Health Informatics Communication

This course will provide students with a foundational background in organizational communication strategies, develop knowledge and understanding of healthcare communication standards and policies and equip students with practical knowledge of current health informatics communication tools and trends. The student will contextualize the role of Informatics and Health Informatics/IT professionals through the development of course projects. Students will evaluate current industry communication modalities, construct plans to assess and improve communication, and advise stakeholders on how to successfully implement communication plans to achieve success in Health Informatics/IT projects. Through this process, students learn to bridge gaps between Health Informatics/IT professionals, clinicians, and health leaders.