HCA 310
Information Technology for Health Professions
Online Course
HCA 310 Information Technology for Health Professions
3 Semester Units
Information Technology for Health Professionals explores the evolution and application of health information technology and informatics from three theoretical viewpoints: technological, business, and clinical. The course will examine best practices for addressing equity, ethical, and privacy considerations in relation to public health informatics. This course will cover emerging digital health technologies and techniques with real world applications.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and discuss the foundation and overview of digital health informatics.
- Examine key digital health developments, methods, and challenges including ethical, security, and privacy considerations.
- Evaluate digital health core technologies and discuss their impact on the health field.
- Explore digital health emerging technologies and future trends.
- Analyze events, problems, and challenges of the application of digital healthcare technologies and devices.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to information technology for health professionals.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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