Health Information Technology - National American University - Ellsworth SD

Health Information Technology from National American University - Ellsworth SD is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Goals The Program will: Provide the knowledge to meet entry-level HIT learning competencies. Provide students with the fundamental knowledge to collect, analyze, and maintain health information . Provide students with an understanding of the ethical and regulatory issues within the health information management profession. Provide students with an understanding of current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information . Provide the knowledge to apply basic skills in technology and application software to ensure appropriate use, storage and retrieval of health information. Provide the basic skills for coding diagnoses and procedures. Provide students with the necessary skills to develop oral and written communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes The graduates of the program will: Demonstrate knowledge to collect, analyze, and maintain health record content. Apply healthcare laws, regulations and ethics to the process of releasing medical information . Demonstrate accurate coding skills and utilization of coding software. Apply knowledge of accreditation and licensing standards. Demonstrate basic skills in performance improvement, total quality management, and quality assurance activities. Demonstrate skills in the entry and retrieval of health information, using an electronic record system or imaging record technology. Support healthcare data analysis and management using applications software. Use database tools to manage health data and information . Demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare billing and reimbursement process. Demonstrate skill in organizing and supporting administrative activities. Show proficiency in written and oral communication. View more details on National American University - Ellsworth AFB Extension . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.