A.A.S. Health Information Management (Spokane Community College)
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Keywords
Project
Health eWorkforce
Authors
Date Submitted
2014
Material Type
Reference Material
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Spokane Community College
Industry Partner
Department of Labor
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 2
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This AAS degree program is accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) and prepares students for employment in maintaining and processing health information in hospitals, nursing facilities, ambulatory care clinics and health insurance agencies. Training in a realistic work environment include managing computer databases, coding and abstracting clinical data, quality control management of information, health-related legal principles and policies, and knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam offered by (AHIMA).
Industry (NAISC)
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent