ATRN 5201 - Advanced Clinical Practice II: Health Information Technology

1 credit hour

An understanding and the use of health information technology has been identified as an important competency for all modern healthcare professionals. The purpose of this course is to provide the athletic trainer with a survey of relevant concepts, tools, and systems of health information technology. Topics include the use of healthcare informatics, electronic records, and emerging technologies to enhance patient care, and ethical and legal considerations related to the use of health information technology. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative learning and integration of health information technology principles into the student’s daily clinical practice. None