BTECM 257 Electronic Health Records (5 credits)
Formerly BTECH 257
Course Description
This course will prepare students for the management of health information through the use of electronic health records. Students will complete common work tasks and practice data entry while creating a variety of electronic medical records (EMRs) in both inpatient and outpatient settings using training software. The course will also provide background on existing and evolving government driven standards and regulations as they apply to the healthcare environment.
Course Content
A. Healthcare Delivery Organizations
B. Government Regulation and Certification
C. Electronic Health and Medical Records
D. Clinical and Financial Applications
E. Consumer Health Informatics
F. Healthcare Data Exchange and Standards
F. Privacy and Security Policies and Compliance
Student Outcomes
1. Identify the basic characteristics of healthcare delivery organizations including various roles and challenges.
2. Identify the major healthcare regulatory bodies and their functions in the U.S.
3. Identify attributes and functions of Electronic Medical Record/Electronic Health Record (EMR/EHR) and the benefits of a well-maintained EMR/EHR.
4. Enter and revise data in a simulated EMR/EHR to include patient data, orders, codes for billing, and procedure reports.
5. Explain how current and emerging technologies have impacted and may continue to effect consumer health.
6. Outline the principles and methodologies underlying standards for healthcare data interchange regulations and practices.
7. Identify the main issues and discuss trends in healthcare privacy, administrative safeguards, and security management.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes: Apply technical skills to meet industry standards. Demonstrate knowledge of the United States Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful and justifiable conclusions.
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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