HCA213 Health Information Systems/EMR
This course will provide an overview to health information management. The following topics will be outlined and analyzed: the profession, functions, health care delivery settings, health record content and structure, accreditation standards, nomenclature and classification systems, electronic health records, database management, reimbursement methodologies, health care data sets and standards. The course is designed to introduce students to health care statistics and analysis, quality management and performance improvement, human resources, leadership, and other administration functions. Secondary data sources, information governance, and databases in relation to electronic medical records are emphasized. Data collection and verification of the validity, reliability, and accuracy of secondary data sources is explained in relation to electronic medical/health records.