HIM
102
Introduction to Health Care Systems
- 3 credits
This course introduces
the student to the field of health information technology.
Topics to be covered include the health care delivery system,
medical record format and content, various filing systems, and types
of medical record personnel and credentials. In addition, the course will cover retention policies and procedures,
documentation, confidentiality issues and legal and regulatory aspects
of the medical record.
Prerequisite:
MED 125 (may be taken concurrently)
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HIM
210 - Coding I - 3 Credits
This course emphasizes
data abstracting techniques and the use of classification systems such
as International classification of Diseases, 9th Edition,
Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Physician’s Current Procedural
Terminology (CPT-4) or most recent editions.
Students will gain knowledge of and learn how to prepare claims
using various formats. Diagnosis
Related Groups (DRGs) and various health insurance systems will be discussed.
PREREQUISITES:
MED 125, HIM 102
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HIM
201 - Health Information Management Principles
- 3 Credits
This course emphasizes
sources, definitions, collection and presentation of health data.
Topics will include health care data systems, tumor registry,
birth and death certificates, utilization and review, risk management
and quality assurance. Issues
concerning management, retrieval, and retention of health records, and
compliance and regulations will be discussed along with current trends
in health information technology.
PREREQUISITES:
MED 125, HIM 102, CSC 101 (may be taken concurrently)
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HIM
211 Advanced Medical Coding - 3
Credits
This
course is a continuation of Coding Classification Systems and Nomenclature.
Emphasis is placed on diagnostic coding utilizing ICD-9-CM coding system
or most recent edition. Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), various
health insurance systems, and claim processing will be discussed.
PREREQUISITES:
MED 125, HIM 102, HIM 210 (may
be taken concurrently)
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HIM
254 HIMT Practicum - 4 Credits
This course provides
the student an opportunity to obtain an overview of a health information
management department. The
student will concentrate their time developing their data abstraction
and coding skills. One
hundred and sixty hours of supervised clinical experience and three
hours of classroom seminar will be required.
PREREQUISITES:
HIM 102, HIM 210, HIM 211, HIM 201
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MED
125 - Medical Terminology - 3
Credits
This course will
introduce the student to the systems of the body and terminology related
to each system. The anatomy
of each system, diseases and disorders will be covered. Common medical abbreviations of medications, diagnostic testing,
diseases and procedures will be incorporated throughout.
Terminology of psychiatric disorders, surgery, administration
and classification of medication, oncology/nuclear medicine, and pathology/autopsies
will be presented.
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BOT
245 - Medical Machine Transcription - 3 Credits
An advanced course
in transcription. Students will practice transcribing medical information
from taped dictation. Medical terminology learned in MED 125 will be
reinforced. Emphasis is on correct use of terminology, spelling, grammar,
punctuation, and formatting special medical forms.
PREREQUISITES:
MED 125, BOT 102
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CSC 101
Computers I: Introduction to Computers - 3 Credits
An introduction to computers and
their applications using IBM-compatible microcomputers. Students will
get hands-on experience with an operating system and with applications
useful to students, including word processing, literature searches,
spreadsheets, database management, and telecommunications. Students
will learn how to learn about computers so they can continue learning
on their own.
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ENG 101
Expository Writing - 3 Credits
Students develop competence in
writing academic essays that are clear, logical, and fully developed,
employing rhetorical modes such as summary, comparison, analysis, and
argument. Research and bibliography skills are involved, as well as
reading, critical thinking, multiple revision, interaction with other
students’ work, and an understanding of writing as a process.
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