CIM Practicum

Prerequisites: CIM 202 and 225 and 250.Corequisites: HIT 240 prior to or concurrent.A comprehensive course providing a focused overview and instructional coaching and application of aspects of cancer registry operations including casefinding, abstracting, coding, staging, data analysis and usage, registry organization, follow-up, data quality insurance, and cancer program accreditation. This includes five competency assessments of five core competencies of casefinding, abstracting, coding and staging, analysis and data usage, follow-up and data quality assurance, and Cancer Program Accreditation. Competency is demonstrated by earning a certificate of competency on each competency-based assessment.Hours: 135 (54 lecture,81 lab)Transfer Information: CSU TransferableSBCC General Education: NoneGrading Options: Standard Letter