Hi! My name is Jill Dervan, Health Informatics Instructor at the 4C Academy. I am a business and health information management professional, which means I work behind the scene to code, analyze and protect patient health information.

Prior to joining the 4C Academy in 2017, I spent more than 30 years in an acute care hospital, followed by six years teaching at the collegiate level. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree from Lagrange College in Organizational Leadership, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Columbus State University. I am credentialed through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

The Health Informatics Pathway encompasses CTAE standards from the Health Science - Health Information Management/Medical Office cluster to create a pathway that prepares students for any role in the healthcare field. This pathway is an excellent choice for any student who is interested in the healthcare field, but is undecided on what path to take. Students obtain a solid foundation as they continue their education toward administrative healthcare careers, as well as hands-on medical careers.

9th and 10th Grade

PATHWAY OVERVIEW

Throughout the Health Informatics Pathway, students learn the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. Health Informatics combines business, science and information technology. Students learn the importance of quality, integrity, and protection of patients health information. Students learn about the latest information technology applications, as well as the workflow in any healthcare provider organization from the large hospital system to the private physician office.

Course 1: Introduction to Healthcare Science

Course 2: Essentials of Healthcare

Course 3: Health Information Management/Medical Office

This pathway includes the use of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) virtual lab, which simulates hands-on experience in a healthcare environment.

REAL WORLD OPPORTUNITY

Health Information Management
Medical Coding
Data Analyst
Coding Compliance Auditor
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Medical Research Analyst
Privacy Officer
Clinical Systems Manager

11th and 12th Grade

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

The following training course is offered for students who have completed an accredited Health Informatics or Healthcare Science pathway. Upon completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to take a credentialing exam for an industry certification. Students who become a “Certified Patient Account Representative” will not only have the satisfaction of achievement, but an added competitive edge in the healthcare industry.

Certified Patient Account Representative (CPAR)

Students will learn:

Revenue Cycle
Scheduling
Payer Sources
Government Regulations
Billing
Role of Health Information Management

This course is a combination of in-class instruction and online course work. Students may be responsible for the training and reference manual fee, which includes the credentialing exam fee.