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BHS 306

Introduction to Health Information Management
Name: Introduction to Health Information Management
Course Number: BHS 306
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course introduces students to the study and development of health information management, merging the fields of healthcare and information technology. The course covers organizing and analyzing healthcare data, accurate recording, storing, and assessing health data, utilization of electronic patient record systems, and providing statistical analysis with result interpretation. Emphasis is on critical thinking, communication, and organizational processes within healthcare institutions. (Formerly BHS 306 Health Information Management)

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand and appreciate the developmental history of health information management.
  • Learn how to organize, analyze, store, and assess health data.
  • Apply patient record guidelines for different providers and healthcare settings throughout the healthcare continuum.
  • Understand ethical and legal health information management practices.

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