HA 571 - Medical Informatics

Interactivity: Discussion Board

Final Assessment: Final Project

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Define medical informatics and its role in the implementation and growth of information systems.
• Apply the basic components of computerized information systems, including the personal computer, data storage devices, software, networks, databases, the Internet, and Web-based applications.
• Research “meaningful use” of certified EMR as required by the HITECH Act of 2009.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of many of the different computerized systems used today in health care organizations.
• Explain your knowledge of the steps required for information system acquisition, implementation, support, and post implementation.
• Compare the benefits, costs, and issues of medical informatics in the health field of today and tomorrow.
• Describe the opportunities available with integrated systems and how wellness and sickness are addressed in today’s health care environment.
• Discuss where to obtain reliable sources for health care knowledge.
• Contrast the myriad perspectives of those responsible for using information systems (e.g., clinicians, administrators, consumers, patients, and information technologists).