315.600.11
Concepts, Theories, and Current Trends in Health Informatics
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
End Date
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Tu, Th, 1:00 - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Introduces students to commonly-used terminology and concepts in health informatics; it is more than just the building and programming of databases and IT. Explores many definitions for informatics, and the difference between public health, population health, and clinical informatics, along with ways to evaluate Health IT through studying informatics frameworks and in-class activities. Offers students a look into the current developments, policies, and trends in the field of informatics from CMS’s Meaningful use, Health Information Exchanges, and the growing use of mobile and electronic technology for provider and consumer use. Students have the chance to speak with researchers and developer in the field of mHealth. Students also participate in mock meetings where they assume roles of the different stakeholders that are typically at the table when building new information systems.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe key definitions and concepts that are used in the field of health informatics
- Explore the current trends and topics in the field of health informatics (m-health, population health, clinical informatics, Meaningful use, Health Information exchanges, interoperability, etc.)
- Exercise the different roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders involved in informatics projects, through mock development meetings to build and evaluate health information systems.
- Effectively communicate basic informatics needs from the point of view of the health professional and the IT specialist through mock stake holder interviews.