HIT 208 - Health Information Management

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Health And Image

Description:

This course provides the health information technology student with management principles necessary for entry-level employment as a health information supervisor. In addition to general management topics such as communication and interpersonal skills; teams and committees; leadership concepts and techniques; and labor laws, much of the course is devoted to specific health information management topics. These include health information workflow and process monitors; plans and budgets and developing orientation, in-service and continuing education programs for healthcare employees. The students also spend time sharing and evaluating specific management-related experiences learned during their professional practice at area healthcare facilities. Students have the opportunity to achieve a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification as part of this course. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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