Academic Units
3
Section Number
224HCA200
Instruction Method
Online class
Introduction to Healthcare Analytics
Online
With the increasing adoption of electronic health record systems, new forms of data are becoming available that can be used to measure healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. In this introductory course designed for healthcare analysts and IT professionals, participants explore the value proposition for clinical intelligence and the role of analytics in supporting a data-driven healthcare system. Through video lectures, reading assignments, written assignments and discussion forums, students learn key concepts in measuring health system performance and leveraging analytics for health improvement.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the health care industry is changing, the drivers of change and the role of data analytics in supporting the transition from fee for service to value-based care
- Assess clinical data structures supported by electronic health records, clinical equipment and other data sets
- Describe how healthcare performance is measured according to existing quality frameworks
- Discuss and contrast the various methods for comparing healthcare delivery across populations of patients
- Analyze examples of clinical improvement projects and the impact of health analytics to decision-making and systems improvement
Skills You Will Gain
- Clinical care processes
- Health data analysis
- Business intelligence
- Methods of healthcare delivery
- Decision making and problem solving
Section Notes
Course begins April 5 and ends June 14.
This is not a self-paced course. Students will progress through the course together. Course modules are released weekly, where lessons typically load on Wednesdays and are due the following Tuesdays. You can log in and work on courses at any time within that week to view lectures and complete assignments. The previous week's lesson will remain available for the duration of the course. If you enroll after the course start date, you will need to contact the instructor regarding missed lessons.
Enrollment Policies
Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the certificate are expected to have prior professional experience in a healthcare setting and familiarity with statistics.
Technical Requirements
To ensure your success in this online course, please review our technical requirements page.
Additional, program specific software and analytical tool requirements may be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Section Course Materials
214HCA200 course reader
Mandatory
Course Reader from https://cognella.com/students/. Ordering information will be sent one week prior to the start of class.
Healthcare Data Analytics: Primary Methods and Related Insights
ISBN
1694588742
Mandatory
Discounts
Early Enroll Discount
Enroll 14 days before the course start date to save $50 on the course fee.
Info Session Discount
Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session. Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.