Course Description
Students are introduced to the roles, responsibilities and practices integral to the health information management profession. Students will examine the framework of the Canadian Health Information Management Association, including the credentialing and certification process. Students will interpret the CHIMA Code of Ethics and discuss applicable health legislation.
Course Content
- Current issues and trends in the regional, national and global health care systems and the involvement of the health information management profession
- The roles and responsibilities of the health information management professional as they relate to the Canadian health information management lifecycle
- The structure and role of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
- Ethical issues relating to health, health information and the application of the CHIMA Code of Ethics
Learning Activities
Students will learn principles and practices in health information management through a combination of lecture, experiential learning and independent study. Some or all of the following methods will be used:
- lecture/discussion
- group work
- group discussions and exercises
- independent research
- quizzes
- instructor feedback on students' work
- individual consultation
- presentation (individual or group)
Means of Assessment
The course evaluation is consistent with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course. All assignments must be completed to pass the course.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, successful learners will be able to:
- Apply the stages of the health information management lifecycle as it relates to current issues and trends of the health care system;
- Evaluate strategies integral to health information management planning;
- Analyze principles pertaining to health information access, use and disclosure and apply relevant health legislation;
- Design an organizational information model, and establish data, content and documentation standards;
- Compose policies and procedures that determine the access, use and disclosure of health data in compliance with Canadian health law;
- Devise a model for the maintenance, retention and protection of health information;
- Design a strategy for health information disposition and destruction;
- Construct a health information management lifecycle evaluation framework and determine appropriate metrics to be utilized at each stage of health information management.
Textbook Materials
A list of required and optional textbooks, materials and electronic applications is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.