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1 Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus Course / Prefix HIM1211 Course Title: Basic Health Information Technology Number CRN: 681 Credit: 1 Term: Fall 201 This course introduces the student to the role of health information and technology in all healthcare settings and in the continuity of patient care. The course provides an overview of accreditation, regulation and HIPAA requirements in healthcare. Fundamentals of Information Course Catalog Systems and Electronic Health Records are presented. Healthcare code sets, transactions and Description: billing systems are also introduced. Subsequent courses in the health information technology program develop these concepts to mastery level as assessed in the professional practice experiences and the capstone health information technician review course. Instructor: Mrs. Casey Office Location: South Lake Office 2-237B Contact Information: Office Hours: (32) [email protected] Tuesdays 12:30-:30 pm (office) s 12:30-:30 pm (virtual) All students are required to use LakeHawk for official college communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakeHawk . Prerequisites: Co-requisites: Textbook and Other Course Materials: Technology and Online Computer Access Requirements: None Subsequent HIM courses and Medical Office program courses require demonstration of computer proficiency. Required: Evans, A., Martin, K., & Poatsy, M. (201). Technology in Action. Introductory (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson (ISBN-13: ) Must have companion website access code! Recommended: Fenton, S. H. & Biedermann, S. (2014). Introduction to Healthcare Informatics. AHIMA Press (ISBN-13: ) Burke, L. & Weill, B. (2013). Information Technology for the Health Professions (4 th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education (ISBN-13: ) This course is a fully online course. The Lake-Sumter State College website, Blackboard, Blackboard Collaborate Web conferencing utility, Microsoft Word, a high-speed internet connection, and access to the textbook companion website is required to attend the course. Visit and select Browser Check to ensure that your system is ready for use. It is the students responsibility to have an alternative plan if their main computer system fails. Computers are available in LSSC s Libraries and Learning Centers on each campus. You may need to arrange your schedule to be able to use on-campus computers to complete your assignments. By the end of the first week of the term, the instructor will assume students are well acquainted with the Blackboard environment and have become proficient at the following: Navigating course content in Blackboard; Attaching documents; Creating discussion postings; 1

2 Submitting assignments; Browsing the Internet; Creating and formatting documents in Microsoft Word. Course Objectives: (what the course will do) Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessed in this Course: (what the students take with them beyond this course) Academic Integrity: By the second week of the term, all students should have resolved all technical issues with the LSSC Helpdesk and should be ready to fulfill the requirements of the course. This course is designed to help the student succeed in subsequent technical courses by providing an introduction to those health information management and technology concepts that will be developed throughout the HIT and medical office programs. Please see for more information on HIM and HIM-related Careers. After the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information. (HIM ) Use common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, , and so on in the execution of work processes. (HIM ) Explain how networks work (HIM ) Explain the process of obtaining and EHR including evaluation of functions (HIM ) Apply policies and procedures to facilitate the electronic health record (EHR) Participate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation, and support for EHRs. (Introduced- only) Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information. Define the HIPAA requirements for compliance with systems security rules (HIM ) Protect data integrity and validity using software or hardware technology Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies and describe the methods of cyber security (HIM ) The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.) Important Information for Students with Disabilities: Privacy Policy (FERPA): Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to Quick Links and click on Disability Services. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar s Office. 2

3 Attendance / Withdrawal Policies: This is a fully online course; therefore, students are not required to meet on campus. The Final Exam is proctored; students must make arrangements with the LSSC Learning Center to schedule a time to take the Final Exam. Students will not be dropped from the class for lack of participation but are expected to withdraw by the deadline listed below or receive a grade of F. Withdrawal Deadline: Monday, 2, 201 Methods of Evaluation: Grading Scale: Course Calendar: Classroom Rules and Policies: Violence Statement: Syllabus Disclaimer: Orientation Assignments Points ( 2.%) Discussion Board 120 Points ( 30%) Simulation Lab 80 Points (20%) Quiz Points ( 2.%) Web Project 80 Points ( 20%) Midterm 0 Points ( 12.%) Final Exam 0 Points ( 12.%) Total Points possible 400 Points (0%) Grade A: 90-0% ( Points) Grade B: 80-89% ( Points) Grade C: 70-79% ( Points) Grade D: 60-69% ( Points) Grade F: 0 9% ( Points) See below for details communication: s will be answered within hours excluding s and Public Holidays. Student documents/attachments: Please submit your assignments and attachments as a Word file (.doc or.docx ) or.pdf file You are expected to: Be responsible for your work Be committed to learning Be courteous to students and instructors Submit quality work Submit all course work, assignments, and examinations on time Participate in class activities Carefully edit all communications Be honest and maintain ethical behaviors Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student. 3

4 Course Calendar HIM 1211 Basic Health Information Technology (CRN 681) DATE READING ASSIGNMENT POINTS DATE DUE Week 1 August 24-30, 201 Week 2 August 31- September 6, 201 Week 3 September 7-13, 201 Week 4 September 14-20, 201 Week September 21-27, 201 Evans, A. (201) Chapter 1 Evans, A. (201) Chapter 2 Evans, A. (201) Chapter 3 Evans, A. (201) Chapter 4 Course Content Week 1 : Getting Started / Orientation Complete Orientation assignments o Post your introduction to the Discussion Board (DB) o Take the Orientation Quiz o Submit the Orientation Assignment submission Course Content Week 2: Technology and Your Career Complete Chapter 1 Check your understanding (Textbook p. 11 & 23) Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Practice Quiz Course Content Week 3: Computer Components Complete Chapter 2 Check your understanding (Textbook p. 66) IT Simulation ( Understanding Bits and Bytes ) Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Practice Quiz Course Content Week 4: The Internet Complete Chapter 3 Check your understanding (Textbook page 6) IT Simulation ( Using Subject Directories and Search Engines - Help Desk Call) Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Practice Quiz Course Content Week : Application Software Complete Chapter 4 Check your understanding (Textbook page 11) IT Simulation ( Application Software ) Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Practice Quiz 4 1 4

5 Week 6 Course Content Week 6: Medical Informatics September 28- October 4, 201 Week 7 Burke, L. (2013) Chapter 2 IT Simulation: Scheduling an appointment IT Simulation: Data retrieval Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Practice Quiz Course Content Week 7: Databases Week 8 Week 9 October -11, 201 October 12-18, 201 Fenton, S. (2014) Chapter 4 Burke, L. (2013) Chapter 3 IT Simulation ( Databases ) Understanding Databases Quiz Course Content Week 8: Administrative Applications of Computers in Healthcare Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Submit answers to Chapter Review questions Open-Book Midterm Exam (Week 1-Week 7 content) Course Content Week 9: Foundations of Health Informatics 0 0 October 19-2, 201 Week Fenton, S. (2014) Chapter 1 Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Practice Quiz Course Content Week : The Electronic Health Record October 26-1, 201 Week , 201 Fenton, S. (2014) Chapter 2 Evans, A. (2014) Chapter 7 Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Web Project Select a Group Practice Quiz Course Content Week 11: Networking and the Network Architecture IT Simulation ( Networking ) Post Discussion Answer by midnight (MN) Post Discussion Reply by MN Web Project Generate Idea(s) and Collaborate Check Your Understanding (Textbook page 294) Practice Quiz * 20*

6 Week , 201 Evans, A. (2014) Chapter 8 Course Content Week 12: The Digital Information Age and Digital Devices IT Simulation ( Keeping your Data on Hand ) Answer the Critical Thinking question by Web Project Adding Content Practice Quiz * Week , 201 Evans, A. (2014) Chapter 9 Course Content Week 13: Security and Privacy in an Electronic Age IT Simulation ( Security & Privacy ) Answer the Critical Thinking question by Web Project continue to develop your HIT Group Wall Practice Quiz Week 14 Course Content Week 14: Thanksgiving Holiday 23-29, 201 Week 1 Course Content Week 1: Protecting Digital Data and Devices 30- December 6, 201 Burke, L. (2013) Chapter 12 Check Your Privacy and Security Understanding open-book test Web Project on the your HIT Group Wall is completed/submitted ( ) 40* Week 16 December 7-11, 201 Course Content Week 16: Final Examination Proctored Final Exam (Week 7 Week 14 content) Take by, 12/11/201 0 Must take by 12/11/201 The Final Examination will be available from December Remember: Make arrangements to take the Exam during LSSC Learning Center business hours! * The total available Web Project score is 80. Reading Sources Student textbook: Additional sources provided: Evans, A., Martin, K., & Poatsy, M. (201). Technology in Action. Introductory (12 th Ed.). Pearson Burke, L. & Weil, B. (2013). Information Technology for the Health Professions (4th ed.). Pearson Fenton, S. & Biedermann, S. (2014). Introduction to Healthcare Informatics. AHIMA 6