Health Statistics

Catalog description

This course will include the study of vital and public health statistics incorporating statutory and/or regulatory requirements as it relates to health information management; in-depth study of hospital statistics; sources, definitions, collection, reporting; presentation of data with the emphasis of reliability and validity of data. The importance of health care statistics as it relates to management, decision making, governmental agencies, quality assessment and research will be introduced. NOTE: This course requires access to areliable internet connection to complete online assignments. Students must be competent computer and internet users.