Title

HITM1151 - Introduction to Health Information Management

Description

Description

This course is an introduction to the delivery of healthcare in the United States and the health information management profession.
API ID

Credits

3 (3/0/0)

Competencies

  1. Recognize the different levels of healthcare delivery.
  2. Describe the health information management profession.
  3. Recognize the various roles and scope of the healthcare interprofessional team.
  4. Differentiate the scope of health professionals and healthcare services in various settings.
  5. Identify the content of the health record for various types and sizes of health organizations.
  6. Identify the content of the health record and documentation for virtual environments.
  7. Utilize electronic health record software.
  8. Describe the health information workflow of a patient encounter.
  9. Understand and apply the American Health Information Management Association Code of Ethics.
  10. Advocate for health information services and resources that benefit patients, the organization and the population.
Degrees that use this course

Degrees that use this course

Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
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Degree:
Diploma
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Location:
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