HIT 360 - Introduction to HIT

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course covers the basics of health information technology (HIT) and electronic health information exchange (HIE). Current and emerging e-health applications will be discussed, including electronic health records (EHRs), registries, clinical decision support tools, etc. Other topics include current federal and state e-health initiatives, the clinical value of health information technology and the potential impact on the healthcare system.