NURS 551 - Applied Health Informatics

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Bowles. Prerequisite(s): Experience in using the Internet to retrieve information. Basic knowledge of Microsof Access is expected. Catalogue Description: This course is designed to address issues related to the impact of information technology on health care practitioners and consumers of all ages. Students will learn about and gain experience with practical applications of information technology (Access, handheld devices, telehealth, Internet resources) that improve the quality of health care communication and delivery and facilitate health care research. Class projects include working with clinical databases and evidence based information sources.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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