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

• Define electronic health records and explain why electronic health records are important
• Discuss what forces are driving the adoption of electronic health records
• Describe the flow of medical information into the chart
• Describe different methods of capturing and recording data
• Understand levels of electronic health record implementations
• Describe workflow of physician orders and results
• Explain why systems and devices should be able to exchange electronic data
• Compare electronic health records in an inpatient versus outpatient setting
• Describe the importance of codified electronic health records
• Explain the government's influence on coding standards
• Have and understanding of prominent EHR code sets such as SNOMED CT, MEDCIN, and LOINC, as well as various nursing code sets
• Have an understanding of prominent billing code sets such as CPT-4, ICD-9CM, and ICD-10
• Explain how EHR codes sets differ from CPT, ICD-9CM, and NDC codes
• Learn how to use the Medcin software to process a patient in a new patient encounter and print
• Use Medcin to create exam notes for a variety of patients and conditions
• Explain why billing codes are important in an EHR system
• Show how Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes are determined
• Understand and use Patient Management
• Understand and use problem list
• Cite information from previous visits in a new encounter
• Explain how vital signs and diagnostic tests can be recorded in the EHR
• Describe the workflow of electronic lab orders and results
• Describe triage by a nurse
• Discuss patient entry of symptoms and previous history
• Document a well-baby check-up using a wellness form
• List HIPAA Transactions and Uniform Identifiers applying the HIPAA Privacy Policy in a medical office
• Explain Electronics Signatures
• Explain how technology impacts implementation of EHR
• Compare the use of workstations, laptop computers, Tablet PCs, and PDA devices
• Discuss the effect to the Internet on the future of the EHR

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.