Electronic Health Systems Part I: Nuts & Bolts

COURSE Description

Electronic Health Systems represent the future of healthcare. This course will provide a deeper understanding of electronic health systems and how these systems can support patient-centered care. This course is appropriate for clinicians, administrators, and practice leads.

Learners will explore the electronic health system and its evolving role within healthcare, including the impact on quality and patient-centred care.

COURSE Times & Format

The course is delivered using a distance format via e‐class external (The University of Alberta's online learning platform) and consists of five modules to be completed within six weeks. This course is delivered asynchronously meaning there is no requirement to be online at a specific class date and time.

Upon successful completion, participants will be issued a faculty digital certificate noting the number of educational hours.

This course offers rolling enrollment. This means once the application and course payment are submitted participants have 6 weeks from the date added to complete the course.

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COURSE GOALS

• Understand elements of the electronic health system including how data flows within the system
• Establish a link between an electronic health system and ongoing quality improvement
• Explore how an electronic health system may impact patient empowerment

COURSE learning objectives

• At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the difference between different electronic record systems
• Discuss what is contained within an electronic health record
• Explain the advantages and limitations of an electronic health record
• Describe the data lifecycle within an electronic health system
• Explore the electronic health record from the patient’s perspective
• Apply learning to practical case examples

COURSE facilitator

Alyson Kwok graduated from the Physical Therapy program at the University of Alberta in 2004 and began working in the Neurology program at the University of Alberta Hospital shortly afterwards. She moved to the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) in 2009, where she worked clinically for several years before transitioning to the Healthcare Improvement Team. As a Healthcare Improvement Specialist, Alyson has led quality improvement, implementation, and clinical research projects throughout GRH. In addition to her roles within Alberta Health Services, Alyson has helped to teach Neurological Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta since 2008 and recently completed her Master of Rehabilitation Science degree.