Electronic Healthcare Records I

Catalog description

Electronic healthcare records systems are important to help provide office support and better managed patient care. This course explains the major benefits of an EHR system such as accessibility, improve efficiency, interoperability, care coordination, patient engagement, clinical decision support, and reporting programs. Students will learn the knowledge and skills to navigate through electronic health records, privacy and security of health records, and scheduling. This course helps students develop as scholars, learners, and future professionals in the healthcare industry. Students will experience in the course through in depth assignments, activities, and electronic modules, all through textbook and Sim Charts software. Spring. Three Lecture Hours. Prerequisite MAA101 Medical Terminology, Ged. Ed. Competencies: Information Literacy. 3 credits