OAT 159 - Electronic Medical RecordsCredits: 2 Introduces health informatics with a primary focus on the function, content, structure, and implementation of electronic medical record (EMR) systems and how the EMR relates to clinical data standards and clinical workflows. Uses and evaluates EMR software by creating, modifying, and updating patient-care transactions.
Prerequisite(s): OAT 116 , HSC 105 , HSC 205W , OAT 170 , and BIO 101W (or BIO 101W equivalent: BIO 140W , BIO 152W and BIO 153W , or BIO 240 and BIO 241 ); all with a minimum grade of "C". Corequisite(s): None Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0 Meets MTA Requirement: None Pass/NoCredit: Yes
Outcomes and Objectives 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the emerging health informatics field.
A. Prepare EMR cross-references as needed.
B. Understand the relationship between the EMR and clinical workflows.
C. Enter and retrieve patient data from multiple records within the database.
2. Identify how the use of health informatics plays a critical role in healthcare delivery.
A. Gain knowledge of clinical data standards and how it applies to EMR.
B. Demonstrate mastery of medical record-keeping software by creating, modifying, and updating patient-care transactions.
3. Use multiple resources as problem-solving tools when creating electronic medical records.
A. Use medical dictionary.
B. Use English dictionary.
C. Use the Physician's Desk Reference.
4. Demonstrate professionalism appropriate for the workplace.
A. Participate in class.
B. Follow written and oral directions.
C. Complete and submit assignments on time.
D. Participate constructively in activities.
E. Display civility toward other class members and the instructor.
F. Demonstrate academic integrity.
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