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2015-2016 University Catalog

IT 324 - Health Information Technology Fundamentals

Credits: 3
Limited to 2 Attempts
Explores challenges in the development and implementation of information systems and informatics tools in healthcare environment. Discusses the importance and benefits of electronic health records (EHRs). Students learn about EHRs’ creation, management, and evolution, and their use for clinical decision support. In addition health information security, privacy, federal laws, regulations and standards, and their impact on healthcare delivery are discussed.

Prerequisite(s): IT 214 or IT 194. Prerequisite enforced by registration system.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring