HLTH 6021 - HIT Integration, Interoperability Standards

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Utah Tech University

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HIT Integration, Interoperability Standards is an in-depth three-credit-hour course designed to provide MHA students with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare information technology (HIT) standards and interoperability. Over 14 weeks, students will engage in activities exploring how data is used in healthcare, focusing on key standards such as IHE initiative, HL7, DICOM, CCOW, and others. The course will also cover the role of non-medical standards (HTTP, XML, etc.) in biomedical informatics, policy issues related to data exchange between institutions, use of service-oriented architecture (SOA), enterprise business integration, and HIPAA policies and standards. Through practical applications and hands-on activities, students will gain valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of HIT integration and interoperability, 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 the importance of HL7 (Health Level Seven) standards in healthcare data exchange. 2. Understand the integration of IHE and HL7 in healthcare IT systems. 3. Analyze the role of DICOM in imaging data exchange and interoperability. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration program. SP

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3.00

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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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