Methods for collecting, interpreting, and utilizing healthcare data to improve patient outcomes.
About this course
Health Data Analytics introduces the methods used to collect, interpret, and utilize healthcare data to improve patient outcomes. You will work with real-world datasets from clinical and administrative sources, learning how to clean, analyze, and present information that matters to healthcare providers and administrators.
The course covers data collection techniques, basic statistical analysis, and visualization tools. You will also explore the privacy and ethical considerations that apply when handling sensitive health information, ensuring that your recommendations respect patient confidentiality and regulatory standards.
Who takes this course
This course is a required component of the Medical Office Administration program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Collect and clean structured healthcare datasets from clinical and administrative sources.
- Apply basic statistical methods to identify trends in patient health and operational performance.
- Visualize key health indicators using standard reporting tools.
- Interpret data outputs to recommend actionable improvements for patient care.
- Apply privacy and ethics standards when handling sensitive health information.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Weekly data labs | 30 |
| Mid-term case study | 25 |
| Final group project and report | 35 |
| Quizzes | 10 |