Program SLO Activity Details

Certificate of Achievement (credit: usually 18 or more units) Health Information Technology
Stage 3

Assessment Activities

Assessment Methods	Quizzes, exams, or homework items linked to specific learning outcomes Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment Description	Students completing the HIT Certificate have completed four semesters of the program. They must complete all classes with a C or higher and earn the Clerk I, Clerk II, and Coding Specialist Certificates prior to complete the certificate in HIT. These students have completed group projects, research assignments, coding exercises, and multiple presentations during these four semesters.
Learning Outcomes	• Demonstrate record management skills and knowledge necessary for HIM entry-level employment as a health information professional in various health care settings • Demonstrate the technical skills and knowledge necessary for HIM entry level employment as a health information professional in various health care settings • Demonstrate the behavioral, interpersonal, ethical and professional skills necessary for HIM employment as a health information professional in various health care setting • Apply for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) national certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Number of Courses	1
Number of Students	18

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within the same department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings
Data Summary	18 students successfully completed the certificate in Health Information Technology. These students can find entry-level employment in the HIM Department of varies health care facilities. They are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Associate certification exam (CCA)
Data Analysis	18 students are now eligible for entry-level employment and can continue towards completion of an Associates Degree in Health Information Technology and will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technologist exam (RHIT). They are also eligible to transfer to a Bachelors program for an RHIA certification.
Next Steps Planned	No changes are plan at this time.
Learning Outcomes	• Demonstrate record management skills and knowledge necessary for HIM entry-level employment as a health information professional in various health care settings • Demonstrate the technical skills and knowledge necessary for HIM entry level employment as a health information professional in various health care settings • Demonstrate the behavioral, interpersonal, ethical and professional skills necessary for HIM employment as a health information professional in various health care setting • Apply for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) national certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Changes

Details	No changes at this time.
Learning Outcomes	All

Tentative Future Assessment Plans

Assessment Term	Fall 2013
Assessment Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
Assessment Details	Continue to monitor the progress of students continuing towards the degree program.

ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans

I.A. Use reason and creativity...	No answer
I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints...	No answer
I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information...	• Demonstrate record management skills and knowledge necessary for HIM entry-level employment as a health information professional in various health care settings • Demonstrate the technical skills and knowledge necessary for HIM entry level employment as a health information professional in various health care settings • Demonstrate the behavioral, interpersonal, ethical and professional skills necessary for HIM employment as a health information professional in various health care setting • Apply for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) national certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Fall 2013 ILO Assessment Plans	Yes we plan to assess one of the above-mapped SLOs in Fall 2013.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

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