HIM-1500 Introduction to Health Information and Healthcare Systems

4 Credits
An introduction to the health information departments, health care systems, and professional associations of the health information and informatics. Various aspects of information storage and retrieval systems, regulatory standards, the electronic health record, legal aspects, privacy requirements, and documentation requirements will be examined. Students will learn important skills that include presenting data as information, writing policies, and preparing professional reports.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites to program admission: BIO-2050, EGL-1010, INT-1010, and MAT-1120 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
(Formerly Fundamentals of Health Information) 3 class/3 lab hours.
(Offered fall only.)