HIM Practicum II

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Course
HIMP 4500
Discontinued
No
Course code
HIMP 4500
Descriptive
HIM Practicum II
Department
Health Information Management
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
4.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
6 Weeks
Max class size
36
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

34 hours/week

Method(s) of instruction
Practicum
Learning activities

Students will apply research principles and processes through experiential learning and independent study.

Course description
This six-week practicum provides the student with an opportunity to consolidate and apply knowledge in a practical setting within the health sector. Students will complete a project that meets the course and practicum site requirements.
Course content
  • Organizational structure of the selected health organization
  • Site requirements, policies, and procedures pertinent to a health information management project
  • Data sources and other resources needed to for health information management
  • Project design, methodology methods, and analysis of findings (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive)
  • Method of transitioning from data to insight using data visualization
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge in a practical workplace setting;
  • Practice health information management principles;
  • Establish working relationships with various healthcare professionals;
  • Design a health information management project in collaboration with site and college supervisors;
  • Identify appropriate resources and data required to complete a project; and
  • Demonstrate requisite knowledge and competencies.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives andwill be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This is a Mastery graded course. All assignments must be completed to pass the course.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students.  A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.

Prerequisites

HIMP 2210 and HIMP 3300 and HIMP 3340 and BUSN 3600

Students in the PBD-HIM program are required to maintain a minimum grade of 65% (C+) in all courses in order to progress in the program.

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None