Aug 02, 2025  
2025-2026 Course Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Course Catalog
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HSC 291 - Digital Health Modalities

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open
This course explores the impact of technology on healthcare. Students will analyze the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools in the development of solutions to healthcare problems. The security of sharing data between patients and medical personnel will be investigated.
Prerequisite: HIT 125  
Competencies
 

  1. Assess the use of data analytics in healthcare
    1. Explain the use of various data sources
    2. Demonstrate data quality management
    3. Define data integrity
    4. Examine database management standards
    5. Illustrate data mining
  2. Evaluate electronic health records
    1. Compare system design and implementation processes
    2. Discuss the use of smart cards in healthcare
    3. Recognize healthcare administrative records
    4. Discuss the application of clinical records
    5. Explain health information exchange
  3. Interpret the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare
    1. Recognize the use of AI administrative processes
    2. Identify the use of AI in clinical systems
    3. Define robotics in healthcare
    4. Explain predictive AI in systems
    5. Discuss the potential disadvantages of the use of AI
  4. Analyze telehealth and virtual care options
    1. Examine consumer health informatics
    2. Discuss the impact of social media on patient care
    3. Define the patient portal
    4. Explore personal health record options
    5. Identify the benefits of telehealth and telemedicine
  5. Evaluate wearable technology in healthcare
    1. Compare and contrast approved glucose monitors for home use
    2. Discuss smartwatch technologies
    3. Identify available fitness trackers on the market
    4. Explain the application of ECG monitors as a wearable device
    5. Examine blood pressure monitors for incorporation in managing patient’s health
  6. Interpret security and compliance for protecting patient information and maintaining data integrity
    1. Describe the HIPAA Privacy Rule
    2. Discuss HIPAA Security Rule
    3. Explain risk analysis and risk management
    4. Show the process for detecting malicious software
    5. Compare and contract auditing and monitoring of health information

Competencies Revised Date: AY2026



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