This microcredential provides students with the skills and knowledge to help healthcare facilities and providers in their telemedicine endeavors. The Health Care Facilitator is a knowledgeable person who will provide confidential one-on-one assistance in connecting patients with their healthcare providers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate a proficiency in common abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and common medical terms
- Demonstrate a proficiency in various computer applications utilized for patient care records
- Employ professional ethics, values, and honesty when remaining in compliance with HIPAA
- Understand terminology related to patient medical records, insurance, and billing
Required Courses
Course Code
Title
Semester Hours
Sub-Total Semester Hours
9
Capstone Experience
Students will complete a comprehensive exam that will incorporate a hands-on practicum of the use of the computer platform systems, and students’ ability to manage a set of data related to a hypothetical patient case study. Students must score an 80 or above on the comprehensive exam and will have two opportunities to successfully complete it.
Total Semester Hours
9