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Taking
Charge of
Your HIM
Education
Rayna Scott, RHIA, CHDA, CCS,
CPC-A
What Does Taking Charge Mean?
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Why Take Charge of My Learning?
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To learn how to accept responsibility for course work and
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demonstrate
t t core competencies
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To control your learning experience, developing skills to be
resourceful, thoughtful and disciplined
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To become an active learner and a well-prepared
graduate.
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About this presentation
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It is not a one-sided lecture
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It is not a “how-to” presentation
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It does not promote specific advice
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About this presentation
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It is interactive, and includes audience participation
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It is designed to help you develop your perspective
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Our time together will be “guilt-free” and a “no-shaming
zone”
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What Are Your Learning
Expectations?
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Student expectations
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Twitter Poll Question #1:
What concerns you the most about school?
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Passing my classes
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Graduating on time
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Student expectations
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Twitter Poll Question #2
What is your idea of a good learning experience?
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Subjects that interest me
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Courses are easy to pass
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Why your expectations are important
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They play a major role in how you learn
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They affect the way educators work to meet your needs
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Helps you recognize the value of what you are learning
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For Example…
HIM ( 2‐yr Program)
Anatomy and Physiology/Biology
RN Program (2‐yr Program)
BSN Program
Anatomy and Physiology
Biology/Microbiology
Chemistry
Coding and Reimbursement
Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare Information Systems
Healthcare Information Systems
Healthcare Statistics
Legal Aspects of Healthcare
Healthcare Ethics/Legal Aspects
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Pathology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Psychology
Psychology
Quality/Risk/Utilization
Sociology
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Sociology
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As an HIM Student,
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‘Digging’ Takes Work
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It means doing more than just completing assignments,
“ tti
“getting
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by”
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It involves thinking about what you are learning, even
when you’re not in class
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It means asking for help when you need it
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‘Digging’ is a Challenge for Today’s
Students
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Balancing family, work and school
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Time constraints
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Returning students are encountering new learning
methods (virtual course, self-paced, accelerated)
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Previous experiences or preconceptions make it harder to
accept new information
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The ‘Happy Learner’
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The Concept…
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What a Happy Learner Does…
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Recognizes the need to ask ‘why’ in order to gain
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knowledge
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Assigns value to the skills being developed
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Develops an open mind to learning new things
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Uses a variety of resources to learn new information
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Puts himself/herself in the assignments to gain insight
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Think About the Resources You Have
A Generation Ago
Today
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Fewer HIT and HIM programs
available
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Virtual/online HIT and HIM
programs
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Physical libraries (with limited
access)
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Online libraries with 24/7 access
Fewer computer
p
applications
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and programs
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Simulated EMRs, Encoders,
Virtual Labs,, YouTube
Traditional settings (Day courses,
full-time students, on-campus)
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Learning apps (mobile devices)
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Non-traditional PPE
opportunities
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Student Perception and
Success
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Twitter Poll Question #3
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How has your perception of the HIM changed since you
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began
your program?
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A little
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A lot
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Your Perception Matters
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Affects your attitude about school
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Positivity
Enthusiasm
Initiative
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• Boredom
• Fear/trepidation
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Frustration
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The Positive Perception
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An open mind
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Appreciating the value in each lesson
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A willingness to ask for help (Carolina, 2015)
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Humility
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The Negative Perception
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Rushing through assignments (The “nerf dart” approach)
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Makes little use of educational resources
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Feelings of inferiority due to a lack of knowledge
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Short-changing abilities and potential, missing
opportunities to improve
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Setting Reasonable Expectations
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It takes time to learn new things and you have to learn a
l t
lot.
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Developing flexibility helps to deal with challenges or set
backs and to refine goals.
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It’s not a 40-yard dash it’s a marathon. Don’t take on more
than you can handle.
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There is
i a lot off competition
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ffor jjobs. You may need to
select more than one option.
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Things to Think About
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Lack of knowledge does not mean a lack of ability. That is
why
h you take
t k courses—to
t gain
i k
knowledge.
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Your instructors are your most valuable resource. They
appreciate students who take the initiative.
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You bring your own experiences and opinions, but don’t let
them prevent you from changing your ideas and
viewpoints
e po s (Jones,
(Jo es, 2013)
0 3)
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For Online Students
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If you take courses online, you don’t have as much persont
to-person
contact
t t or hands-on
h d
l
learning
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experiences
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with
ith
other HIM professionals. You can create your own
experiences through volunteering, connecting with an
mentor, or interviewing HIM professionals while you are in
school.
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It’s Up To You!
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To ‘take charge’ of your education you need:
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A positive attitude
Willingness to ask for help/assistance
An open mind
Flexibility in terms of educational goals
See the value in what you learn
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Education is a Dress Rehearsal
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How well can you perform?
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How do you want to present yourself in the field?
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What will you have to offer?
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Will you be dependable, and able to get the job done?
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Will It Be Worth It?
That all depends on you!
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Information Sources
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Thank You!
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