HLTH 6019 - Foundations of Health Informatics

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Utah Tech University

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Foundations of Healthcare Informatics is an immersive three-credit-hour course designed to introduce early-career healthcare professionals pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA) to health informatics fundamental principles and applications in healthcare. Over 14 weeks, students will comprehensively explore how informatics is utilized in healthcare settings. The course will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to understand and leverage informatics tools and technologies to enhance healthcare delivery, data management, and patient outcomes. Through hands-on activities and practical applications, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of health informatics, positioning them for success as future leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare industry. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Analyze electronic health records (EHRs) and their impact on patient care. 2. Understand data management and interoperability in EHR systems. 3. Synthesize learnings to apply health informatics concepts in real-world healthcare settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. FA

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

General Education

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