Internship Health Info Tech (HIT 225)

Term: 2015-2016 AY Summer

Faculty

Rhonda J HarveyShow MyInfo popup for Rhonda J Harvey

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Description

Provides an individualized, supervised practice experience in a clinical setting. Students practice health information management functions as well as being introduced to health information records systems and processes. The student will also assist the Clinical Supervisor with managerial functions. Students will practice functions in the area of records collection, storage and retrieval of health information, qualitative and quantitative analysis of health records, review of legal issues and release of information. The student will be introduced to paper-based and electronic health record systems and processes (the degree of the electronic health record will vary depending upon the facility). Students will also practice health statistics, classification and indexing systems, quality assurance, utilization review, and risk management. They will be required to complete 120 hours in a hospital/acute care setting and 48 hours in alternative care setting(s).