Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

HCMT 2375 - Health Information Quality



Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: HCMT 2305 - Healthcare Delivery Systems  , HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues , and HCMT 2370 - Electronic Healthcare Apps   with a grade of “C” or higher.

Course Description:
This course introduces students to various types, definitions, relationships, uses, and interpretations of data derived from healthcare functions and processes. Students will explore information standards and representations of health data that are commonly used for patient care, reporting, reimbursement, and quality improvement programs.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Identify the important legal requirements in the health information field, including confidentiality, informed consent, and informed consent.
  2. Explain how health information is used in patient care and reimbursement.
  3. Describe the variety of methods used for accurate data collection.
  4. Explain essential healthcare information technologies used for delivering and documenting healthcare services.