This course presents different approaches to managing information systems in a variety of healthcare organizations. Course content addresses the full range of electronic health record functionalities and information management. The student will develop skills used in electronic health records through the introduction of theory as well as the application of medical electronic health records using SIMCHART Software. It includes using the computer to: navigate the medical health record; record various patient health information such as history and findings; order diagnostic tests and writing prescriptions; use EHR software to understand E&M code; use ICD-10-CM codes to justify billing and orders based on diagnosis; graph lab results; and, use EHR to improve patient care.
Prerequisites
None