Course

Coding Practicum I

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course code
HIMP 2501
Credits
2.00
Semester length
2 weeks
Max class size
36
Method(s) of instruction
Practicum
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This extramural session provides students with the opportunity to apply health data coding and classification standards using ICD and CCI. Students will analyze and apply coding guidelines in acute care facilities or through simulation at the college.
Course content

In this course the learner will explore:

  • The classification of diseases and interventions from a variety of acute care patient records
  • The application of classification guidelines, in compliance with CIHI standards
  • The methods of collection and the presentation of health data in acute care settings
Learning activities

Students will learn principles and practices of health information classification through a combination of experiential learning, independent study and instructor feedback.

Means of assessment

The course evaluation is consistent with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy.  An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.  This is a mastery-graded course.  All assignments must be completed to pass the course.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, successful learners will be able to:

  • Analyze documented health information for acute care patients
  • Apply disease and intervention coding principles in accordance with Canadian Institute for Health Information standards
  • Demonstrate data collection and capture using an electronic data abstract
  • Analyze data integrity and the impact on data classification
  • Apply basic pharmacology principles to facilitate data classification
Textbook materials

A list of required and optional textbooks, materials and electronic applications is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.

Requisites

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer details for HIMP 2501
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
12
Currently enrolled
12
Remaining seats:
0
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. D
Room
D2010
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
15:20
Section notes

HIMP 2501 001 - This section is restricted to HIMP students ONLY.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
12
Currently enrolled
10
Remaining seats:
2
On waitlist
0
Building
None
Room
None
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
15:20
Section notes

HIMP 2501 002 - This section is restricted to HIMP students ONLY.