HIM 101- Health Information Technology I
Introduces values, uses and content of the medical record. Defines numbering, filing and retention policies and practices.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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HIM 103- Health Information Technology II
Introduces principles of data quality and validation types and uses of health databases.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and HIM 101
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 4
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HIM 110- Introduction to Human Pathology
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes.
Prerequisite: Admission into program, BIO 145 and HLT 143
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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HIM 151- Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management
Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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HIM 190- Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management
Supervised professional practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. One hundred and twenty hours over a 10 week period, for two credit hours.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Clinical Hours: 10 | Contact Hours: 10
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HIM 215- Health Data Classification Systems
Focuses on disease and procedure classification systems currently utilized for collecting health data for the purpose of statistical research and financial reporting.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 5 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 6
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HIM 220- Health Statistics
Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and quality control basics.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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HIM 226- Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation
Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of the patient's health records.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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HIM 229- Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings
Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and HIM 101
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 3
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HIM 230- Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 5
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HIM 249- Supervision and Management Practices
Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and HIM 101
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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HIM 253- Health Records Coding
Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-10-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and BIO 145
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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HIM 254- Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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HIM 260- Pharmacology for Health Information Technology
Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages.
Prerequisite: Admission into program, BIO 145 and HLT 143
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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HIM 290- Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
Supervised internship in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management provides the student with an opportunity to apply knowledge and use skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory. The student is able to observe and participate in certain learning activities planned to correlate with prior instruction. The student is required to complete a variety of special projects designed to develop management skills for the health information technologist. The course consists of a twelve week internship totaling 120 hours for the semester.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3
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HIM 298- Seminar and Project in Health Information Management
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Introduces the student to information management practices, regulatory issues, reimbursement, utilization management, risk management and quality improvement initiatives as it pertains to non-traditional health care settings.
Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2
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