Health Information Management
Fall 2018
Start
Fall, Winter, Summer
Additional Costs
Books | $3000 |
Misc. Fees* | $600 |
* Misc fees: insurance, accreditation exam, AHIMA membership, First Aid/CPR certification, background check |
Program Description
This AAS degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (
www.cahiim.org) and prepares students for employment in maintaining and processing health information in hospitals, nursing facilities, ambulatory care clinics and health insurance agencies. Training in a realistic work environment include managing computer databases, coding and abstracting clinical data, quality control management of information, health-related legal principles and policies, and knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH Act regulations. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam offered by (AHIMA).
Each required course for graduation in the first year of the curriculum must be completed with a 2.0 grade or better before proceeding to the second year of the curriculum. A 2.5 grade is required for all HIM prefix courses and a 2.0 grade or better must be maintained in all other courses required for a degree. All HIM courses must be completed within five years.
Prerequisite/Admission Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED certificate
Students desiring a course of study leading to an associate in arts degree should consult the college catalog for the specific degree requirements. The AA degree is recommended for students who may consider continuing their education in health information management or administration.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Abstract and process data from patient records using a variety of computer programs.
- Collect, tabulate, compute and prepare statistical reports for use by the medical staff, administration, governing board and authorized agencies.
- Code clinical data for reimbursement, research and other reporting purposes.
- Perform review of health information for patient care evaluation, quality improvement, and utilization management.
- Operate and evaluate various electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards for the control, release and use of health information.
- Utilize computers to compile data, process information for prospective payment systems (PPS) and perform information processing.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are excellent. Changing standards and governmental regulations cause the volume and complexity of health record systems to be dynamic and challenging. Facilities utilizing HIMs include those providing inpatient care, ambulatory care, long-term care, psychiatric care, cancer registry and medical insurance providers. POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: release of information technician; health information technician; coder; assistant manager of health information services of large hospitals; manager of health information services of small hospitals or skilled nursing facilities; utilization manager; quality improvement coordinator; clinical documentation improvement specialist; data analyst; and privacy and security officer.
AAS - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
BIOL 105 | General Biology w/Lab 1 | 5 |
HED 125 | Medical Terminology | 5 |
HIM 103 | HIM Theory and Practice | 5 |
| 15 |
Second Quarter |
BIOL 204 | Human A & P 1 2 | 5 |
BUS 103 | Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators 3 | 5 |
HIM 160 | Computer Application in HIM | 5 |
SURG 105 | Blood-borne Pathogens and HIV/AIDS 4 | 1 |
| 16 |
Third Quarter |
BIOL 205 | Human A & P 2 5 | 5 |
BT 272 | Business Correspondence 6 | 5 |
HIM 135 | Comparative Health Records | 4 |
HIM 162 | Electronic Health Records | 3 |
| 17 |
Fourth Quarter |
HED 129 | Pathophysiology | 5 |
HIM 105 | Legal Concepts in Health | 3 |
HIM 167 | Current Issues in HIM | 4 |
HIM 203 | Clinical Preparation | 1 |
HIM 212 | Acute Care Coding | 5 |
| 18 |
Fifth Quarter |
HED 145 | Pharmacology | 3 |
HIM 209 | Health Data Analysis and Display | 3 |
HIM 211 | Quality Improvement 4 | 4 |
HIM 214 | Ambulatory Care Coding | 5 |
HIM 215 | ICD-10 Procedural Coding | 4 |
| 19 |
Sixth Quarter |
HIM 213 | Clinical Practice | 6 |
HIM 216 | Reimbursement Strategies for HIM Professionals | 5 |
HIM 240 | HIM Clinical Seminar | 4 |
| 15 |
100 credits are required for the AAS |
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1 | BIOL 105 may be substituted with BIOL& 160. This course does not count towards the Associate of Arts degree science requirement and does not satisfy requirements of any allied health program. |
2 | BIOL 204 may be substituted with BIOL& 241. This course does not count towards the Associate of Arts degree science requirement and does not satisfy requirements of any allied health program. |
3 | BUS 103 may be substituted with BT 128. |
4 | This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean. |
5 | BIOL 205 may be substituted with BIOL& 242. This course does not count towards the Associate of Arts degree science requirement and does not satisfy requirements of any allied health program. |
6 | BT 272 may be substituted with ENGL& 235 or BT 274. Both BT 272 and ENGL& 235 contain course prerequisite requirements. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.