Health Information Management

This course provides learners with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the body in combination with related medical terminology commonly used in health information professions. Focus will also be placed on the fundamentals of medical word building.

This course allows students to retrieve, organize, analyze and report data and information. Students are instructed on the basic Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reports' use, content, data presentation and graphing techniques. Students will then practice reporting the data accurately and appropriately. Students will also be expected to calculate hospital statistics using established formulas and understand data analysis methodology and the importance of quality data.

Pre-requisites:

• PRAC 264

Data Classification 1 introduces the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, Tenth Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)-specific coding principles. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Canadian Coding Standards will also be introduced for infections and neoplasms.

Data Classification 2 is a continuation of Data Classification 1. It will focus on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, Tenth Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)-specific coding principles as they apply to the integument and breast, musculoskeletal and connective tissue, cardiac, respiratory, digestive, eye, ears, nose and throat and urinary tract categories. New Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) abstracting principles relating to a patient’s episode of care will also be introduced. Learners can apply the coding and abstracting principles using Folio Views and the 3M Health Data Management Coding and Abstracting System.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPH 220
• CDAB 210
• COMP 264
• HILA 200
• HRSC 210
• PATH 242

This course focuses on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, Tenth Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)-specific coding principles as they apply to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), endocrine, nervous and male and female reproductive systems, mental health, injuries and drug complications and other reasons for hospitalization. Focus will be placed on the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) abstracting principles and using the 3M Health Data Management coding and abstracting software.

Pre-requisites:

• CDAB 260

This course will focus on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Health Related Problems, Tenth Revision, Canada (ICD-10-CA) and Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)-specific coding principles as they apply to burns, trauma, complications of medical care, obstetrics and newborns. New Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) abstracting principles relating to patient’s episodes of care will be introduced. Other classification systems, such as Case Mix Groups and Resource Intensity Weights, will be introduced. Learners can apply the coding and abstracting principles learned in this course through Folio Views and the 3M Health Data Management coding and abstracting system.

Pre-requisites:

• CDAB 310
• PRAC 264

This applied computer course provides students with critical electronic communications, data and file management skills, and a strong focus on using common productivity applications to format, calculate, analyze, visualize, and present or report data and information.

Pre-requisites:

• COMP 261

Healthcare Information Technology focuses on the application of computer concepts and terminology. Learners will be introduced to Microsoft Access and build on the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel©. Emphasis will be on applications to industry practice and hands-on experience with electronic medical record software.

Pre-requisites:

• COMP 264

This course provides a comprehensive overview of database design within a healthcare environment. Students will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical ability to analyze, design, create, and launch a fully functional relational database using Structured Query Language (SQL). Students will also learn and practice effective lifecycle interaction with the database, including information creation, input, modification, retrieval, deletion, and reports production. All training will be delivered using examples of healthcare-specific data types.

Pre-requisites:

• PRAC 264

MS Access Database Design will focus on some of the more advanced features available in Microsoft Access. Specifically, creating a well-defined relationship database, generating intermediate-level queries, forms and reports and integrating Access data with other applications will be covered.

Pre-requisites:

• HCPP 300 or HCPP 360

This course provides learners the knowledge and skills to use advanced Structured Query Language (SQL) to write queries. Using two relational database management systems — Access and Oracle — learners will work with an existing healthcare database to perform queries.

Pre-requisites:

• HCPP 300 or HCPP 360

In this course, the learner will obtain the skills necessary to interact with information technology personnel and understand modern information systems analysis techniques related to healthcare. Project management skills are integral to any systems implementation and are taught to enhance the student’s ability to work in a team environment.

Pre-requisites:

• PRAC 264

This course introduces the Canadian legal system and legislation that impacts health information management. The health record is a legal document frequently subpoenaed in court as evidence. Emphasis is on the legalities of record security, confidentiality, and authorized disclosure of patient information.

This course reviews current legislation and procedures regarding health information access and disclosure. Processing patient health information requests and ensuring patient privacy will also be covered.

Pre-requisites:

• HILA 200

This course introduces learners to the organization, structure and chart management functions required for managing health information. Healthcare delivery systems, legal requirements related to the health record, and safeguarding personal health information are also covered.

This course provides the learner with an overview of health information management ethics and practice and the role of health information practitioners in a changing health care system. Various methods to ensure data quality are explored, including computerized systems. Different technologies that impact the delivery of health information, including electronic health records, will be examined.

Pre-requisites:

• HRSC 210
• PRAC 264

This course focuses on advanced medical terminology, medical abbreviations and drugs commonly prescribed in Canada.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPH 209 and MEDT 211 or
• ANPH 220

Equivalents:

• MEDT 261

This course provides learners with a basic overview of disease processes and usual practices for treatment. A basic understanding of disease processes and usual practices in diagnoses and treatments allows the learner to determine the required health record documentation.

This course provides learners with information about disease processes affecting specific body systems. A basic understanding of disease processes and usual practices in diagnoses and treatments allows the learner to determine the required health record documentation.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPH 209 or ANPH 220
• PATH 242

This course allows learners to integrate the theory of health record science and health law while on practicum in a small hospital setting. Coding, abstracting and medical transcription will also be practiced. Please note that the practicum placement may not be within the province of Alberta.

Pre-requisites:

• CDAB 260
• HCPP 260
• HILA 250
• HRSC 210
• MEDT 250
• PATH 252
• PROF 240

This course focuses on providing learners with practice in health information coding, abstraction, utilization, release, and quality management in large urban and rural Primary Care Networks. Please note that the practicum placement may not be within the province of Alberta.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPR 300
• CDAB 360
• HCPP 300 or HCPP 360
• HCPP 350
• HCPP 380
• HRSC 320
• PRAC 264
• QUAL 350
• RSCH 355

As future healthcare professionals, students in this course will require strategies for working effectively and respectfully within interdisciplinary teams. The course examines topics such as conflict management, problem-solving, decision-making, customer service, leadership, ethics and values in health care.

This course introduces the learner to the terminology, rationale and current methodologies associated with quality, utilization and risk management. Information requirements for quality review programs and the role of the health information management practitioner in meeting these requirements are explored.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPR 300
• HILA 250
• HRSC 320
• PRAC 264

This course introduces epidemiology and the concepts of health and illness in populations. Study design, data collection and analysis, and testing hypotheses related to epidemiology will be covered. The steps in the research process for completing an epidemiological study will be reviewed and learners will participate in a medical audit.

Pre-requisites:

• ANPR 300
• CDAB 310
• HRSC 320
• PRAC 264
• STAT 220

and

• HCPP 300 or
• HCPP 310 and HCPP 360

This course introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, combining theory and practical calculations. Topics include descriptive measures, frequency distributions, probability, probability and sampling distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing using the normal and student t-distributions, chi-square distribution and linear regression.