This section is Communication Skills intensive. Communication Skills I-V must be completed before taking this course.

Program Requirements

Session, Dates: 3 (01/14/2013 - 03/08/2013)

Days: R

Time: 06:00 - 10:00 pm

Location: Moon Campus

Room: Hale Center 101

Seats Available: 2 Seats

Credits: 3

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to automated information systems which are useful to health services organizations at all levels of care, and demonstrates a variety of practical applications of information systems and techniques for use throughout the health care industry. Specifically, students develop an understanding of MIS uses in patient medical records; medical quality assurance; cost control and productivity enhancement; utilization analysis and demand estimation; program planning and evaluation; simplification of internal and external reporting; clinical research; and education.

Prerequisites: INFS1020 or STAT2110 and COSK2220

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