Upon completion of this course, students are expected to know the following:

• Apply health information management concepts to health care settings.
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of health care delivery and settings in the United States.
• Describe career opportunities for health information management professionals.
• Differentiate among types of patient records, including the documentation issues associated with each.
• Select a numbering and filing system that is appropriate for a health care setting.
• Implement record storage and circulation methods that are appropriate for a health care setting.
• Use indexes and registers for health data collection.
• Apply legal aspects of health information management.
• Provide an overview of coding and reimbursement issues in the context of health information management.

Linkage of Course to Educational Program Mission Outcomes.

MISSION - This course is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they:

Know
• The subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

Are Able To
• Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
• Present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.


Have Developed
• An appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues.