Investigates the external forces shaping the healthcare delivery system, differentiating between types of organizations across the continuum of care. Learners will explore the roles and responsibilities of various healthcare providers and the interrelationships among them, as well as the specific duties of health information professionals. Additionally, learners will demonstrate professional ethical standards and examine both paper and electronic health records. Prerequisite: Admission to 105301 Health Information Technology or 315302 Medical Coding Specialist program and Corequisites: 10501101 Medical Terminology and 10501107 Digital Literacy for Healthcare