MHI - Health Informatics
This course reviews the current use of information technology in the clinical and management practice for the healthcare delivery enterprise. The student will learn to apply techniques of data retrieval and extraction, such as natural language processing and text mining. Upon completion of this course, students will be able identify terminology, strategies, and utilization of IT as key components in the delivery of patient care in various healthcare environments.
3
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all core courses except MHA620-MHA Leadership Capstone
In this course, students are exposed to a variety of standards for electronic health records, such as structure, terminology, documentation, and reporting. Students will understand the norms for communication, storage, and representation of healthcare data. The students will understand the use of data and statistical algorithms to identify trends and provide better outcomes based on historical data. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to identify innovative strategies to address current healthcare scenarios.
3
Prerequisites
MHI605 and all core courses except MHA620-MHA Leadership Capstone
This course explores how healthcare facilities generate and capture data, with an emphasis on data collection for quality improvement that focuses on the skills of data organization and the evaluation of the process, performance, and relationships included in the health record and other data sources related to health. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use data visualization software, combined with data-driven quantitative approaches, to aid in solving healthcare issues associated with improving the patient experience and health of populations, while reducing per capita cost of healthcare.
3
Prerequisites
MHI605,
MHI610, and all core courses except MHA620-MHA Leadership Capstone