As a mission-driven non-profit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research, and analytics to advise global leaders, stakeholders, and influencers on best practices in health information and technology. The organization’s Career Institute offers healthcare leaders access to quality resources, tools, and education to help them connect with needed materials, strengthen industry knowledge, achieve professional development and contribute to lifelong learning. Access the HIMSS site and navigate to the Professional Development page. Produce your own professional development plan. Include the following aspects in the assignment: 1) Explore the resources provided by HIMSS in terms of Continuing Education and Professional Development 2) Discuss how earning certification would benefit you and your organization 3) Argue for or against requiring a professional certification or license such as CPHIMS should be set as a standard in Healthcare Information Management 4) Create a simple model/timeline showing your professional development plans HIMSS Part II Assignment The final project for this course will be created each week. Each assignment will lead to a second assignment that adds to the PPT slide deck. In this manner, you create the final project as you progress through the course. This model provides for deeper learning and a more rigorous final project. Create PPT slides based upon assignment part I. Include the following aspects in the assignment: 1) Construct 5 PPT slides to illustrate your content and tools from part 1 2) Add speakers notes as needed 3) Follow the rules of good PPT slide construction 4) Submit the slides for grading and feedback 5) File to slides to add to the final presentation
