HIM 101 Introduction to Health Information Technology

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.
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Date:
2011
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Institution:
City Colleges of Chicago
Project Name:
H2P Health Professions Pathways
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Health Information Management, Health Information Management 101, HIM 101

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Mercy Hospital, Stroger, Oak Street Health, Advocate Health Care
Industry Sector:
Educational Services -- Educational Services -- Junior Colleges (6112)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians (29-2071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health-related Knowledge and Skills (34)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
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Course Note:
Health Information Management

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