Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
HIMP 4500
Descriptive
HIM Practicum II
Department
Health Information Management
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
4.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester Length
6 weeks
Max Class Size
36
Contact Hours
34 hours per week
Method(s) Of Instruction
Practicum
Learning Activities
Students will learn research principles and processes through experiential learning and independent study.
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 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
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.
Textbook Materials
A list of required and optional textbooks, materials and electronic applications is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
Prerequisites