Introduction to Health Information Technology
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Overview
Subject area
HITE
Catalog Number
101
Course Title
Introduction to Health Information Technology
Department(s)
Description
This course is a comprehensive study of the health information management (HIM) profession and the health record. This course introduces the student to the development of the health information technology within the HIM profession as well as the history, structure, and function of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The credentialing and certification in health information management will be specified and the differences of each certification will be explained. The structure, content, and standards of the paper-based and electronic health record are also covered in this course. Emphasis is placed on healthcare data sets, data collection, storage, and retrieval. Specialized health records, indexes and registries will be described, and their functionality explained. Students will learn the complexities of working with a hybrid health record, paper-based and computer-based environments.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Course Schedule
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