HIM* 254 - Health Information Management (HIM) Practicum

Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CSA 105, MED* 112, HIM* 102, HIM* 201, and HIM* 212.
In this practicum, students apply knowledge gained from previous courses in coding, ethics and billing in a workplace and by successfully navigating a state-of-the-art Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The classroom component of this course focuses on key issues impacting the management of today’s healthcare information systems and explores how those issues impact delivery of care. The HIM Practicum prepares students to enter information management positions within a healthcare setting. The goals of this course are to provide a solid foundation for applying managerial knowledge and to demonstrate the ability to express knowledge about information systems in the healthcare industry.