3 Cr. Hrs.

64171   Healthcare Computer Systems and Electronic Health Records

Prerequisites: 63268 & 61131

This course explores the current computer applications in healthcare, technology infrastructure and health informatics standards. It provides a better knowledge of the issues related to collecting, storing, managing, accessing and using patient health data in electronic form. The course prepares students to understand and use electronic records in medical practice. It covers various topics related to the management of electronic health records including the modeling of health data, efficient information retrieval, the use of electronic health records in decision support and medical data analysis. Custom designed systems in hospitals, ambulatory care, home health and long term care will also be explored.