UAS Course Description

Introduction to Health Information Management
Code and NumberHIM - S111
Credits3
PrerequisitesAdmission to the HIM Degree Program or Permission from the Program Director
Description

 

This course will provide you with an overview of health care systems and the Health Information Management profession.

This is a Web-based course delivered entirely on the Internet using a course management system called Blackboard. 

You will learn:

  • data collection standards
  • data quality methods
  • forms design
  • patient record automation and control procedures
  • healthcare statistics
  • introduction to use of record content in:
    • reimbursement
    • risk management
    • planning

You need:

  • to be able to view materials online
  • to be able to listen to audio online
  • to use the Discussion board-
    • it is a vital part of an online course
    • it is our “virtual classroom”
    • to attend web meetings using Elluminate Live
NotesInstructor for this course is Leslie Gordon, M.S. RHIA, Associate Professor of HIM, HIM Program Director