Health Data Collection & Classification Extramural II

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Course
HIMP 2575
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
HIMP 2575
Descriptive
Health Data Collection & Classification Extramural II
Department
Health Information Management
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
1.50
Start date
End term
201930
PLAR
No
Semester length
2
Max class size
10
Contact hours
Practicum: 36.0 - 37.5 hrs. / week
Method(s) of instruction
Practicum
Learning activities
  1. Continuous feedback provided by a faculty member or designate to the participant during the process of coding and abstracting
  2. Discussion of performance
  3. Group discussion
  4. Guest lecturers/tours/demonstrations
Course description
This two-week extramural session focuses on classification of diagnoses and interventions using ICD-10-CA/CCI from current health records at an advanced level for increasingly complex records. Students will attend, primarily in groups, an acute care health care facility under the supervision of a faculty member or designate.
Course content
  1. Practice classification of diseases and interventions from a variety of complex health records in a health care facility, using ICD-10-CA/CCI classification systems.
  2. Practice completion of an abbreviated manual version of the discharge abstract.
  3. Participate in tours, demonstrations, and other relevant activities.
Learning outcomes

In this course students attend a local tertiary health care facility to practice skills in data classification and abstraction.  The participant will have opportunity to:

  • at an entry-level proficiency, be able to classify diagnosis and interventions from a variety of current health records
  • maintain and enhance appreciation for the importance of data integrity
Means of assessment

Typical evaluations would include:

  •        Self Assessment
  •        Reflective Learning Journals
  •        Test Cases
  •        Productivity

 

Course evaluation is based on course objectives and is consistent with Douglas College Curriculum and Development Approval policy.

 

A detailed evaluation schedule is presented to the students at the beginning of the course.  Outline of evaluation may be subject to change.

 

This is a graded course.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

No specified texts are required.  Students to use relevant reference texts and materials from all semesters.

Require use of laptop loaded with coding software.

Prerequisites

HIMP 2470