| HI:110 Health Records I 3 cr. S |
| This course introduces students to the Health Information Management profession. Topics include acute care health record content and usage, quantitative and qualitative analysis, record format, control, storage, retention policies and filing and numbering systems. Students will be introduced to various HIM computer software products such as 3M HIS, SoftMed ChartFact and SoftMed ChartLocator. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
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| HI:115 Health Records II 3 cr. S |
| This course is a continuation of HI:110, Health Records I. Students will look at the entire continuum of health care delivery systems. Alternative care settings including ambulatory care, long-term care, home health, hospice and mental health will be studied along with their respective licensing and accrediting standards, documentation issues and reimbursement methodologies. Additional topics include Cancer Registry abstracting with hands-on use of IMPAC registry software. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: HI:110 |
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| HI:121 Medical Transcription 2 cr. S |
| This course provides opportunities to practice and develop basic skills in the use of transciption equipment, gain familiarity with common formats of medical reports and common medical terminologies. Reference sources are identified and students receive laboratory experience in transcribing history and physicals, consultation reports, operative reports and discharge summaries dictated by real physicians and encompassing all body systems. The SUM Program of software is utilized. |
| (79.8 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: HE:103, CS:114 or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:125 Pharmacology 1 cr. S |
| This course provides the student with an introduction to common drugs and drug therapies as they relate to the field of health information technology. It includes accurate identification of drug name spelling and indications for usage. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| HI:128 Principles of Disease I 2 cr. S |
| This course is an introduction to disease etiology covering the five basic classifications of disease from the cellular level to the organ system level that includes: congenital and hereditary diseases, inflammatory and infectious diseases, metabolic diseases, degenerative diseases and neoplastic diseases. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
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| HI:130 Principles of Disease II 3 cr. S |
| This course is a continuation of HI:128 Principles of Disease I and focuses indepth on common disorders of the body by organ system involvement such as cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, etc. Depth of study will focus on the five basic classifications of disease as manifested in each body organ system, signs and symptoms, diagnostic work-up, current disease management and prognosis as it pertains to each organ system. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HI:128 |
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| HI:135 Coding and Classification Systems I 3 cr. S |
| This course is first of a three-part sequence that provides a foundation in diagnostic and procedural coding and classification systems in use in healthcare settings today. Emphasis is placed on ICD-9-CM coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, quality control and coding resources. Practical applications in coding inpatients and outpatients will utilize workbooks and various handouts. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: Completion of all first semester courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:140 Advanced Medical Transcription 1 cr. S |
| This course is a continuation of HI:121 Medical Transcription. In-depth medical reports dictated by real physicians is provided including radiology, pathology, orthopedic, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal operative reports. Emphasis is placed on accuracy of spelling and format. The SUM Program software for advanced students is utilized. |
| (39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: HI:121 |
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| HI:145 Health Information Technology Practicum I 2 cr. S |
| This is a supervised 96-hour professional practice experience designed to introduce the student to the basic daily operations and functions of a health information department. The student will utilize knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, observe and, when appropriate, practice hands-on applications under the supervision of health information department staff. Students will be required to meet certain goals and objectives, submit a written report of the learning experience and undergo a professional and technical skills evaluation. Although the acute care setting is a common setting for Practicum I, any healthcare setting may be appropriate. Site to be arranged by the instructor. |
| (96 Hrs. Clinical Practicum) |
| Prerequisites: HI:110, HI:125, HI:128 and HI:135. |
| Co-Prerequisites: HI:130 and HI:140. |
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| HI:200 Legal Management of Medical Records 2 cr. S |
| This course covers in-depth the legal issues involved in health care information management. Students will gain an overview of the U.S. Legal system, past and current healthcare legislation including HIPAA. Topics will include use of the medical record as a legal document, informed consent, privacy and security regulations, and response to subpoena. Students will take a field trip to the local county courthouse to sit in on a trial in progress. Student will utilize SoftMed ChartRelease software to gain application skills in handling release of information documentation. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
| Co-requisite: HI:130 and HI:140. |
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| HI:205 Human Relations-Quality Assurance 3 cr. S |
| This course provides an overview of supervision and management activities in a health information department. Focus is placed on a team approach toward the achievement of both departmental and organizational goals. Students will participate in problemsolving activities, committee activities and development of technical writing skills. Emphasis is placed on activities relating to planning, organizing, directing, controlling and budgeting in an HIM department. Additional topics include performance improvement monitors, utilization management and risk management principles. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisites: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:211 Managed Care Concepts 2 cr. S |
| This course introduces the basic theory and principles related to managed care concepts across the entire continuum of health care delivery. It focuses on the emergence of integrated delivery networks and the continuous balancing of cost vs. quality of care in our US healthcare system today. Students will practice classroom software simulations of Medical Manager Physician’s office practice management software and SoftMed Hospital billing software simulation. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prequisites: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:215 Computers in Health Care 1 cr. S |
| This course combines knowledge gained in a variety of Health Information Technology courses. (Allied Health Statistics, Health Records I, and Microcomputer Applications). The student will collect, analyze and present healthcare data (and other data) using MS Word, Excel, ChartWizard, Access and PowerPoint software. |
| (39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:235 Coding and Classification Systems II 3 cr. S |
| This course is a continuation of HI:135 Coding and Classification Systems I. Students are introduced to CPT-4 HCPCS as it relates to physician’s offices and hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Students will be working with actual medical records in the classroom lab. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, compliance and outpatient coding requirements. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:240 Advanced Coding and Classification Systems 3 cr. S |
| This course is a continuation of both HI:135 Coding and Classification Systems I and HI:235 Coding and Classification Systems II. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to become proficient coders. Students will apply coding guidelines, rules and regulations. Case scenarios and actual medical records will be used to code ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 diagnoses and procedures. Students will assign appropriate codes through chart documentation review and analysis, assign DRG's and assign APC's utilizing 3M Coding and Reimbursement System software. Students will learn valid reimbursement optimization techniques. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:245 Allied Health Statistics 3 cr. S |
| Terms, definitions and formula used in computing healthcare statistics such as census, occupancy rates, infection rates, mortality rates and average length of stay will be presented and utilized throughout this course. Students will need a refresher course in mathematical computations before taking this course. The major focus of the course will be on the importance of accuracy in interpretation of healthcare statistics. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:250 Health Information Technology Practicum II 4 cr. S |
| This is supervised 240-hour professional practice experience designed to give the student exposure to advanced level functions in various healthcare settings. Coding, transcribing, auditing, billing and QI activities will be emphasized. The student will be required to meet written goals and objectives, submit a written report on the learning experience and undergo a professional and technical skills evaluation. Practicum site to be arranged by the instructor. |
| (240 Hours Clinical Practicum) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
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| HI:255 Health Information Technology Seminar 1 cr. S |
| This is a capstone course designed to provide a comprehensive review of professional competencies, preparation for the RHIT certification exam, preparation of professional resume and job search tools. This course should be taken the last semester. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Completion of all first year Health Information Technology courses or instructor's approval. |
