Florida SouthWestern State College to Host Two-Day Workshop for FHIMA
Mar 19, 2015
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host a two-day workshop for the Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA). These workshops will take place from 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19.
“We are honored to have the FHIMA bring these educational courses to FSW,” said Elizabeth Whitmer, RHJT, AHDJ-F, Health Information Technology Faculty. “The field of Health Information Technology has grown significantly in recent years, and we want to provide our professionals with every opportunity to learn about changes and advancements as they are available.”
The two-day workshop will cover Clinical Modification (CM) and Procedural Coding Services (PCS). Additionally, a workshop discussing Clinical Documentation Improvement will take place on April 18. These workshops will provide coding tips, how to overcome challenging areas, possible scenarios and more related to the CM and PCS programs. The CDI workshop will address the importance of CDI programs and ensuring those results to achieve better results.
To register, or learn more about these events, please visit www.FHIMA.org or contact Elizabeth Whitmer at ewhitmer@fsw.edu or (239) 489-9493. Registration costs range from $150-$530, depending on the workshops attended and membership status with FHIMA.
The FHIMA mission is “To support and promote health information management professionals by advancing best practices through education, technology, professional development, leadership, advocacy, and communication.” The association exists to promote high quality health care through strong health data information management and governance practices and principles. Members look to the state association for education, direction and support in the profession of health information management.
For more information about Florida SouthWestern’s Health Information Technology associate degree program go to http://www.FSW.edu/academics/programs/ashim or call the HIT Program Office at 239-489-9419.
Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015.
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