HIT203 — Introduction to Health Information Technology Applications
HIT 203 - Introduction to Health Information Technology Applications HIT 203 - Introduction to Health Information Technology Applications Identification of computer applications in the health care industry; types of hardware and software systems; components of a health care facility database; electronic patient records; principles of database coding design and data dictionaries; overview of systems approach in the selection and development of an information system; data quality; methods to control security and confidentiality; and strategies for report management. Differentiate between the types of hardware and software used in healthcare. Discuss the components of a healthcare facility database. Identify electronic patient record system. Explain the principles of database coding design and data dictionaries. Discuss a systems approach used in the selection and development of an information system. Summarize the concepts that relate to data quality. List the types of methods used to control security and confidentiality. Discuss strategies for report management.