Health Information Management Courses
HIMP 1120 Health Information Management I (4 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the practice and profession of health information management. The basic health information management functions, services and systems in both acute and non-acute health care settings will be explored. Students will be able to apply knowledge through a variety of activities including lecture/practice and practicum at an acute care facility.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 2; Lecture/Practice: 2; Practicum: 36.0-37.5
Offered: Fall (in even numbered years)
HIMP 1170 Introduction to Health Data Classification (3.5 credits)
This introductory course focuses on developing a foundation in disease and procedure classification, medical terminology, and pathophysiology for application in data collection and classification. The course includes an introduction to medical terminology, etiology of disease, an overview of interventions, and the fundamentals of ICD-10-CA and CCI classification systems.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 3; Lecture/Practice: 2
Offered: Fall (in even-numbered years)
HIMP 1220 Health Information Management II (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the health care delivery system, organization and function of health care facilities and services, the Canadian legal system, applicable health legislation and the writing of policies and procedures. Students will be able to identify major resources for locating information on laws, standards, and regulations that govern the practice of health information management. Emphasis will be placed on the role of health information management in terms of access to and disclosure of health information.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1120 and CMNS 1111 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture: 4
Offered: Winter (in odd-numbered years)
HIMP 1270 Health Data Collection and Classification II (6 credits)
This course integrates the theory of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and health data classification which is continually reinforced through application of the coding process. The most common disorders for specific body systems are studied in depth according to terminology, abbreviations, demographics, etiology, signs and symptoms, method of diagnosis, common comorbidities, diagnostic, medical (including pharmaceutical) and surgical interventions, mode of encounter, documentation requirements and classification standards. Portions of the lecture-practice component of this course may take place at an acute care facility.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1170, BIOL 1103 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture: 3; Lecture/Practice: 5
Offered: Winter (in odd numbered years)
HIMP 1275 Health Data Collection and Classification Extramural I (1.5 credits)
This two-week extramural session focuses on classification of diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CA/CCI from current health records for specific body systems. Students will attend, in groups, an acute health care facility under the supervision of a faculty member or designate.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1270 and BIOL 1203
Reality: 34 hours/week
Offered: Spring (in odd numbered years)
HIMP 2320 Health Information Management III (3 credits)
This course focuses on preparing health information management professionals for their role in providing health information services in a changing health care system. This course explores contemporary, ethical, legal and financial health issues and trends. Students will examine the current and expanding roles for health information management professionals from the traditional acute-care hospital health record department to a variety of other employment contexts. The course concludes with an assessment of the impact of technology with emphasis on the electronic health record on health information management today and in the future.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1220 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture/Seminar: 4 or Distance
Offered: Fall (in odd numbered years)
HIMP 2330 Health Information Reporting (3 credits)
This course provides students with the ability to retrieve, organize, analyze and report data and information. Students are instructed on the use and content of the basic CIHI reports and on data presentation and graphing techniques. Students practice reporting the data in an accurate and appropriate manner. Students are expected to calculate health statistics using established formulas and understand data analysis methodology and the importance of quality data.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1270 or meet direct entry requirements
Lecture: 2; Lecture/Practice: 2 or Distance
Offered: Fall (in odd numbered years)
HIMP 2370 Health Data Collection and Classification III (6 credits)
This course is a continuation of the theory and application of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and health data classification. The most common disorders for specific body systems are studied in depth according to terminology, abbreviations, demographics, etiology, signs and symptoms, method of diagnosis, common comorbidities, diagnostic, medical (including pharmaceutical) and surgical interventions, mode of encounter, documentation requirements and classification standards. Portions of the lecture-practice component of this course may take place at an acute health care facility.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1270 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture: 3; Lecture/Practice: 5 or Distance
Offered: Fall (in odd-numbered years)
HIMP 2420 Health Information Management IV (2 credits)
This course focuses on the role of the health information manager in meeting the information requirements of quality review programs. Students are introduced to the terminology, rationale, and current models, methodologies, tools and techniques associated with quality, utilization, and risk management. This course also provides the student with additional opportunities to practice reporting health data/information.
Prerequisite: HIMP 2330 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture: 4 or Distance
Offered: Winter (in even-numbered years)
HIMP 2430 Applied Research and Epidemiology (2 credits)
Students are introduced to the basic research and epidemiological concepts and methodologies including knowledge on how to conduct research, the funding and application process, use of statistics generated, and understanding of research outcomes. In addition, students will demonstrate application of the epidemiologic research process to the practice of health information management.
Prerequisite: BUSN 1335 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture/Seminar: 4 or Distance
Offered: Winter (in even-numbered years)
HIMP 2470 Health Data Collection and Classification IV (2.5 credits)
Students will continue to practice health data classification using ICD-10-CA and CCI. Students are also introduced to a variety of other classification, nomenclature and encoder systems. Students will examine CIHI Case Mix Grouping, Resource Intensity Weighting, Complexity and Chronicity. Portions of the lecture and practice component of the course may take place at an acute-care hospital.
Prerequisite: HIMP 2370 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture: 2; Lecture/Practice: 3 or Distance
Offered: Winter (in even-numbered years)
HIMP 2520 Health Information Management Professional Senior Practicum (4.5 credits)
This is a five to six-week practicum course in which students perform all tasks generally expected of the entry-level health information management professional. Students are assigned for specified periods of practice in information service departments in hospitals and other health care facilities, usually throughout British Columbia. This course will include time at the College to prepare for practicum and to share, compare and analyze experiences.
Prerequisite: HIMP 2420, HIMP 2430, HIMP 2470, CSIS 2300
Practicum: 36-37.5 hours per week
Offered: Summer (in even-numbered years)
HIMP 2575 Health Data Collection and Classification Extramural II (1.5 credits)
This two-week extramural session focuses on classification of diagnoses and interventions using ICD-10-CA/CCI from current health records at an advanced level for increasingly complex records. Students will attend, in groups, an acute care health care facility under the supervision of a faculty member or designate.
Prerequisite: HIMP 2470
Reality: 34 hours per week
Offered: Spring (in even-numbered years)