Course Schedule

Session	From	To	Duration	Days - Time
TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

  Target Audience

Individuals trained as specialists in this role will assist in documenting, analyzing and reorganizing the work of a healthcare provider to take full advantage of the features of health IT to improve health and care.

  Prerequisites

Students must have a high school diploma or completed GED.

  Course Objectives

•    An introduction to the Medical Terminology and information technologies
       field including a brief overview of various healthcare technologies currently in use.
•    Introduction to health information systems life cycle.
•    Common hardware components, including processing, storage, input, and output
       devices and connectors
•    Basic types of software and considerations for installing, updating, and upgrading
       software.
•    Standard configuration options, file systems, and file and folder management tasks
       in the Windows operating system.
•    Common network types, architectures, and topologies.
•    Focus on newer technologies including internet/intranet applications, wireless
       networking, and database technologies.
•    Topics will include HIPPA and privacy requirements.

  Course Outline

•    Healthcare Basics
      •    Basic Body Systems
      •    Medical Terms, and Vital Signs
      •    Distinguish between Symptoms and Diseases
      •    Determine Care by identifying the Meaning of the Word Root

•    Healthcare Terminology - Basic Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
      •    Define word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
      •    Analyze and Construct Healthcare Terms

•    Understanding Healthcare Systems
      •    Overview of Various Healthcare Technologies
      •    Hardware, Software, Networking, Troubleshooting, and Emerging Technologies
      •    Components of a Personal Computer

•    Setting Up Healthcare IT
      •    Personal Computer Connection Methods
      •    Connect Display Devices
      •    Configure the Operating System

•    Portable Computing Devices and Media Players
      •    Portable Computing Devices
      •    Media Players

•    Working with Files and Folders
      •    Create a File
      •    Navigate Folders with Windows Explorer
      •    Manage Files and Folders
      •    Compress and Extract Files

•    Working with Software
      •    Identify Installation Requirements
      •    Install Software

•    Network Technologies
      •    Network Types
      •    Ethernet Technologies
      •    Wireless Networks

•    Working with the Internet
      •    Information Networks
      •    Work with a Web Browser
      •    Internet Protocols
      •    Email Protocols
      •    Internet Addresses

•    Personal Computer Security Concepts
      •    Social Engineering Attacks
      •    Malicious Software
      •    System Vulnerabilities
      •    Personal Computer Security Measures

•    Identifying Risks in Upgrading Systems
      •    Identify Risks Associated with Upgrading Software
      •    Identify Risks Associated with Upgrading Hardware

•    Maintaining and Troubleshooting
      •    Back Up and Restore Data
      •    Operating System Utilities
      •    Troubleshoot Common Hardware and Software Issues

•    Preventative Maintenance Techniques
      •    Prevent Electrical Hazards
      •    Perform Preventative Maintenance

•    Law and Ethics/HIPPA
      •    HIPAA Basics
      •    HIPAA’s Administrative
      •    HIPAA Penalties
      •    HIPAA Privacy Rule
      •    HIPAA Security Rule