HI-295 Health Information
Externship/Capstone
Syllabus
HI-295 Syllabus
COURSE INFORMATION
• Term: January 2012: 1201A
• Dates: January 4, 2012 - March 13, 2012
• Course Number/Section: HS 295-01
• Course Title: Health Information Externship/Capstone
• Credit Hours: 5
INSTRUCTOR AND SEMINAR INFORMATION
• Instructor Name and Credentials: Melody Hoskins, MBA, CHC, CTBS
• Kaplan Email Address: MHoskins@kaplan.edu
• Seminar Day and Time (EST): Mondays at 2:00 PM EST
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COURSE MATERIALS
Textbook Information
Title: Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations, 2011 edition.
Author: Schnering
ISBN: 978-1-111-309-190
Publisher: Cengage
Note – texts from previous HIT courses should be used as references in this course.
Course Description
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Successful completion of this course will require
90 hours of clinical and administrative experience
at an approved health care setting.
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Through this externship and capstone experience,
students will gain clinical experience in coding
functions, DRG assignment and reimbursement,
accrediting/licensing procedures, department
design, quality assessment, utilization, and risk
management.
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In addition, students will gain experience with
basic management functions. Students will be
evaluated on the performance of expected
competencies at the end of the course.
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The course requires a final presentation. The
online version of HI290 requires each student to
work with the Health Sciences clinical staff a
minimum of two terms prior to beginning the
externship to locate an externship site.
Course Outcomes
Course Calendar
Unit # and Topic
Unit 1:
Introduction to your Health Information
Technology Externship/Practicum & HIM
Department Orientation
Unit 2:
Assembly, Analysis & Abstract /
Filing & Retrieving
Unit 3:
Release of Information
Learning Activities
Read Clinical Handbook & RHIT Forum on Facebook
Attend seminar or complete option 2
Participate in discussion board (DB)
View movie provided in pane
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Participate in discussion board
Read Case Scenario
Review book(s) used in HI 125
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Participate in Discussion board
View Case Scenario Video
Review book(s) used in HI 135
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Unit 4:
Health Care Systems and Processes
Attend seminar or complete option 2
Review book(s) used in HI 125 and HI215
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Unit 5:
The Coding Process
Read Case Study
Review book(s) used in HS225 and HI255
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Complete QI assignment
Unit 6:
Read Case Study
Quality Improvement & Risk Management in
Read Article “To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System”
Health Information
Review book(s) used in HI 135 and HI230
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Unit 7:
Management Organization & Mock Exam
Review I
Unit 8:
Human Resources & Mock Exam Review II
Unit 9:
Mock Exam Review III
Unit 10:
Attend seminar or complete option 2
Participate in discussion board (DB)
Review book(s) used in HI 230
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
View YouTube video
Review book(s) used in HI 230
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Attend seminar or complete option 2
Participate in discussion board (DB)
Review book(s) used in HI 150 and HI165
View the provided websites as it relates to the unit
Take mock exam
Assessments
Externship Porfolio Assignment #1: HIM Department
Orientation
Externship Portfolio Assignment #2A: Assembly, Analysis &
Abstract Process
Externship Portfolio #2B: Filing & Retrieval Assignment
Externship Portfolio #3: Release of Information
Externship Portfolio #4: Health Care Systems and Processes
Paper
Externship Portfolio #5: The Coding Process Assignment
Externship Portfolio #6A: Quality Improvement Interview
Externship Portfolio #6B: Risk Management Questions
No Assessment
Continuing Preparation for the Mock Exam
Externship Portfolio #8: Meeting of the Minds Assignment
Submit Externship Portfolio
Mock exam certificate to be submitted to drop box
Grading Criteria
Instructor Grading Timetable
Incompletes and Tutoring
Assignment Grading
Grade
A
Evaluation Criteria
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B
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Focuses clearly on the questions.
Well organized.
Shows original and critical thought.
Answers all questions with clarity, thought and substance, using references and examples as
appropriate.
The writing style is appropriate to the assignment, interesting to read, accurate (no far-fetched,
unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).
Contains very few if any spelling, grammatical, or other errors.
Points
90-100%
80-89%
Shows some focus on the assignment with only minimal evidence of going off topic.
Most sections are well organized and clear.
Answers most questions with clarity, thought and substance, using some references and examples as
appropriate.
The writing style is generally appropriate to the assignment, interesting to read, accurate (no far-fetched,
unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).
Contains few spelling, grammatical, or other errors.
70-79%
C
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D
F
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Focus of the assignment is unclear or veers off of the assigned topic in places.
While the organization is okay in some places, the overall organization of the assignment is not effective.
Shows little original thought. Answers some questions incompletely, and references and examples are
not used when needed.
The writing style is appropriate in places, but elsewhere language is vague and imprecise.
Numerous spelling, grammatical, or other errors.
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Assignment is very unfocused.
The organization has multiple problems.
Shows very little original thought.
Answers several questions incompletely, and references and examples are not adequate to support the
points being made. Writing style interferes with the development and clarity of the main points.
Numerous spelling, grammatical, or other errors.
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Assignment meets none or very few of the assignment's guidelines.
The components outlined for a 'D' paper are not met.
It may be plagiarized.
60-69%
<60%
Seminar Option 1 Grading
Grade
A
Evaluation Criteria
Points
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Frequent interactions on concepts being discussed by students and instructor
Posts are on topic and contribute to the quality of the seminar
Student arrives on time and stays the entire seminar
Student supplies reference to back up comment
27-30
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Some interactions on concepts being discussed by students and instructor
Posts are generally on topic and contribute to the quality of the seminar
Student is tardy or leaves early
24-26
B
Few interactions on concepts being discussed by students and instructor
Student is tardy and leaves early
Student appears unfamiliar with seminar topic
23
C
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Off topic conversations and/or abusive or inappropriate behavior
No interactions on concepts being discussed by students and instructor
Student attends less than half of the seminar
≤ 15
F
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Seminar Option 2 Grading
Grade
A
Evaluation Criteria
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Submission met length requirements
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Consistently uses Standard American English with rare misspellings
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Presents creative approaches to topic
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Accurately cites information
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B
C
F
Submission met length requirements
Assignment reflects the topic but may not be accurately cited (if
applicable)
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Consistently uses Standard American English with rare misspellings
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Ideas are logical and reflect critical thinking
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Submission met length requirements
Minimal grammatical or spelling errors
Opinions and ideas are stated clearly
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Submission did not meet length requirements
Did not submit assignment on time
Significant errors in spelling and/or grammar
Response does not address topic
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Points
27-30
24-26
23
≤ 15
Discussion Board Grading
Grade
Evaluation Criteria
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Participates with the required number of relevant postings of required length
Initial response posted by Saturday; comments posted by Tuesday.
Posts are clear, coherent, relevant, logical, reflect original thought and critical
thinking
Responses to the content discussed by others add to the discussion and move the
discussion effectively
Supports position, agreement or disagreement with supporting evidence as needed
with appropriate citations and references
Consistently uses grammatically correct, complete sentence in Standard American
English with rare misspellings
Presents creative approaches to topic
Participates with the required number of relevant postings of required length
Initial response posted by Saturday; comments posted by Tuesday
Postings reflect the reading and some outside source material but may not be
accurately cited.
Uses citations and references to support assertions as appropriate
Consistently uses grammatically correct, complete sentence in Standard American
English with rare misspellings
Comments are logical and reflect critical thinking
C
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Participates with the required number of relevant postings of required length
Initial response posted by Sunday; comments posted by Tuesday
Participates, but does not post anything that adds to the discussion
Minimal grammatical or spelling errors are noted in posts
Opinions and ideas are stated clearly
F
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Provides an initial post after Sunday
Provides only one response to others by Tuesday
Significant errors in spelling and/or grammar
Content was not relevant to discussion question and did not enhance the discussion
Posts do not meet length requirements
Comments are plagiarized
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A
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B
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Points
27-30
24-26
23
≤ 15
Key Points
• Alternative Assignments for students without an
externship
• Assignment grades are not graded weekly
– Use to compile portfolio due at the end of the term
• Discussion and Seminar grades will be posted
weekly.
• Clinical paperwork grade will be posted by your
Clinical Student Manager.
• Next Seminar: Unit 4
HI295 Externship/Capstone Portfolio
Description
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Research and reflection are great ways to get the most of your externship. You will
have the opportunity to do this by assembling a portfolio over the next 7 units.
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This Externship/Capstone Portfolio is required in various units and you will submit all
assignments together in one Word Document in Unit 9.
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The portfolio will contain all assignments labeled throughout the course as “HI295
Externship/Capstone Portfolio Assignments within the following units:
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Unit 1 (40 points)
Unit 2 (80 points)
Unit 3 (40 points)
Unit 4 (40 points)
Unit 5 (40 points)
Unit 6 (40 points)
Unit 8 (40 points)
All assignments submitted must be typed in double spaced or typed on the
accompanying forms that applies, free of any spelling and grammar errors. Be sure to
include a cover page that includes your name, course number, and name of the
assigned site along with a table of contents page. If you are unsure how to do this,
contact your instructor BEFORE the assignment is due.
Unit Assignment
Submit your Clinical Paperwork !!!!!!
• You must complete and submit your Clinical
Paperwork in unit 9, or you will not pass this class.
You will find links to these documents under your
Course Home, Clinical Paperwork area.
• The Clinical Paperwork includes timesheets totaling
90 hours, Externship Student Evaluation, and
Externship Site Evaluation.
• Failure to submit these items will result in automatic
failure of the course.
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