HCOA 177 - Health Information Technology

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of health information technology. Topics to be covered include the healthcare delivery system, medical records format and content, healthcare reimbursement, how information is gathered and by whom, how information is used and the technology behind health information systems. In addition, the course will cover retention policies and procedures, documentation, confidentiality issues (HIPAA), legal and regulatory aspects of the medical record and the basics of the electronic health record.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2023 - 08/23/2024 

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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