Health Information Systems

Catalog description

This course is designed to help current and future health care professionals understand the impact of data and technology on daily clinical practice. In this course, we will examine the processes involved in acquiring, organizing, protecting, and utilizing information to support and improve health care delivery. We will discuss aspects of technology and their relevance to health care, including computer applications, infrastructure planning, ethical and legal aspects of health informatics, data security and management, and the future of data and information in health care practice. Throughout the course, we will emphasize the importance of providing competent, patient-focused care. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Health Science major/minor or HIT program.