HIM 1415 - INTRO HEALTH INFOR & HLTH CARE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to Health Information Management and the historical development of the health care field with emphasis on the organizational structure of health institutions, as well as federal, state, and local agencies and allied health associations. Student will be introduced to Health Information Management operations and key functions, with an overview of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Emphasis will be placed on the use of technology in health care, Electronic Health Record, and data quality. An in-depth look at privacy, confidentiality and security will occur.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: HIM 1416; PLAN: Health Information Management (BPH or BS or BS-H)

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