Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
HIMP 4502
Descriptive
Health Information Management Practicum
Department
Health Information Management
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
6.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 Weeks
Max Class Size
18
Course Designation
None
Industry Designation
None
Contact Hours
Practicum: 8 hours/week x 10 weeks
Seminar: Varies 2 to 4 hours/week
Method(s) Of Instruction
Seminar
Practicum
Learning Activities
Students will learn research principles and processes through experiential learning and independent study.
Course Description
Students will translate theory learned in the classroom into practice in the health, government and private sectors. A series of integrative seminars will complement the site experience and allow students the opportunity to critically evaluate their experience in the practical setting.
Course Content
- Examination of the organizational structure of the practicum site
- Examination of the site requirements, policies and procedures pertinent to health data and information management
- Identification of the data sources and other resources needed to complete the project
- Determination of an appropriate study design to complete the project
- Determination of an appropriate methodology to complete the project
- Application of the requisite data analytics to complete the project (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive)
- Application of the transition from data to insight using data visualization
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the successful student will be able to:
- apply knowledge in a practical workplace setting;
- practice health information management principles;
- establish working relationships with professionals at the practicum site;
- design a capstone project in collaboration with the site and college supervisors;
- identify appropriate resources and data required to complete the project;
- implement a major health information management project.
Means of Assessment
Mastery/non-mastery course
Textbook Materials
A list of required and optional textbooks, materials and electronic applications is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
Prerequisites