Information Technology for Health Professions, 1st Edition

by ELSEVIER

Online Course

ISBN: 9780443105807

Publication Date: 08-12-2025

Imprint: Elsevier

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Prepare students for the technology used in today’s healthcare environments! Information Technology for Health Professionals Online provides a comprehensive introduction to healthcare technology and informatics, equipping students with essential knowledge applicable across various healthcare training programs. With user-friendly content covering critical topics like electronic health records, data analytics, and public health surveillance, this online course features interactive exercises and assessments to enhance understanding and retention for health professionals in any setting.

Key Features
- Easy-to-understand content introduces health information and technology, including common terms and concepts beneficial to health professionals working in every healthcare setting.
- Key topics include the healthcare system; the gathering and responsible use of patient data; computer technology; the electronic health record; health information technology systems; data analytics; and public health surveillance.
- Interactive exercises and assessments allow students to test their comprehension of the material.
- What to Know! boxes familiarize students with breaking trends and hot topics in the industry.
- A final exam leads to certificate of completion, which can be added to a student’s portfolio and presented to a prospective employer.
- Online course materials meet all Level A and AA checkpoints of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
Contents

Module 1: Health Care Delivery
Lesson 1: Health Care Settings
Lesson 2: Health Care Professionals
Lesson 3: Health Care Payers and the Revenue Cycle
Lesson 4: Patient Care and Quality

Module 2: The Patient Information
Lesson 1: Patient Data
Lesson 2: Primary and Secondary Uses
Lesson 3: Privacy and Security
Lesson 4: HIPAA

Module 3: The Electronic Health Record
Lesson 1: Adoption of Electronic Health Records
Lesson 2: Interoperability
Lesson 3: EHR Data Collection
Lesson 4: EHR Formats

Module 4: Computer Technology in Health Care
Lesson 1: Computer Technology
Lesson 2: Hardware
Lesson 3: Software
Lesson 4: Storage and Memory
Lesson 5: Networks
Lesson 6: Telehealth

Module 5: Health Information Technology Systems
Lesson 1: Health Information Technology
Lesson 2: Personal Support Tools
Lesson 3: Administrative Operations
Lesson 4: Information Management
Lesson 5: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Module 6: Data Analytics in Health Care
Lesson 1: Data Collection and Reporting
Lesson 2: Data Science
Lesson 3: Data Analytics and Mining

Module 7: Public Health and Reporting
Lesson 1: Public Health
Lesson 2: Epidemiology
Lesson 3: Surveillance Systems
Lesson 4: Immunization Information Systems
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