Allied Health Department
Health Information Management Technology
(HIMT)
Program Outcomes Validation Report
HIMT Degree Program
Medical Coding Certificate Program
July 14, 2010
Connie Grossman, M.Ed., RDH
Chairperson, Allied Health Department
Lisa Cerrato, MS, RHIA
Health Information Management Technology
Program Coordinator/Professor
Jane Roberts, MS, RHIA
Health Information Management Technology
Professor
Table of Contents
 Executive Summary
 Section 1: Introduction to the Program
 Allied Health Department Mission Statement
 HIMT Program Goals
 HIMT Program Mission Statement
 Description of Programs
 Health Information Management Technology
 Medical Coding Certificate Program
 Description of Students
 Section 2: Review Resources
 Section 3: Validation of Program Outcomes
 Section 4: Implications of Results and Specific Plans for Revision of Curriculum
and/or Program Outcomes
 Appendix A – Program Outcomes Validation Survey
 Appendix B – Graduate Survey
 Appendix C- F/S Charts
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Executive Summary
The HIMT degree program at Columbus State is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
(CAHIIM). The accreditation process serves as a means of external validation of our
program outcomes and what we teach within the HIMT degree program.
In addition to program accreditation, a survey (external measure) was emailed to 24
central Ohio health information managers. Those surveyed work in the following
settings: hospitals, mental health facility, cancer registry, student health center, health
department, managed care organization, four-year academic HIM program, and a medical
review company that audits providers and government agencies. Of the 24 surveys sent
electronically, four surveys were returned (16.66% return rate).
A review of documents published by our accrediting body (CAHIIM) is performed at
least annually when the accreditation report is prepared. This review serves as an internal
measure to make sure we are covering material pertaining to the entry-level competencies
for HIM professionals. Students who complete the HIMT degree program are eligible to
sit for the certification examination for Registered Health Information Technicians
(RHIT). Students in the HIMT degree program and the Medical Coding Certificate
program may also sit for the certification examination for Certified Coding Associates
(CCA).
Program outcomes were revised in both the HIMT degree program and the Medical
Coding Certificate program. These changes are noted in Section 3: Validation of
Program Outcomes.
Section 1: Introduction to the Program
Allied Health Department Mission Statement
The Allied Health Professions Department is committed to providing accessible
professional healthcare programs through quality curricula that meet rigorous
accreditation standards. These technical programs maintain currency in content and
advance as technology does. The programs are offered for students and in collaboration
with the support of the clinical community. This community will be provided with
graduates that are consistent with those of entry level practitioners in each of the specific
disciplines.
HIMT Program Goals
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Provide greater accessibility to the HIMT degree program and the Medical
Coding Certificate program by accepting students each quarter.
Expand face-to-face tutoring to include more courses within the HIMT.
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Continue to develop more Virtual Lab assignments for use within the curriculum
to decrease our dependence on clinical practicum sites and to make professional
practice experiences (PPE) accessible to more students.
Continue work with the semester conversion project.
HIMT Program Mission Statement
To provide up-to-date information that reflects the dynamic nature of the HIM profession
and supports learning opportunities and professional practice experiences (PPE) that
include didactic education to form the foundational knowledge and skill sets necessary
for a career in health information management.
Description of Programs
The Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) program prepares the
student to become a professional responsible for maintaining components of health
information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal,
accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. In all types
of health care facilities, the health information management technician possesses the
technical knowledge and skills necessary to process, maintain, compile, and report health
information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management,
utilization management, quality assessment and research; to abstract and code clinical
data using appropriate classification systems; and to analyze health records according to
standards. The health information management technician also may be responsible for
functional supervision of the various components of the health information system.
Health Information Management Technology Associate Degree
COURSE
Quarter 1
ENGL 101
BIO 121
CIT 101
HIMT 135
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
Quarter 2
ENGL 102
BIO 122
CIT 102
HIMT 141
CR
Beginning Composition
Anatomy &Physiology I
PC Applications I
Health Data Management
3
5
3
5
16
Essay and Research
Anatomy &Physiology II
PC Applications II
Pharmacology and Health Information
Management
3
5
3
3
4
HIMT 256
HIMT 267
TOTAL CREDITS HOURS
Clinical Data Analysis
Principles of Management
3
3
20
Quarter 3
MATH 102
HIMT 133
HIMT 243
HIMT 245
HIMT 257
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
Beginning Algebra I
Legal Aspects of Health Information
Comparative Health Settings in HIMT
ICD-9-CM Coding
Introduction to Health Statistics
4
3
3
5
3
18
Quarter 4
COMM 105
COMM 110
COMM 200
HIMT 255
HIMT 292
HIMT 112
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
Speech (or)
Conference and Group Discussion
Business Communications
CPT-4 Coding
Practical Applications in HIMT I
Electronic Health Concepts
Quarter 5
CIT 233
HIMT 113
HIMT 259
HIMT 265
HIMT 275
HIMT 294
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
Expert Access
Managed Care Trends
Quality and Resource Management
Medical Reimbursement
Intermediate Coding
Practical Applications in HIMT II
3
3
5
4
2
17
3
2
3
3
5
4
20
Quarter 6
SSCI XXX
HUM XXX
HIMT 270
HIMT 290
HIMT 296
Social Science 100, 101, 102, 105 or GEOG
240
HUM 111, 112, 113, 151, 152 or 224
Case Management in Health Care
HIMT Capstone
Practical Medical Coding Applications in
HIMT
5
5
2
2
4
5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT
HOURS
18
109
Note: BIO 261 Human Anatomy, BIO 262 Human Physiology, and BIO 263 Human
Pathophysiology can be taken in place of BIO 121 and BIO 122.
The Medical Coding Certificate program prepares students with entry-level skills
needed to code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of
reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Principles in ICD-9-CM
coding, CPT coding, and third-party reimbursement will be emphasized.
Medical Coding Certificate
COURSE
Quarter 1
BIO 121
CIT 101
HIMT 135
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
CR
Anatomy & Physiology I
PC Applications 1
Health Data Management
5
3
5
13
Anatomy & Physiology II
Pharmacology and Health Information
Management
Clinical Data Analysis
5
Quarter 3
HIMT 245
ENGL 101
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
ICD-9-CM Coding
Beginning Composition
5
3
8
Quarter 4
HIMT 255
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
CPT-4 Coding
5
5
Managed Care Trends
2
Quarter 2
BIO 122
HIMT 141
HIMT 256
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
Quarter 5
HIMT 113
3
3
11
6
HIMT 265
HIMT 275
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
Medical Reimbursement
Intermediate Coding
3
5
10
Quarter 6
HIMT 296
Practical Medical Coding Applications in
HIMT
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT
HOURS
4
4
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Note: BIO 261 Human Anatomy, BIO 262 Human Physiology, and BIO 263 Human
Pathophysiology can be taken in place of BIO 121 and BIO 122.
The Health Information Management Technology degree program and the Medical
Coding Certificate program are Web-based programs. All technical coursework is offered
online except for HIMT 292, HIMT 294, and HIMT 296.
Completion of the associate degree in Health Information Management Technology
will permit graduates to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
certification examination and the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) examination.
Graduates of the HIMT degree program may transfer to The Ohio State University, the
University of Cincinnati, or the University of Toledo for a Bachelor of Science degree,
majoring in Health Information Management and Systems.
Description of Students (2007-2010)
Note: This information was obtained from CAHIIM program accreditation reports
that are submitted annually and the website from CSCC Knowledge, Resources and
Planning.
Unduplicated Discipline Enrollment Profile: Approximately 54 students enrolled in
the HIMT degree program annually and approximately 23 students enrolled in the
Medical Coding Certificate program annually. Approximately 89 students enrolled in
PRE-HIMT degree program annually and approximately 19 students enrolled in PREMedical Coding Certificate program annually.
Program Related Student Profile: Approximately 40% of our students attend parttime.
Number of Degrees Awarded: 32
Number of Certificates Awarded: 27
FTEs – Traditional and Distance Learning: Approximately 78% (traditional);
Approximately 50% (distance). Note: HIMT 121 – Advanced Medical Terminology is
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offered in the classroom as well as on the web and is a high enrollment course for the
HIMT. Students from various programs take HIMT 121; thus, the higher percentage of
traditional students as compared to web students.
Graduate Survey Summary: Conducted annually for CAHIIM program accreditation
report. Survey response rate of graduates has been 100% satisfaction.
Transfer Data: Approximately 15-20% of degree students continue in four-year HIM
programs.
Retention Data: Approximately 5% attrition annually. Most of these students leave
the program temporarily and eventually return to complete their studies in either the
HIMT degree program or the Medical Coding Certificate program.
Percent of Distance Learning: All courses are offered via the web with the exception
of HIMT 292, 294, and 296. These courses are the hybrid professional practice
experience courses that use the AHIMA Virtual Laboratory.
Section 2: Review Resources
With clinical practicum sites becoming more difficult to obtain each year, The HIMT
degree program and the Medical Coding Certificate program have been using the
American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) Virtual Laboratory
for the past two years to provide students with professional practice experience (PPE). To
help bring experiential learning to the HIM academic experience, AHIMA developed the
Virtual Laboratory—an Internet-based, practical, participative, HIM and health
information technology (HIT) work environment. Students can access and experience
state-of-the-art software like the master patient index (MPI), encoders, electronic
document management systems (EDMS), transcription and speech recognition, and other
applications they’ll regularly use in the working world.
Over the past several quarters, we have been experiencing problems with the computers
in the HIMT computer lab (UN 528). In extreme cases, it can take up to 30 minutes for
the AHIMA Virtual Lab to load. Some students have taken to bringing lap tops to class
just to get on a computer in a reasonable amount of time. We have requested to have the
PCs in UN 528 replaced since the slow response time of the computers impedes effective
us of class time. We have been told by the folks in IT that our computers are currently the
oldest computers on campus; we have been informed by IT that roughly 1,000 PCs are
slated for replacement this year and that UN 528 will get new PCs this year.
On-campus tutoring has been available over the past several years to students enrolled in
the HIMT degree program and the Medical Coding Certificate program. Students who
have taken advantage of the tutoring have stated that the personal sessions are extremely
helpful and that the face-to-face tutoring helps them to feel more “connected” in the web
courses.
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Section 3: Validation of Program Outcomes
A survey (external measure) was emailed to 24 central Ohio health information
managers. Those surveyed work in the following settings: hospitals, mental health
facility, cancer registry, student health center, health department, managed care
organization, four-year academic HIM program, and a medical review company that
audits providers and government agencies. Of the 24 surveys sent electronically, four
surveys were returned (16.66% return rate).
The HIMT Community Advisory Committee met on May 7, 2010 to review and approve
the changes to the program outcomes for both the HIMT degree program and the Medical
Coding Certificate program. The approved outcomes are noted below.
Health Information Management Technology
Upon completion of the associate degree in the Health Information Management
Technology, the graduate will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology,
medical terminology, pharmacology and clinical data as it relates to the collection
and use of health information. Comment: This outcome will remain as stated.
Review health records for completeness and accuracy to determine
appropriateness and adequacy of health care documentation. Comment: This
outcome will remain as stated.
Maintain and compile health information using electronic applications and work
processes. Comment: This outcome was revised. New outcome = Use electronic
applications and work processes to manage health information.
Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards for the control, use, and
dissemination of health information. Comment: This outcome will remain as
stated.
Collect, compute, analyze, interpret and present statistical data related to health
care services. Comment: This outcome was revised. New outcome = Apply
statistical techniques in support of healthcare administrative, financial, and
research activities.
Abstract data from patient records for administrative, reimbursement, and
research purposes. Comment: This outcome was added.
Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of
reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Comment: This
outcome was revised. New outcome = Apply official coding principles in the
assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for the purpose of healthcare
administrative, reimbursement, and research purposes.
Review, abstract, retrieve, and compile health data for reimbursement, quality
assessment, patient care research, clinical registries and other informational needs.
Comment: This outcome was deleted. It is redundant as stated and is captured
in other outcomes.
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Apply principles of supervision and leadership and the tools used to effectively
manage human resources. Comment: This outcome was revised. New outcome =
Apply supervisory principles in managing human resources.
Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics. Comment: This outcome
will remain as stated.
Medical Coding Certificate
Upon completion of the Medical Coding Certificate, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology,
medical terminology, pharmacology and clinical data as it relates to the collection
and use of health information. Comment: This outcome will remain as stated.
 Review health records for completeness and accuracy to determine
appropriateness and adequacy of health care documentation. Comment: This
outcome will remain as stated.
 Identify components of appropriate and adequate documentation of health care.
Comment: This outcome will remain as stated.
 Abstract data from patient records for reimbursement, quality assessment, patient
care research, clinical registries and other identified informational needs.
Comment: This outcome was revised. New outcome = Abstract data from
patient records for administrative, reimbursement, and research purposes.
 Code, classify and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of
reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Comment: This
outcome was revised. New outcome = Apply official coding principles in the
assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for the purpose of healthcare
administrative, reimbursement, and research purposes.
 Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics. Abstract data from patient
records for reimbursement, quality assessment, patient care research, clinical
registries and other identified informational needs. Comment: This outcome will
remain as stated.
Section 4: Implications of Results and Specific Plans for Revision of
Curriculum and/or Program Outcomes
The newly revised program outcomes for both the HIMT degree program and the
Medical Coding Certificate program will be reflected in the next update of the college
catalog. The outcomes validation process helps guide us in what we do enhance the
students’ learning experience. The process stimulates conversation which in turn serves
to validate that we are teaching what we ought to be teaching.
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PROGRAM ONE UPDATED AUGUST 2008
2009-2010 CATALOG
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Program Name the graduate will achieve
competency in:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ENGL
101 &
ENGL
102
OR
ENGL
111
ENGL 200
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
COMM
105 OR
COMM
110
SSCI
10x
HUM
1xx
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC ELECTIVES
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC
Program Outcome 1
Program Outcome 2
Program Outcome 3
Program Outcome 4
Program Outcome 5
Program Outcome 6
Program Outcome 7
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Upon completion of the Program Name the graduate will
achieve compentency in:
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Community and Civic Responsibility
Quantitative Literacy
Scientific and Technlolgical Effectiveness
Information Literacy
ENGL
101 &
ENGL
102
OR
ENGL
111
ENGL 200
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
COMM
105 OR
COMM
110
SSCI
10x
HUM
1xx
BASIC
BASIC
BASIC ELECTIVES
BASIC
BASIC
HIMT Degree Program (July 2010)
2010-2011 CATALOG
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree
in HIMT the graduate will achieve competency in:
Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and
pathophysiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and
clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health
information.
Review health records for completeness and accuracy to
determine appropriateness and adequacy of health care
documentation.
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 101
& ENGL
102 OR
ENGL 111
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 200
COMM 105
OR
COMM 110
SSCI 10x
HUM 1xx
BIO 121
CIT 101
F
BIO 122
CIT 102
MATH
102
CIT 233
F
Use electronic applications and work processes to manage
health information.
Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards for
the control, use, and dissemination of health information.
Apply statistical techniques in support of healthcare
administrative, financial, and research activities.
Abstract data from patient records for administrative,
reimbursement, and research purposes.
Apply official coding principles in the assignment of diagnostic
and procedural codes for the purpose of healthcare
administrative, reimbursement, and research purposes.
Apply supervisory principles in managing human resources.
Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American
Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Code of
Ethics.
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
Upon completion of the HIMT the graduate will achieve
compentency in:
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Community and Civic Responsibility
Quantitative Literacy
Scientific and Technlolgical Effectiveness
Information Literacy
ENGL 101
& ENGL
102 OR
ENGL 111
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 200
COMM 105
OR
COMM 110
SSCI 10x
HUM 1xx
BIO 121
CIT 101
BIO 122
CIT 102
MATH
102
CIT 233
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F
F/S
F
F
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F
F/S
F
F
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
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HIMT Degree Program (July 2010)
2010-2011 CATALOG
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree
in HIMT the graduate will achieve competency in:
Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and
pathophysiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and
clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health
information.
Review health records for completeness and accuracy to
determine appropriateness and adequacy of health care
documentation.
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 101
& ENGL
102 OR
ENGL 111
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 200
COMM 105
OR
COMM 110
SSCI 10x
HUM 1xx
BIO 121
CIT 101
F
BIO 122
CIT 102
MATH
102
CIT 233
F
Use electronic applications and work processes to manage
health information.
Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards for
the control, use, and dissemination of health information.
Apply statistical techniques in support of healthcare
administrative, financial, and research activities.
Abstract data from patient records for administrative,
reimbursement, and research purposes.
Apply official coding principles in the assignment of diagnostic
and procedural codes for the purpose of healthcare
administrative, reimbursement, and research purposes.
Apply supervisory principles in managing human resources.
Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American
Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Code of
Ethics.
GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Upon completion of the HIMT the graduate will achieve
compentency in:
ENGL 101
& ENGL
102 OR
ENGL 111
Critical Thinking
F/
S
F/S
F/S
Effective Communication
F/
S
F/S
Community and Civic Responsibility
F/
S
Quantitative Literacy
Scientific and Technlolgical Effectiveness
Information Literacy
SSCI 10x
HUM 1xx
BIO 121
CIT 101
BIO 122
CIT 102
MATH
102
CIT 233
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F
F/S
F
F
F
F/S
F/S
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F/S
F
F
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F
F
F
F/S
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F/
S
F/S
S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
ENGL 200
COMM 105
OR
COMM 110
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
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Medical Coding Certificate Program (July 2010)
2010-2011 CATALOG
Upon completion of the Medical Coding
Certificate progran the student will achieve
competency in:
• Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy,
physiology, and pathophysiology, medical
terminology, pharmacology and clinical data as it
relates to the collection and use of health
information.
• Review health records for completeness and
accuracy to determine appropriateness and
adequacy of health care documentation.
Identify components of appropriate and adequate
documentation of health care.
Abstract data from patient records for
administrative, reimbursement, and research
purposes.
Apply official coding principles in the assignment
of diagnostic and procedural codes for the
purpose of healthcare administrative,
reimbursement, and research purposes.
Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the
American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics. Abstract
data from patient records for reimbursement,
quality assessment, patient care research,
clinical registries and other identified
informational needs.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
HIM
T
135
HIM
T
141
HIM
T
256
HIM
T
245
HIM
T
255
F
F
F/S
F/S
BASIC AND GENERAL EDUCATION
HIM
T
113
HIM
T
265
HIM
T
275
HIM
T
296
BI
O
12
1
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Community and Civic Responsibility
Quantitative Literacy
Scientific and Technlolgical Effectiveness
Information Literacy
BI
O
12
2
EN
G
101
F/S
F/S
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
S
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Upon completion of the Medical Coding Certificate
program will be able to:
CI
T
10
1
BASIC AND GENERAL EDUCATION
HIM
T
135
HIM
T
141
HIM
T
256
HIM
T
245
HIM
T
255
HIM
T
113
HIM
T
265
HIM
T
275
HIM
T
296
BI
O
12
1
CI
T
10
1
BI
O
12
2
EN
G
101
F
F
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
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F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
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F/S
F/S
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F
F
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F
F/S
F
F
F
F
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
F
F/S
F/S
F/S
F/S
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Health Information Management Technology
Columbus State Community College
Health Information Management Technology (Associate Degree)

Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, medical
terminology, pharmacology and clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health
information.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Review health records for completeness and accuracy to determine appropriateness and
adequacy of health care documentation.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
 Maintain and compile health information using electronic applications and work processes.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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Apply legal principles, policies, regulations, and standards for the control, use, and dissemination of
health information.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
 Collect, compute, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data related to health care services.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement,
standardization, retrieval, and statistical analysis.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Review, abstract, retrieve, and compile health data for reimbursement, quality assessment,
patient care research, clinical registers, and other informational needs.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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Apply principles of supervision and leadership and the tools used to effectively manage human
resources.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA Code of Ethics).
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, medical
terminology, pharmacology and clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health
information.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Review health records for completeness and accuracy to determine appropriateness and
adequacy of health care documentation.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
 Identify components of appropriate and adequate documentation of health care.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement,
standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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
Abstract data from patient records for reimbursement, quality assessment, patient care research,
clinical registries and other identified informational needs.
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA Code of Ethics).
______Outcomes should remain as written.
______Delete outcome. No longer applicable.
______Not appropriate for me to evaluate this outcome.
______Revise outcome. (Refer to comments below.)
Comments:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Name
__________________________________________
(Optional) _________________________________________
Job Title: _________________________________________
__________________________________________
Facility:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone:
__________________________________________
Fax:
_________________________________________
Email:
_________________________________________
Thank you for your time and input!
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GRADUATE SURVEY
Health Information Management
Academic Program:
City/State:
This survey is designed to help the HIM program faculty determine the strengths and areas for
improvement for our program. All data will be kept confidential and will be used for program evaluation
purposes only.
Please check () the category or categories that reflect(s) your status at the time of this survey:
Employed (Circle either) Full-time OR Part-time
Attending College toward another degree (Circle either) Full-time OR Part-time
Other (please explain):
INSTRUCTIONS: Consider each item separately and rate each item independently of all
others. Circle the rating that indicates the extent to which you agree with each statement.
Please do not skip any rating. If you do not know about a particular area, please circle N/A.
5 = Strongly Agree 4 = Generally Agree
N/A = Not Applicable
3 = Neutral (acceptable)
2 = Generally Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree
A. KNOWLEDGE BASE (Cognitive Domain)
THE PROGRAM:
1.
Helped me acquire the knowledge necessary to
function in my current job.
2.
Prepared me to use sound judgment while
functioning in my current job.
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
N/A
3. Prepared me to be able to recommend appropriate
procedures relevant to my job.
4.
Enabled me to think critically, solve problems,
and develop appropriate action steps.
Comments:
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B.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (CLINICAL) PROFICIENCY (Psychomotor Domain)
THE PROGRAM:
1.
Prepared me with the skills to perform as
an HIM professional.
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
N/A
2.
My professional practice experiences were valuable
in reinforcing my HIM skills.
Comments:
C. BEHAVIORAL SKILLS (Affective Domain)
THE PROGRAM:
1.
Prepared me to communicate effectively within my work
setting.
2.
Prepared me to conduct myself in an ethical and professional
manner.
3.
4.
Taught me to manage my time efficiently while functioning in
my current job.
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
Prepared me to work effectively as a team member.
5
4
3
2
1
N/A
5
4
3
2
1
Comments:
D.
OVERALL RATING:
1.
Please rate and comment on the OVERALL
quality of your preparation as an HIM professional.
N/A
Comments:
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E.
GENERAL INFORMATION (Check yes or no, or respond to the question in the space
provided)
1.
I have actively pursued attaining my RHIT or RHIA credential.
YES
NO
2.
I am a member of AHIMA.
YES
NO
.
Comments:
3.
Based on your work experience, please identify two or three strengths of the HIM program?
4.
Based on your work experience, please make two or three suggestions to further strengthen the
HIM program?
5.
What qualities/skills were expected of you upon employment that was not included in the program?
6.
Please provide comments and suggestions that would help to better prepare future graduates.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Job Title:
Employer:
Name of Graduate:
Today’s Date:
Please return this questionnaire to the accredited program. Thank you for your responses
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