PCC/ CCOG / HIM

Course Content and Outcome Guide for HIM 286

Date:
15-SEP-2006
Posted by:
Curriculum Office
Course Number:
HIM 286
Course Title:
Data Mngmnt & Analysis 1 Lab
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture hours:
0
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
60
Special Fee:
$24

Course Description

Laboratory course for HIM 281. Allows students to practice skills and apply the knowledge learned in Data Management and Analysis 1. Corequisite: HIM 281

Addendum to Course Description

None.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  1. Abstract data for department indices/databases/registries.
  2. Present data in formats appropriate to the user.
  3. Apply current laws and accreditation, licensure and certification standards.
  4. Apply health record documentation guidelines.
  5. Monitor health records for compliance with regulations and organizational policy.
  6. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient health record as defined by a health care facility's institutional policy.
  7. Query databases to retrieve information.
  8. Generate reports from various databases.
  9. Understand concepts of and protect data integrity and validity using software or hardware technology.
  10. Maintain the integrity of the content of individual electronic health records.
  11. Maintain the integrity of a master patient/client index

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Students will demonstrate these learning outcomes by these tasks conducted individually and in cooperation with other students:

  • Successful completion of laboratory assignments are outlined on the lab schedule.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Health record content
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing