INTRO AND TECH ASPECTS OF HIM

Catalog description

This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques for managing and maintaining health record systems. Topics include record content, format and uses of healthcare data, record systems: storage and retrieval, quantitative analysis of health data, forms design and control, release of information, function of indexes and registers, accreditation, certification, and licensure standards applicable to healthcare facilities. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to utilize and practice with current software packages common to the industry such as an online Electronic Health Record System (EHRs).