2015-2017 Catalog

MRT-114 Health Care Computer Applications

This course is designed to introduce students to computer systems in health care with particular emphasis on the computerized medical record, health information management applications, medical transcription using a word processing system, database management via UHDDS abstracting systems focusing on data collection techniques and report generation. To correspond with the current emphasis on ambulatory record keeping, one unit will be dedicated to the use of computers in the medical office. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MRT-125 and MRT-131

Corequisite

Registration or credit in MRT-132

Department

Health Sciences