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This course Introduces delegates to terminology,
concepts, theory, software, development methodologies and fundamental skills
used in planning and implementing health information systems in health organizations.
Key topics include health informatics concepts, electronic
health records management, Health information system development life cycle,
needs assessment, quality assurance of health information systems, among
others.
Course
Outline
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Overview of information Technology in HealthCare
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Introduction to Medical and
Public Health Informatics
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Health Management
Information Systems overview
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information technologies in strategic
management in Public Health
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Information technology needs assessment of a
healthcare organizational unit.
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Health Management
Information Systems Development life cycle
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Health Management
Information Systems Quality
Assessment and Improvement
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Health Management
Information Systems and Health Research
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Ethics in computing
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Computer and Health Management Information Systems security
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HMIS - Governance, Policy,
and International Perspectives
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Project Planning and
Management concepts
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Group Project
Learning Outcomes
Describe the evolution of information technology and its uses in healthcare management and delivery.
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Diagram the information
systems lifecycle and the process and critical issues related to identifying
information and systems requirements and designing, developing, testing,
implementing and evaluating information systems in healthcare settings.
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Conduct an analysis to
justify the cost of new information technology systems, including the
calculation of return on investment for information technology projects in
health related organizations.
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Assess technology options to
support medical systems
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Demonstrate intermediate
knowledge of application software; including spreadsheets; e-mail; word
processing; database management.
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Analyze and synthesize the
legal and ethical issues related to health information management and the use
of information technology in healthcare management and clinical practice;
including privacy, confidentiality and security
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Summarize foundational
governmental policies and investments in healthcare; and why the federal
government is currently making significant investments in healthcare IT. Analyze
various healthcare scenarios and suggest optimal technology strategies.
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Work as a teammate and
leader in projects involving information technology personnel.