Health Information Management (HIM) Program

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Faculty of Health Sciences
Health Information Management (HIM)
Program
Information Booklet for Prospective Students
2012/2013
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/health-information-management.html
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 1
CANDIDATE PROFILE .............................................................................................................. 2
PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT SELECTION ............................................................................. 3
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 4
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 5
TEST ASSESSMENT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 6
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANT ESSAY .................................................................................................. 7
COURSE OF STUDIES (60.5 credits) ...................................................................................... 8
SUMMARY: HIM PROGRAM COURSE PRE/CO REQUISITES ............................................... 9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................10
EXPENSES ..............................................................................................................................13
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES & GRADUATE PROFILE ..............................................14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................16
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE .......................................................................................................................... 16
STUDENT SERVICES............................................................................................................................. 17
LEARNING RESOURCES (LIBRARY) .................................................................................................... 17
COMPUTER LABS .................................................................................................................................. 18
HOUSING ................................................................................................................................................ 18
STUDENT HEALTH ................................................................................................................................ 18
STUDENTS’ UNION ................................................................................................................................ 18
FINANCIAL AID ....................................................................................................................................... 19
PARKING................................................................................................................................................. 19
TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................... 20
SITE LISTING FOR HEALTH RECORD?HIM DEPARTMENT TOURS ....................................21
POTENTIAL QUESTIONS TO ASK ........................................................................................................ 25
VERIFICATION OF APPLICANTS’ TOUR .............................................................................................. 26
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S).........................................................................27
SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAM GROUP BRIEFING SESSIONS ...............................................29
AGENDA FOR APPLICANT GROUP BRIEFING SESSION.....................................................30
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ...........................................................................32
PREFERENTIAL ADMISSION CRITERIA CHECKLIST ...........................................................33
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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Additional information about the Program can be obtained from the following sources:
COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Check the Douglas College website for scheduled HIM Program information sessions. An HIM
Program Faculty Member and a representative from the Office for New Students will provide
both general & specific information and respond to your individual questions.
WEB PAGE
Our Web Page address is:
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/programs/health-information-management.html
COLLEGE ADDRESS
1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
The mailing address for the College is: PO Box 2503 New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1250+Pinetree+Way,+Coquitlam,+BC&sll=49.205
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CONTACT NUMBERS
Laurie Kenward
Coordinator, HIM Program
[email protected]
Rosemarie Bakker
Admissions Officer
[email protected]
604-777-6327
Assessment Services
Faculty of Health Sciences
FHS Fax Machine
Switchboard
Bookstore
Room A1450
(FHS) Room D3039
604-527-5501
604-777-6407
604-777-6500
604-527-5400
604-777-6260
NW & Coquitlam
Room A1507
604-777-6422
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CANDIDATE PROFILE
CANDIDATES FOR THE HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:

HAVE A PASSION FOR THE CLINICAL SCIENCES

WOULD LIKE TO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES IN AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT MANAGING
INFORMATION THAT WILL IMPACT HEALTH CARE DECISIONS

ARE DETAIL-ORIENTED, SELF-MOTIVATED, ORGANIZED

ENJOY WORKING WITH COMPUTERS AS WELL AS PEOPLE IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD;
POSSESS BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY SKILLS

ARE A PROBLEM-SOLVERS; ANALYTICALLY-MINDED

POSSESS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH

ENJOY WORKING IN BOTH A TEAM ENVIRONMENT AND INDEPENDENTLY

ARE DEDICATED TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING WITHIN THE EVER-CHANGING AND
EXPANDING HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT

POSSESS A MATURE ATTITUDE
IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU, THEN A CAREER IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
MAY BE AN EXCELLENT MATCH WITH YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES…
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PROCEDURE FOR STUDENT SELECTION
RECOMMENDED TIME FRAMES
Application Deadline for each
calendar year is May 1
RESPONSIBILITY
Registrar’s Office
Rosemarie Bakker
604-777-6237
For Part Time & Second Year
Direct Entry Students:
Oct 15 for Winter semester
Feb 15 for Summer semester
Ongoing
TASK
Acknowledge applications by
distributing HIM Program
admissions information booklet
Obtain verification of admission
requirements
HIM Program Faculty
Review applications
Conduct group briefing sessions
Select students
By /During July
Mail confirmation of acceptance
with request for tuition fee
deposit
Upon receipt of deposit, web
registration information will be
mailed
Students who have been
accepted
The Thursday just prior to the
Labour Day long weekend during
an intake year
Register by web per instructions
Mail confirmation of enrolment
with fall semester timetable and
notice of remaining fees owing
HIM Program Faculty
Mail orientation package
HIM Program Faculty
Conduct orientation session
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
PREREQUISITE
Courses
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
EQUIVALENT
Minimum
Grade/Time
Frame
Graduation from C + Average
a BC Senior
Secondary School
(or equivalent)
•
•
GED
Mature student (19-years of age or older) and meeting all
other HIM program requirements
Any grade 11 or C +
12 Biology,
Chemistry or
Physics
Biology 11 and 12
highly
recommended
•
College level Human Anatomy & Physiology with a minimum
grade of C
College level Biology, Chemistry or Physics with minimum
grade of C
May substitute 9 university transfer credits with an overall
grade of C+
Foundations of
Math 11
C+
(Foundations of
Math 12 highly
recommended)
English 12
B
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
BC Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of C+ or
Applications of Math 11 with a minimum grade of B or
Applications of Math 12 with a minimum grade of C or
DVST 0411 with a minimum grade of C+ or
Math 1101 with a minimum grade of P or
University Transfer Math or Statistics course with a minimum
Grade of P or
• Douglas College computer-based math assessment with a
minimum score of 14/20 on MA2 followed by a minimum score of
10/24 on MA3
•
Approved substitutions per Language, Literature &
Performing Arts
http://www.douglascollege.ca/calendar/programs/pfllpa.html
(without the recency requirement)
• Douglas College computer-based English assessment with a
score designation of College Writing Courses
• English for First Peoples 12 (EFP 12)
Students relying on an equivalent assessment must submit the
appropriate documentation with their application.
NOTES:
- All HIM students need to be fluent in all aspects of English. Assistance/advice is available from the
Registrar’s Office or the Learning Centre.
- A higher level of math skill may be required if the student registers in a statistics course that is
equivalent to BUSN 1335. For example: Math 1160 requires Math 11 with a B or higher.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENT
EVALUATION/VALIDATION
EXEMPTIONS
Tour of at least one health
record/information management
department in an acute health
care facility
• Signed document indicating
completion of tour.
See HIM Program Information
Booklet page 24
Essay to be completed following
the tour by the applicant, which
addresses the questions, and
meets the guidelines outlined in
the HIM Program Information
booklet page 7.
•
• Second-year direct entry
students*
• Applicants with work
experience in a health
record department
• Second-year direct entry
students
Used to assess applicant’s
understanding of the program
and the profession.
Current, personal resume
• Facilitates calculation of
• Nil
indicating positions the applicant
preferential admission score
has held, education background,
• Contact reference if questions
and the name and current phone
arise or clarification is needed
number of an individual who could
following review of resume or
provide a recent employment
essay
reference.
• Interview Summary form and
• Individual sessions may
Participation in a group briefing
Preferential Admission
be arranged under
session facilitated by a HIM
Checklist completed and signed
special circumstances,
Program instructor. This is the
by
HIM
Program
faculty
e.g., Applicant from
final step in the admission
member.
outside the Lower
process.
Mainland.
See HIM Program Information
booklet page 27 for schedule of
dates and times.
Individual interview may be
required at the discretion of the
Program Coordinator.
• Will be completed if the
Program
Coordinator believes that
clarification is required as a
result of the submitted essay
or the briefing session; is not a
tool to screen applicants.
• Applicants for whom the
Program Coordinator is
satisfied all requirements
have been fully met.
*All Associate level HIMs or foreign trained health information managers who want to directly enter
into second year must undergo an individual assessment by the Program Coordinator.
NOTE:
- Student membership with the Health Record Association of British Columbia (HRABC) and the
Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) is a requirement for all students while
enrolled in the HIM program. Douglas College HIM students apply for HRABC / CHIMA membership in
their first semester and will need to maintain Student Membership throughout the program.
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TEST ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
MATH AND ENGLISH WRITING ASSESSMENT TESTS
All applicants who do not meet the Foundations of Math and English requirements need to arrange appointment
times with Assessment Services for testing.
Assessment Services is located in the Registrar’s Office at the Douglas College, New Westminster Campus. Some
assessments can be booked at the David Lam Campus.
Room:
Phone:
Web Page:



Note:
A1450
604-527-5501 (New Westminster)
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/registrar/assessment.html
You must be registered at the College and have a Student Number, in order to make an
appointment.
Contact Assessment Services for information on how to prepare for your English Writing
Assessment test.
Contact the DVST Department for information on how to prepare for your Math Assessment
test at 604-777-6196.
It may take up to six (6) weeks for your assessment test results (Douglas College Writing
Assessment Test); therefore plan to take these tests close to your initial application.
MATH AND ENGLISH UPGRADING
Applicants who do not meet the Academic Admission Requirements for Math and/or English Writing will require
upgrading or additional preparatory courses. For additional information and/or advice, please contact the following
Departments:

Developmental Studies (DVST) Department for Math & English Courses

English as a Second Language (EASL) Department for English Courses
Both Departments are located:
Room: B2004
David Lam Campus
Phone: 604-777-6196
LEARNING CENTRE
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/services/learning-centre.html
Applicants who are currently registered at Douglas College (e.g., General Studies Students) can access the Learning
Center for assistance with:

reading skills

writing skills

study skills

basic work-processing skills
Students can also be referred to the Learning Center by their course instructors and receive individual assistance
from staff, faculty and students (peer tutor).
The Learning Centre is located in:
Room: A1040 David Lam Campus
Phone: 604-777-6139
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GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANT ESSAY
INSTRUCTIONS:

500 words maximum (can be keyboarded or handwritten, double-spaced).
CONTENT
The content of your essay should address the following questions:

What interests you about the Health Information Management Program (HIM) as a
field of study and career path?

What type of work would you like to do when you graduate?

What skills have you gained in your past or present employment/education that you
believe will prepare you for a career in HIM

What do other people see as your strengths?

What do you see as your major area(s) for further development?

What obstacles (financial, time management, etc.) might you face if offered a seat in the HIM
program?

What alternatives to the HIM Program have you considered?
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COURSE OF STUDIES (60.5 credits)
Year One: Semester 1 (14 weeks)
Course
HIMP 1120
HIMP 1170
BIOL 1103
CMNS 1111
Title
Health Information Management I (includes practicum)
Introduction to Health Data Classification
Human Biology 1
Workplace Communications
TOTAL
Credits
4.0
3.5
3.0
3.0
13.5
Note: CSIS 1110 Introduction to Computers or equivalent must be completed prior to commencement of
Semester 2
Year One: Semester 2 (14 weeks)
HIMP 1220
HIMP 1270
BIOL 1203
CSIS 2200
HIMP 1275
Health Information Management II
Health Data Collection & Classification II
Human Biology II
Systems Analysis and Design
Health Data Collection & Classification Extramural (2 weeks)
TOTAL
3.0
6.0
3.0
3.0
1.5
16.5
Year Two: Semester 3 (14 weeks)
HIMP 2320
HIMP 2330
HIMP 2370
BUSN 1335
Health Information Management III
Health Information Reporting
Health Data Collection & Classification III
Business Probability and Statistics
TOTAL
3.0
3.0
6.0
3.0
15.0
HIMP 2420
HIMP 2430
HIMP 2470
CSIS 2300
Health Information Services IV
Applied Research and Epidemiology
Health Data Collection & Classification IV
Database Management
TOTAL
2.0
2.0
2.5
3.0
9.5
HIMP 2575
HIMP 2520
Health Data Collection & Classification Extramural II (2 weeks)
Senior Practicum (6 weeks)
1.5
4.5
* A minimum grade of “C+” (65%) is required to pass all HIMP and a minimum grade of “C” (60%) is
required to pass all nonHIMP courses.
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SUMMARY: HIM PROGRAM COURSE PRE/CO REQUISITES
HIM COURSE
COURSE
PREREQUISITE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE COREQUISITE
COURSE FOR WHICH THIS
COURSE IS A PREREQUISITE
HIMP 1120
NIL
HIMP 1170
HIMP 1220
HIMP 1170
NIL
HIMP 1120
BIOL 1103
HIMP 1270
HIMP 1220
HIMP 1120
CMNS 1111
HIMP 1270
HIMP 2320
HIMP 1270
HIMP 1170
BIOL 1103
HIMP 1220
BIOL 1203
HIMP 1275
HIMP 1275
HIMP 1270
BIOL 1203
NIL
HIMP 2370
HIMP 2320
HIMP 1220 or meeting
NIL
HIMP 2520
HIMP 2370
HIMP 2420
HIMP 2330
HIMP 2470
HIMP 2470
HIMP 2520
NIL
HIMP 2520
direct entry requirements
HIMP 2330
HIMP 2370
HIMP 2420
HIMP 2430
BUSN 1335 or meeting
HIMP 2470
HIMP 2420
HIMP 2575
HIMP 2520
HIMP 2420
HIMP 2430
HIMP 2470
CSIS 2300
NIL
NIL
HIMP 2575
HIMP 2470
NIL
NIL
NOTE: * A minimum grade of C+ (65%) is required to pass all HIMP courses
* A minimum grade of C (60%) is required to pass all nonHIMP courses
* A minimum grade of 75% is required to pass the lecture-practice component of HIMP 2470
* A minimum grade of 75% is required to pass HIMP 2575
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HIMP 1120:
Health Information Management I
(4.0 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the practice and profession of health information management. The
basic health information functions, services, and systems in both acute and non-acute health care settings will
be explored. Students will be able to apply knowledge through a variety of activities including lecture/practice
and practicum at an acute care facility.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture:
Offered:
2: Lecture/Practice: 2; Practicum: 36.0-37.5 hours/semester
Fall
HIMP 1170:
Introduction to Health Data Classification
(3.5 credits)
This introductory course focuses on developing a foundation in disease and procedure classification, medical
terminology, and pathophysiology for application in data collection and classification. The course includes an
introduction to medical terminology, etiology of disease, an overview of interventions, the fundamentals of
ICD-10-CA and CCI classification systems.
Prerequisite: None
Lecture:
Offered:
3; Lecture/Practice: 2
Fall
HIMP 1220:
Health Information Management ll
(3.0 credits)
This course introduces the student to the health care delivery system, organization and function of health care
facilities and services, the Canadian legal system, applicable health legislation, and the writing of policies and
procedures. Students will be able to identify major resources for locating information on laws, standards, and
regulations that govern the practice of health information management. Emphasis will be placed on the role
of health information management in terms of access to and disclosure of health information.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1120 & CMNS 1111
Lecture:
4
Offered:
Winter
HIMP 1270:
Health Data Collection and Classification ll
(6.0 credits)
This course integrates the theory of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and health data classification
which is continually reinforced through application of the coding process. The most common disorders for
specific body systems are studied in depth according to terminology, abbreviations, demographics, etiology,
signs and symptoms, method of diagnosis, common comorbidities, diagnostic, medical (including
pharmaceutical) and surgical interventions, mode of encounter, documentation requirements and
classification standards. Portions of the lecture-practice component of this course may take place at an acute
care facility.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1170 & BIOL 1103 or meeting direct entry requirements
Lecture:
Offered:
Winter
10
HIMP 1275:
Health Data Collection and Classification Extramural l (1.5 credits)
This two-week extramural session focuses on classification of diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CA/CCI
Classification Systems from current health records for specific body systems. Students will attend, in groups,
an acute care health care facility under the supervision of a faculty member or designate.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1270 & BIOL 1203
Reality:
34.0 hours/week
Offered:
Spring
HIMP 2320:
Health Information Management lll
(3.0 credits)
The course focuses on preparing health information management professionals for their role in providing
health information services in a changing health care system. This course explores contemporary, ethical,
legal, and financial health issues and trends. Students will examine the current and evolving roles for health
information management professionals from the traditional acute care hospital health record department to a
variety of other employment contexts. The course concludes with an assessment of the impact of technology
with emphasis on the electronic health record on health information management today and in the future.
Prerequisite: HIMP 1220 or meeting direct entry requirements
Seminar:
4
Offered:
Fall
HIMP 2330:
Health Information Reporting (3.0 credits)
This course provides students with the ability to retrieve, organize, analyze and report data and information.
Students are instructed on the use and content of the basic CIHI reports and on data presentation and
graphing techniques. Students practice data reporting in an accurate and appropriate manner. Students are
expected to calculate health statistics using established formulas, and understand data analysis methodology
and the importance of data quality.
Lecture:
Offered:
Fall
HIMP 2370:
Health Data Collection and Classification lll
(6.0 credits)
This course is a continuation of the theory and application of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and
health data classification. The most common disorders for specific body systems are studied in depth
according to terminology, abbreviations, demographics, etiology, signs and symptoms, method of diagnosis,
common comorbidities, diagnostic, medical (including pharmaceutical) and surgical interventions, mode of
encounter, documentation requirements, and classification standards. Portions of the lecture-practice
component of this course may take place at an acute care facility.
Lecture:
Offered:
Fall
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HIMP 2420:
Health Information Services lV (2.0 credits)
This course focuses on the role of the health information manager in meeting the information requirements of
quality review programs. Students are introduced to the terminology, rationale, and current models,
methodologies, tools and techniques associated with quality, utilization, and risk management. This course
also provides the student with additional opportunities to practice reporting of health data/information.
Prerequisite:
Lecture:
Offered:
HIMP 2320 or meeting direct entry requirements
4
Winter (11 weeks)
HIMP 2430:
Applied Research and Epidemiology (2.0 credits)
Students are introduced to the basic research and epidemiological concepts and methodologies including
knowledge on how to conduct research, the funding and application process, use of statistics generated, and
understanding of research outcomes. In addition, students will demonstrate application of the epidemiologic
research process to the practice of health information management.
Prerequisite:
Lecture:
Offered:
BUSN 1335 or meeting direct entry requirements
4
Winter (11 weeks)
HIMP 2470:
Health Data Collection and Classification lV
(2.5 credits)
Students will continue to practice health data classification using ICD-10-CA and CCI. Students are also
introduced to a variety of other classification, nomenclature and encoder systems. Students will examine CIHI
Case Mix Grouping, Resource Intensity Weighting, Complexity and Chronicity. Portions of the lecture and
practice component of the course may take place at an acute care hospital.
Prerequisite:
Lecture:
Offered:
HIMP 2370 or meeting direct entry requirements
Winter (11 weeks)
HIMP 2520:
Health Information Practitioner Senior Practicum
(4.5 credits)
This is a five to six-week practicum course in which students perform all tasks generally expected of the entrylevel health information management professional. Students are assigned for specified periods of practice in
health information service departments in hospitals and other health care facilities usually throughout British
Columbia. Course will include time at the College to prepare for practicum, and to share, compare and
analyze experiences.
Prerequisite:
Practicum:
Offered:
HIMP 2420 & HIMP 2430 & HIMP 2470 & CSIS 2300
36.0 - 37.5 hours per week
Summer
HIMP 2575:
Health Data Collection and Classification Extramural ll (1.5 credits)
This two-week extramural session focuses on classification of diagnoses and interventions using ICD-10-CA/CCI
from current health records at an advanced level for increasingly complex records. Students will attend,
primarily in groups, an acute care health care facility under the supervision of a faculty member or designate.
Prerequisite:
Reality :
Offered:
HIMP 2470
34.0 hours per week
Spring
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EXPENSES
Approximate costs as of June 2012 and is subject to change. Includes Tuition, Student Union, Activity
and U-Pass fees.
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTERS 4/5
OVERALL
TUITION
2036.00*
2036.00
1897.70
1943.80
7913.50
TEXTS
1049.00
214.75
305.20
265.00
1833.95
TOTAL
3051.45
2217.20
2172.05
2177.05
9617.75
* Includes CSIS 1100
The following list of expenses is an approximation of costs and is subject to change.
FEE DESCRIPTION
FEE
Initial application fee
*non-refundable, required only once when initially
registering at the College
$
$32.00
Laptop:
Recommended System Requirements:
-- Intel Pentium (or compatible) processor or
higher
-- Microsoft Windows 98\ME\2000\XP
-- Minimum 32 MB RAM recommended for all
platforms
-- Approximately 40 megabytes of free hard
drive space (for a full installation)
$
approx. $1000.00
HRABC Student Membership
$
$40.00 per year
HRABC Conference
$
$60.00 - $100.00 per year
CHIMA Student Membership
4f
$32.04 per year
CHIMA National Certification Examination held in July $
and November each year
$420.00
Miscellaneous (joining of other associations, calculator, $
expendable supplies)
$200.00
*For additional information, refer to the web calendar section on “Fees”
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES & GRADUATE PROFILE
Upon graduation, students will have an entry-level proficiency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes
that form the foundation for developing and managing quality health information. Specifically, the
graduate will be able to:
• Devise, implement and perform record management processes typically required of a health
information service including registration, document organization, analysis, filing, tracking,
retrieval, and control (electronic or paper-based) within required uses, institutional guidelines and
legal statutes.
• Classify diagnoses and interventions using health care classification/nomenclature systems with
emphasis on ICD-10-CA and CCI.
• Collect health care data in compliance with national, provincial and local standards.
• Produce information to support the delivery of health care through analysis and interpretation of
data relating to utilization, clinical, case costing, quality, and risk management data initiatives as
well as grouping methodologies (i.e. CMGs) and
weighting systems (i.e. RIWs).
• Articulate and promote the need for and uses of quality data and information requirements across
the continuum of health care.
• Contribute to research, research design and epidemiology
• Identify and use current quality improvement, risk management and utilization review
methodologies and models.
• Interpret health care documentation.
• Advocate confidentiality, privacy, security, quality and integrity of health care data.
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES & GRADUATE PROFILE CON’T
• Apply Canadian legislation to the development of policies, procedures, standards, practices and
guidelines for health care documentation, consent for treatment, and security, retention, access
and disclosure of health information.
• Recognize the broad issues within the Health Care Delivery System, locally, provincially and
nationally, such as determinants of health, prevention, funding, trends and issues in the context of
health information management.
• Apply technological developments to facilitate management of health information appropriately.
• Apply current methods and approaches to information systems analysis and design of databases.
• Use common software packages (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics,
presentation, statistical and e-mail) proficiently.
• Articulate the scope of professional practice within the field of health information management.
• Practice ethically.
• Practice self-evaluation
• Develop strategies to facilitate continued learning for personal professional development.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate, written, verbal, and visual presentation skills
• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.
• Apply appropriate employability skills including time management, contribute as a team member
in the health care environment, use resources effectively, etc.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Academic Advisors and Counselors are available to assist applicants and Douglas College students.
They offer a wide range of services.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Academic Advisors:
 information sessions regarding admission requirements, application
 procedures, tuition fee information, fee information, transfer credit information
 general course and program planning information
 career information & upgrading
 assistance in the Career Resource Center
Academic Advisors are located in:
Room:
Phone:
A1450 - Registrar’s Office
604-777-6228
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STUDENT SERVICES
Professional Counselors:
 career counseling
 personal counseling
 non-credit workshops for students on:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

stress and time management
survival tips for College success
test and/or performance anxiety
building self-esteem and confidence
overcoming procrastination
assertiveness
interpersonal relationships
credit courses designed to promote personal growth and development
*Counselors are available for appointments between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to
Friday. Evening appointments can also be made.
Student Services is located in:
Room:
Phone:
A1050 David Lam Campus
604-777-6185
LEARNING RESOURCES (LIBRARY)
Learning Resources offers a variety of services in addition to its resources.
 orientation sessions for new and returning students
 audio-visual equipment
 access to computers
 study rooms (need to be booked in advance)
Students are required to have a library card (student identification card) in order to take out
materials.
Learning Resources is located on the main floor at the David Lam Campus and their phone number is:
604-777-6139.
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COMPUTER LABS
The college has a number of computer labs which are available for students to use for wordprocessing assignments. For additional information and handbooks, students can contact CEIT.
All students in the Health Information Management Program are expected to submit their
assignments word-processed unless indicated otherwise.
HOUSING
There are no residences or on-site housing available at Douglas College. Contact the Students’ Union
Office for information regarding off-campus housing.
The Students’ Union Office is located:
Room: A1060
Phone: 604-777-6257
STUDENT HEALTH
All students are required to have their own health and medical/hospital insurance. They are
responsible for maintaining their own health (physical and mental health) and notifying the
Coordinator and course instructors of any changes in their health status (e.g., pregnancy, disability, or
diagnosis of a medical condition) that could interfere with their ability to carry out the required
activities of the program and/or jeopardize their own personal safety.
There is no student health services office at Douglas College. For First Aid Assistance, students
need to contact Security located on the main floor in the atrium, David Lam Campus.
STUDENTS’ UNION
The Students’ Union provides a handbook with information on:

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

student identification cards (access to library)
scholarships
lockers
off-campus housing
student associations and clubs
access to recreational facilities & events (such as the Canada Games Pool, films, social events)
parking
how to access the Ombudsperson
The Students’ Union office is located in room A1060 – David Lam Campus. Phone 604-777-6257.
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FINANCIAL AID
The Student Finance Office provides a wide variety of services related to:
 student loans (workshops are offered throughout the year to assist students with their loan
applications) *Students must be enrolled in minimum of 9 credits each semester in order
to be eligible
 grants
 work-study programs
 *awards:
Internal Program Awards
 HRABC Leadership
 HRABC Academic
 *bursaries
 *scholarships
Note: Students may be eligible for specific awards, bursaries, and/or scholarships.
Please consult the College Calendar or the Student Finance Office for specific
information.
The Student Finance Office is located:
Room: A1030 David Lam Campus
Phone: 604-777-6189
PARKING
Limited underground parking is available for students. Surface parking and parking at the Town
Centre is available. Students are strongly encouraged to organize car-pooling.
David Lam campus parking map:
http://www.douglas.bc.ca/services/facilities/parking/map-david-lam.html
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TRANSPORTATION
Douglas College, David Lam Campus, is easily accessible via public transportation (buses). All
classroom learning is at the David Lam Campus in Coquitlam.
Contact the Students’ Union Office for additional information regarding bus passes, maps, and
student discounts at 604-777-6257.
HIM students are encouraged to have their own transportation in order to travel for purposes of
practicum, coding extramurals, role shadowing, field trips, etc.
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SITE LISTING FOR HEALTH RECORD?HIM DEPARTMENT TOURS
 Note that the function of data collection (coding) and records management have been separated
and each have their own manager. It is preferred that you tour the data collection side as coding
still remains the most common entry into the HIM field.
 Phone the health care facility ahead of time to make an appointment. Please note that the date
of the tour could be between one and three weeks from the time you phone.
 The list below is only a partial list, so feel free to phone HIM departments in health care facilities
not on this list for an appointment.
 Remember to have your “tour guide” sign the verification form which is included in this booklet.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Burnaby, Delta, Eagle Ridge, Peace Arch,
Ridge Meadows, and Royal Columbian
Hospitals
Abbotsford Regional, Langley, Surrey, and
Delta Hospitals
Lions Gate, Richmond, Vancouver General,
UBC Hospitals
BC Children’s and Women’s; St. Paul’s
Hospitals
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Patsy Mang
Coding Coordinator Fraser Health North/South
Lower Mainland HIM Coding Services
c/o RCH
Ph 604 520 4631
[email protected]
Joy Avasthi
Coding Coordinator Fraser Health South/East
Lower Mainland HIM
c/o FHA Central City
Ph. 604 953-5142 x768460
[email protected]
Sandy Hum
Coding Coordinator Vancouver Coastal (VCH)
c/o VGH
Ph 604 875 4111 ext 61931
[email protected]
Jihe Cho
Coding Coordinator PHSA/PHC
c/o St. Paul’s Hospital
PH: 604.682.2344 ext 62763
[email protected]
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT
CONTACT PERSON(S)
BC CHILDREN’S and BC WOMEN’S HEALTH
CENTER
4500 Oak Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Judy Kenyon
604.875-3176
BURNABY HOSPITAL
3935 Kincaid Street Burnaby, BC
V5G 2X6
Suzanne Joly
604.412.6217
CHILLIWACK GENERAL HOSPITAL
45600 Menholm Road Chilliwack, BC
V2P 1P7
Sandra Colwell
1.604.702-4751
DELTA HOSPITAL
5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, BC
V4K 3V6
Lynda Veeneman
604.940.3433
EAGLE RIDGE HOSPITAL
475 Guildford Way Port Moody, BC
V3H 3W9
Lorraine Eddy
604.469.3133
LANGLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
22051 Fraser Highway Langley, BC
V3A 4H4
Darlene Sinkovits
604.514.6031
LIONS GATE HOSPITAL
231 East 15th Street North Vancouver, BC
V7L 2L7
Sylvia Melnyk
604.984.5910
ABBOTSFORD REGIONAL HOSPITAL & CANCER
CENTRE
32900 Marshall Road Abbotsford, BC
V2S 0C2
Sandra Morris
604.851.4700, Ext. 646795
PEACE ARCH HOSPITAL
15521 Russell Avenue White Rock, BC
V4B 2R4
Lynda Veeneman
604.535.4556
RICHMOND HOSPITAL
7000 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC
V6X 1A2
Megan Stech
604.244.5573
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CONTACT PERSON(S)
RIDGE MEADOWS HOSPITAL
11666 Laity Street Maple Ridge, BC
V2X 7G5
Lorraine Eddy
604.466.7901
ROYAL COLUMBIAN HOSPITAL
330 E. Columbia St. New Westminster, BC
V3L 3W7
Patsy Mang
604.520.4180
ST. PAUL’S HOSPITAL – Providence Health
Care
1080 Howe Street 2nd Floor
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1H6
Jihe Cho
604.682.2344 ext 62763
SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
13750 - 96 Avenue Surrey, BC
V3V 1Z2
Valerie Yip
604.585.5666 ext. 2429
VANCOUVER HOSPITAL & HEALTH
SCIENCES CENTRE 12TH & OAK
855 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1M9
Teresa Overbury
604.875.4066
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OPTIONAL TOURS...
In addition to the mandatory tour of a Health Information Management Department,
applicants may wish to visit a health information department in a non-acute setting. The
following health care facilities have agreed to participate in this tour.
Again, phone the health care facility ahead of time for an appointment. A verification form of
attendance is not required for these sites.
CONTACT PERSON(S)
LEUKEMIA/BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT PROGRAM of
BC
Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre –
Hematology administration Room 10148, 10th Floor
2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver BC V5Z 1M9
Janet Nitta
604-875-4863, Ext. 767070
BC CANCER AGENCY
FRASER VALLEY CENTRE
13750-96th Avenue Surrey, BC
V3V 1Z2
Audrey Barry
604-675-4090
BC CANCER AGENCY - VANCOUVER CENTRE
th
600 West 10 Avenue Vancouver, BC
V5Z 4E6
Audrey Barry
604-675-4090
PERINATAL SERVICES BC
rd
th
West Tower, 3 Floor, 555 W. 12 Ave., Vancouver, BC
V5Z 3X7
Kenny Der
604-877-2121 Ext 223761
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE
70 Colony Farm, Port Coquitlam, BC
V3E 5X9
Margot Bartlett
604.524.7795
ST. MICHAEL’S CENTRE
7451 Sussex Avenue Burnaby, BC
V5J 5C2
Kathy Anderson
604-434-1323 Ext. 114
VANCOUVER COMMUNITY HEALTH RECORD SERVICES
899 W. 12th Avenue, VGH-Heather Pavilion Vancouver,
BC V5Z 1M9
Tena Peters
604-875-4111 Ext- 63869
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APPLICANT TOUR OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
POTENTIAL QUESTIONS TO ASK
♦
How/when did you get started in this career?
♦
What skills/personal qualities are necessary to be successful in this type of career?
♦
What do you (coders) do in a typical day?
♦
How is a health record initiated? processed? used?
♦
What do you like the most/least about your work?
♦
What are the usual hours of work?
♦
What is the general pay range and benefits package for this career?
♦
What are the technological applications relevant to this type of work?
♦
How much time is spent working alone? Working with others?
♦
How do openings in this field and in this facility usually get filled?
♦
What other occupations are similar to this work?
♦
What, in your opinion, is the employment outlook for an individual choosing this career?
♦
What work experiences/volunteer work/hobbies/outside interests would be helpful in
gaining relevant experience to increase opportunities in obtaining a job in this field?
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VERIFICATION OF APPLICANTS’ TOUR OF A HEALTH
RECORD/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
OBJECTIVES:
♦
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♦
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Help you to understand your new chosen profession
Provide you with an opportunity to visualize your future working environment
Identify the services provided by a health record/information department
Differentiate between the various positions employed in a health record/information
management department
PREPARATION:
♦
♦
Review the current Douglas College web calendar and all materials in the HIM Program
admissions information booklet
Make a written list of your questions (refer to “Potential Questions To Ask” contained in
this booklet)
INSTRUCTIONS:
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♦
♦
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Arrange an appointment by contacting a health information manager at an acute care
hospital of your choice (Refer to the site listing contained in this booklet)
Arrive on time, professionally dressed, prepared to fully participate in the tour and
discussion
Make notes concerning your tour of the Health Record/Health Information Management
Department for discussion during the group briefing session at Douglas College
Obtain the signature and title of the person conducting the tour
Mail the completed form to:
Rosemarie Bakker
Office of the Registrar
Coquitlam Campus
Douglas College, Box 2503
New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2
VERIFICATION:
Student #: _________________________
Name of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________
Health Care Facility: ____________________________________________________________
This is to verify the above-named applicant attended an orientation tour of the health
information management department.
Signature ____________________________________
Date_________________________
Title ________________________________________
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
QUESTION:
Can I take the HIM program part time?
RESPONSE:
It is recommended that you take the HIM program on a full time basis as we only have a fulltime intake every two years. Taking the program on a part-time basis would mean taking three
or four years to complete the program depending on the date of your application.
However, in a non-intake year, students could enter the program on a part time basis and
decrease their workload by completing some or all of the non HIM courses such as
communications, computers, statistics.
Many of these courses have equivalent courses at other colleges/universities which you could
transfer over to Douglas. They would include:
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

BIOL 1103 and 1203
o All sections restricted to nursing/psychiatric nursing will open up at a point in
time to allow HIM students access to these courses
o VCC 1120/1220 is also equivalent as long as you take both courses
CSIS 1110, CSIS 2200, CSIS 2300
BUSN 1335 or equivalent
o any first year university transfer statistics course
o equivalent courses at Douglas College include Math 1160, BUSN 2429, and PSYC
2300
o equivalent courses by distance/online include: Athabasca (AU) Math 215;
Thompson Rivers (TRU) STAT 102
For some of the courses such as the CSIS computer or BUSN (statistics) courses, you don't have
to be an HIM student; you could initially apply under General Studies and then apply for HIM
once you have met all of our program admission requirements. All or almost all of these
courses can be taken during the evening (if that is more convenient). The number of courses
that you take and the sequence can for the most part be your choice.
QUESTION:
Is the HIM program offered by distance education?
RESPONSE:
Not at this time.
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QUESTION:
Can I work part-time and be a full-time student in the HIM program?
RESPONSE:
It is not recommended that students work part-time during the program as the workload can
be onerous.
We recognize that some students must work for financial reasons and if it is a necessity, we
recommend that you consult with the HIM Program Coordinator regarding course load for a
particular semester.
QUESTION:
I have completed some courses at another post-secondary institution. How
can I have them assessed?
RESPONSE:
You need to submit your official transcript and complete the “Request for Transfer of Credit”
form to the Registrar’s Office. This can be submitted with your application or at a later date.
QUESTION:
Can I still apply to the program if it is past the application deadline?
RESPONSE:
Applications may still be accepted past the application deadline if seats are available and the
applicants have met all of the admission requirements.
QUESTION:
I am a mature student and do not meet the academic admission
requirements. How do I get started?
RESPONSE:
Attend a HIM Program information session. Check out the College web site or contact the
Faculty of Health Sciences Administration Office to find out session dates and times.
Submit an application to the Registrar’s Office with the processing fee indicating General
Studies as your course of study and include all official transcripts (high school and relevant
post-secondary).
It is important that you apply in order to receive a student number which you must have in
order to arrange appointments with Assessment Services for Math and/or Writing testing.
Go for the tour of a Health Record/Information Management Department as this will help
solidify your choice of HIM Program as a career.
Apply to the HIM Program when you have met all the academic admission requirements.
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SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAM GROUP BRIEFING SESSIONS
INSTRUCTIONS TO HIM APPLICANTS:
 This is the LAST step in the application process.
 Once all of the admission requirements have been met (excluding the briefing session), the
Admissions Officer Rosemarie Bakker will contact the HIM Program Coordinator and indicate
that you are ready for the Briefing Session.
 The HIM program Coordinator will contact you by email and let you know the date of the next
session.
 Bring the HIM Program Information Booklet and a list of your questions to the session.
 Session is 1 - 2 hours depending on number of attendees.
 Report to Room D3015 at the David Lam campus, 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
DATE
TIME
INTERVIEWER
Thursday, May 31, 2012
1500 Hours
Laurie Kenward
Thursday, June 21, 2012
1500 Hours
Laurie Kenward
NOTE: Additional dates after June 21st, 2012 until September 2013 will be scheduled as needed.
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AGENDA FOR APPLICANT GROUP BRIEFING SESSION
HIM PROGRAM WORKLOAD
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scheduled 17 - 20 hrs/week between 0830-1630 hours, Monday – Friday. Classes will be held at the
David Lam Campus.
first year: academic study, some assignments, lots of exams and homework, memorization
second year: projects, analysis, synthesis, major papers, essay exams, cooperative learning
(groups), application focus
CSIS 1110 or equivalent must be successfully completed prior to commencement of semester 2.
PRACTICUM
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placement outside the lower mainland should be expected and is dependent on the availability of
appropriate sites. The final selection of all Practicum sites is the responsibility of the HIM Program
Coordinator.
HIMP 1120 (distributed throughout semester 1)
HIMP 1275 (April) (2 weeks) is a block coding practicum held in a Vancouver area acute care facility
under the supervision of Douglas College HIM faculty members.
HIMP 2575 (March/April) (2 weeks) is a block coding practicum held in a Vancouver area acute care
facility under the supervision of Douglas College HIM faculty members.
HIMP 2520 (April/May) - experience at hospital/non-hospital site(s) (5 weeks) plus pre-practicum
preparation and post-practicum discussion and analysis at Douglas College (5 days)
professional performance and attitude expected throughout all practicum experiences
some facilities may require immunization (Hepatitis B), interview, criminal record search, etc. prior
to acceptance of student for practicum.
PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION

HRABC
 CHIMA
 CHIMA
Student membership $40 in September year 1 with renewal in Nov. for year 2;
conference fee variable
Student membership $32.04 in September both years
National exam and remaining year member ship $375 (+ H.S.T.) following graduation;
exam is offered on a variety of dates throughout the year.
TRANSFER CREDITS

See Douglas College web calendar. Forms available outside Registrar’s office.
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COSTS


Expenses
Texts
See Douglas College calendar for further fee assessments.
List available in bookstore in August.
COURSES AND CONTENT
 see course of studies outline and summary and calendar
 specific questions?
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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
good if flexible and use initiative
range of available positions including full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual
are provincial and across Canada
expanding into a variety of health facilities outside the traditional acute care hospital setting
LABOUR ORGANIZATION AND SALARIES
 HRT
 HRA
 Both
-
Hospital Employees Union (HEU)
Health Sciences Association (HSA)
B.C. Government Employees Union (BCGEU)
WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION
 notify Registrar’s Office in writing and HIM Program faculty (604-777-6327 or 604-777-6422)
Immediately
TOUR OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
 Describe your insights and reactions to what you learned from this tour.
OTHER
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BHIM program at Ryerson
Sponsorship, scholarships
Student loans
Orientation Day (last Thursday prior to the Labour Day long weekend in an intake year)
HIM FACULTY TO TALK WITH APPLICANTS INDIVIDUALLY
 complete interview summary, admission requirements checklist and calculate preferential
admission score
 applicant questions and comments
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Applicant Name _____________________________________________________________________
Student Number ____________________________
Phone No.
FT _____
PT _____
Year ___________
Municipality _____________________________
REQUIREMENT
YES
NO
Science 11 or 12 with a C+
COMMENTS
Specify:
Math 11 with a C+
English 12 with a B
Keyboard skills of 40 wpm (recommended)
Current speed =
Tour of health record/information management
department in a health care facility
Site (s):
wpm.
Essay
Personal Resume
CSIS 1110 or equivalent
HIM Group Briefing Session
Date:
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PREFERENTIAL ADMISSION CRITERIA CHECKLIST
Applicant Name
_______________________________________________________________
Student #
_______________________________________________________________
Minimum HIM Program Requirements met:
Yes _____
SELECT CRITERIA
University Degree or Diploma
- From an English speaking university/college
- In a health related field/IT
- Within 10 years
No _____
POINTS
POINTS
ASSIGNED
2
1
1
1
OR
Other Post-Secondary Education (Successful) :
Including certificate, citation, 12 UT credits
- From an English – speaking post- secondary
institution or is health/IT related or within 5 years
2
1
/5
Related could include healthcare or IT or in an office
environment
Math 12 or higher
- within 5 years or with a grade of C+ or higher
2
/2
1
1
/2
Biology 12 or Chemistry 12 or Physics 12
- within 5 years or with a grade of C+ or higher
1
1
University/College level Anatomy & Physiology
course with a grade of C + or higher
Post-secondary English/Communications with a grade of
C+ or higher from an English speaking university/college
1
/3
1
/1
Related Work/Volunteer Experience
(Successful)(minimum 6 months/ 100 hours)
TOTAL POINTS:
Max. 13
Early Admission will be offered to applicants who obtain a preferential score of 10 or higher.
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