Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix Number
HIM 1800C
CRN:
20305
Credit:
2
Term:
Spring 2011
This course enables the student to practice health information functions in the laboratory
environment. Topics addressed include: imaging records; health record content and format;
health information numbering, filing and tracking systems; assembly and analysis; incomplete
record control and health information retention and retrieval functions. Students will use medical
records and an integrated electronic Health Information Management Virtual Lab to practice
these procedures. Additionally, the student will spend time observing the medical record
functions at either a dental or medical clinic.
Course Catalog
Description:
Instructor:
Course Title:
Brandy Ziesemer
Office Location: SM228
Professional Practice Experience I
Contact Information:
Office Hours:
ziesemerb@lscc.edu
M, T, W 3:00-6:00; Th 3:00-4:00
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and Online
Computer Access
Requirements:
Course Objectives:
(what the course will do)
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this Course:
(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
Academic Integrity:
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HIM 1003 (if prerequisite, C or higher is required)
None
Specialized Software; Internet; M/S Office
This course enables the student to experience practical application of the entry-level HIM theories
they are learning in other HIM courses.
The student will demonstrate the ability to: (1)maintain the completeness of the patient record as
defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards (I.B.4); (2)use specialized
software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking (IV.A.3); (3)use appropriate
electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage (IV.C.1); (4)maintain archival and retrieval
systems for patient information stored in multiple formats and use systems for document imaging and
storage (IV.C.4-5). (5)The student will also demonstrate the ability to: quantitatively analyze
electronic records; follow all tracking, notification and reporting procedures for incomplete and
delinquent health records; and apply initial record completion guidelines in one non-hospital
environment. (parentheticals from:
http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/internalproject_bok/bok1_036792.pd
f)
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis
of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing
assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be
independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration.
Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the
responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible
use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.)
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to
discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg
Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An
appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD
and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on
Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR
Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for
Privacy Policy (FERPA): your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
This course is self-paced with periodic meetings between the student and the instructor set at their
mutual convenience. Students will not be dropped from the class for lack of attendance but are
expected to withdraw themselves by the deadline below or receive a grade of ‘F’.
Withdrawal Deadline:
3/25/2011
Methods of Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
Course Calendar:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
Subject
Clinical Experience
Written Assignment
Lab/Clinic Assignments-70%; Written Assignments-20%; Professionalism during observation-10%
100-94%=A; 93-84%=B; 83-74%=C; 73-64%=D; 63% and Below=F
Please See Below
No additional Rules or Policies
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in
College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered
correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting
within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary
changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the
student.
CONTENT/CALENDAR
Assignment/Outcome
The student will spend approximately 6-8hours working in a physician’s office or clinic.
Under supervision, the student will learn and assist with: patient check-in procedures;
the medical record numbering and filing system used; practice management software
and procedures; forms; assembly and analysis; reporting requirements; and policies &
procedures applicable to release of information
Keep a journal of activities and observations during both the clinic and lab portions of
this course. The week before the semester ends, each student will submit a typed
summary describing all of the tasks performed and commenting on how practical
application has compared to the theory learned so far in the HIM program.
Lab (Obtain instructions and
materials from instructor)
AHIMA Virtual Lab: Students will be assigned several tasks to complete using the
AHIMA Virtual Lab: Electronic Health Record Scavenger Hunt (#2); Deficiency analysis;
MPI Activity etc.(Unless completed previously)
Online Training from CMS: STUDENT MUST ALSO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ONLINE
MODULES AND TURN A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN WITH THE FINAL JOURNAL.
Certificates will be returned for inclusion in the students resume. Go to:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts
Then, scroll down and select web-based Training. Look to the left side below the
search/browse function. There are 16 modules listed. Complete the following
Modules: Medicare Fraud and Abuse; World of Medicare; Your Office in the World of
Medicare
Students will complete a forms design project
Journal and Web Certificates
Due the last day of the week before Final Exams