HEIT 110 - Introduction to Health Information

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This course for Health Information Technology students is an introduction to the profession. It includes an overview of the American healthcare delivery system and health care professions, health information department functions, ethical and legal issues in health information technology, healthcare reimbursement, quality management, performance improvement, healthcare information systems and the implementation of electronic health records.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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