AHS405 Healthcare Informatics and Database Management
This course provides an overview of health care informatics including basic vocabulary, concepts, technology, uses and practices. The history, background, and development of health care informatics are presented, as well as academic, private, and government influences. This also includes the use of health information management in diverse settings including biomedical research, health care services, public health and insurance services. The design and use of various health and healthcare databases, and provides hands-on experience with database design and use. Reviews database management systems. Examines the application of databases for both clinical and managerial purposes. Students will also be exposed to prevailing and emerging data standards applicable in health information technology as well as standard-making. Prerequisite: junior or senior status