MEDS 1420 - Health Information Foundations

Institution:

Saint Paul College

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Description:

This course introduces the student to the health information management profession by covering topics fundamental to the field such as content, function, structure, and uses of health information, along with the health information profession itself. It covers prominent healthcare data sets, their purpose and use, as well as typical departmental functions associated with managing health information. An introduction of clinical vocabularies and classification systems is covered as well as secondary data sources such as registries and indexes. Finally, students will learn the history, organization, financing, and delivery of health care services in the United States. Must earn a grade of "C" or better in this course to proceed. 3C/3/0/0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.saintpaul.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 846-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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