HIT 205 - Introduction to Computers in Health Information Technology

This course introduces the student to information technology in healthcare. Discussion will include hardware, database architecture and both internet and intranet applications in Health Information Management (HIM), data security methodologies, data storage, data imaging and common software in HIM. Emphasis will be placed on the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation and support for electronic medical records. Due to the nature of the courses in the Health Information Technology program, courses are to be taken in the order described in the model schedule.
Prerequisite(s): HIT 106
4 credits = 4 lecture

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