HINM 285 - Independent Study Health Information Management

(TP/SS only)

Provides an opportunity to conduct research in cutting edge Health Information Management, professional advancements and/or case studies. For those students where intensive review to prepare for the Registered Health Information Technician Certification is required, students will be assigned to Health Information Management Faculty for guidance and supervision. Letter designators in the schedule of classes will distinguish the 1, 2, 3, and 4-credit versions of HINM 285. COREQUISITE(S): Current enrollment in the Health Information Management Program or consent of the program coordinator. Minimum 45 hours of work for each credit hour.

1-4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Conduct independent research in advanced coding, electronic health record management, case studies and/or other scholarly advancements.
Implement the objectives in advanced EHR procedures/processes in case studies and/or scholarly advancements via presentation, scholarly paper or appropriate scores on mock certification exam.
Participate in Virtual Lab or professional practice experience to enhance learning, including specialty areas such as registries, clinical documentation improvement, ambulatory care record management, professional association activities and emerging technologies in HIM.

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