OFF-245 Introduction to Health Information Technology

Introduction to Health Information Technology,provides an overview of the history of patient,record health information technology and the,evolution of the profession. Study topics include,analysis of paper and electronic record content,(stressing accuracy, completeness, correlation of,data, privacy and confidentiality), numbering and,filing systems with emphasis on retention,policies, storage methods and computerization.,Students will also study Health Insurance,Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines,and the professional code of ethics.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

IAI Code:

None

PCS Code:

1.2

Lecture:

3

Lab:

0