HITT 1211 - Introduction to Health Informatics

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HITT 1102, HITT 1105, and HITT 1106 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: HITT 1201, HITT 1209, and HITT 1210

This course will introduce the student to the basics of healthcare informatics and will focus on the practical applications of research in health information management. The student will be provided real-life examples of research where they will acquire, manipulate, and analyze the data and then report the results.

Location: Online only

When Offered: Winter semester only

Contact Hours: 2
Billable Contact Hours: 2

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define the field of health informatics.

Objectives:

Understand the evolution of the field of health informatics.
Identify the health informatics core competencies.
Recognize the terms related to health informatics.
Identify ethical issues associated with health informatics.
Understand the major roles associated with the field of health informatics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the relationship between data and information.

Objectives:

Define the components of data dictionary.
Identify types of data.
Explain how health information standards are developed.
Explain secondary uses of healthcare data and information.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to extract patient information from Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Objectives:

Understand basic SQL commands to select data for reporting and analysis.
Define data mapping and the various types of data maps.
Compare different needs for and methods of data collection.
Define unstructured data and structured data.
Identify the major datasets, classification systems, clinical terminologies, and other standards utilized for secondary use.
Collect data using standard and suitable tools and techniques.
Determine sampling techniques appropriate to the research.
Articulate and effective plan of data collection.
Interpret data and validate information.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply statistics and research to healthcare data.

Objectives:

Apply data quality principles and practices.
Utilize effective policies, processes, and techniques for data analysis.
Interpret data and validate information.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to generate graphic representation of data.

Objectives:

Explain the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Identify the types of information protected under HIPAA.
Identify uses and disclosures permitted by HIPAA law.
Characterize the differences between validity and reliability.
Design appropriate data presentations.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Foundations of Health Informatics
Understanding Databases
Data and Information
Healthcare Informatics and Decision Making
Data and Information Movement
Using Healthcare Data and Information
Privacy for Healthcare Informatics
Security for Healthcare Informatics
Emerging Technologies

Primary Faculty
Dunsmore, Kristin
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088