HIMS - 1250 Introduction to Health Information Management

This course explores a career in health information, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and the benefits and responsibilities of achieving credentialed status as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Content and structure of patient records; quantitative and qualitative analyses of the documentation of patient care; storage methods; and retrieving patient data elements will be explored. Students will be introduced to the various functions performed in a health record department with emphasis on maintaining confidentiality of patient data.

Credits: 3
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45