9 courses with the subject RHT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RHT 102Health Information Systems and Technology3
In this course, students are introduced to information systems for health information, managerial and clinical support. Systems acquisition, architecture and design, evaluation, access and information systems security are also studied. Technology used in specialized health information processes is introduced as well as common business software applications and online search tools.
This course is designed to give students an overview of the legal and ethical issues central to the management of health information. It covers such topics as confidentiality, Informed Consent, judicial process of health information, risk management and quality management, access and security of health information, and health care fraud and abuse.
Is a course that provides students with an in-depth study of concepts and techniques related to statistical analysis of health care data. Basic research methods, tools, and procedures for analyzing data for variations and deficiencies are examined and applied. Principles and tools of quality health care management are integrated to expose students to quality assessment and performance improvement. Students will use computerized statistical programs for the analysis of descriptive and inferential statistics. Data will be transformed into effective reports for administrative decisions using a spreadsheet package. Case studies and projects will provide real world situations to reinforce principles and techniques. RHS105b Health Information Professional Practice 4 credits Is a course that provides a supervised practicum professional experience at an approved external site which allows students an opportunity to perform medical record procedures. Experiential opportunities allow students to relate the functional theoretical components of the program to realistic practice situations. Stu- dents will be evaluated for performance on the job as well as on other coursework completed. Other coursework will include career planning, resume writing, job search and interviewing, and the importance of life-long learning skills such as certification testing, professional memberships, and continuing education. 104
This course provides students the opportunity to explore the functions of an HIM department taking both a traditional and electronic approach to the formulation of health records and prepares students with hands-on experience using a widely-adopted electronic health-record system. The purpose of a health record, content of hospital health care records, the standards (accreditation, Medicare, state, facility bylaws, etc.) that apply to hospital health care documentation, documentation principles and record formats (paper, electronic, hybrid), and record storage alternatives are evaluated.
Course introduces students to payment methodologies and systems (DRG, APC, RBRVS, and others) as they relate to a variety of settings, payers, and populations as well as billing processes and procedures; regulatory guidelines; and reimbursement monitoring and reporting. Commercial, managed care, and Federal insurance plans are reviewed and compared.
Course expands on concepts of data sets, data mining, data dictionaries, data warehouses and storage, and data quality, and applies them to health care data. Use of data in health care reporting, such as indexes and registries, is also presented. Students will gain experience in building screens and data report forms.
RHT 109Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems3
This course covers the recent history and current challenges facing the health care delivery system in the United States. A variety of delivery systems throughout the continuum of health care is compared on regulatory issues, documentation, reimbursement and funding, information management, coding and classifications, computer systems and data sets, quality improvement and utilization management, risk management, and the role of the HIM professional. Emerging trends facing each delivery system are also explored. This course will also provide an overview of various health information systems.
RHT 110Introduction to Organizational Resources for Health Information Management3
Is a course that presents an overview of the principles and techniques of management including strategic and management planning, leadership and management theories, human resources, and financial management. The role of the human resources function and the health information management professional are explored in relation to organization and personnel resources. RHT112b Health Information Professional Practice 4 credits Is a course that provides a supervised practicum professional experience at an approved external site which allows students an opportunity to perform medical record procedures. Experiential opportunities allow students to relate the functional theoretical components of the program to realistic practice situations. Students cannot receive direct or indirect remuneration. Students will be evaluated for performance on the job as well as on other coursework completed. Other coursework will include career planning, resume writing, job search and interviewing, and the importance of life-long learning skills such as certification testing, professional memberships, and continuing education. All course and practice activities are under the direction of a program director/instructor.
RHT 200Health Information Professional Applications3
This course is designed to move students from theory to application and analysis as they complete projects and case studies covering health information principles though such topics as health data management; clinical classification systems and reimbursement methodology; statistics and quality improvement; health care privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues; information technology and systems; management and health information services; and project and operations management. Techniques of problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking are applied to solve case study work. Students also focus on both technical and oral communication strategies critical to designing, developing, and delivering an effective presentation using computer software such as PowerPoint.
