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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)
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
HITT 1167
Allied Health: Health Information Technology
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Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized
learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
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HITT 1249, HITT 1301, HITT1305, HITT 1345, and HITT 1353.
Debora Lutringer
Digitally signed by Debora Lutringer
DN: cn=Debora Lutringer, ou=HIT, email=lutringerd@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2017.03.03 15:36:53 -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 15:36:02 -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 15:24:43 -06'00'
Megan Costanza
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DN: cn=Megan Costanza, o=WCJC, ou=DVI,
email=costanzam@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.07 10:24:17 -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 09:26:33 -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. Health Information Procedures
1. Preparation of patient index and chart folders
2. Correlation with previous records--readmission procedures
3. Daily census
C. Discharge Procedures
1. Records—checking in, assembling, prepping, scanning, quantitative analysis
2. Discharge service analysis
3. Distribution of charts—complete and incomplete
4. Records control— outguides/locator methods
D. Indexes/Files
1. Patients’ Index
2. Outguides/locator methods
3. Record files—complete/incomplete
4. Physicians’ Index
5. Special indexes
E. Medico-legal Aspects of Records
1. Release of information
2. Subpoenas—preparation of records and court attendance
3. Other—affidavits, depositions, insurance, etc.
F. Medical Transcription
1. Discharge Summaries
2. History and Physicals
3. Consultations
4. Operative Reports
5. Miscellaneous reports—x-rays, pathology, etc.
G. Clerical Practice
1. Correspondence—opening/sorting mail
2. Telephone reception
3. Photocopying
4. Microfilming—preparation of records, etc.
H. Assisting the Medical Staff
1. Committee work—preparation for meetings, minute taking, preparing minutes
2. Conference—preparing records for conferences, etc.
3. Research requests—research list, files, records and control
I. Adjunct Department Activities
1. Orientation to facility and departments
2. Health information department related activities in adjunct departments
J. Alternative Care Facilities
1. Ambulatory Care
2. Tumor Registry
3. MHMR/Psychiatric
4. Long Term Care
5. Rehabilitation
6. Home Health
7. Hospice
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Application of therapy, concepts, and skills
involving specialized materials, tools,
equipment, procedures, regulations, laws
and interactions within and among political,
economic, environmental, social and legal
systems associated with the occupation
and the business/industry and will
demonstrate legal and ethical behavior,
safety practices, interpersonal and
teamwork skills.
Appropriate written and verbal
communication skills using the terminology
of the occupation and the
business/industry.
Professional practice evaluation by PPE
supervisor; Evaluation of student
competency checklist.
Professional practice experience report
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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.
None. References as required for pre-requisite and co-requisite courses
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Students will be assigned to affiliating professional practice experience sites.
Students will need access to a computer with internet availability.
Final evaluation in the course will be based on grades
achieved during the semester to include PPE
evaluation and evaluation of competency checklist and
experience report:
Competencies/Supervisor Evaluation – 60%
Evaluation of professional practice experience report &
site evaluation by student - 40%
Grading scale:
93—100% A
85—92% B
78—84% C
70—77% D
69—0% F