HIM 315: Health Care Statistics

Course Description

This course will introduce statistical principles, methods and formulas to the health information management (HIM) students that are essential to the professional. Students will become familiar with the definitions of various healthcare statistics; the use of data for financial, clinical, and quality management activities; recognize the importance of accuracy and validity of data and outcomes; use computerized and manual methods of computing and presenting statistical data; and examine regulatory, accreditation, and vital statistics reporting. (3 credits)

Note: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate competencies with the appropriate AHIMA/CAHIIM skill and knowledge levels outlined in Domains IA, II, IIIA, and VA (2012).

This course meets certain CAHIIM competencies for HIM Majors.

Prerequisites

• MAT 105: Statistics
• ENG 101: English Composition 1
• ENG 102: English Composition 2

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply statistics to healthcare delivery, including health information relating to the management department.
2. Apply statistical computations (including using computer software) and display statistical information in graphs, tables, displays, and/or charts.
3. Explain how data and statistics are used to monitor utilization and quality of care.
4. Compile data and analyze statistical reports to evaluate compliance with organizational policies, state and federal laws and regulations, certification, and/or accreditation standards, etc.
5. Describe research principles and methodologies including the role, processes, and policies of the Institutional Research Board (IRB).
6. Analyze and assess knowledge-based resources to conduct statistical research and evaluate healthcare data.
7. Examine external sources of healthcare data to report, benchmark, and/or analyze healthcare data.

Course Activities and Grading

Note: A "C" grade or higher must be earned to pass this course.

Required Textbooks

Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle

• White, Susan. Calculating and Reporting Healthcare Statistics- Revised. 6th ed. Chicago, IL: American Health Information Management Association, 2020. ISBN-10: 1-58426-683-X or ISBN-13: 978-1-58426-683-9
• Oachs, P. and Waters, A. Health Information Management Concepts, Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Chicago, IL: American Health Information Management Association, 2020. ISBN-10: 1-58426-725-9 or ISBN-13: 978-1-58426-725-6
  Note: This textbook is used in several HIM courses and should be saved for preparation for the RHIA exam.
  

Additional Required Materials (Not available through bookstore):

• Microsoft Office Professional (Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) or Microsoft Office University (Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) available through your student email address at Microsoft Office for Students.
• Calculator

Course Schedule

COSC Accessibility Statement

Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.

COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources

Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.