Course

Coding Practicum II

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Health Information Management
Course code
HIMP 4501
Credits
2.00
Semester length
2 weeks
Max class size
36
Method(s) of instruction
Practicum
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This practicum 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
  • Examine the classification of diseases and interventions from a variety of acute care patient records
  • Apply classification guidelines in compliance with CIHI standards
  • Explore methods of collection and presentation of health data in the acute care setting
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

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 the Canadian Institute for Health Information standards;
  • Practice data collection and capture using the electronic data abstract;
  • Analyze data integrity and the impact this has on data classiifcation;
  • 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 4501
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 4501 001 - This course is restricted to HIMP students only.

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
12
Currently enrolled
3
Remaining seats:
9
On waitlist
0
Building
Coquitlam - Bldg. D
Room
D2010
Times:
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
15:20
Section notes

HIMP 4501 002 - This course is restricted to HIMP students only.