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Health Informatics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 On-line course 3 $2421 (guest students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
On-line course
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2421 (guest students)

Description

Students learn advanced practice nursing competencies related to computer skills, informatics skill, and informatics knowledge. Application of information theory and computer technology skills is directed towards improving the organization and delivery of healthcare to multicultural populations receiving primary, secondary, and tertiary health care. Health Informatics deals with using technology tools for optimizing the collection, verification and utilization of data that relates to generating knowledge to inform best practices and leadership in both public and private health systems. Students are directed to investigate ways in which information systems can address disparities in health services.

Registration will begin July 31st

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 1

Class Dates

-

Location

On-line course

Enrolled / Capacity

40 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Lingling Zhang

Prerequisites

Graduate student in College of Nursing or permission

Tuition*

$2421 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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