Foundation for Professional Development
Health Information Management
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Short course
Course type
5 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
5 CPD points
3 Clinical, 2 Ethics
(70% average required)
(70% average required)
Course overview
Effective health information management is essential for accurate clinical coding, secure patient data handling, and compliance with healthcare regulations. This comprehensive course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify key role players in the healthcare environment, understand the components of clinical coding, and differentiate between various types of claims. Participants will learn to interpret claim structures, apply coding principles, and implement best practices for patient record-keeping. The course also emphasises ethical responsibilities, including maintaining patient confidentiality and ensuring information security within healthcare systems.
Designed for busy professionals, this self-paced online course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Learning is assessed through a quiz at the end of the course, ensuring participants can apply their knowledge confidently. The course is HPCSA-accredited and offers 3 Clinical CPD points and 2 Ethics CPD points, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to enhance both technical and ethical competencies in health information management.
Designed for busy professionals, this self-paced online course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Learning is assessed through a quiz at the end of the course, ensuring participants can apply their knowledge confidently. The course is HPCSA-accredited and offers 3 Clinical CPD points and 2 Ethics CPD points, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to enhance both technical and ethical competencies in health information management.
Who is this course for?
South African Healthcare Professionals
Required qualification
All Healthcare Professionals
Course level
Beginner
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Why choose this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
- Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course developer
Braam is a South African non-practicing Attorney with extensive knowledge regarding health care legislation and policy, medico-legal and medico-ethical matters, corporate governance and human rights principles and project management.
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Student testimonials
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
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