him4ccb hlth class
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING B
HIM4CCB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will further develop skills in the application of conventions and rules for classification of diseases and health interventions using the current Australian version of the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-AM) and the Australia Classification for Health Interventions (ACHI). Students will refine skills in medical record abstraction and interpretation, including clinical terminology and pharmacology to support application of developing health classification skills.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDiana Cheng
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass HIM1MTA and HIM3CCA or must be enrolled in HMHIM.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects HIM2HCC
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | International classification of diseases and related health problems - 10th revision, Aust Modification | Prescribed | National Casemix and Classification Centre, 2010 | 8TH EDN, NCCC OR NCCH |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDiana Cheng
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students to complete one 2-hour workshop per week and self-directed work required in the computer laboratory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| five assignments (a total of 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 45 | |
| three in-class practical (total equivalent to 1,250 words) | 30 |