HCA 3323 - Principles of Health Information Systems

3 Hours. This course provides an introduction to information systems specific to the health care environment. Students will study the unique information requirements in health care, explore the relationship between systems and health care work flows, and practice with selected software packages used specifically in health care. Prerequisite: HCA 2211 Medical Terminology, HCA 2313 Coding, Billing and Insurance in Health Care and IS 1003 or CS 1003 or equivalent.