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Health informatics is a vast and rapidly growing field that encompasses many areas of the healthcare industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that health occupations should experience job growth of 18% from 2016-2026. About 2.4 million new jobs will be created by 2026, making this a great field to pursue with Kent State University.1
What is Health Informatics?
Health informatics is a science that defines how health information is…
Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that epidemiology occupations should experience job growth of 30% from 2020-2030. About 900 openings for epidemiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
What is Epidemiology?
For the third consecutive term, the National League for Nursing (NLN) has designated Kent State University’s College of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in the category of Advancing the Science of Nursing Education. This new cycle of designation will extend from 2022-2026.
As an
U.S. News & World Report ranks six Kent State University programs in the top 100 among public institutions in its 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
Among the top 100 public institution programs, Kent State is recognized in the Best Nursing Schools: Master’s Programs, Best Education Schools, Best Mathemat…
An increasing number of registered nurses have discovered that they need a bachelor's degree in nursing to meet the complex challenges of today's healthcare environment. The RN to BSN at Kent State University does just that. RN to BSN programs help nurses earn a bachelor’s degree and bridge the gap between an Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Why an RN to BSN?…
Public health careers are broad and varied, and for those who are passionate about changing lives for the better, they present an immense opportunity to fill growing needs in the field. A Master of Public Health degree demonstrates your pursuit of advanced knowledge, desire to lead, and a set of professional skills needed to succeed in a variety of healthcare careers and public health roles.
Set yourself apart in a field that’s expected to see unprecedented growth in the next several…
Quality Matters™ (QM) is a nationally recognized, faculty-centric non-profit that looks at how educational institutions measure and guarantee the quality of a course, specifically the course design. Quality is measured through both a rubric and a rigorous peer-review process.
How does Kent State University utilize Quality Matters?
Kent State University is a member of the largest QM state consortium in the n…
A mammographer has a very important role in the lives of women, as mammography is the primary means of early detection of breast cancer.
Using low-dose x-rays, mammographers image breasts to help physicians look for or track the progress of cancer or benign growths and determine treatment. Mammographers may work in a hospital setting, private physician’s offices, or other healthcare facilities.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor of Statistics, nationally, empl…
Join Kent State University in celebrating World Health Day on April 7, 2021, to build a fairer, healthier world.