HIM 101 Introduction to Health Information Technology
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Keywords
Health Information Management , Health Information Management 101 , HIM 101
Project
H2P Health Professions Pathways
Authors
Young, Micah
Date Submitted
2011
Material Type
Syllabus
Secondary Material Type
Institution
City Colleges of Chicago
Industry Partner
Mercy Hospital
Stroger
Oak Street Health
Advocate Health Care
Stroger
Oak Street Health
Advocate Health Care
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of health care delivery systems: the health information profession; the definition and the purpose of the medical record; the systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating health information; numbering, retention and storage of medical information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; release of patient information, security, privacy, confidentiality, and ethical issues; documentation requirements; regulatory requirement of healthcare organization, accrediting and licensing agencies, and computerized information management systems utilized by health information management departments. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Industry (NAISC)
Educational Services -- Educational Services -- Junior Colleges (6112)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent