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MSHI Knowledge Courses
The health informatics degree program requires that students will have an educational background or work experience in either health information systems or in information technology or both. Students who do not meet knowledge requirements in the health information systems or information technology areas will be required to take additional knowledge support courses in the knowledge area that is deficient. These courses may also be recommended for students wishing to refresh their knowledge or reinforce what they have gained through work experience.
All knowledge courses required as part of the student's program of study will be specified based upon review of application materials.
Health Information Systems Knowledge Courses
HIM 150 Introduction to Health Information Management
Introduction to health record practice, state and national medical record associations, numbering and filing systems, health record content, origin of clinical information, record retention policies and procedures, qualitative and quantitative analysis of health records. Concepts integrated into computer and laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CSC 105.
(3 credit hours)
HIM 265 Management of Quality and Related Functions
for HIM
The study of the principles of quality management and its component functions (institutional and medical staff monitoring and evaluation activities, risk management, utilization review and credentialing) as applied to acute care settings and within the health record department specifically as well as within other healthcare settings generally. The study of medical staff roles and functions; hospital and medical staff committees and their roles and functions; an overview of the regulations of health care resources; and the application of supervisory management principles in the health information management area. Concepts incorporated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 150 (4 credit hours)
Information Technology Knowledge Courses
INFS 601 Foundations of Information Systems
Systems theory, quality, decision making, and the organizational role of information systems are introduced. Information technology including computing hardware, software and telecommunications systems are integrated into the alignment with the Enterprise's Strategy and Key Business Processes.
(3 credit hours)
INFS 612 The Management and Evaluation of Information Systems
Introduction to the application of information systems in organizations and the role of managers in providing IS services to the organization. While the course includes a survey of the various topics that comprise information systems, it also focuses on Business Process Analysis, Problem Identification, Business Process Problems, Process Mapping, Modeling Enterprise Processes, Measuring Enterprise Processes, and Evaluating Enterprise Processes, Benchmarking, Business Process Reengineering, and Creating Alternative Recommendations. (3 credit hours)
