Technical Standards for Health Information Technology
Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.
If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodation to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.
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Motor Skills | Ability and dexterity necessary to efficiently assemble, file and transport medical records to various locations. |
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Vision | Ability to observe laboratory exercises and clinical experiences. Ability to access materials used in Health Information Management (HIM) settings. |
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Communication | Ability to communicate verbally, non-verbally and in written form and use proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. |
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Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving |
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Interpersonal Skills |
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This document is intended to serve as a guide regarding the physical, emotional, intellectual and psychosocial expectations placed on a student. This document cannot include every conceivable action, task, ability or behavior that may be expected of a student. Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. Ability to meet the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for any licensure, certification exam, or successful completion of the degree program.