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Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals

Northeastern University

Health Informatics for Healthcare Professionals is an essential course for individuals working in the healthcare sector or seeking to transition to this field. The comprehensive curriculum delves into the design and management of health information systems, providing valuable insights into the history and current state of information systems in healthcare, the functions and evolution of electronic health record systems, and the relationship between information retrieval, data standards, and decision support systems.

The course is structured to offer a deep understanding of key concepts and topics such as information architecture, administrative and clinical applications, and the significance of data sharing and storage in healthcare. Participants will also engage in discussions, apply course concepts to assignments, and complete content quizzes, providing opportunities for practical application and assessment of knowledge.

Upon completion, learners will be well-equipped to describe the history and status of information systems in healthcare, identify and describe the functions and evolution of electronic health record systems, and interpret the relationship between information retrieval, data standards, and decision support systems. This course is a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in health informatics and make meaningful contributions to the healthcare sector.

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Course Modules

This course comprises modules that explore the evolution of health IT, data standards, data sharing and storage in healthcare, and clinical decision support systems, providing comprehensive insights for healthcare professionals and those transitioning into the sector.

Health IT Enters a New Era

Health IT Enters a New Era focuses on the evolution of health IT and the patient record, cloud computing, data science, and the future of health informatics. Participants will explore the history and current status of information systems in healthcare, setting the foundation for subsequent modules.

Data Standards in Healthcare

Data Standards in Healthcare delves into the importance of data standards in healthcare, covering content, vocabulary, transmission, and the creation of data standards. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the significance of data standards and their impact on healthcare systems.

Data Sharing and Storage in Healthcare

Data Sharing and Storage in Healthcare explores the era of meaningful use, the storage and analysis of data, and the importance of natural language processing. This module provides insights into the challenges and advancements in data sharing and storage within the healthcare sector.

Reinventing Clinical Decision Support Systems

Reinventing Clinical Decision Support Systems focuses on the future of clinical decision support systems, challenges with AI CDS development, approaches to data control, and the creation of a global registry. Participants will gain valuable insights into the complexities and innovations within clinical decision support systems.

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