HIMT 1150 Syllabus

Subject Code

HIMT

Course Number

1150

Course Title

Computer Applications in Healthcare

Prerequisites

COMP 1000

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall and Spring

Credit Hours

(1-4-3)

Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to the computer and software skills used in medical offices. Topics include hardware and software components of computers for medical record applications, database software and information management, specialized information management systems in healthcare, methods of controlling confidentiality and patient rights, accuracy and security of health information data in computer systems, and future directions of information technology in healthcare. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes