COURSE NAME:  HCA114 Healthcare Information Management I

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the basics of healthcare information management.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the basic clinical terms, the reimbursement methods, and the various basic information systems used in healthcare, 2) discuss the basic healthcare improvement concepts, and the methods for improving efficiency and effectiveness, 3) describe the supervisor’s role in managing healthcare information including processes for organizing and delegating tasks, and 4) explain the importance of regulatory agencies, health management personnel, and the resources departments. 

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.  Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of the course.