Health Information Technology course offers an overview of healthcare, health information technology, and health information management systems.

Topics Covered:

1. Healthcare Environment
Healthcare Delivery Organizations
Healthcare Payment Systems
Roles of Healthcare Professionals
Government Regulation

2. Technology Environment

Health IT Applications
Electronic Health and Medical Records
Clinical and Financial Applications
Consumer Health informatics
Systems Architecture and Components
Healthcare Data Exchanges and Standards

3. HIMS Analysis and Design

Clinical Process and Workflow Analysis
Business, User and Technical Requirements
Usability and Human Factors
Systems Analysis, Planning and Design
Project Management

4. HIMS Selection and Acquisition

Systems Selection
Systems Acquisition
Interoperability Standards and Certification

5. Hims Implementation and Management

Systems Implementation
End-user Training and Support
Systems Monitoring and Maintenance

6. Privacy and Security

Privacy, Security and Confidentiality Policies
IT Security Principles and Strategies
Security Risk Management and Disaster

7. Leadership and Planning

Leadership and Change Management
Quality Standards
IT Strategic Planning

8. Professionalism and Communication Skills
Business and Communications Ethics
Teams and Team building
Professionalism and Customer Service

Skills developed

Distinguish yourself in an increasingly competitive marketplace
Expand your career opportunities

Validate your knowledge, competency and credibility

Gain skills and tools to help you make a difference in your organization and your community

Demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development

Gain a sense of personal and professional achievements