Informatics and Healthcare Technologies

Course work explores the use of emerging information and communication technologies to gather data and generate knowledge to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high quality patient-centered care to diverse populations in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of health information technologies to enhance communication among the interprofessional team and inform patient care decisions. Application of ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory standards from a Christian worldview in the utilization of health information and communication technologies are emphasized. (3 hours of class/week).