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Michelle Martin

Department Head, Professor

Department: Health Informatics and Information Management

Phone: 318.257.2837

Fax: 318.257.4896

Email: Mmartin@latech.edu

Office: WYLT 1114

Address: 1310 West Railroad Ave

Room 1120

P.O. Box 3171

Ruston, LA 71272

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration, Louisiana Tech University, 1994
  • Master of Business Administration, Louisiana Tech University, 1998
  • Master of Education, Louisiana Tech University, 2005

Biography

Mrs. Martin is an Associate Professor in Health Informatics and Information Management in the College of Applied and Natural Science and the Professional Practice Coordinator for Health Informatics and Information Management undergraduate students. Mrs. Martin grew up in Claiborne Parish in Homer and now resides in Minden. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Mrs. Martin worked in a rural acute care facility as Director of Health Information and Medical Staff Coordinator before coming back to her alma mater. She did not set out to be an educator but education found her through her passion for helping others. Mrs. Martin enjoys working with her undergraduate students to maximize their full potential through their professional practice experiences and directing them into their future professional careers. She enjoys watching her students become successful healthcare professionals.

Service Interests

  • CAHIIM – Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education Peer Reviewer
  • LAHIMSS – Louisiana Health Information Management Systems Society Professional Development Chair
  • MASH – Medical Applications of Science for Health- Coordinator for Louisiana Tech University

Courses Taught

  • Healthcare Reimbursement
  • Project Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Professional Examination (RHIA) Review

Professional Memberships

  • AHIMA – American Health Information Management Association
  • LHIMA – Louisiana Health Information Management Association
  • HIMSS – Health Information Management Systems Society
  • LAHIMSS – Louisiana Health Information Management Systems Society