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101 Medical Terminology, Transcription, and Pharmacology
I - 4 credits |
The study of language of medicine, including medical dictation and reports; and
pharmaceutical terminology. Administrative methods, equipment and technologies
are introduced. Accuracy in word construction, health care terms, medical report
formatting, and transcription are stressed. This course parallels coursework in
BIO 201 and incorporates computer-based learning opportunities.
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102 Medical Terminology, Transcription, and Pharmacology II
- 4 credits |
A continuation of the areas introduced in HI 101 including administrative methods
and treatment of disease. Dictating equipment and state-of-the-art technologies
are utilized. Students learn drug administration methedologies and the study of
pharmacology relevant to disease process. This course parallels student learning
objectives in BIO 202 - Anatomy and Physiology II.
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104 Introduction of Health Information Technology
- 3 credits |
This course introduces students to the health information management profession including
the origin, use, content, formats, and control of health records. HI 104 emphasizes the
organization of the health care delivery system including Indian Health Services. Specialized
areas of expertise, career opportunities, and ethics are also included in this course. Lab
included.
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106 Legal Aspects of Healthcare - 3 credits
(Prerequisite: HI 104) |
Students study the principles of confidentiality, release of information practice
standards, retention guidelines for health information, and patients' rights and
professional advocacy. The student will apply legal concepts to the roles and
responsibilities of the allied health professional, including codes of ethics.
Lab included.
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208 Healthcare Statistics and Data Presentation
- 3 credits
(Prerequisites: MTH 101, TECH 115) |
Students will learn how to compute various types of applied and healthcare-specific
statistics. Manual and computerized Health care data collection and presentation
techniques will be emphasized. Students will learn how health care statistics are
used locally, nationally, and internationally. This course utilizes computer-based
learning opportunities.
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209 Directed Clinical Lab Practice I - 3 credits
(Prerequisites: HI 101, HI 102, HI 104, HI 106, HI 208) |
Students apply professional practices of health information management in an actual
health care facility under the direct supervision of an RHIT or RHIA. Students are
placed in various health and hospice care settings to acquire experience in healthcare
delivery systems, organizations and facilities. This clinical lab experience emphasizes
the skills obtained in the first year course.
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210 Pathology of Disease Processes - 3 credits
(Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, HI 101, HI 102, HI 104, HI 106) |
Students study the disease processes, treatment of diseases, and medical record
documentation. Students advance skills in the areas of analyzing health information
documented in the medical record, qualitative analysis, and patient care management.
This course utilizes computer based learning applications.
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211 ICD-9-CM & Reimbursement Methodologies I -
2 credits
(Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, HI 101, HI 102, HI 104, HI 106, HI 209, HI 210) |
Study of principles involved in the International Classification of Diseases, 9th
Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). This course emphasizes professional
practices involved in the assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes including
validation of coded clinical information and reimbursement methodologies. Computer
based learning applications.
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HI 212 ICD-9-CM & Reimbursement Methodologies II
- 2 credits
(Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202,
HI 101, HI 102, HI 104, HI 106, HI 209, HI 210, HI 211)
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This course is a continuation of HI 211 with emphasis on professional practice
standards relating to codes and classification systems. This course emphasizes
payment and reimbursement methedologies, and application of relevant regulatory
agencies. Manual and electronic coding applications are used.
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HI 213 Quality Improvement
- 3 credits
(Prerequisites: HI 104, HI 208, HI 209, HI 211, HI 212) |
Details the manner in which health care facilities assure and assess the quality
of the care provided. Concepts studied include quality assurance, assessment,
continuous quality improvement, risk and utilization management, and medical
staff concepts. This course utilizes computer based learning opportunities.
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214 CPT-4 and HCPCS Coding - 2 credits
(Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, HI 101, HI 102, HI 104, HI 106, HI 209, HI 210, HI 211) |
The study of basic principles involved in ambulatory-based health care coding systems,
CPT-4 and HCPCS. Includes professional coding practices and standards in ambulatory
health care.
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215 HIT Management and Supervision - 3 credits
(Prerequisites: HI 104, HI 106, HI 209) |
Explores the principles of health information management techniques including
effective planning, directing, organizing, controlling, leadership, motivation,
and team building. This course emphasizes the function of management and the
relevant laws, rules, and regulations. This course utilizes computer based
leaning opportunities.
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217 Directed Clinical Lab Practice II - 3 credits
(Prerequisites: All HI courses except HI 220) |
Students practice skills at one or more health care facilities under the direct
supervision of an RHIA or RHIT as a health information manager. This course
reinforces concepts learned in the second year.
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220 HIT Applications (Capstone) - 3 credits
(Prerequisites: All HI courses) |
This capstone course reinforces the student's application of health information
management, knowledge, and skills in the profession. This class parallels the
student's second level guided clinical lab experience. Emphasis is placed on
reinforcement of learned entry-level competencies. Students perform a mock RHIT
examination and utilize computer based applications.
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