PHS 550

Information Systems for Public Health Organizations

Name: Information Systems for Public Health Organizations

Course Number: PHS 550

Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the analysis and design of information systems within health services organizations. The focus is on understanding and utilizing the public health information infrastructure for effective data collection, processing, maintenance, and dissemination. Additionally, the course addresses the societal, organizational, and individual factors influencing public health communications and the use of information technology.

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the utilization of the public health information infrastructure for data collection, processing, maintenance, and dissemination.
Explain how societal, organizational, and individual factors influence and are influenced by public health communications.
Discuss the impacts of social, organizational, and individual factors on the utilization of information technology by end users.
Apply communication principles based on theory and strategy across diverse settings and audiences.
Apply legal and ethical principles to the responsible use of information technology and resources in public health settings.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills for various audiences in the context of professional public health activities.
Utilize information technology to access, evaluate, and interpret public health data.
Advocate for community public health programs and policies using informatics and communication methods.

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