MED 183 - Electronic Med Records I

Credits: 5
Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 3

Corequisite(s): State, Take One: CIS-110, CIS-111 or OST-131

This course introduces students to the design and creation of Electronic Methods Records using a variety of EMR models. Topics include historial background of electronic medical records, legal/ethical principles inherent to healthcare information, patient flow, scheduling, call processing and tasking using the EMR. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the history of EMR, identify emerging issues, apply ethical principles, and use basic modules of an EMR.