HITP 140 - Computers in Healthcare

Institution:

San Juan College

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce the learner to the different computer applications found in Healthcare and Health Information Departments such as hospitals, nursing homes and clinics. It will introduce learners to the emerging roles available to them in health information management. The main purpose of this course is to clarify the concept that information must be managed. This is done through data capture, data analysis, data retrieval and information dissemination. Students will learn to manage information as a resource with the emphasis on concepts of information ownership, structure, content and appropriateness. Prerequisites: HITP 120, COSC 125 and 218.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sanjuancollege.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 326-3311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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