RNSG 1025 EMR Documentation

This course focuses on the principles of medical documentation and will also include a review of common medical and surgical terms, diagnoses, and procedures. Electronic medical record systems are introduced and medical record case studies analyzed. Legal aspects of medical records will be explored such as privacy, confidentiality, and security of information in electronic environments. Students will also examine the potential utility of a variety of social networking tools in communicating health-related information.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

All General Education and Occupational courses with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

0

Lecture Contact Hours

30

Total Contact Hours

30