Health Information Technology Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Health Information Technology program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

  • Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the electronic health record including intranet and internet applications as defined by organizational policy, accreditation, licensure, and external regulations and standards.
  • Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information.
  • Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis.
  • Utilize principles of supervision and the tools used to effectively manage human resources, finances, and critical thinking.
  • Apply techniques and tools for quality management and performance improvement including risk, utilization, and case management requirements.
  • Demonstrate practical application of theories learned, including the ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population, during the Professional Practice Experience.
  • Use appropriate terminology in the areas of human anatomy, physiology, human diseases, and pharmacology when interpreting healthcare reports.

Upon the completion of the Coding Specialist program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

  • Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis.
  • Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the electronic health record including intranet and internet applications as defined by organizational policy, accreditation, licensure, and external regulations and standards.
  • Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information.
  • Demonstrate practical application of theories learned, including the ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population.
  • Use appropriate terminology in the areas of human anatomy, physiology, human diseases, and pharmacology when interpreting healthcare reports.

Upon completion of the Healthcare Informatics program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

  • Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the electronic health record including intranet and internet applications as defined by organizational policy, accreditation, licensure, and external regulations and standards.
  • Apply legal principles, policies, regulations and standards to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of health information.
  • Apply techniques and tools for quality management and performance improvement including risk, utilization, and case management requirements.
  • Demonstrate practical application of theories learned, including the ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population.
  • Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science concepts to analyze and design software solutions.
  • Develop logical reasoning and problem solving skills to meet customer requirements/specifications for software solutions.
  • Work as part of a professional team to analyze, design and implement software solutions.