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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Health Data Content and Structure
HITT 1301
Allied Health: Health Information Technology
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Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining,
and disseminating primary and secondary health related information
including content of health record, documentation requirements,
registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms and screens.
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Debora Lutringer
Digitally signed by Debora Lutringer
DN: cn=Debora Lutringer, ou=HIT, email=lutringerd@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2017.03.03 15:39:51 -06'00'
Debora Lutringer
Digitally signed by Debora Lutringer
DN: cn=Debora Lutringer, ou=HIT,
email=lutringerd@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.03 15:40:00 -06'00'
CJ Derkowski
Digitally signed by CJ Derkowski
DN: cn=CJ Derkowski, o=WCJC, ou=Allied Health,
email=CarolD@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.06 15:11:52 -06'00'
Megan Costanza
Digitally signed by Megan Costanza
DN: cn=Megan Costanza, o=WCJC, ou=DVI,
email=costanzam@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.07 10:12:33 -06'00'
Emmons, Tracy
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DN: cn=Emmons, Tracy, email=EmmonsT@wcjc.cc.tx.us,
o=Wharton County Junior College
Date: 2018.04.11 09:27:27 -05'00'
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
A. Historical Development of the HIM Profession
1. Origin
2. Functions of the HIM department
3. Development of the HIM practitioners and the professional organization
B. The Medical Record (development, content, form)
1. Development of a medical record
2. Content of the medical record
a. Agencies and organizations that set standards for medical records
b. Basic sections
c. Composition of hospital records
3. Composition of SNF and ICF records
4. Composition of ambulatory care records
5. Composition of home care and hospice records
6. Composition of psychiatric records
7. Tumor Registry
8. Outpatient Departments
9. Health information system for a radiology department
10. Health information system for a clinical and pathology department
11. Health information system for a physical therapy and occupational therapy departments
12. Health information system for an industrial employee health clinic,
13. Health information system for a university/college health center
14. Medical record format
a. Source-oriented medical record
b. Problem-oriented medical record
15. Technical evaluation and completion of medical records
a. Quantitative vs. qualitative review—definitions
b. Quantitative review—purpose, criteria for adequacy
c. Review check for deficiencies
d. Qualitative Analysis
e. Record completion procedures
C. Clinical records as information Systems
D. Forms design and control
E. Numbering, filing and retention of records
F. The medical staff
G. Departmental Interrelationships
H. Medical Library
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Analyze health record content.
Describe health information management
department function and purpose.
Differentiate the various types of health
care facilities and their records.
Identify the various licensing and regulatory
agencies in the healthcare industry.
Written exams, lab projects
Written exams, lab projects
Written exams, lab projects, group
discussions
Written exams
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V. List
any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Co
urse Requirements/Grading SystemDescri
be any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Acad
emic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Pers
onal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Green, Michelle A. and Mary Jo Bowie, Essentials of Health Information Management, 3rd
Edition, Clifton Park, NJ: Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2016.
Regular access to appropriate technology for www.courses.
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Lecture/Lab classroom. Instructor must have training in, and access to all
appropriate technology for www.courses
Final evaluation will be based on grades achieved
during the semester and the final exam.
Daily Grade Average 30%
Test Average 50%
Final Exam 20%
Grading scale:
93—100% A
85—92% B
78—84% C
70—77% D
69—0% F