10-530-196Professional Practice
Course Information
Description
Applies previously acquired skills and knowledge by means of clinical experiences in the technical procedures of health record systems and discussion of clinical situations. Student may participate in a supervised clinical experience in healthcare facilities.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. APPLY data governance principles to ensure the quality of health data
    Assessment Strategies
    Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
    Preceptor feedback
    Oral, written or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you collect and maintain health data
    you apply policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of health data in accordance with current regulations and standards
    you apply policies and procedures regarding the use, disclosure, and exchange of primary and secondary health data

  2. APPLY coding and reimbursement systems
    Assessment Strategies
    Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
    Preceptor feedback
    Oral, written or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes using current regulations and established guidelines
    you assign CPT and HCPCS codes using current regulations and established guidelines
    you initiate compliant physician queries to improve clinical documentation
    you apply reimbursement systems for a variety of healthcare settings (e.g. MS-DRG, APC, RBRVS etc.)
    you monitor coding and revenue cycle processes

  3. MODEL professional behaviors and ethics
    Assessment Strategies
    Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
    Preceptor feedback
    Oral, written or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you adhere to security, privacy, and confidentiality policies, laws and regulations in the execution of work processes
    you apply and promote professional ethical standards of practice
    you demonstrate reliability, dependability, and initiative

  4. APPLY informatics and analytics in data use
    Assessment Strategies
    Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
    Preceptor feedback
    Oral, written or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you utilize a variety of technology tools in the execution of work processes
    you support implementation, use and maintenance of health information systems
    you examine how information systems policies and procedures are used to protect and maintain electronic health data
    you examine the design, integration and use of healthcare databases
    you conduct data analytic activities, including retrieval, analysis, display and reporting of health data
    you examine how informatics and analytics are utilized for operations, monitoring, and strategic management
    you examine industry trends and future challenges associated with health informatics and data analytics

  5. APPLY organizational management techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Clinical practicum (practicum site and/or simulated experience)
    Preceptor feedback
    Oral, written or skill assessment
    Criteria
    you apply leadership fundamentals in a collaborative team environment
    you contribute to supervisory management functions including but not limited to training, staffing, performance improvement, budgeting, strategic planning and project management
    you conduct activities to ensure compliance with industry rules, regulations, legislation, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards
    you assess coding and revenue cycle processes for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory guidance and standards
    you promote a culture of diversity through personal actions and by contributing to development of policies and programs