Course Description:
E-Health Foundations
October, 2002
SUMMARY
E-Health refers to the application of the Internet and its related technologies to the healthcare industry for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of clinical and business processes within and between organizations, and with patients and consumers.
This online course is designed for HIM professionals to increase their knowledge base of e-health and to help posture them for future career opportunites.
The course material will cover:
1. History of the Internet
2. Terminology
3. Applications and Business Models
4. Supporting Information Technologies
5. E-HIM
In addition, references to multiple e-health Web sites are included to enhance the learning and application of e-health concepts.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learn the components of e-health including terminology, applications and business models, and supporting information technologies.
Develop an understanding of how e-health is altering the way healthcare organizations conduct business.
Envision your role as an HIM professional in the e-health revolution.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS NEEDED
Access to the Internet with a 33.6 or higher modem speed.
INSTRUCTOR
Christina Janus, MBA, RHIA
Precyse Solutions
cjanus1@msn.com
Ms. Janus has recently completed graduate courses on E-Business Foundations, E-Business Technologies. She currently serves as facilitator for AHIMA's E-Health Community of Practice and was involved with the AHIMA E-health Task Force.
BENEFITS
Obtain immediate access to the course by registering online and
paying by
or 
on OHIMA’s secure server.
Receive valuable review information and continuing education credits at a very affordable price with no travel time or expenses.
Complete the course in the comfort of your own home or office at your convenience, leaving and re-entering course as you desire.
Obtain printed course material by printing documents from your
printer.
