2019-2020 Catalog

MRT-114 Health Care Computer Applications

This course introduces students to computer systems in health care with emphasis placed on the electronic health record and software used in the completion of HIM processes as well as database architecture and design. In addition, students gain knowledge of health record data quality, methods to control computer security, as well as current trends and future challenges in health information exchange. (4 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MRT-125 and MRT-131 both with a minimum grade of "C"

Corequisite

Registration or credit in MRT-132 and MRT-133

Department

Health Sciences