him3cca hlth class
HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING A
HIM3CCA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop an introductory working knowledge of the fundamental 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 begin to develop an understanding of the complexity of the classification process and will develop skills in medical record abstraction and interpretation to support application of developing health classification skills.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects HIM1HCA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | International classification of diseases and related health problems, 10th revision, Australian modification | Preliminary | National Centre for Classification in Health | 8TH EDN, NCCH |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBarbara Gleeson
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via blended.
"Self-directed work in computer lab."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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mid semester exam | 25 | |
one 2-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: must complete all workbook activities and present prior to final examination | 50 |
two practicums (1,000 words) | 25 |