Course Overview
This course will teach students about healthcare IT fundamentals, the medical environment,
using IT in the medical workplace, healthcare IT technical components, providing medical IT
support, and security.
Course Introduction 1m
Course Introduction
Lesson 01 – Healthcare IT Fundamentals 33m
Topic A: Core Concepts in Healthcare IT
Healthcare IT Concerns vs. Traditional IT
PHI
Types of Health Records
EMR and EHR
HIPAA
Topic B: EMR/EHR Issues
Key Features and Uses of EHR
Benefits of EHR
Other EHR Effects on Medical Stakeholders
PHRs
Stakeholder Requirements to Consider
Topic C: Regulations, Standards, and Stakeholders
Federal Organizational Stakeholders
Medicare
Parts of Medicare
Medicaid
Private Health Insurers
Laws and Regulations
Meaningful Use
The Meaningful Use Process
Components of Meaningful Use
Stages of Meaningful Use
Eligible Providers
Covered Entities
Topic D: HIPAA Controls and Compliance
Medical Record Controls
HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules
ROI Requirements
Permissions Within Healthcare IT
Lesson 01 Review
Lesson 02 – The Medical Environment 40m
Topic A: Healthcare Organizations
Types of Hospitals
Other Types of Healthcare Organizations
Inpatient Treatment
Outpatient Treatment
General Departments in Healthcare Organizations
Specialized Departments in Healthcare Organizations
Basic Medical Workflow
IT-Based Enhancements to Medical Workflow
Topic B: Medical Terminology, Equipment, and Software
Medical Terminology
Trauma Center Levels
Controlled Substance Levels
Types of Medical Equipment
Medical Office Equipment
Types of Medical Software
Topic C: Medical Coding and Billing
Medical Coding
CPT
ICD-10
SNOMED CT
NDC ID
E/M Codes
Medical Billing
EMR/EHR Outbound Communication
ROI Departments
Billing Clearinghouse
Topic D: Medical Computer Interfaces
Medical Interfaces
HL7
Standard Components of HL7
CCR
CCD
PACS
e-Prescribing
Medication Reconciliation
The Medication Reconciliation Process
Bedside Medication Verification
The Bedside Medication Verification Process
Allergy Interactions
Formulary Checking
Lesson 02 Review
Lesson 03 – Using IT in the Medical Workplace 43m
Topic A: Roles and Responsibilities
Information Sensitivity and Clearance
Break Glass Access
Medical Personnel
Medical Office Staff and Business Personnel
IT and Other Technical Roles
Business Associates, Contractors, and Third Parties
Working Within a Medical Team
Topic B: Manage Communication and Ethics Issues
Communication Skills
Technical Communication Methods
Professional Conduct
Adapting to Varying Medical Environments
Common Medical Environments
Manage Communication & Ethics Issues
Topic C: Legal Best Practices, Requirements, and Documentation
Record Keeping and Documentation
Time of Storage
Important Medical Records
Working with PHI
Disposal of PHI
Liability
A Liability Waiver
A BAA
Third-Party Interactions
Topic D: Medical Document Imaging
Document Imaging
Image File Types
OCR
The EMR/EHR Scanning Process
Topic E: Sanitation Management
When to Use Sanitation Techniques
Proper Sanitation Techniques
IT Equipment Sanitation
Lesson 03 Review
Lesson 04 – Healthcare IT Technical Components 1h 32m
Topic A: Computing Essentials
Essential Components of Computers
Operating Systems
Human Interface Devices
A Medical Record Application
Documentation
Topic B: Networking
Network Protocols
Demo – Assigning TCP/IP Addresses
Network Devices
Network Cable Types
Distributing IP Addresses
DHCP Address Distribution
Common Network Models
Types of Networks
Command Line Tools for Networking
Demo – Ping
Demo – Ipconfig
Demo – Tracert
Topic C: Manage Servers and Software
Programming Languages
APIs
Types of Servers
An ISP
Cloud Computing
Virtualization
Server Load and Utilization
How to Manage Server & Software
Demo – Event Viewer
Demo – Baselines
Topic D: Hardware Support
Physical Interfaces and Connection Types
Imaging Devices
Mobile Devices
Portable Storage Devices
Supporting Mobile Devices
WAP Basic Configuration Settings
Router Installation and Configuration Settings
Firewall Installation and Configuration Considerations
Lesson 04 Review
Lesson 05 – Providing Medical IT Support 1h 29m
Topic A: Set Up a Workstation
Necessary Equipment
Optional Equipment
Software
How to Set Up a Workstation
Topic B: Troubleshoot Basic IT Issues
Troubleshooting Network Issues
Troubleshooting Computer and Accessory Hardware Issues
Troubleshooting Portable Computers
Troubleshooting Software Problems
Topic C: Troubleshoot Medical IT Issues
Identifying Support Resources
Escalating Support Issues
Integrating Medical Technology with Traditional IT Systems
Troubleshooting Medical Devices
Troubleshooting HL7 Problems
Troubleshooting e-Prescriptions
Troubleshooting Billing Software Issues
Troubleshooting Lab Orders and Results
How to Troubleshoot Medical IT Issues
Topic D: Implementation of an EMR/EHR System
EMR/EHR Implementation Goals
The EMR Project Lifecycle
Project Management Principles
EMR Hosting Options
EMR/EHR Clients
Structured Data
Environment Size Considerations
Funding
The Software Vendor Selection Process
EMR/EHR Hardware Considerations
Secondary Software Dependencies
Interoperability with Legacy Systems
Implementation Strategies
The Implementation Process
Timing and Scheduling of Rollout Events
Topic E: Change Control
Why Control Change?
Change Control Environments
Change Control Considerations
Lesson 05 Review
Lesson 06 – Security 1h 29m
Topic A: Manage Physical and Logical Security
Physical vs. Logical Security
Common Security Risks
Physical Access Controls
Physical Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Types of Physical Access Controls
Physical Security Considerations
Logical Access Controls
Security Users and Groups
Permissions
Encryption
Uses for Encryption
Removable Media Considerations
Types of Malicious Software
Types of Network Attacks
How to Manage Physical and Logical Security
Topic B: Implement Security Best Practices and Threat Mitigation Techniques
Threat Prevention Methods
Protecting Against Social Engineering
Social Engineering Awareness
Strong Passwords
Communicating Passwords
How to Implement Security Best Practices and Threat Mitigation Techniques
Topic C: Manage Remote Access
Remote Access
Remote Access Protocols
A VPN
Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Access
How to Manage Remote Access
Topic D: Manage Wireless Security
Wireless Security
Wireless Security Protocols
Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities
Best Practices for Wireless Networks
How to Manage Wireless Security
Topic E: Perform Backups and Disaster Recovery
DRP
Backup Uses
Backup Types
Backup Storage
Secure Backup Transfer Methods
How to Plan for Disaster Recovery
Lesson 06 Review
Total Duration: 6h 27m