Department of Medical Information
The Department of Medical Information (医療情報学科) trains specialists who bridge medicine and information technology. In an era of rapid digitalization of healthcare — including electronic medical records (電子カルテ), hospital information systems, and medical data analysis — we develop professionals capable of supporting high-quality, efficient medical services.
Program Overview
• Duration: 2 years (full-time)
• Capacity: 40 students per year
• Qualification: Diploma (専門士) in Medical Information
Our curriculum combines medical knowledge with practical IT skills. Students learn to manage electronic health records, implement hospital systems, analyze medical data, and ensure information security — all while understanding the unique requirements of the healthcare environment.
Curriculum
Medical Foundation
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Medicine Overview
- Healthcare System and Medical Ethics
- Public Health
Information Technology
- Computer Fundamentals and Programming
- Database Systems
- Network and System Administration
- Web Development for Medical Applications
- Information Security
Medical Informatics
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Hospital Information Systems (HIS)
- Medical Image Management (PACS)
- Medical Data Analysis and Statistics
- Order Entry Systems and Receipt Processing
Practical Training
- Internship at partner hospitals and clinics
- System implementation exercises
- Project-based learning
- Graduation research / thesis
Aimable Qualifications
Students can prepare for and obtain the following certifications during or after the program:
- Medical Informatics Engineer (医療情報技師)
- IT Passport (ITパスポート)
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer (基本情報技術者)
- Certified Medical Office Administrator related qualifications
After Graduation
Graduates work in various healthcare IT roles:
- Hospital / Clinic IT departments
- Medical system vendors and developers
- Electronic medical record management
- Medical data analysis and healthcare AI support
- Medical information management positions