Technology in Health Care

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an understanding of common computer systems, applications, and the intelligent use of information in healthcare in areas such as: patient care, management, administration, strategic-decision support, and e-health. It presents information on hardware, software, networks, and data management to enable students to become conversant with modern technology and its use in healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, decision support, continuous quality improvement, and high-quality patient care. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.