How To Pass A Health Information Technology Course At A Community College

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1 NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Course Syllabus COURSE IDENTIFICATION Course Prefix/Number: ALHT 221 Course Title: Division: Outreach and Workforce Development Program: Health Information Technology Credit Hours: 3.0 Initiation/Revised: Fall 2012 Assessment Goal per Outcome(s): 80% CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTION Vocational COURSE DESCRIPTION Internet-based course that consists of review and discussion of current trends, regulations and best practices occurring that effect health information in today s healthcare. Such as: RAC s, MAC s, Red Flag Rule, PHR, Medical Identity Theft, ICD-10, HiTech Act and Transcription and Speech Recognition in Today s Patient Record to name a few. These topics will change as new areas of interest develop. PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES None TEXT/WEBSITE/RESOURCES AHIMA Journals/Practice Briefs Chapman Library American Health Information Management Association AHIMA Advantage E-alert [[email protected]] American Health Information Management Association Joint Commission (JC) Center for Medicare and Medicaid American Hospital Association

2 COURSE OUTCOMES/ COMPETENCIES (as Required) Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: 1. Interpret through research emerging trends in the health information management field. 2. Develop sample policies based on specific regulations/best practices. 3. Compare and contrast past and present trends/regulations/best practices. AHIMA DOMAINS I. Domain: Healthcare Data Management B. Subdomain: Healthcare Information Requirements and Standards 5. Assist in preparing the organization for accreditation, licensing, and/or certification surveys. III. Domain: Health Services Organization and Delivery A. Subdomain: Healthcare Delivery Systems 1. Apply information systems policies and procedures required by national health information initiatives on the healthcare delivery system 2. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from national, state, local and facility levels. 3. Apply policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and so forth. COURSE OUTLINE This will change to as new areas of interest develop: 1. Medical Identity Theft 2. RAC 3. MAC 4. Red Flag Rule 5. ICD Transcription and Speech Recognition in Today s Patient Record The cost of medical transcription is $10 BILLION annually. Healthcare & increased documentation costs are constantly rising with no end in sight. Medical transcriptionists are scarce. How do you choose the right transcription service for your hospital? How can you use Speech Recognition, a viable and widely used technology to help you get ahead of the curve? How do you lower spending during a time when all hospitals are searching for ways to reduce the bottom line, and increase quality simultaneously? We will discuss and discover the answers to these questions and more during this session. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS/GRADING/STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION The instructional methods used include use of: AHIMA Journals/Practice Briefs and websites. Students will be required to complete reading assignments, and case studies. Possible points for written reports, case studies, projects, and exams will vary and tracking of your total points for each assignment or exam will be available on the course Website.

3 Class assignments will be evaluated for accuracy, content, form, knowledge of subject matter, application of knowledge and ability to communicate effectively. Students must participate in all activities, as well as accurately complete assignments and examinations within the internet platform in a timely manner. Therefore it is imperative that students have a reliable internet provider, computer hardware, and address to succeed in this course. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION Evaluation is directly related to the performance objectives. Performance is measured by assignments, and/or quizzes. GRADE SCALE The letter grade is based on the percentage of the total points earned throughout the semester based on the following scale: A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below Students must demonstrate minimum levels of ability on all competencies in order to pass this course. Paper 50% Students will be required to complete a paper on each topic student. Each paper will be worth 100 points Test Questions 25 % Students will be required to complete test questions for each topic covered. Each assignment will be worth 50 points. Discussion Board participation 25% Students will be required to participate in discussions regarding each topic covered. Participation is worth 50 points per topic. 800 pts. Papers 400 pts. Test questions 400 pts Discussion board participation Total Points Possible: 1600

4 ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN Student gain will be determined by student improvement in each of the areas of student competencies. ATTENDANCE POLICY Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor. Ultimately it is the student s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence. Unless students are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class. Students who are absent for two consecutive weeks (prior to the final drop date) and fail to contact the instructor may be dropped from this class. If a student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course. Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped. A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar s notification. If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified. It is the responsibility of the student to properly drop the course. Students, who are still enrolled in this class after the final drop date, but fail to participate in class, are at risk for a failing grade. Your grade will be based on the total points accumulated through the last date of participation. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits. Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement. Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. This online class allows you to work independently or with other students in the class. For your own benefit, you need to complete all assignments on your own unless otherwise indicated. Do not use the work of others and submit it as your own. You may refer to the textbook and resources when taking tests online, however the tests are timed and you may lose points if you exceed the time limit. The true test of what you learn in this class will be demonstrated when you take the AHIMA certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician. The expectation for this class is for you to be professional and ethical do your own work. CELL PHONE POLICY Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

5 Note: Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made available to students. NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Dean of Student Development, Chanute Campus, , ext. 213., or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, ext. 312, as soon as possible. You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.