Health Information Management

COURSE INFORMATION:

Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
  • Mature Student
  • Textbook: Administrative and Clinical Procedures for the Canadian Health Professional Plus Choice Learning — Access Card Package, 4/E Valerie Thompson ©2018 • Pearson Education Canada, Primary textbook – and Ancillaries – Instructor Handouts, Kinn’s The Medical Assistant – Book, Study Guide, Checklist, and SimChart for the Medical Office Package with ICD-10 Supplement, 12th Edition © 2014 Elservier Inc. By Deborah B. Proctor, EdD, RN, CMA and Alexandra Patricia Adams, BBA, RMA, CMA (AAMA), MA

Course Fees: $485.00
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 45 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com


COURSE OVERVIEW

In this subject students will explore the principles of health records management. The composition of a client chart is reviewed as well as the phases of the health record life cycle. The student is exposed to various filing systems and equipment choices to provide for optimal record-management procedures. Computerized record keeping is explained and encouraged. The role of confidentiality, security, and privacy is strongly reinforced and the legislation governing disposal of health records is reviewed.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Discuss the fundamentals of Health Information Management

Part 2: Outline the Elements Within the Health Record

Part 3: Describe the Electronic Health Information in the Doctor’s Office

Part 4: Describe The Client’s Chart

Part 5: State the Life Cycle of a Record

Part 6: Discuss Various Types of Filing Systems

Part 7: Describe the Archiving of Files

Part 8: Discuss Privacy, Security, and Confidentiality in the Medical Office

Skill Competencies: Demonstrate documenting and filing patient information within paper and/or computerized formats observing special regulations around the confidentiality of information

Knowledge Competencies: Explain how to document and file patient information within paper and/or computerized formats observing special regulations around the confidentiality of information