PHIT.2030 Health Information Technology (Formerly 31.203, and PUBH.2030)

Description

Explore a variety of health information systems and technologies used in the coordination of care and delivery of health services. Develop an understanding of the evolution of health information technology, electronic health record systems, and the national standards applicable to clinical, financial, and administrative data required to appropriate manage health services. Student's practice using electronic health record simulations to access and select the appropriate demographic, clinical, financial, and administrative data. Privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information in the electronic environment will also be discussed.

Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.