HI 105 - Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems

This course provides an overview of the health information practice, health care delivery systems, organization and structure of health care systems, professional associations, health care providers, and health care disciplines. The student is introduced to the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and ethical issues pertaining to the contents of the health record. 1.00 semester credit hour Contact Hours: 15.00 Prerequisites: EN 090 Principles of Communication, EN 104 English Composition I, IS 102 Computers and Application Software, and MA 090 Fundamentals of Mathematics (or test out). Corequisites: None.