This course is designed to prepare professionals for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) certification exam.

This Course has a mixed medium of instruction in both English and Arabic languages.

COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of healthcare information systems, IT governance, and strategic management within the healthcare environment.

• Module 1: Healthcare Environment
  • Introduction to Healthcare Systems
    • Healthcare structures and delivery models
    • Public vs. private healthcare systems
    • Key stakeholders in healthcare (providers, payers, regulators)
  • Regulatory and Legal Considerations
    • HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare compliance
    • Data protection laws and ethical considerations
    • Patient rights and confidentiality
  • Healthcare Standards and Interoperability
    • HL7, FHIR, DICOM standards
    • Challenges in achieving interoperability
    • Best practices for seamless data exchange

• Module 2: Healthcare Information and Systems Management
  • Data Management and Analytics
    • Data storage and retrieval techniques
    • Big data applications in healthcare
    • Population health analytics
  • Health Information Exchange (HIE)
    • Frameworks for interoperability
    • Benefits and challenges of HIE
    • Case studies of successful HIE implementations
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Clinical Decision Support (CDS)
    • Implementation strategies for EHR
    • Role of CDS in improving patient outcomes
    • Usability and design considerations
• Module 3: Healthcare Technology and Applications
  • Emerging Technologies
    • Role of AI, IoT, and blockchain in healthcare
    • Predictive analytics and machine learning
    • Case studies on technology adoption
  • Telehealth and Mobile Health Applications
    • Virtual care models
    • Benefits of mobile health solutions
    • Implementation challenges and solutions
  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
    • Common threats to healthcare data security
    • Best practices in cybersecurity compliance
    • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Module 4: IT Governance and Management
• IT Strategy and Governance in Healthcare
  • Aligning IT initiatives with healthcare goals
  • IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO)
  • Strategies for improving IT governance
• Risk Management and Compliance
  • Identifying and mitigating IT risks
  • Compliance monitoring and auditing
  • Business continuity planning
• Financial Management of Healthcare IT Projects
  • Budgeting and cost analysis
  • Return on investment (ROI) assessments
  • Funding models for healthcare IT projects
• Module 5: Leadership and Organizational Strategy
  • Change Management and Organizational Behavior
    • Managing resistance to change
    • Strategies for IT adoption in healthcare
    • Case studies in change management
  • IT Leadership in Healthcare
    • Essential leadership skills for IT professionals
    • Team management and project coordination
    • Decision-making in healthcare IT
  • Quality Improvement and Performance Metrics
    • Defining key performance indicators (KPIs)
    • Process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
    • Measuring the success of IT initiatives
• Module 6: CPHIMS Exam Preparation
  • Exam Format and Question Types
    • Structure of the CPHIMS certification exam
    • Common question formats
    • Study resources and reference materials
  • Practice Questions and Mock Exam
    • Sample questions from past exams
    • Full-length practice test
    • Review and discussion of answers

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of healthcare information and management systems.
2. Gain knowledge of healthcare technology, applications, and governance.
3. Develop strategies for IT management and organizational leadership.
4. Be prepared to successfully pass the CPHIMS certification exam.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE:

1. All recorded sessions covering the complete program content are readily available, allowing you to study at your convenience.
2. You can retake all quizzes and exams multiple times during your active registration period, providing ample opportunity to reinforce your learning and improve your understanding.
3. Your registration period is valid for SIX (6) MONTHS only, starting from the date of your initial registration.
4. Upon successfully completing the program, you can download your verifiable certificate of completion directly from the website.
5. If you require an extension beyond the six-month registration period, you must CONTACT US to follow the established policy for re-attendance and registration extension.