1. Healthcare Informatics and Medical Technology St. Petersburg College

2. Medical Technology – Perceptions? 1. Widespread Ignorance This lack of understanding may promote fear 2. False Identifications Genetic Engineering = Cloning? (The Island) 3. Irrational Resistance Quackery, Religious Fanaticism, Invalid Opinions 4. Professional Inquisitions Professional Consultation, Credible Research & Exploration 5. Selective Acceptance We may accept technology if there is a proven benefit

3. Why Now? http://www.glumbert.com/media/shift

4. Emerging Medical Technologies Pharmacogenomics: Designing medications based on an individual’s DNA Monoclonal Antibody Technology: Replicating “pure” antibodies in human tissue to eradicate disease Healthcare Informatics: Using electronic data to store, acquire, and deliver information to maximize patient health and safety

5. What and How? The “technologies” you will use: PDA’s Tablet PC’s Hospital Data Systems Diagnostic Imaging Systems Patient Verification Systems – Bioinformatics “How” you will use them: Healthcare Informatics

6. Healthcare Informatics @ St. Petersburg College Two Programs: A.S. Healthcare Informatics – 67 hrs Certificate in Healthcare Informatics – 18 hrs Classroom: Online (excluding Applied Courses) 8 week courses Dual Enrollment

7. Why Now? 1. Healthcare Informatics is estimated to save the U.S. $80 billion dollars each year 2. All hospitals/medical facilities must have Electronic Health Record Systems in place by 2014 3. Local Hospitals want employees with “skills” in electronic documentation 4. Most academic programs do not teach electronic health delivery systems

8. Our Future in Health Care? “ The goal of science is not to open the door to everlasting wisdom, but to set a limit to everlasting error ” - Galileo