ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 visual displays and presentation tools, and apply data governance principles to collect and manage data using database management tools. Students have the opportunity to explore the role of emerging technologies in healthcare and patient engagement. Prerequisite: STA1625 Essential Statistics and Analytics, HIM2589C Healthcare Statistics and Data Management, HIM2000 Introduction to Health Information Management, CGS1240 Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts HIM 2655C Healthcare Technologies 50 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the components of an electronic health record (EHR), the elements of electronic health record planning, implementation, and ongoing use and management. Students are introduced to data dictionaries and the use of databases and reporting healthcare information. The history of EHRs, applicable EHR regulations and standards, and common challenges faced with EHR systems including interoperability and security, are explored. Students are introduced to and have an opportunity to perform activities utilizing health information technology applications in capturing, utilizing, and securing health information, including patient engagement tools. Prerequisite: HIM2000 Introduction to Health Information Management HIM 2944 Medical Billing and Coding Practicum 60 hours, 2 credits This course provides practical application of previously- acquired knowledge and skills through clinical case scenarios and sample medical records. Students demonstrate competence in determining the principal diagnosis and sequencing of multiple diagnoses and procedures for data collection and reimbursement. This course allows students to demonstrate skills in coding inpatient and outpatient records using coding books and encoder applications. Assessments include the application of official coding guidelines to ensure compliance with reporting and billing requirements, participation in clinical documentation improvements activities, preparation of physician queries, and assessment of final bill accuracy. Students explore the format and requirements related to external coding credentialing exams for the purpose of improving confidence and readiness if they chose to pursue a coding related credential. Prerequisite: HIM1125 ICD-CM Coding, HIM1257 Ambulatory Coding Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HIM1126C ICD-PCS Coding HIM 2945 Health Information Technician Professional Practice Experience 90 hours, 3 credits This course allows students to gain professional practice experience in a health information technician role through a combination of 40 hours of externally supervised professional practice experience activities, including a project with a healthcare related site and virtual and simulated experiences within the course. The experiences are designed to provide students the opportunity to have a variety of experiences and utilize healthcare related technology in various health information services and healthcare work settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other HIT Associate courses, must be completed in student's final quarter HIM 2966 Health Information Technician Associate Capstone 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery of the Health Information Technician programmatic student learning outcomes and competencies obtained throughout the program. Through a case study project, students demonstrate their ability to integrate theory, practical experience, and transferable skills learned throughout the program in rea life-based assessment activities. Students have the opportunity for review in preparation for the AHIMA RHIT exam. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all other HIT Associate courses, Must be completed in student's final quarter HIM 3202 Data, Information, and File Structures 60 hours, 4 credits This lab-based course explores database concepts including database creation, administration, and management, as well as data integrity. Focus is on granular data in database design as well as database concepts and tools such as data dictionary, data modeling, data warehousing, and data mining. Students study the functionality of databases in healthcare, the importance of data compliance with government standards, and the usefulness of databases to meet stakeholder’s needs. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3360 Health Data and Policy Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students for the assessment and oversight of healthcare data and policy management in healthcare settings. Students evaluate various data standards and data management, compare stakeholders within the industry, and assess disaster recovery methods. Students learn how to evaluate health record content requirements, various classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 3429 Health Law and Compliance 40 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to be knowledgeable in federal and state laws and regulations and regulatory This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 18 / 42