Dual Credit High School Academy

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501-130 Healthcare IT (2 credits)

Learners explore the use of technology in healthcare, including common business software applications, healthcare databases, administrative and clinical information systems, and the electronic health record (EHR).  Learners use EHR simulation software to perform administrative and clinical documentation functions.  Health information privacy and security regulations (HIPAA) and the EHR patient portal are examined.

530-178 Healthcare Law & Ethics (2 credits)
As health care professionals, it is important to examine healthcare law as it applies to the maintenance, use, disclosure, and protection of health information.  Learners will evaluate ethical cases in healthcare to practice appropriate action as future employees. You will develop skills to provide access of PHI to those that are authorized to receive or review it.

530-107 HIMT Fundamentals (3 credits)
This course provides learners a firm foundation in the knowledge and skills essential to the field of Health Information Management & Technology.  Includes: Healthcare delivery systems and regulatory environment; Healthcare data collection principles; EHR evolution, structure, data standardization, and interoperability; Health record content and compliance requirements; Post-discharge processing and analysis of inpatient records; Health record management functions; Data governance, data quality, and information governance; and the HIM profession.

530-182 Human Disease for the Health Professions (3 credits)
This course focuses on the common diseases of each body system as encountered in all types of health care settings by health information professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease.