Navy
IT/Cyber
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1803
Medical Data Services Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Medical Data Services Administration officers manage healthcare information systems, data quality, reporting, and analytical services. They turn medical data into reliable information for operations, readiness, patient care, and leadership decisions.
Core Skills
- healthcare data governance
- clinical data management
- healthcare analytics
- database reporting
- data quality assurance
- health information privacy
- dashboard development
- healthcare information systems
- performance measurement
Common Certifications
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Civilian Career Paths
- DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- CompTIA Data+
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Training
- SQL for Data Analysis Course
Career Growth
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
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