HITT 1211 - Introduction to Health Informatics

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Understand the evolution of the field of health informatics.
2. Identify the health informatics core competencies.
3. Recognize the terms related to health informatics.
4. Identify ethical issues associated with health informatics.
5. 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:

1. Define the components of data dictionary.
2. Identify types of data.
3. Explain how health information standards are developed.
4. 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:

1. Understand basic SQL commands to select data for reporting and analysis.
2. Define data mapping and the various types of data maps.
3. Compare different needs for and methods of data collection.
4. Define unstructured data and structured data.
5. Identify the major datasets, classification systems, clinical terminologies, and other standards utilized for secondary use.
6. Collect data using standard and suitable tools and techniques.
7. Determine sampling techniques appropriate to the research.
8. Articulate and effective plan of data collection.
9. 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:

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

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

Objectives:

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

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Foundations of Health Informatics
2. Understanding Databases
3. Data and Information
4. Healthcare Informatics and Decision Making
5. Data and Information Movement
6. Using Healthcare Data and Information
7. Privacy for Healthcare Informatics
8. Security for Healthcare Informatics
9. Emerging Technologies