Administrative Master Syllabus
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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 Information Systems
HITT 1311
Allied Health: Health Information Technology
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3
3.5
Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures,
software applications and enterprise architecture in health care and
public health.
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HITT 1301 and COSC 1301 (may be taken concurrently).
Debora Lutringer
Digitally signed by Debora Lutringer
DN: cn=Debora Lutringer, ou=HIT, email=lutringerd@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2017.03.03 15:40:55 -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 15:41:03 -06'00'
CJ Derkowski
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DN: cn=CJ Derkowski, o=WCJC, ou=Allied Health,
email=CarolD@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2017.03.06 15:25:13 -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 10:14:19 -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 09:28:18 -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).
1. Introduction
2. Software Applications
3. Data Quality
4. Databases
5. System Selection and Implementation
6. Data Storage and Retrieval
7. Computers in HIM
8. Administrative Information Systems
9. Clinical Information Systems
10. Electronic Health Record
11. Speech Recognition
12. Privacy and Security
13. Role of HIM professional in Information Systems
14. Future of Computers in Healthcare
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Describe the general functions, purposes
and benefits of health information systems;
described the evolution and adoption of
health information systems; compare health
information systems in terms of their ability
to support the requirements of a health
care enterprise; explain the impact of
electronic health records on reporting
outcomes; explain strategies to minimize
major barriers to the adoption of electronic
health records; explain the principles of
health care data exchange and standards;
review workflow design and assessment,
and their relationship to patient care,
productivity and data analysis; propose the
hardware, software, operating systems and
networking considerations necessary for
effective data storage and use in health
care organizations.
Utilize the tools and techniques for
collecting, storing, securing, retrieving, and
reporting health care data.
Written exams; request for proposal
project; assignments
Request for proposal project; assignments.
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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.
Sayles, Nanette B & Trawick, Kathy C., Introduction to Computer Systems for Health Information Technology, Chicago, IL. AHIMA Press, 2014.
Regular access to appropriate technology for www.courses.
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Regular conventional classroom or computer lab. 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 20%
Request for Proposal Project 10%
Test Average 60%
Final Exam 10%
Grading scale:
93—100% A
85—92% B
78—84% C
70—77% D
69—0% F