Course registration for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms is now open. Register today!
Skip to McMaster Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Skip to main content
McMaster logo

Continuing Education

HTH 101
Health Information Management I

Total Units :
3.0
Course Outlines
The course covers fundamental theories and principles of health information management including data types, data acquisition, data standards, data quality and data uses and users. Learners will develop an appreciation of how data is collected, processed and used in healthcare settings and the role that data plays in decision-making (including an understanding of the complexities involved in transforming data into information and knowledge). The course will introduce learners to the roles and responsibilities of the HIM professional in the storage, use, retention and destruction of health records in both paper and electronic record systems and the central role of health information management in quality assurance and performance improvement, planning and management of resources, risk management, research and education. The course covers fundamental theories and principles of Health Information Management including data types, data acquisition, data standards, data quality and data uses and users. Learners will develop an appreciation of how data is collected, processed and used in healthcare settings and the role that data plays in decision-making (including an understanding of the complexities involved in transforming data into information and knowledge). The course will introduce learners to the roles and responsibilities of the health information management professional in the storage, use, retention and destruction of health records in both paper and electronic record systems and the central role of health information management in quality assurance and performance improvement, planning and management of resources, risk management, research and education. Admission to the Health Informatics program is a prerequisite to enrol in HTH 101.

Available Classes

Online

Sep 08, 2025

to Nov 16, 2025

Section: C21

$940.09

Online

Jan 12, 2026

to Mar 22, 2026

Section: C21

$940.09

Instructors

Laera Gattoni

More Information

  • Cart 0