HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

Program Description This Associate in Applied Science degree in Health Information Management is designed for students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze, manage and utilize patient data and health information resources. The program focuses on the fundamentals of health information management including the compilation of statistics, medical coding, abstracting medical records and the legal and ethical aspects of working with health information. This program includes a practicum at an approved clinical site.

Program Admissions Information  High School level biology is recommended.  High School level Algebra I required & Algebra II are recommended.  Computer and typing skills are strongly recommended. Program Requirements  Students must meet the requirements of the practicum sites which may include a physical examination, specific immuniza- tions, drug testing and criminal background checks. Failure to do so may result in non-completion of the program. Students are responsible for any related costs.  Students may be required to purchase liability insurance before beginning the practicum.  Students are responsible for transportation related to the practicum.  Program Learning Outcomes Upon successful of of Applied ence Degree in Health Information Management will be able  Demonstrate ethical standards of practice concerning patient privacy and confidentiality.  Use technology to collect, maintain and report healthcare data and information.  Analyze data to verify the completeness and accuracy of information related to patient care and healthcare records.  Recognize the roles of various healthcare providers and insurers in order to respond effectively and ethically to their information needs. Collect and compile information about patient care and diagnoses to ensure accuracy in coding. Compile data and perform data quality reviews to validate coding assignments.

Career Opportunities This program will prepare graduates for positions in the health information/medical record departments of health care institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations, physician offices, insurance companies and a variety of other health care institutions.

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The sequencing of courses in this program begins in the fall semester. Students entering in the spring or summer will likely take longer than two years to complete the program.

Curriculum 60 Grade me First Year, Fall Semester (15 c ALH 101 Dynamics of MAS 105 Medical CIS 115

ENG 101 College MAT 122 First Year, Spring Semester (15 c HIM 120 Coding and MAS 120 Medical Law and BIO 104 Overview of & Physiology PSY 101 CIS 118 Second Year, Fall Semester (15 c HIM 125 Coding and HIM 210 MAS 225 PHI 102 and SPE 101 Oral Second Year, Spring Semester (15 c HIM 220

HIM 290

BUS 115 I or BUS116

General Core Open

Articulation agreements exist between York County Community College and various colleges and universities. Please, contact Career and Transfer Services for information regarding these agreements.

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