Health Information Technology

Catalog description

Health care increasingly engages in the use of information technology to collect, maintain, and analyze clinically relevant health data. This course is designed to present students with several real life scenarios with a focus on practical and applied uses of health information technology. Students will utilize a simulated electronic health record (EHR) to enter data, recall clinically relevant information for the purpose of analyzing data, and gain an understanding of how health care is transitioning to a focus on quality and outcomes utilizing information technology. Upon completion of the course, students should understand terminology related to technology commonly used in the health care setting, analyze and evaluate health data to draw conclusions, and apply technology focused solutions to support outcomes focused patient care.