Course Syllabus

Fall 2025 | AHS-1015-VO01 - Introduction to Health Information Systems

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Amy Bourgeois
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Danielle Lafleur Brooks

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course introduces students to data management in the healthcare setting, including the role of health information professionals, technologies used to support health information processes within the revenue cycle, and the importance of accuracy, patients' rights, HIPAA and data security. Students explore healthcare delivery systems, including the role of accrediting and regulatory agencies, facility and staff organization, and health record content and management.

Essential Objectives

1. Identify fundamental components of the healthcare delivery system in the United States, including the role of regulators and accrediting bodies.
2. Describe the roles of major federal, state, and local agencies in health protection, health care, and strategies for assuring health care quality and equity.
3. Discuss social factors that lead to health disparities and the importance of accurate health data to support research and identify health inequalities within the healthcare system.
4. Describe the role of a health information management professional.
5. Discuss healthcare data, primary and secondary record systems, and data quality and integrity as they relate to health information systems.
6. Describe health information technologies in support of organizational operations, including the revenue cycle.
7. Identify components of the electronic patient record as it applies to various healthcare settings with special emphasis on The Joint Commission Standards and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) and Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
8. Describe the design, maintenance, accuracy, and security of computerized information systems, including electronic medical records.
9. Explain the creation and maintenance of health information disease indexes and registries.
10. Identify current trends in healthcare, including value-based care, population health initiatives, and adapting reimbursement practices.
11. Discuss laws and ethics related to health care, patient privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA), types of consents, and proper release of health information.
12. Research and establish educational, career, and professional goals related to the field of health information systems through assignments such as informational interviews, job shadows, or other career-exploration activities, including the role of certifications.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course uses one or more textbooks/books/simulations, along with free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials.

Fall 2025 textbook/book details will be available on 2025-05-19. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be specific to this class. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks/books.

AHS-1015-VO01 Link to Textbooks for this course in eCampus.

For Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Expectations for this course:

Embracing AI (artificial intelligence) as a tool means we can leverage its capabilities to enhance our learning experience. Nevertheless, it is essential to strike a balance between utilizing AI for assistance and developing our own research skills. By engaging actively in the process of gathering and analyzing information, we cultivate a deeper understanding and hone critical thinking abilities that are invaluable in our academic journey and beyond.

Use AI ethically and responsibly. If AI has been used for research, it's important to include citations for the sources AI used. Be cautious about:

1. Copying and pasting information created/written by AI or from a source other than your own into any paper, discussion or assignment or using AI to write a paper, discussion or assignment and claiming it as your own is prohibited in this class and considered plagiarism. Students who do so will be issued an academic warning and potential academic disciplinary action. As well as receive a grade of zero on the assignment.
2. How do instructors know you have used AI? AI generated writing often contains unnatural language, word choices, odd phrases or sentences that don’t make sense. It may also include inappropriate grammar. It will often skip over or leave out critical information that you are being asked to include in the assignment. Inconsistencies in writing style from assignment to assignment is another because AI doesn’t use the same writing style every time. Citations are another way instructors detect AI written/created work. Often the citations don’t match the information in the assignment or are generalized. Also, through out the course, students will be asked to reflect on and write about their own experience with the course material and the knowledge they have gained. This is not something that can be easily generated by AI or looked up. If a student has been using AI to generate their work, it will become apparentat this time.
3. Using AI to get a quick answer to information you are trying to understand is fine in some instances, but that doesn’t mean it’s always correct, and how would you know? Learning to do your own research and write about the information is the best way to fully comprehend the material and topics.

Methods

Teaching Methods

• Textbook
• Lectures, Articles and other Reading Materials, Videos, etc. A list of resources and links are provided each week.
• Demonstration of Learning Discussions
• Case Studies, Conceptual Maps, Web Reports
• Assessments/quizzes.
• Feedback - Students will be given feedback within their assignments early in the semester.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Methods

Students will be evaluated on the following:

• Completion, performance and participation in all Demonstration of Learning Discussions
• Completion and performance on all assignments: Case Studies, Conceptual Maps, etc.
• Completion and performance on assessments/quizzes.
• English composition - Evaluation of a student's writing skills (grammar, spelling, punctation, organization of writing, etc.) in all assignments where a student is required to write will be evaluated and subject to grading.
• Research - Evaluation of a student's ability to extract information, summarize in their own words, and properly cite referenced material and format a reference will be evaluated and graded.
• Ability to express knowledge and understanding of the course materials via the various topics.

Course Completion and Final Grade Determination

Students will have many opportunities to demonstrate their academic success in this course. A student’s final grade will be based on the following criteria:

• 40% Class discussion (Demonstrate Your Learning)
• 30% Chapter Assessments (quizzes)
• 30% Assignments (homework, reviews, etc.)

To complete and pass the course students must:

• Satisfactorily complete all projects, assignments, assessments and exams by the end of the semester.
• Must have passing grade in all three graded sections (class discussion, chapter assessments, assignments).

Course Outline

Modules over a 15-week period:

• Module 1: Health Information (HI) Systems, Management and Technology – An Overview
• Module 2: Health Care Delivery Systems
• Module 3: Health Information Management Professionals
• Module 4: Health Care Settings and Patient Care
• Module 5: Information Systems - Electronic Health Records
• Module 6: Health Care Disparities and Inequities
• Module 7: Health Information for Quality Improvement
• Module 8: Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
• Module 9: The Balance Between Business and Patient Care

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Students are expected to progress through the following modules:

• Module 1: Health Information (HI) Systems, Management and Technology – An Overview
• Module 2: Health Care Delivery Systems
• Module 3: Health Information Management Professionals
• Module 4: Health Care Settings and Patient Care
• Module 5: Information Systems - Electronic Health Records
• Module 6: Health Care Disparities and Inequities
• Module 7: Health Information for Quality Improvement
• Module 8: Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
• Module 9: The Balance Between Business and Patient Care

Weekly Participation:

Students are expected to attend class weekly by logging in and:

• Posting an initial discussion by the due date, participating in the discussion (at least once), and responding to any questions by others related to their initial post.
• Completing assignments and quizzes before the due date.
• Reaching out to the faculty instructor teaching the course via Canvas if any questions or concerns arise.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Students may request to make up assignments and permission to do so is at the discretion of the instructor. Students should:

• Reach out to the instructor via Canvas messaging/inbox as soon as possible, explaining:
  • Why they have missed the assignment(s).
  • The exact name of each missed assignment (not "last week's quiz").
  • What their plan is to make up the work.
  • What their plan is going forward so it doesn't happen again.
• Follow up on their request and communicate with the instructor.
• Expect that the instructor may request that the student prove they can keep up with the current assignments before granting permission to make up past assignments. Students who can't keep up with their current assignments will not be granted permission to make up past assignments as this perpetuates a cycle of continuous catching up. This also impacts other student's learning and limits the learning experience of the student trying to catch up. A student who demonstrates continuous lateness or missed assignments may have to wait until the end of the semester to make up work.
• Once permission to make up work has been granted the student will be given new due dates and must meet those new deadlines (established in conjunction with the student).
• If the new deadlines are missed, extensions will not be made.
• If the student continues to miss assignments, additional extensions will only be granted in extreme circumstances/situations.

Extra Credit - There is no extra credit in this course. Each set of assignments are designed, so students have ample opportunities to demonstrate their best work and new acquired knowledge and skills.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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