HIT 200-Electronic Health Records

2 credits – two hours weekly; one term.
Learn the history and inception of the electronic health record and current health technology nomenclature and standards. Students gain a broad perspective of current federal legislation and law governing the electronic health record. Students are given instruction on the practical applications of the electronic health record, including types of medical software, administrative applications and functions for long-term planning, patient scheduling, tracking patient activity, e-communication within health systems, building the patient’s electronic face sheet and chart, electronic ordering and scheduling for testing and diagnostics, creating health forms, electronic health imaging, building health system and medical data bases, electronic patient encounter forms and electronic billing systems in the health care setting. Class will be held in computer laboratory. Lab fee $30.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121 .