Although a health information professional deals mainly with the information in the healthcare system, it is important to understand a fair amount about computer systems, including hardware, software, and electronic communications, and how they support the exchange of data electronically. You must become competent in many aspects of technology in order to use it efficiently and effectively.
This resource reviews the computer technology that is the foundation of the electronic health record. Additionally, it provides an overview of the health record itself.
After completing this resource, learners will be able to: