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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIMT 208 - Health Information Externship II
PREREQUISITES: Program Advisor Approval
PROGRAM: Health Information Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
PRACTICUM HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Provides the student with the opportunity to apply acquired health information technical knowledge in healthcare settings.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Apply health information techniques and practices in a healthcare facility, from didactic instruction to facility setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of health information services in a healthcare facility.
- Use effective writing techniques on assignments.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, instructors, administrative, and medical staff in all settings.
- Attend tours, meetings, and educational sessions with externship personnel, maintaining professionalism.
- Abide by the health information professions ethical standards and decision making practices.
- Discuss the major services provided by the department.
- Review and assist in updating department policies and procedures, job descriptions, and equipment and supplies.
- Perform activities in the externship setting.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding
- Reimbursement systems
- Quality and improvement
- Healthcare facility statistics
- Decision Support or other Data reporting departments
- Organization and supervision in HIM
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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