HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING B
HIM4CCB
2020
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.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Coding Bridging Course in appropriate edition of the classification
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: Students who have not successfully passed human physiology and anatomy at an undergraduate level must successfully complete an approved (by Discipline of Health Information Management) Human Physiology and Anatomy online bridging course.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
International classification of diseases and related health problems - current edition, Aust Modification
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Australian Consortium for Classification Development current edition
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Publisher: IHPA
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Australian dictionary of clinical abbreviations, acronyms and symbols
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Williams, J.
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: North Ryde, NSW: Health Information Management Association of Australia.
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Medical Dictionary
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Students own choice
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Students own choice
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Barbara Gleeson
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Class size to accommodate staff:student ratio for increased individual time due to 75% pass mark for industry requirements. Students to complete one 2-hour workshop per week.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1-hour mid semester exam (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One individual assignment (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team assignment (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour final examinationOverall subject pass mark of 75% required to meet industry expectations | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |