HITT 2203 - Management for Health Information Management Professionals

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: Admission into the Health Information Technology Program; HITT 2105, HITT 2108, and HITT 2109 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: HITT 2202, HITT 2204, and HITT 2208

This course is an overview of management principles for first line managers in the Health Information Management (HIM) field. Topics covered in the course include motivational theory, leadership, supervisory skills, human resource management, budgeting, ergonomics, marketing HIM services, presentation skills and techniques, professional image and development, HIM departmental performance improvement and appropriate oral and communication skills.

When Offered: Winter semester only

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate various organizational resources.

Objectives:

Use the principles of ergonomics and human factors in work process design.
Apply the fundamentals of team leadership.
Organize and contribute to work teams and committees.
Conduct new staff orientation and training programs.
Conduct continuing education programs.
Monitor staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions and provide feedback to management and staff regarding performance.
Communicate benchmark staff performance data.
Prioritize job functions and activities.
Make recommendations for items to include in budgets and contracts.
Monitor and order supplies needed for work processes.
Recommend cost‐saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals.
Contribute to work plans, policies, procedures, and resource requisitions in relation to job functions.
Conduct privacy and confidentiality training programs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain management duties.

Objectives:

Evaluate, counsel and discipline employees.
Describe the appropriate hiring and interview techniques.
Communicate effectively with employees and supervisors verbally and in when form.
Adhere to policies and procedures of a given organization.
Utilize appropriate management tools such as: time management, project management, and organizational charts, etc.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Organizational Adaptation & Survival
Challenge of Change
The Dynamic Environment of Health Care
Leadership and Management
Planning and Decision Making
Organizing and Staffing
Improving Performance & Controlling the Critical Cycle
Budgeting
The Middle Manager
Committee & Teams
Training & Development
Authority, Leadership & Supervision
Human Resources
Communication
Management for the Health Professional

Primary Faculty
Dunsmore, Kristin
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Primeau, Paula
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088