Health Information Systems Technology
Program Introduction
The Health Information Systems Technician Program is an interdisciplinary education program that bridges health and information technologies.
The program equips students with the skills to manage the technological infrastructure of healthcare institutions, process health data securely, enable system integration, and contribute to digital transformation processes.
Students gain proficiency in software, hardware, data security, and network management, while also acquiring knowledge of health terminology, health legislation, and ethical principles.
The program offers a wide range of applications, from artificial intelligence-supported diagnostic systems to mobile health applications, big data analysis, and cloud technologies.
Program Objectives and Goals
The primary objective of the Health Information Systems Technician Program is to train qualified technical personnel who can design, establish, manage, and ensure the security of the IT infrastructure of healthcare institutions.
In this regard, the program's objectives are as follows:
- To be able to install, integrate, and manage health information systems,
- To be able to collect and analyze health data to contribute to decision support systems,
- Mastery of artificial intelligence, big data, mobile health, and IoT technologies,
- To train individuals who are committed to ethical values, teamwork, and lifelong learning.
The program not only equips students with the skills to use existing systems, but also instills a vision for developing, improving, and designing the health technologies of the future.
POST-GRADUATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Program graduates have access to a wide range of employment opportunities at the intersection of the healthcare and IT sectors.
Graduates can work in the following institutions and organizations:
- Public and university hospitals
- Private healthcare institutions, medical centers, and clinics
- Ministry of Health and affiliated institutions (provincial/district health directorates, SGK, etc.)
- Health informatics and software companies
- Pharmaceutical and medical technology companies
- Companies providing data management, cybersecurity, and cloud computing services
- Non-governmental organizations active in the health sector
They can work in positions such as health information systems technician, system support specialist, data analyst, application support staff, and technical service manager in these institutions.
PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR VERTICAL TRANSFER
Students who successfully complete the Health Information Systems Technician program can transfer to the following 4-year undergraduate programs through the DGS exam.
- Computer Engineering,
- Information Systems Engineering,
- Computer Technology and Information Systems,
- Computer and Instructional Technology Education,
- Computer Science and Informatics,
- Computer Science,
- Mathematics and Computer Science,
- Control and Automation Engineering,
Program Information
- Exam Type: TYT
- Duration of Education: 2 Years (Associate Degree)
- Language of Instruction: Turkish
