AHM 118 - Introduction to Patient History

Institution:

North Seattle College (formerly Seattle Community College-North Campus)

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Description:

This course addresses the scope of medical records from how to initiate a new patient chart to entering data in a chart. Legal aspects such as confidentiality are covered as well as various types of filing systems and types of reports filed in a medical record. This course also covers the first patient contact which includes the patient history and important information, initiating the patient medical record and charting methods. The components of a physical examination are also presented both from the assistant's perspective as well as the physician's role. Contact the Health and Human Services Division at (206) 527-3790 for information.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 934-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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