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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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HIT 208 Electronic Health Records Credits: (3)
The course will review guidelines and system development life cycle for developing and implementing EHR strategies for healthcare organizations. Framework and conceptual models will be used to describe an electronic health record and the various components will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the development, use, and maintenance of the electronic health records. Students will be required to complete activities with in a simulated electronic medical record system in and outside of the classroom. Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 , HIT 102 , HIT 103 , HIT 108 , and HIT 110 .
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a facility-based needs assessment to determine functional capabilities to be included within an RFP and to facilitate training.
- Apply best practices seen in a systems development life cycle and utilize project management tools to plan for implementation and adoption of an electronic medical record.
- Create policies and procedures to facilitate the migration, adoption, and maintenance of an electronic health record, including workflow redesign and training.
- Design a logistical and conceptual model of an electronic medical record, or components, to demonstrate how data are structured, processed and defined to ensure data quality.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize common HIM applications and how data is utilized and shared among departments.
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