HIM 220 - Health Statistics

(3 CR.)

Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the healthcare environment. Focuses on procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, basic quality control population statistical information. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of standard deviation, normal distribution, and histograms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): HIM 130 and HIM 141 or permission of instructor.