HIM 1211 HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 2 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Management A.S. degree program or the Medical Coder Certificate program or The Healthcare Informatics A.S. degree and (CGS 1070 with a grade of “C” or better or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement) and HIM 1000 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is an introduction to theory and practical methodology utilized in a health information (medical record) department. Computer and information systems in health care are discussed with emphasis on systems encountered by health information managers. Included is a review of new technologies in relation to the evolving electronic medical record. 32 contact hours.