MED-2200 - Computer Technology for Medical Assistants* (3)

Prerequisite: College-level reading and writing placement or complete one of the following: IRW-0900A  or IRW-0900B ; BIO-2010 ; BIO-2010L ;  BIO-2170 ; BIO-2180  or higher; MED-1500 ; MED-1550 ; MED-2000 ; MED-2015 ; MED-2075 ; MED-2115
Co-requisite: BIO-2800 ; MED-2130 ; MED-2150

Learn the history and inception of the electronic health record and current health technology nomenclature and standards. Gain a broad perspective of current federal legislation and law governing the electronic health record. Learn to develop practical applications of the electronic health record, including types of medical software, administrative applications and functions for long-term planning, patient scheduling, tracking patient activity, e-communication within health systems, building the patient’s electronic face sheet and chart, electronic ordering and scheduling for testing and diagnostics, creating health forms, electronic health imaging, building health system and medical databases, electronic patient encounter forms and electronic billing systems in the health care setting.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Apply the use of an electronic medical records system to a medical office practice.

CO2 - Identify health data systems and structures.

CO3 - Discuss compliance with national guidelines and laws in a healthcare setting.

CO4 - Integrate system technologies to support and maintain data integrity.

CO5 - Demonstrate effective and fluent e-communication technologies, including internal and external.

CO6 - Discuss EHR that support real time communications of patient care and financial reimbursement.

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