HOPR 860 - Applied Health Informatics

Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)
GR

This course will provide students with knowledge of current practice in the use of information technology and systems in clinical practice. The course will explore how health data are collected, the role of electronic health records, clinical documentation improvement, systems implementation issues and adoption of health information technology. This course is offered exclusively in a distance education format via course management software. The course material will be presented in outline format and supplemented by student reading, student on-line discussions as well as required projects. The instructor will provide guidance to the student but the student is expected to assume responsibility for engaging the material and working at the graduate level.

Grade Mode: Standard

Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture

Term Offered: Fall