Healthcare Informatics Course
The Healthcare Informatics Course introduces students to the processes of gathering data and utilizing that data to better improve the efficiency of healthcare.
Health informatics (sometimes referred to as medical informatics) is a field that integrates healthcare sciences, computer science, information science, and cognitive science to optimize the management of healthcare information. It focuses on how information technologies can use data to positively impact the relationship between patients and physicians.
A clear understanding of health informatics is important because it is a part of every patient care encounter today. From registration of a patient’s admission or outpatient visit, through the reporting of statistical data of the patient’s diagnosis, health informatics plays an key role in enhancing the way healthcare is delivered.
Education and experience requirements
None
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Approval for 5 CEUs upon successful course completion.
Course syllabus
Approved books
Healthcare Informatics Textbook (included with course)
Course format
This is an online self-paced instruction course. You get the flexibility to complete the course on your own time, at your own pace with on-demand training. Get the help you need from the certified coaching team at any point in your training via email.
Certificate of completion
Certificate issued upon completion with a 70% passing score.
Who should take this course?
The Healthcare Informatics Course is for anyone who wishes to gain a deep understanding of healthcare informatics and how they impact the provision of care.
Course objectives
Understand the need for Informatics and gathering of patient data
Understand database and storage processes including hygiene and security
Understand the predictive modeling and reporting of informatics including impacts and decision making processes
Course content
Reading assignments covering:
Introduction to informatics
Patient intake, registration, introduction to electronic health records
Databases and data storage
Reporting
Interactive lectures
Final assessment exam
Course terms and conditions
By purchasing any online course and other items, I certify that I have read and agree to the online course terms and conditions and the refund policy.
Date of purchase is considered your course start date, additional time will be given for processing of your order. After your order is processed, you will receive further email instruction for course access.
This online course must be completed within a 1-year period or less from date of purchase. Additional time extensions may be purchased for a monthly fee. Date of purchase is considered your course start date. After your order is processed you will receive further email instruction on course access.