Note: This course was recently updated (Dec 2022)

WHY IS THIS COURSE IMPORTANT?

Electronic Healthcare Record Systems are the foundation for significantly improved healthcare services in the future. It not only serves as a repository for all patient records but has the potential of unifying all of healthcare information from a wide variety of sources. It has the potential of improving the processes within out healthcare systems. It is also a treasure trove of information, which when mined, can potentially lead to significant discoveries on the treatment of disease.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE?

You will learn:

• Digital vs paper patient records

• Definition of EMR, EHR, PHR

• The need for a unified view of our records

• Key components of an EHR system

• The Patient's perspective

• The Clinicians perspective

• Technology Issues

• Meaningful use

• The 21st Century "Cures" Act and how it will help.

WHO IS THE IDEAL STUDENT FOR THIS COURSE?

You will learn a lot from this course if you are

• Thinking about choosing healthcare as a career

• Looking to advance your career in healthcare

• Looking to expand your knowledge of healthcare to better perform your current job and better understand how it fits into the ecosystem of patient care and better serve those in need

• Curious about everything and want to learn more about healthcare just for the sake of expanding your knowledge base.