Program SLO Activity Details

Major 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 Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys) Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment Description	Students in the degree program earn the Clerk I, Clerk II, Coding Specialist, and HIT Certificate as they progress towards the Associates Degree in Health Information Technology. They complete various projects, group work, coding exercises, and complete two different work experience rotations. They are provided certification exam review practice, complete self-assessments based on they work experience, and a final project designed for their professional practice.
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 Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) national certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Number of Courses	1
Number of Students	14

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	14 students completed the Degree in Health Information Technology. Students are required to complete all classes with a C or higher. Students earning the degree must also complete all general requirements with a C or higher.
Data Analysis	14 students are eligible to sit for the RHIT and CCA examinations. They are also eligible to transfers to a Bachelor's program to earn a RHIA credential.
Next Steps Planned	None planned 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 Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) national certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

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	Monitor the students for the RHIT or CCA certificate results.

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 Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) 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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