Medical Informatics Technology. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Restrictions: Junior standing. Medical Informatics (MI) professionals use information technology to benefit the health and human services industry. One of the main challenges is to develop an integrated medical record/information system that links doctors, pharmacists, medical imaging facilities and hospitals. In addition, MI professionals will also develop skills to design and develop support technology for seniors to maintain independent life styles. This includes remote monitoring systems linked to medical professionals, software for support services, and home automation technology.