HIT 265 - Electronic Health Record in Medical Practice

3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)

Students will learn the personnel functions and associated workflows required in an ambulatory care physician clinic and how to prepare for, implement and use an electronic health record (EHR) to achieve a paperless office environment and improved quality of care. Office function, associated workflow and EHR use will include all office personnel roles from receptionist through nurse and physician. EHR use will include both in-office functions and its role in Health Information Exchange (HIE) with other health care providers and organizations including laboratories, pharmacies, consulting physicians and payers.

Prerequisite(s): HCI 215 or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.