10-530-163Healthcare Stats and Analytics
Course Information
Description
Explores the management of medical data for statistical purposes focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics including definition, collection, calculation and compilation of numerical data. Examines data analytics, retrieval, presentation and research methodologies.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. PERFORM basic mathematical computations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you perform basic mathematical functions ( addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc.)
    you apply standard rounding principles
    you convert fractions to percentages

  2. EXAMINE types of healthcare statistics and the ways in which they are applied
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you identify organizations that collect and maintain statistics
    you describe healthcare statistical terms
    you differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics
    you recognize the source of healthcare statistical data
    you describe users and uses of healthcare statistics
    you explain the role of the HIM professional in collecting healthcare statistics

  3. CALCULATE inpatient and outpatient utilization statistics (census, occupancy, turnover, LOS, surgical rates, etc.)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you calculate statistics using correct data
    you calculate statistics using correct formula
    you apply standard rounding principles
    you label your calculations appropriately

  4. CALCULATE inpatient and outpatient morbidity and mortality statistics (death, autopsy, infection)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you calculate statistics using correct data
    you calculate statistics using correct formula
    you apply standard rounding principles
    you label your calculations appropriately

  5. CALCULATE epidemiological statistics (incidence and prevalence)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you calculate statistics using correct data
    you calculate statistics using correct formula
    you apply standard rounding principles
    you label your calculations appropriately

  6. EVALUATE data analytics and the ways in which it is used in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you identify the types of data analytics in healthcare
    you determine how data analytics are used in making healthcare decisions
    you examine the ways data can be organized
    you examine the ways data can be validated for reliability and accuracy
    you examine the ways data can be analyzed
    you examine retrieval methods for data

  7. CONSTRUCT graphical display of data using spreadsheet and statistical software
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you organize data
    you select the most appropriate graph or table for a given  purpose
    you include all necessary elements required by the graphical display type
    you use computerized spreadsheet and/or statistical software to calculate and display data

  8. ANALYZE data using descriptive statistics to identify patterns and trends
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you calculate frequency and percentile
    you calculate measures of central tendency
    you calculate measures of variation
    you apply descriptive statistics to identify relationships in data
    you draw valid conclusions about the meaning of the data

  9. EXAMINE research methodologies used in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you compare different research methodologies
    you investigate the research process
    you differentiate the types of research
    you identify biases and misinterpretations in research
    you identify ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements which protect the rights and promote the welfare of human subjects involved in research