Standard

 

HIT 206  HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

  

This course provides students with the opportunity to review for the certification exam.  Students are also afforded the opportunity to develop a portfolio as they seek to make the transition into the workforce.  Topics include:  searching the job market; preparing the portfolio; stress management and burnout; test-taking strategies; and reviewing for the certification exam.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

  • Searching the job market
  • Preparing the portfolio
  • Stress management and burnout
  • Test-taking strategies
  • Reviewing for the certification exam

Class/Week – 3

Lab/Week – 0

Credit - 3

  

Prerequisite:  All other courses except HIT 205

Corequisite:  HIT 205

 

Curriculum Guide

 

 

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class Lab

SEARCHING THE JOB MARKET

 

 

6        0

 

Discover the methods for searching the job market for available positions.

 

 

 

 

PREPARING THE PORTFOLIO

 

6        0

 

Develop the appropriate documentation for the portfolio.

 

Discover the appropriate methods to conduct professional correspondence.

 

Develop a resume, cover letter, and a follow-up letter that complies with the American Health Information Management Association’s Vision 2006 initiative.

 

Practice for a job interview using strategies that comply with the American Health Information Management Association’s Vision 2006 initiative.

 

Develop a list of post-interview strategies to employ when seeking a position.

 

 

 

 

STRESS MANAGEMENT AND BURNOUT

 

6        0

 

Compile a list of strategies an individual can use to deal with stress on the job.

 

Explore methods used to avoid burnout.

 

 

 

 

TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES

 

6        0

 

Explore various test-taking strategies.

 

Complete various practice tests.

 

 

 

 

REVIEWING FOR THE CERTIFICATION EXAM

 

6        0

 

Review for the various components of the certification exam.

 

Complete practice questions provided.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

 

Suggested Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.

 

Anderson, Beth A.  (1996).  Delmar’s Review for the Medical Records Administrator and Technician Certifying Exams.  Albany:  Delmar.

 

Anderson, Shirley A.  (1998).  Delmar’s Handbook for Health Information Careers.  Albany:  Delmar.