Healthcare Information Systems

Fall 2018 > Health Sciences > PUBH.6070 > 061

Course No: PUBH.6070-061; SIS Class Nbr: 13532; SIS Term: 2810
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This is the introductory, first-recommended course in health informatics. It provides a broad-ranging overview of the healthcare information systems industry, its history, recent developments and continuing challenges, and a practical understanding of healthcare information systems acquisition and implementation. Topics include meaningful use, EMR, CPOE, and health information exchange.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Daniel Rose
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2018 Fall: Sep 05 to Nov 10
  • Chat Hours: Thu 7-8pm*
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1725
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: M.S. in Business Analytics, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pathology, Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics, Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management, M.P.H. in Healthcare Management, M.S. in Health Information Management: Health Informatics Option, DNP in Nursing Practice

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