Introduction to Health Information Systems
Download as PDF
Overview
Subject area
CIS
Catalog Number
206
Course Title
Introduction to Health Information Systems
Department(s)
Description
This course will review the important aspects of Health Information Technology (HIT) and introduce the students to the need, purpose and design of health information systems. Students will be exposed to the components of a Health Information System with emphasis on user roles, database, networking and security concepts that govern it. Examples of HIS applications such as Personal Health Records (PHR) and Health Information Exchanges will be used as case studies to highlight the design and implementation considerations of Health Information Systems.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Academic Progress Units
2
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
016804