HIN (0308) 501 - Computer Applications for Healthcare Managers

Credits: 3.00

The student will gain detailed knowledge of how computer applications interact within healthcare organizations, facilitate clinical decision making and how they are integrated into healthcare operations. Students learn the basics of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Course Learning Goals: Upon completion of this course, the successful student will be able to:

● Evaluate and understand the importance and application of information systems in functional areas of healthcare.

● Synthesize professional Word, Excel and PowerPoint files using appropriate features and that are specific to healthcare functions.

● Application of information science and technology to solve health informatics problems.

● Application of Excel, PowerPoint and Word technology methods and tools for solving a specific biomedical and health information problem.

● Evaluate the computer application tools from social, business, human factors, behavioral, and information sciences and technologies for designing, implementing, and evaluating health informatics solutions.

● Summarize the value of information literacy and lifelong learning, maintenance of skills, and professional excellence.