HITT1301 – Health Data Content And Structure

HITT1301 – Health Data Content and Structure

Course Description

Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens used in electronic and paper medical records.

Student Learning Outcomes

· Interpret health record content.

· Identify documentation requirements.

· Identify health information management department function and purpose.

· Differentiate the various types of health care facilities and their records.

· Identify the various licensing and regulatory agencies in the healthcare industry.

Course Comments

This course is one of the foundational courses in the HIM program.

Textbook Information

Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices ISBN: 978-1-4390601-8-6,

Health Information Management Technology with CD ISBN: AB103112

Case Studies in Health Information Management ISBN: 978-1-1336026-8-2