DIGITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Digital Health Systems Technician Program aims to train qualified technical staff who can effectively use digital health technologies such as electronic health records, patient information management systems, remote health services, mobile health applications, artificial intelligence-supported diagnostic systems and big data analytics, who are proficient in health informatics and medical service processes, and who have interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.

In this context, it is aimed to train individuals who know health legislation, have medical terminology and computer knowledge, have strong communication skills, can solve problems quickly, are committed to ethical values ​​and have a sense of responsibility, and to contribute to the effective, efficient and safe use of digital health systems in health institutions.

As the digital transformation of the healthcare sector progresses rapidly, the Digital Health Systems Technician department stands out as one of the most critical professions of the future. The need for digital technologies to increase the quality and efficiency of healthcare services, ensure patient safety and optimize costs is growing. The integration of innovations such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, remote health applications and mobile health solutions into healthcare systems increases the need for expert technical personnel in the field; this positively affects the employment opportunities and career development of graduates. Thanks to constantly developing technology and increasing digitalization, graduates of this program will be indispensable experts in healthcare institutions and will have innovative and sustainable career opportunities.

In today's world where digital health technologies are rapidly developing and healthcare services are becoming digital, the need for qualified technical personnel trained in this field is increasing. Graduates of the program will be competent to both manage the digital infrastructure of healthcare service delivery and provide technical support in the field of healthcare informatics. In this context, the career opportunities that graduates can have are as follows:

• Information technology specialist, system support personnel or health informatics technician in public and private hospitals

• Technical personnel or data management specialist in digital health projects of the Ministry of Health and affiliated organizations

• Application support specialist, test specialist, technical consultant in medical software companies

• Technical support specialist or remote patient monitoring personnel in organizations that provide remote health services

• Data analysis support personnel or application technician in artificial intelligence and big data-based analysis companies

• System integration specialist in the installation, maintenance, integration and user training processes of e-health systems

• Health informatics support personnel in social security institutions

• Digital systems specialist in private health insurance companies

• Product support technician or training specialist in companies that produce medical devices, pharmaceuticals and software

• Project technical personnel in R&D and educational institutions operating in the health sector

Graduates can also continue their academic careers with undergraduate completion opportunities or create their own business areas with digital health initiatives.

The Digital Health Systems Technician Associate Degree Program is a suitable training for individuals who are interested in digitalization in healthcare services, have high technological literacy, and aim for a career in information technologies and healthcare. Candidates who will apply to the program are expected to be aware of issues such as health informatics, data security, patient privacy, and system compatibility, adhere to ethical values, and have developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, individuals with strong communication skills, who are prone to teamwork, responsible, and open to innovation will get the most out of this program. It is an ideal option for candidates who are interested in both health and technology and want to be equipped with the knowledge and skills that will increase the effectiveness of digital health applications. It is a suitable training area for those who are sensitive to health informatics, data security, and patient privacy issues, are open to innovation, and want to take an active role in the digital transformation process in the healthcare sector.