District Syllabus
HSA4191
Health Information Systems


Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Laboratory Fee: None.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Corequisites: There are no corequisites for this course.
Catalog Description: Examination of health information systems with focus on analysis of applications for information systems in the health care delivery system. Emphasis will be placed upon skills necessary to employ the methods used to evaluate a variety of types of information systems applications in a health care setting.
Required Materials: Books:
  • Wager, Glaser and Lee. Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management, 2nd ed., Jossey-Bass, 2009. ISBN: 9780470387801
Supplemental Materials:
Special Requirements: None
Program Learning Outcomes: 
Bachelor of Applied Science Learning Outcomes (Health Care 
Management):
1.  Apply the rules and principles of law and ethics.
2.  Apply organizational strategies.
3.  Communicate professionally.
4.  Manage information to support organizational goals.
5.  Develop a strategic plan for a healthcare facility.
Course Learning Outcomes: 
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will 
demonstrate an understanding of:
1.  The various definitions of health care information.
2.  The role of data and information in a health care system, and the 
importance of quality, accuracy and timeliness.
3.  The history and evolution of health care information systems.
4.  Health care standards, licensure, and accreditation.
5.  Information technology that supports health care information 
systems.
6.  The role of management in aligning information technology 
initiatives with organizational goals.
7.  Legal and ethical aspects of patient medical records and patient 
confidentiality.
8.  The life cycle of information systems and the approach for 
acquiring new systems.
9.  The use of emerging technology in the health care 
industry.
Methods of Evaluation: Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus developed by the instructor for each section being taught.
Flexibility: It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
Student Email Accounts Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
Note: For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.