HCS/483
Health Care Information Systems

Course level: Undergraduate

HCS/483
Healthcare
Health Care Information Systems

Online

Format

5 weeks

Course length

$398

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

$170

Resource fees

$1,364

Estimated course cost

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This course provides an overview of the integration of technology in the health care setting. Students will examine the processes used in the selection, application, and evaluation of computer software and hardware. Methods and processes to make informed business decisions related to the application and use of technology in health care will be discussed.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.

Information Systems Management

Analyze management’s role in information technology initiatives

Detail Oriented

Analyze the selection, implementation, and evaluation of information systems in a health care organization

Integration

Analyze security risks and privacy safeguards related to health care technology

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