Informatics and Patient Care Technology

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the use of technology within Nursing Informatics specialty to indentify, gather and process information used in the management of patient care. Emphasis will be on technology based health applications which support clinical, administrative, research and educational decision-making that enhances the efficacy of the nursing process. Ethical, legal and confidentiality issues related to the use of electronic health care records will be considered. This online course is delivered utilizing synchronous and asynchronous distance learning modalities.