HIT 170B - Healthcare Infomatics

Credits: 3

Description
This course develops students’ knowledge and skills in hardware and software components of computers for healthcare applications. The students will also explore methods of controlling the accuracy and security of data in computer systems, record linkage and data sharing concepts, and information systems in healthcare.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply comprehensive knowledge of common software applications and the associated hardware used in healthcare.
Evaluate, verify, and maintain health record documentation and data sources for content, timeliness, completeness, data accuracy, integrity, data integration, and interoperability.
Demonstrate competency in the use of common software applications and the associated hardware used in healthcare.
Explain networks as they are used in healthcare systems.
Interpret and apply healthcare law and appropriate health information management (HIM) principles, procedures, and infrastructure to ensure privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI).
Manage EHR (electronic health record) and HIM (health information management) technology solutions by utilizing specialized software.
Apply report generation technologies to facilitate decision-making. 8. Apply graphical tools for data presentations.

Prerequisite: COT 127B with a grade of C- or better
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade