Course Summary
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of health information technology, covering key topics such as electronic health records, health information exchange, and privacy and security.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of health information technology and its role in the healthcare industry
- Learn about electronic health records and their implementation
- Explore the importance of health information exchange and interoperability
Related Topics for further study
- Electronic Health Records
- Health Information Exchange
- Privacy and Security
- Interoperability
- Healthcare Data Analytics
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of health information technology in healthcare
- Implement electronic health records in a healthcare setting
- Ensure privacy and security of patient health information
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with healthcare industry
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Healthcare Information Management Systems
- Introduction to Health Informatics
Related Education Paths
- Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
Related Books
Description
In this course you will receive an overview of the health IT ecosystem with a specific focus on the role of electronic health records (EHRs). You’ll be introduced to the factors that contributed to the move from paper records to digitized records and who the most common vendors are. We’ll go over features of EHRs such as computerized provider order entry, clinical decision support, documentation capabilities, and medication reconciliation. Like a physician’s stethoscope, the EHR has become an important tool in healthcare delivery and plays a part throughout the patient’s journey. You’ll go through each of the steps from patient scheduling, to front desk registration, outpatient visits, emergency room encounters, and inpatient admissions.
Outline
- Introduction to Electronic Health Records
- Introduction to Electronic Health Record Applications
- The Patient Journey: Registration and Scheduling
- The Patient Journey: Ambulatory Encounters
- The Patient Journey: Emergency Room and Hospital Admissions
- HealthIT.gov: What Are Electronic Health Records?
- HealthIT.gov: Benefits of Electronic Health Records
- Module 1 Practice Quiz
- EHR Applications and Features
- EHR Applications
- EHR Features
- Behind the Scenes: When an Order Needs to be Corrected
- Login, Authentication, Credentialing
- What is Multi-Factor Authentication in Healthcare?
- Multi-Factor Authentication: When Things Go Wrong
- Johns Hopkins Medicine Information Technology: A Little About Passwords
- Johns Hopkins Medicine Information Technology: Malware
- Module 2 Practice Quiz
- Clinical Decision Support and Databases
- Clinical Decision Support
- Types of Clinical Decision Support
- Beyond the Scope of the HelpDesk - CDS Committees
- Introduction to Databases
- Components of a SQL Server
- EHR Interfaces
- HealthIT.gov: Clinical Decision Support
- Module 3 Practice Quiz
- Training, Communication, and Change Management
- Behind the Scenes: End-User Training Health IT
- EHR: Understanding the Training Environment Data Structure
- Communication During Upgrades
- Change Management During Upgrades
- Module 4 Practice Quiz
- End of Course Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Learn the fundamentals of health IT with this course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its comprehensive approach to the subject matter, making it easy for beginners to understand. Many users have also found the course to be engaging and interactive, making it an enjoyable learning experience.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive approach to subject matterPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and interactive learning experience
- Great introduction to health IT for beginners
- Instructive and well-structured course content
- Excellent instructors and support staff
- Certificate of completion adds value to resume
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Course material could be more challenging for advanced learners
- Occasional technical issues with the Coursera platform
- Limited interaction with other students
- Some users found the course to be too long
Ashwini S. Davison, M.D.
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