MDAS 102 - Intro to Health Records

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Medical Assistant

Description:

This course introduces the history, theory, and functional benefits of health records used by the industry. Students will learn the content and format of the basic health record, various healthcare delivery systems, and data quality control. Storage of health information, confidentiality, release of information, indices, and registers are also studied. Legal and ethical issues relating to confidentiality and release of information are emphasized.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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