ATR-555 Health Information Technology and Informatics in Athletic Training

This course provides the post-professional athletic training student with the conceptual knowledge and professional skills to capitalize on the principles of health informatics and effectively adopt health information technology in clinical practice, both of which are critical for today's healthcare professional. The ramifications of the HITECH Act of 2009, the use of clinical information systems' data to demonstrate the role of an athletic trainer, and the effects of mobile applications in clinical practice will be examined. Consideration of the ethical use of data, technology, and information management will be evaluated throughout the course.

Credits

3