2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

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HIMT 1301 - Introduction to Health Information Management


Credits: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information management. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of the healthcare delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; patient record content; procedures in filing, numbering, and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record. (C)



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