This course will examine the aspect of taking health data and presenting it as information. Focus will be on the concepts of health data that include data elements, data sets, data dictionaries, data quality management and the usages of health data. Governmental requirements for data reporting will be reviewed. Data analysis that results in application of information will be emphasized. Basics of health records, format, and documentation will also be discussed. Students will receive instruction on qualitative and quantitative analysis and abstraction with the opportunity to practice from actual health records in the lab. Chart management software will be incorporated into this course for the student to use in the lab.
Prerequisites
ENGL080 and MATH074 or MATH099 with a grade of C or better or Placement test score or SAT score.