Credits:
3
This course focuses on current and evolving systems used in health care settings. In a computerized lab environment, students will assess existing processes and create potential ones using different business or clinical process mapping methodologies and modeling tools. Concepts, techniques, and methodologies used in a systems development life cycle, as well as strategies of systems analysis, design and implementation will be discussed. The use of a variety of IT infrastructure management models will be studied. The role of various individuals in an organization will be analyzed in light of best practices in system development, training and implementation.