HIMT 320 - Survey of Information Technology in Healthcare

Description:
This course surveys essential healthcare information technologies (HIT) that are used for healthcare information systems (HISs). Popular HISs include electronic medical record systems (EMRS) that keep record of patients’ history; computerized provider order entry systems that record history of procurement of medicine and other medical necessaries; telemedicine, which keeps information of medical doctors in computers; telehealth e-prescribing, which prescribes medicine electronically; medication administration, which keeps information of medical doctors and other hospital staff members; and nursing and ancillary service systems.

Prerequisites:
HIMT Major

Typically Offered on the Main Campus:
Occasionally

3 cr.