CFE 033 — Clinical Care & Rotation ..................................non-credit
Health Information Technician Microcredential Mission To prepare students for immediate hire into the local job market as health information technicians (HIT) with specific release of information (ROI) experience within the healthcare field. The addition of the ROI facet to the HIT program will allow students to stand out to employers with job ready skills, including understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations relating to protected health information. Goal 1: Apply technical proficiency in the entry-level competencies for health information technicians. Goal 2: Identify and demonstrate the professional attitudes and ethical behaviors consistent with the Code of Ethics of the American Health Information Management Association. Goal 3: Use effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for interpersonal and group environments. Goal 4: Effectively navigate through electronic health record systems. Goal 5: Employ ethical and appropriate release of information decisions that are HIPAA compliant. Goal 6: Possess standards required to sit for AHIMA ’s micro-credential badge for Release of Information Specialist.