Intro to Health Info Services (HCOS 101)
Term: 2020-2021 School Year Fall Term
Office hours:
Monday 11:00-12:00 HC124
Tuesday 11:00-12:00 via Teams
Wednesday-Friday 11:00-12:00 HC124
Students may request an appointment in-person or via Teams outside of office hours.
This course is designed to introduce Health Information Services students to the basic principles and practices of their career. It will include brief overviews of all the courses and job responsibilities and that are needed to study and work in Health Information Services. This will include learning and understanding the terminology associated with working with patient information as well as the laws and guidelines concerning confidentiality and professional ethics associated with a career in this area. There will be tours, guest speakers and other exploration activities to familiarize the students with a good, basic, overall knowledge of health care and how it relates to Health Information Services.