This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of health informatics. It aims to equip students with a solid understanding of the key challenges related to the use of information technology in health systems. Additionally, the course provides essential knowledge on the practical application of health information technology in healthcare settings, covering various aspects such as health information systems, electronic medical records, clinical decision support systems, information technology infrastructure, digital health, and information management in health organizations.

Furthermore, the curriculum encompasses crucial topics in health informatics, including standards, health information exchange, interoperability, privacy and security, telemedicine, user needs, requirements engineering, and evaluation. Students will also explore areas such as bioinformatics, imaging informatics, public health informatics, and consumer health informatics.

By taking this course, students will gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the field, empowering them to implement, lead, and develop IT solutions that significantly improve health, healthcare, public health, and biomedical research outcomes.