Curriculum

Provides an in-depth study of the health information management profession, opportunities and career options in health information, health care delivery systems, health care reimbursement overview, and accreditation and certification applicable to health records, including paper/hybrid/EHR formats; storage. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HSC 1010

Corequisite(s):
HIT 1310

Provides an in-depth study of origin, use, content and structure of health records, including paper/hybrid/EHR formats; storage and retrieval systems; numbering and filing systems; documentation requirements; forms and screens designs and content; use and structure of healthcare data and data sets; and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 1010

Provides an in-depth study of current legal and ethical issues applicable to health information, including HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. Must complete with a B- or better.

Corequisite(s):
HIT 1010

Provides an in-depth study of health statistics (sources, definitions, collection, reporting, presentation, and analysis of data using relevant tools, i.e. Excel). Special projects, policies, and procedures will be used to enhance the student's ability to analyze healthcare data. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 1110

Emphasizes basic coding guidelines and conventions of ICD-10-CM/PCS. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 1110, HSC 1210, HSC 1211, HSC 1250, HSC 2610

Application of advanced ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and conventions. Projects will include the hands-on coding of actual medical records and computerized coding systems. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 2110

Corequisite(s):
HIT 2130

Emphasizes basic coding guidelines and conventions of CPT/HCPCS. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 2110

Corequisite(s):
HIT 2120

Introduces the principles of quality assessment and risk management processes, while providing a framework for analyzing data. Students will be introduced to federal, state, local, and accrediting agency requirements. Students will participate in simulated quality assessment activities. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 1110

Introduces students to the fundamentals of health information governance for use in strategic planning. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 2010

Corequisite(s):
HIT 2350

Examines the use of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all healthcare settings. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 2010, HIT 2110

Corequisite(s):
HIT 2120, HIT 2310

Introduces the principles of organization to develop effective skills in management, leadership, motivation, and team-building techniques. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 1110

Provides students with a 120-hour, supervised, learning experience in a healthcare facility. Through this unpaid capstone work experience, students will perform health information functions, procedures, and interact with professionals in the healthcare field. Students must achieve 80% or better in all coursework and 80% or better on all evaluations to receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite(s):
Minimum GPA 2.5, HIT 2120

Corequisite(s):
HIT 2130

Provides students with a review of all content areas in preparation for the AHIMA National Certification Examination. This is the curriculum capstone course. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s):
HIT 2120

Corequisite(s):
HIT 2130

Provides students with a foundation for college success, as well as the exploration of various health professions and tools for career planning. Emphasizes concepts of professionalism, health care ethics and confidentiality as well as an introduction to electronic health records (EHR) and relevant medical terminology.

Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Concurrent requisite(s):
HSC 1211

Accompanies the lecture course and if required, is to be taken concurrently. Students will perform minimal dissections and explorations of main anatomical structures using models and virtual explorations to reinforce the material presented in the lecture. This course focuses on the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relation to the body as a whole. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Concurrent requisite(s):
HSC 1210

Introduces students to the fundamental aspects of the study of diseases. Emphasis will be on the definition, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of specific diseases. This course will concentrate on clinical abstracting from the medical record.

Prerequisite(s):
HSC 1210

Provides a theoretical foundation for the fundamental principles and concepts of pharmacotherapeutics and classification of drugs.

Emphasizes academic writing by reading and thinking critically to strengthen essential communication skills through the use of the writing process. Various assignments focus on summary and response, analysis, and informative writing. Research practices and research writing in APA style are essential to the course.

Continues developing students' critical thinking and writing skills through reading and argumentative writing. Emphasizes academic writing to articulate the relationships among language, knowledge, and power. Various assignments focus on position, argument analysis, and argumentative proposal. Research practices and research writing in APA style are essential to the course.

Prerequisite(s):
ENG 1010

Solves contemporary, real-world problems by mathematical reasoning utilizing concepts from algebra, finance, and statistics. Key topics include personal finance, mathematical models, functions and relations, dimensional analysis, statistical reasoning, and Euclidean geometry. This class focuses on quantitative literacy and the application of the above concepts in a variety of professional disciplines.

Develops confidence and skill in many facets of oral communication. Students explore diverse topics and formats, using organization, research, and technology to deliver effective oral presentation.

Provides a psychological foundation for understanding human relations with applications to both personal and professional settings. Focus is on examining the basic dynamics of human relations, how social influences shape thought and behavior, effective strategies to improve human relations, and the importance of multicultural competency within human relations.

Provides a foundation of knowledge in psychology examining key topics related to understanding human thoughts and behavior. Topics include an exploration of factors that influence thoughts and behavior, psychology as a science, sensation/perception, motivation, emotion, memory, cognition, personality, as well as key figures, research, and theories within psychology. Applying concepts to real-life settings is a focus throughout the course.