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Certified Associate in Healthcare Information/Management Systems (CAHIMS) Prep

Winter 2018

Spokane Community College
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
https://scc.spokane.edu/

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

Certificate - SCC

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Program Description

This certificate offers an overview of healthcare, health information technology, and health information management systems. The focus is on the role and responsibilities of entry-level IT specialists in each phase of the health information management systems lifecycle. The curriculum is aligned to the new CAHIMS (Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems) certification administered by HIMSS (Health Information Management Systems Society). This certificate is designed for students who have previous degree or experience in IT or in healthcare and is designed as a career pathway into health IT careers.

"Those who sit for the (CAHIMS) exam and pass it will become armed with a valuable credential, qualifying them to facilitate and improve the quality of health IT and business management systems across the healthcare setting." From the CAHIMS site: http://www.himss.org/asp/certification_cahims.asp

Students entering this certificate program should have a background in either information technology and/or health care. Successful applicants will likely:

have a minimum of 3 years recent experience in either health care or informational technology, or
have recently successfully completed either a health care-related or information technology-related degree or certificate program, or
in the case of a current health care or information technology student, be very close to completion of their program.

Course of Study

There are two tracks: one for health care professionals, and one for IT professionals. Individuals should possess a minimum of a two-year degree and/or current experience in health care, information technology, or both. Registrants are not required to be licensed clinical professionals.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

Document the workflow and information management models of the practice.
Conduct user requirements analysis to facilitate workflow design
Develop revised workflow and information management models for the practice based on meaningful use of a certified EHR product. Revised models will anticipate implementation of: (1) General practice automation (e.g., appointment scheduling) to the extent not yet implemented; (2) Electronic documentation and results review; (3) Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE); (4) Clinical Decision Support (CDS); (5) Health information exchange to include sending of lab orders and receipt of results using CPOE, quality improvement and reporting, E-Prescribing; (6) Other EHR functionalities as required by the Stage 1 Meaningful Use definition for 2011 and its evolution into Stage 2 in 2013 and Stage 3 in 2015.
As the practice implements the EHR, work directly with practice personnel to implement the revised workflow and information management model.
Working with practice staff, develop a set of plans to keep the practice running if the EHR system fails.
Working with practice staff, evaluate the new processes as implemented, identify problems and changes that are needed, and implement these changes.
Design processes and information flows for the practice that accommodate quality improvement and reporting.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for graduates of approved health information technology programs are excellent. Changing standards and governmental regulations cause the volume and complexity of the health record system to be dynamic and challenging. Types of facilities utilizing health information technology professionals include those providing inpatient care, ambulatory care, long-term care, psychiatric care, cancer registry, and medical insurance providers.

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations: Online Learning, Spokane Community College

First Quarter
HIM 219	Healthcare Environment and Professional Skills	5
HIM 220	Health Technology Environment and Security	5
HIM 221	HIMS Systems Analysis, Implementation and Maintenance	5
		15
15 credits are required for the Certificate

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.