Health Informatics

Course Description

It is commonly accepted that rapidly changing healthcare systems demand that health professionals possess knowledge of the effective use of informatics and technology to enhance patient care. 

The use of Information Technology in the field of health provides a number of important benefits, which are related to better patient service as well as facilitating the Nursing Personnel and health professionals, in general. Accordingly, the purpose of this course is –·        

• to acquire the aforementioned knowledge from students who also contact with Health Informatics applications, and
• provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve patient outcomes through effective use of these technological resources.