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HITT280 Health Information Technology Externship
Department of Health Sciences: Health Information Technology
- I. Course Number and Title
- HITT280 Health Information Technology Externship
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 6750 contact minutes
- IV. Prerequisites
- Completion of all other HITT courses in the program with a grade of C or better and permission of the Department of Health Sciences
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
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Students must meet with an Clinical Coordinator, Health Sciences faculty advisor. Site placement could be based on CGPA. Prior to Externship placement, students must submit:
- Request for federal and state background checks
- Child Abuse Clearance Form
- Certification of Health Status
- Certification in CPR: Healthcare Provider
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course prepares students to work in various health care settings, performing assigned health information duties. The work experience is supported by knowledge and skills gained in pre-requisite courses, site liaison feedback, and externship instructor site visits.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Process health information while maintaining confidentiality;
- Apply record retention and release of information standards/policies/practices;
- Apply appropriate diagnoses using current ICD and CPT codes;
- Explain the management responsibilities within a Health Information Technology department;
- Explain the legal and ethical processes within a healthcare organization;
- Communicate effectively with patients, members of the health care team, billing offices, insurance companies, both face-to-face and via telehealth;
- Analyze professional demeanor and behavior of others in order to emulate appropriate behaviors; and
- Effectively collaborate with healthcare team members to successfully triage multiple priorities.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Protection of Health Information - Use, Disclosure, Privacy & Security
- Risk Management of Health Information Management
- Regulatory Requirements for Revenue Management
- Certification Exam Prep
- Communication Skills
- Scope of practice for a variety of health care team members
- Conflict resolution
- Providing/receiving constructive criticism
- Professional organizations and professional development after graduation
- Resume development and Interview Skills
- Attributes of a successful employee
- Teamwork in the workplace
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Externship checklists and evaluations, classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance-based tasks and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Revision/Approval Date: Approved 6/15/2011; New Core 8/2015; Revised 12/2017;Revised: 11/21