HIT 108 - Health Information Employment Policies

2.5 Contact Hours, 1 Credits
.5 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Prepares students for employment in Health Information Management. Includes employer requirements for exclusion screening as part of the criminal background check, the preparation of a resume and cover letter, time management, professional networking, communication, and other soft skills development.

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify college resources, time management and study strategies to achieve educational goals.
Compare and contrast hard and soft skills needed for career success.
Identify the importance of exclusion screening for HIM professionals.
Discuss resources and requirements for HIM professions and develop a resume.
Identify the components of the HIPAA privacy and security regulation.

Outline:

Study Strategies
1. Textbook reading approach(es)
2. Memory and concentration
3. Attentive listening
4. Organization of lecture/text material
5. Note taking system(s)
6. Test taking strategies
College Resources
1. College catalog
2. Schedule of classes
3. Academic advising
4. Counseling services
5. Library and Learning Center
6. PCC online resources
7. My Pima
8. Student handbook
9. Academic Computer Commons
10. Financial Aid
Time Management
1. Personal analysis
2. Creating a realistic balance
3. Procrastination
4. Using calendars, schedules, to-do lists, etc.
Life Choices
1. Goals – academic, career, personal
2. Level of commitment and motivation
3. Growth mindset – emotional, intellectual, and personal
Employment Resources for HIM Professions
1. HIM organizations and certifications
2. Networking
3. Volunteer opportunities
4. Interning
Resume Development
1. Organization
2. Employment history
3. Education
4. References
Privacy and Security
1. Employer liability
2. Government regulations
3. Confidentiality