Information Technology
Description
This course will introduce students to different types of healthcare information systems, systems specifications for interoperability, and the flow of information between these systems. Learners will cover principles, policies, frameworks, and accountability for maintaining data in technology systems, security of technology platforms, access to systems, and personal health information security. Students will learn about standards for data transmission, translation, and transformation, including consideration of natural language processing and transformation between data standards. The course will discuss the development, functional requirements, and maintenance of an MPI and EMPI, as well as personalized information needs and information-seeking behaviour and the development of consumer health portals. Technologies such as cloud storage, blockchain, and virtual care will be highlighted, and the IT Procurement process, project management, change management, and systems implementation will be covered. Policies related to data integrity, disaster recovery, cybercrime, ransomware, and hacking will also be discussed.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: McMaster University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: HIF105
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.