These Web-based courses will help prepare you for their corresponding AHIMA certification exams. Each course consists
of either 6 or 12 lessons, and covers the specific domain, you need to know thoroughly to pass the exam.
> Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Exam Prep Series
As healthcare continues to be data-driven, the analysis of this data
is vital to organizations. CHDA-certified professionals possess the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform healthcare data into accurate, consistent, and timely information—balancing the “big picture” with everyday details. They exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels,
both internally and externally. The CHDA Exam Prep Series covers data management, data analytics, and data reporting.
> Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Exam Prep Series
Professionals holding the RHIT credential are health information technicians
who ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness,
accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. RHITs use computer
applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of
improving patient care or controlling costs. They often specialize in
coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement
and research. The RHIT Exam Prep Series covers health data management;
health statistics, biomedical research, and quality; health services
organization and delivery; information technology and systems; and organizational
resources.
Coming Soon: Registered Health Information Administrator
(RHIA) Exam Prep Series
Individuals who hold the Registered Health Information Administrator
(RHIA) credential are experts in managing patient health
information and medical records, administering computer information
systems, collecting
and analyzing patient data, and using classification
systems and medical terminologies. They possess comprehensive knowledge
of medical, administrative,
ethical and legal requirements and standards related
to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information.
RHIAs often manage
people and operational units, participate in administrative
committees, and prepare budgets. Their positions usually involve Interactions
with
all levels of an organization-clinical, financial, administrative,
and information systems-that employ patient data in decision-making
and
everyday operations.
AHIMA Distance Education is currently developing a 6-course
RHIA exam preparation program (one course for each
domain on the exam). This new program will
be launched in 2010.
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Certified Health
Data Analyst (CHDA) Exam Prep Series
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 Exam Prep: CHDA Domain 1—Data Management
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course will educate
students primarily in data management, specifically in regards to data structures
and architecture. Data models in addition to maintenance of the databases will
be addressed.
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Course Objectives
- Evaluate various data models and architecture
- Create a data dictionary and documentation
- Evaluate data Integrity through audit
- Evaluate data structure for reporting
- Integrate internal and external data sources
- Understand the importance of table maintenance and updates
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Exam Prep: CHDA Domain 2—Data Analytics |
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course will educate
students primarily in data analysis. A review of qualitative and quantitative
analysis and their importance to valid data analysis will be reviewed. Various
organizational processes may changed based upon the analyzed results. This
course will identify specific examples that may be impacted.
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Course Objectives
- Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Identify specific data that may be analyzed in an organization
- Analyze specific data elements and recommend improvements based upon the analysis
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Analyze health data using appropriate testing methods to generate findings for interpretation
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Interpret analytical findings by formulating recommendations for clinical, financial, and operational processes
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Apply basic data mining techniques to identify causes of variation
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 $96
regular price; $80 member price
NOTE: This course is currently being developed
and will be available on September 15, 2009. To receive an e-mail notification when the course is available, select the "Notify Me" button to complete a short form with your contact information. |
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Exam Prep: CHDA Domain 3—Data Reporting |
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course will educate students
primarily in data reporting. Once data has been analyzed it is vital to present
the results
to the business owners of the data elements. This course will review the best
practices to accomplish this in addition identify potential organizational
impact from the reported data.
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Course Objectives
- State the importance of presenting reported data to an organization
- Identify best practices of data presentation
- Explain how an organization
is impacted based upon reported analyzed results of specific data elements
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Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) Exam Prep Series
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Exam Prep: RHIT Domain 1—Health Data Management |
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Course Description
This 12-lesson course covers domain one
of the RHIT domains, sub domains and tasks. This course will include information
that will
assist students in preparing for their RHIT certification exam. The course
will provide information on each of the sub domains of the Health Data Management
Section including: health data structures, content and standards, healthcare
information requirements and standards, clinical classification systems; and
reimbursement methodologies.
$195
regular price; $160 member price
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Course Objectives
- Understand data structure, content and standards
- Understand how
to collect and maintain data, qualitative analysis, clinical vocabularies
and terminologies and national patient safety goals
- Identify health
information requirements and standards
- Identify accuracy and completeness
of the
health record
- Use and monitor clinical classification systems
- Understand how to apply ICD-9 and CPT/HCPCS codes
- Determine reimbursement
methodologies
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Exam Prep: RHIT Domain 2—Health Statistics, Biomedical Research and Quality |
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course covers the RHIT domain two on
health statistics, biomedical research and quality management. This course
is designed to assist students in successfully completing their certification.
This course will provide education and resources on collecting, organizing
and maintaining healthcare statistics and performance improvement.
$96
regular price; $80 member price
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Course Objectives
- Describe how to abstract and maintain data within clinical databases
- Identify statistical information kept for administrative, financial and performance improvement activities
- Define the importance of a facility wide assessment program
- Present healthcare data and statistics in both verbal and written formats
- Outline research techniques and protocols
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Exam Prep: RHIT
Domain 3—Health Services Organization and Delivery |
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course covers the RHIT domain three
on health services organization and delivery. This course is designed to assist
students in successfully completing their certification. This course will provide
education and resources on healthcare delivery systems, compliance, confidentiality,
ethical, legal and privacy issues. As students prepare for careers within the
healthcare industry their knowledge of organization accreditation, licensure
and other certification standards will become imperative in successfully addressing
the fundamentals of health information management.
$96
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Course Objectives
- Understanding accreditation, licensure and certification standards
- Apply policies and procedures to comply with changing regulations
- Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines in
the continuum of care
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements
of health
information
- Identify access and control issues, as well as privacy related
issues
- Demonstrate and promote ethical standards of practice
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Exam Prep: RHIT
Domain 4—Information Technology and Systems
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course covers the RHIT domain
four on health services organization and delivery. This course is designed
to assist
students in successfully completing their certification. This course will provide
education and resources on information technology and systems, data storage,
data retrieval, data security and information systems.
$96
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Course Objectives
- Utilizing information technology including hardware and software applications
- Application of policies and procedures for the use of networks, access,
control and the electronic health record
- Identifying appropriate electronic
data storage, retrieval concepts
- Identifying system security measures
- Maintaining HIM focused applications such as filing, incomplete
record analysis and delinquencies
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Exam Prep: RHIT Domain 5—Organizational Resources
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Course Description
This 6-lesson course covers the RHIT domain three
on health services organization and delivery. This course is designed to assist
students in successfully completing their certification. This course will provide
the student with an understanding of the competencies surrounding leadership,
strategic planning, financial and physical resources. The course will define
those leadership principles that affect management of HIM staff and resources
and provide fundamental leadership skills for the RHIT professional.
$96
regular price; $80 member price
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Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of team leadership
- Developing strategic
plans
- Writing performance appraisals
- Assessment of quality and
productivity standards
- Utilization of quality improvement tools and
resources
- Monitoring coding and revenue cycle processes
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