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HI 103 |
ASMBLY,ANLYS,ALT
HLTH CARE DEL |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: Designed to
introduce the student to the following aspects of the medical
information system: health record assembly and analysis and alternate
health care delivery systems. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITE: Admission
into the Health Information Technology (Management) program or
permission of the department. Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, RD 120.
One hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. |
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HI 104 |
INTRODUCTION
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: This course
introduces the following topics: historical development of the health
care field and organizational structure of health institutions; health
information profession and department; and patient index and numbering
and filing systems with an emphasis placed on managerial aspects.
(TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITE: Admission into the Health Information Technology(Management) program or permission of the department.
Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, MA 100, RD 120 or consent of
department. One hour lecture each week. |
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HI 105 |
LEGAL
ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFO |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: This course
introduces the following topics: legal aspects; retention and
retrieval; forms design; and tumor registry with an emphasis placed on
managerial aspects. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITE: Admission into the
Health Information Technology (Management) program or permission of the
department. Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, MA 100, RD 120 or consent
of department. One hour lecture each week. |
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HI 106 |
INTRO
LEGAL ASPECTS HLTH LAB |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: This course
provides laboratory experience for topics covered in HI 104 and HI 105.
Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills are necessary. (TP/SS
only) PREREQUISITE: Admission into the Health Information Technology
(Management) program or permission of the department. PRE- or
COREQUISITES: HI 104 and HI 105, or consent of department. Two hours
laboratory each week. |
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HI 111 |
PRO
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE I |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: Supervised
practice in a health information department. The student will perform
functions related to the analysis and reporting requirements for health
records, the storage and retrieval of health records, and the patient
admission process. (TP/SS only) PREREQUISITES: HI 103 and HI 106, or
consent of department and Admission into the Health Information
Technology (Management) program or permission of the department.
Requires 60 hours of combined supervision on campus and/or in a
clinical setting. |
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HI 113 |
MANAGEMENT
HEALTH INFORMATION |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: This course
introduces the students to management techniques for controlling
functions in a health record department, such as request for proposals,
contracts, and personnel. Basic computer literacy and keyboarding
skills are necessary. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITES: CA 120, HI 103,
HI 106, and HI 125, or consent of department and Admission into the
Health Information Technology (Management) program or permission of the
department. One and one-half hours lecture, one hour laboratory each
week. |
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HI 114 |
AUTOMATION
HEALTH INFORMATION |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: This course
introduces the students to computer applications in health care. The
student will also be introduced to dictation and transcription
equipment and record formats. Basic computer literacy and keyboarding
skills are necessary. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITES: CA 120, HI 103,
HI 106, and HI 125, or consent of department and Admission into the
Health Information Technology (Management) program or permission of the
department. One and one-half hours lecture, one hour laboratory each
week. |
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HI 125 |
MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY I |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: The basic
structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, roots,
combining forms, and plurals. Pronunciation, spelling, and definition
of medical terms. Emphasis on building a professional vocabulary
required of the beginning medical professional. (TP/SS only) (CE)
Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, MA 100, RD 120. Two hours each week. |
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HI 126 |
MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY II |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: A
continuation of HI 125. Includes medical terminology related to body
systems, cancer medicine, radiology and nuclear medicine, and
pharmacology. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITE: HI 125. Two hours
lecture/discussion each week. |
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HI 135 |
CONCEPTS
OF DISEASE |
3
semester hours |
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| Course Description: A survey
course designed specifically for students enrolled in health programs.
General principles, classification, causes, and treatment of selected
disease processes are presented. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITE: BI 204
or HI 125 and Admission into the Health Information Technology
(Management) program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or
permission of the department. Three hours lecture each week. |
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HI 200 |
CODING,
ABSTRACT, & INDEX I |
4
semester hours |
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| Course Description: This course
is designed to introduce the student to the ICD-9-CM classification,
with considerable time spent coding diagnoses and procedures. The
student will gain exposure in abstracting and indexing diagnostic and
procedural codes as well as retrieving medical information for
research. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITES: HI 103, HI 125 or BI 204,
and HI 135 and Admission into the Health Information Technology
(Management) program or permission of the department. Three hours
lecture, two hours laboratory each week. |
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HI 203 |
STATISTICS
HEALTH INFORMATION |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: This course
includes topics covering health data statistics and data presentation.
The student will gain an in-depth knowledge of basic hospital
statistics and application of the same. Basic computer literacy and
keyboarding skills are necessary. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITES: CA
120, HI 103, HI 106, and HI 125, or consent of department and Admission
into the Health Information Technology (Management) program or
permission of the department. One and one-half hours lecture, one hour
laboratory each week. |
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HI 204 |
PERF
IMPROVEMENT HEALTH INFO |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: This course
includes topics covering performance improvement. The student will be
introduced to the concepts of medical care evaluation, concurrent
review, and the importance of accurate date display. Basic computer
literacy and keyboarding skills are necessary. (TP/SS only) (CE)
PREREQUISITES: CA 120, HI 103, HI 106, and HI 125, or consent of
department and Admission into the Health Information Technology
(Management) program or permission of the department. One and one-half
hours lecture, one hour laboratory each week. |
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HI 211 |
PRO
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE II |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: Supervised
practice in the following health record functions: release of
information, supervision, vital records, coding of medical data, data
abstracting, DRG coding and assignment, and cancer registry activities.
(TP/SS only) PREREQUISITES: HI 103, HI 113, HI 200, and HI 213, or
consent of department and Admission into the Health Information
Technology (Management) program or permission of the department.
Requires 120 hours of combined supervision on campus and/or in a
clinical setting. |
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HI 212 |
PRO
PRACTICE EXPERIENCE III |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: Supervised
practice in performance improvement; basic statistical activities; and
exposure to health record functions in an alternate care environments
(i.e., long-term care, mental health, ambulatory care, and government
or professional organizations). Students will take a mock national
accreditation examination. (TP/SS only) PREREQUISITES: HI 203 and HI
204, or consent of department and Admission into the Health Information
Technology (Management) program or permission of the department. PRE-
or COREQUISITE: HI 211 or consent of department. Requires 60 hours of
combined supervision on campus and/or in a clinical setting. |
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HI 213 |
CPT-4
CODING |
2
semester hours |
|
| Course Description: This course
is designed to introduce the student to the CPT-4 classification, with
considerable time spent coding procedures. The student will gain
exposure in abstracting and indexing procedural codes as well as
retrieving medical information for research. (TP/SS only) (CE)
PREREQUISITES: HI 103, HI 125 or BI 204, and HI 135 and Admission into
the Health Information Technology (Management) program or permission of
the department. COREQUISITE: HI 200. Two hours lecture each week. |
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HI 214 |
INTRODUCTION
TO PHARMACOLOGY |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: Designed to
give an overview of pharmacology to the student. Examines the
prescription drug process (dosage calculation, administrations, and
different drug forms) and reviews basic federal and state regulations.
Focuses on specific disease states and how certain drugs work to
alleviate and treat the conditions for which they are prescribed.
Approaches the various drug classes, the actions on physiology, and
their relationship to various disease states. (TP/SS only) (CE)
PREREQUISITES: BI 204 and HI 125 and Admission into the Health
Information Technology (Management) program of permission of the
department. One hour lecture each week. |
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HI 220 |
CODING,
ABSTR & INDEX II |
3
semester hours |
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| Course Description: Designed to
enhance the student's abilities in coding, abstracting, and indexing.
Students will develop skills in application of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, and
HCPCS coding. Students will also gain practical experience in the
assignment of DRGs and their usage. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITES: HI
103, HI 125, HI 126, HI 200, and HI 213 and Admission into the Health
Information Technology (Management) program or permission of the
department. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory each week. |
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HI 221 |
AMBULATORY
CARE CODING |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: Designed to
enhance the student's ability in ambulatory care classification and
coding. Students will develop skills in application of CPT, ICD coding,
and APG classification. Students will gain experience for applications
in a variety of ambulatory settings, including the physician office
environment. (TP/SS only) (CE) PREREQUISITES: HI 200 or consent of
department and Admission into the Health Information Technology
(Management) program or permission of the department. Two hours lecture
each week. |
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HI 222 |
ELECTRONIC
PATIENT BILLING |
2
semester hours |
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| Course Description: An
introduction to electronic patient billing in ambulatory settings using
various insurance and reimbursement systems. Students prepare health
insurance claim forms for various types of insurance plans and use this
information as a practice management and outcomes assessment tool.
Additional topics include billing and claims management issues. (TP/SS
only) (CE) PREREQUISITE: Admission into the Health Information
Technology (Management) program or permission of the department. Two
hours lecture each week. |
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HI 226 |
RESEARCH
IN HEALTH INFORMATION |
1
semester hour |
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| Course Description: This course
is designed to enhance the student's ability in research methodologies.
The student will use computerized databases and spreadsheets to prepare
a project related to a health care topic. Basic computer literacy and
keyboarding skills are necessary. (TP/SS only) PREREQUISITES: CA 120,
MA 110 or MA 116, HI 203, and HI 204, or consent of department and
Admission into the Health Information Technology (Management) program
or permission of the department. Two hours laboratory each week. |
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