HIT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Catalog description

This course is a survey of computer usage in health care with emphasis on data security and integrity in health information systems. Course instruction focuses on concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, retrieving, and transmission of health care data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the use of various health information-specific software applications. This is a CORE course.