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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title HIMC 2870: Capstone Experience

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 2 (2 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements College level reading and writing
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course provides the student with practical application of theories learned during the course of study. Under the supervision of a qualified health information professional, the student will gain professional practice experience. Students will be required to meet written goals and objectives and undergo evaluations.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

December, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Health Information systems functions
  2. Data Content, Structure, and Information Governance (Domain 1)
  3. Access, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security (Domain 2)
  4. Data Analytics and Use (Domain 3)
  5. Revenue Cycle Management (Domain 4)
  6. Compliance (Domain 5)
  7. Leadership (Domain 6)
  8. Professional conduct

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Observe health information systems functions.
  2. Practice health information systems functions.
  3. Practice coding procedures.
  4. Exhibit confidentiality standards.
  5. Practice ethical standards.
  6. Utilize anatomical terms, pharmaceutical terms, diagnostic terms, and procedural terms.
  7. Apply legal guidelines.
  8. Complete work projects as assigned.
  9. Maintain a high degree of accuracy.
  10. Meet expectations of professional.
  11. Compare work performance to establish standards.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Personal and Professional Accountability
Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.

Special Information (if any)

None