Foundations of Health Information Technology

School of Medicine

This course will provide a strong foundation for understanding the current state and key topics in health information technology. Students will begin with a review of computer programs and systems, and then build on top of this framework detailed information on the structure of health care data and the architecture of supporting systems. Data exchange, interoperability and data networks will be covered, along with key concepts for data security and privacy. Students will utilize multiple modalities of digital learning, and will participate in projects at different points during the course. Health information technology skills and knowledge will be assessed incrementally throughout the course.