This course offers an overview of healthcare, health information technology, and health information management systems. The focus is on the role and responsibilities of entry-level health IT specialists in each phase of the health information management systems lifecycle. The curriculum is aligned to the new Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) certification administered by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. This certificate is designed for students who have previous experience in IT or healthcare and it is designed to serve as a pathway into health IT careers.
Topics Covered:
Healthcare Environment
Healthcare Delivery Organizations
Healthcare Payment Systems
Roles of Healthcare Professionals
Government Regulation
Technology Environment
Health IT Applications
Electronic Health and Medical Records
Clinical and Financial Applications
Consumer Health informatics
Systems Architecture and Components
Healthcare Data Exchanges and Standards
HIMS Analysis and Design
Clinical Process and Workflow Analysis
Business, User and Technical Requirements
Usability and Human Factors
Systems Analysis, Planning and Design
Project Management
HIMS Selection and Acquisition
Systems Selection
Systems Acquisition
Interoperability Standards and Certification
Hims Implementation and Management
Systems Implementation
End-user Training and Support
Systems Monitoring and Maintenance
Privacy and Security
Privacy, Security and Confidentiality Policies
IT Security Principles and Strategies
Security Risk Management and Disaster
Leadership and Planning
Leadership and Change Management
Quality Standards
IT Strategic Planning
Professionalism and Communication Skills
Business and Communications Ethics
Teams and Team building
Professionalism and Customer Service
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