Course

HIM Practicum II

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course Code
HIMP 4500
Credits
4.00
Semester Length
6 weeks
Max Class Size
36
Method(s) Of Instruction
Practicum
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
This six week practicum provides the student with an opportunity to consolidate and apply knowledge in a practical setting within the health sector. Students will complete a project to meet the requirements of both the site and content learning area.
Course Content

In this course the learner will:

  • Examine the organizational structure of the selected health organization
  • Examine the site requirements, policies and procedures pertinent to a health information management project
  • Identify the data sources and other resources needed to complete the project
  • Determine an appropriate study design to complete the project
  • Determine an appropriate methodology to complete the project
  • Apply the requisite data analytics to complete the project (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive)
  • Comprehend and apply the process of moving from data to insight using data visualization
Learning Activities

Students will learn research principles and processes through experiential learning and independent study.

Means of Assessment

Assessment 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

Upon completion of the course, successful learners will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge in a practical workplace setting
  • Practice health information management principles
  • Establish working relationships with various healthcare professionals
  • Design a health information management project in collaboration with site and college supervisors
  • Identify appropriate resources and data required to complete a project
  • Demonstrate requisite knowledge and competencies
  • Construct a major health information management project
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 4500
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum Seats
18
Currently Enrolled
14
Remaining Seats:
4
On Waitlist
0
Building
Off Campus Location
Room
None
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
15:50
Section Notes

HIMP 4500 001 - This course is restricted to HIMP students only.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum Seats
18
Currently Enrolled
1
Remaining Seats:
17
On Waitlist
0
Building
Off Campus Location
Room
None
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
15:50
Section Notes

HIMP 4500 002 - This course is restricted to HIMP students only.