HIM 230 explores computer technology and system applications in healthcare. Introduces the information systems life cycle.
Computer systems in health care will be discussed with emphasis on systems encountered by Health Information Departments. Clinical data repositories, community health information networks, telemedicine, the evolvement/advancement of computerized medical record, and optical disc will be discussed. Creating and maintaining databases and alternative methods for formatting and presenting data will be applied. The importance of data integrity and the effects on health care organizations will be emphasized.
The following are required for entry into this course: