  
  
• Not currently enrolled in an internship, fellowship or residency program
  
  
• At least 2 years of employment in the VA
  
  
• Not open to contractors

Federal Partners Participation:

• Applicants should contact the following point of contact for additional instructions
  • Department of Defense (DoD): dha.ncr.dir-support.mbx.hi-eco@health.mil
  • Coast Guard: Juan.C.Robayo@uscg.mil
  • Indian Health Service (IHS): Susy.Postal@ihs.gov