Healthcare Statistics and Data Management

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the study of the calculation of statistics for healthcare operations and the analysis and graphical presentation of data using statistical and data presentation and report generating tools. Students articulate health record documentation and reporting related to regulatory requirements, the basic concepts of managing data, and the principles of research used in healthcare. This course provides a foundation for students to continue to engage in applying health informatics concepts in the management of health information, including managing data within a database system, analyzing trends, and reporting data graphically to meet the needs of healthcare stakeholders.