Health Science Major
 

Non-Clinical Concentrations: Health Care Informatics Curriculum Course Descriptions



HAN 462 Developing Health Information Systems
4 credits
This course introduces students to fundamental hardware and software concepts, operating systems, GUI environments and system development life cycles. Coursework reviews Windows® applications such as spreadsheet, database, forms, queries and reports. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health science major.
HAN 464 Health Information System Management
4 credits
Coursework includes organizational change issues in health care environments, resource management (inventory, tracking, and acquisition) and the role of policy formulation. Consumer issues, standards and security, and the provision of health information resources to health care workers will also be covered. Relevant applications and issues related to health services will also be explored. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
HAN 466 Applied Health Care Informatics
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the role of information systems in health care organizations. Coursework emphasizes the integration of evidence-based research into clinical decision-making and the influence of information systems on health outcomes. Explores technical, organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to health care information systems, including clinical decision-support, integrated networking and distributed computing technologies, telemedicine applications, and artificial intelligence solutions. Through a combination of classroom-based seminars, group case studies, and computer laboratory exercises, students will develop and exercise analytical skills for appraising health information systems, as well as acquire practical experience using biomedical research databases, desktop application software, and electronic communication systems. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
HAN 467 Utilization and Outcomes Research Methods
3 credits
This course provides the necessary tools to evaluate and implement research methods and utilize outcomes within the health care system. Coursework presents an overview of statistics and research methods, and evaluation techniques utilizing group discussions and case studies. Coursework demonstrates the utilization of technology as a resource for existing research as well as management tools. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.
 
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