PHAR 7201 Pharmacy Informatics

2 SCH. Health Information technology (HIT) is an integral part of the healthcare system and is expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace. It creates new opportunities to improve patient safety and optimize patient care. This course provides a foundation of concepts central and peripheral to HIT that will enhance student’s knowledge of and ability to incorporate HIT in pharmacy practice. Topics covered in this course will span clinical decision support, dispensing technologies and electronic health records.
Prerequisite: 3rd professional year standing
Offered Spring
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