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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities Certification by Coursera is meticulously designed to offer participants a thorough and in-depth understanding of healthcare information technology. This comprehensive course caters to individuals aspiring to build a successful career in the healthcare industry, as well as professionals seeking to augment their expertise and proficiency in the field of healthcare IT. By completing this certification, learners will acquire valuable insights and skills necessary to excel in this rapidly evolving domain, unlocking a multitude of opportunities in the healthcare sector.

This Coursera course explores the modern application of information technology to support healthcare organisations in addressing dynamic challenges such as quality, cost, access, and regulatory control. It equips healthcare decision-makers with the necessary vision and analytical knowledge to navigate these complexities effectively.

The course consists of 22 modules spread across 5 weeks which includes videos, interviews, readings as well as a practice quiz at the end of each week.

The Highlights

100% online course
11 hours of approximate course duration
Subtitles in 9 languages
Shareable completion certificate

Programme Offerings

Course in English
Self-paced Course
Practice Exercise after every week

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2390	yes	Coursera

Healthcare IT: Challenges and Opportunities certification fees is ₹2,390 for the course with certification and is completely free of cost without the certification.

Healthcare IT: Challenges and Opportunities certification Fee Structure

Total Course Fees (with certificate)	₹2,390
Total Course Fees (without certificate)	Free

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be provided with a certificate by Coursera.

What you will learn

You will be learning the following in Healthcare IT: Challenges and Opportunities training:

Proficiency in utilising electronic health records (EHR) systems
Ability to analyse healthcare data and generate meaningful insights
Understanding of health information exchange and interoperability standards
Knowledge of healthcare privacy and security regulations
Project management skills specific to healthcare IT

Who it is for

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Health Officers seeking to upgrade their IT skills
IT analysts interested in entering the healthcare industry
Recent graduates looking to specialise as Health Inspectors
Individuals considering a career change to the healthcare field

Admission Details

To enrol for HealthCare IT: Challenges and Opportunities course offered by Coursera, follow these steps:

Step 1: Browse the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/healthcare-it

Step 2: Sign up on Coursera using relevant credentials

Step 3: A choice will be given regarding whether you want the paid course with certification or the free course without certification.

Step 4: You will then be provided with all the relevant data related to the course.

Application Details

The candidate can enroll directly by visiting Health Care IT: Challenges and opportunities by Coursera.

The Syllabus

Video

Welcome to the course

Readings

Dr. Bruce J Darrow's Bio
Dr. Nicholas Genes' Bio

Video

Module 1: Interview: Bruce Darrow with Kumar Chatani

Video

Module 2: What Make IT Easy?

Video

Module 3: What Makes Health IT Hard?

Video

Module 4: Why Health IT Now?

Practice Exercise

Week 1: Quiz

Videos

Module 1: What Patients Tell Us They Want From Health IT (Part 1)
Module 1: What Patients Tell Us They Want From Health IT (Part 2)

Video

Module 2: Patient Self-Service with Health IT

Video

Module 3: The Failure and Promise of Personal Health Records

Practice Exercise

Week 2: Quiz

Videos

Module 1: Interview: Bruce Darrow with Wen Dombrowski (Part 1)
Module 1: Interview: Bruce Darrow with Wen Dombrowski (Part 2)
Module 1: Interview: Bruce Darrow with Wen Dombrowski (Part 3)

Video

Module 2: The office visit

Video

Module 3: The emergency department

Video

Module 4: The hospital

Practice Exercise

Week 3: Quiz

Videos

Module 1: Panel Interview: Nick Genes, Sudipto Srivastava, Matt Grob, Ashish Atreja (Part 1)
Module 1: Panel Interview: Nick Genes, Sudipto Srivastava, Matt Grob, Ashish Atreja (Part 2)
Module 1: Panel Interview: Nick Genes, Sudipto Srivastava, Matt Grob, Ashish Atreja (Part 3)

Video

Module 2: Why Digital Medicine Is So Easy… And So Hard

Videos

Module 3: Mobile health
Module 3: Wearables
Module 3: Jen Hajj interview

Video

Module 4: Telehealth

Video

Module 5: Digital Data Analytics

Practice Exercise

Week 4: Quiz

Video

Module 1: Interview Bruce Darrow with Kristin Myers

Video

Module 2: EMR functions (how EMR actually works)

Video

Module 3: Interview Bruce Darrow with David Reich

Video

Module 4: History of Health IT

Video

Module 5: Beyond Your EMR

Video

Module 6: Prescription Management

Practice Exercise

Week 5: Quiz

Instructors

ISMMS New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the HealthCare IT: Challenges and Opportunities Online Course?

The duration of the Healthcare IT Certification Course may vary depending on your learning pace. It is a self-paced course, allowing you to study at your own convenience.

2: Can I access the course material after completing the certification?

Yes, once you complete the Healthcare IT Certification Course and receive your certificate, you will continue to have access to the course material.

3: Are there any prerequisites for enrolling in this course?

While there are no specific prerequisites, it is recommended to have basic knowledge of healthcare systems and terminology can also be beneficial.

4: Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, upon successfully completing the Healthcare IT Certification Course and meeting the certification requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion.

5: Can I take Healthcare IT: Challenges and Opportunities classes while working full-time?

Yes, the Healthcare IT Certification Course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to study while balancing other commitments, such as full-time work.