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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the computational skills required in the health care field. Student are given the opportunity to analyze data applied to situations and to evaluate the source of the data. Topic include: reporting statistical data, mathematical review, health care overview and data collection census percentage of occupancy mortality rates autopsy rates length of stay/discharge days miscellaneous rates data presentation and computerization. Prerequisites: MAT 191, HIT 191, HIT 196, SCT 100
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5.00 Credits
This course introduces students to health information management in a wide variety of settings. Students will examine regulatory issues documentation reimbursement quality improvement and utilization management and risk management and legal issues in each of these settings. Topics include: hospitalbased ambulatory care, freestanding ambulatory care, managed care, dialysis, correctional facilities, dental care settings, veterinary settings, substance abuse, facilities for mentally challenged, mental health, longterm care, subacute care, home health care, hospice, rehabilitation, and consulting. Prerequisite: HIT 206
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to review for the certification exam. Students are also afforded the opportunity to develop a portfolio as they seek to make the transition into the workforce. Topics include: searching the job market preparing the portfolio stress management and burnout testtaking strategies and reviewing for the certification exam. Prerequisites: All other courses except HIT 205
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3.00 Credits
This course is a combination of inclass meetings and supervised internship, designed to give students additional supervised activities in alternative care settings, to include internship in physician's office, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, and local county health departments. The HIT Department Head and the health care facility preceptor will guide the student in accomplishing the objectives set forth in the Professional Practice Experience Handbook. This course is designed to help the student gain entrylevel competencies as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Prerequisite: HIT 206, HIT Program Manager approval.
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3.00 Credits
This is a continuation of HIT 206 Practicum I and HIT 207 Practicum II. This course is designed to allow students to apply all functions related to the HIM profession. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management and supervisory applications on the job. The students will be given advanced health information management experience to include additional HIMrelated functions such as patient intake, business office, revenue cycle management, legal and risk management and compliance. Occupationalbased instruction is implemented through the use of an internship and all of the following: written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, and required inclass seminars. The HIT Department Head and the health care facility preceptor will guide the student in accomplishing the objectives set forth in the Professional Practice Experience Handbook. This course is designed to help the student gain entrylevel competencies as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Prerequisite: HIT 207, HIT Program Manager approval.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the peer review process and the role health information plays in evaluating patient care. The course investigates the components of performance improvement programs in health care facilities, including quality assessment, utilization management, risk management and critical clinical pathways. State and local standards are included as well as review of the federal government's role in healthcare and orientation to accreditation requirements of various agencies. Prerequisites: HIT 191, HIT 192, HIT 193
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to and application of professional guidelines and standards in assignment of codes to diagnoses and procedures using the International Classification of Diseases - 9 th Revision - Clinical Modification (ICD9CM).Coding rules will be applied to case studies. DRG's will be assigned using a grouper. Prerequisites: Certificate or Diploma Track: AHS 101 within 2years, AHS 109 Degree Track: BIO 194 *NoteMAS 151 may substitute for HIT 215.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to and application of codes using CPT/HCPC system. Areas of study include the CPT4 Manual, assigning Evaluation and Management codes, anesthesia and surgery, radiology and pathology and medicine. Codes will be applied to workbook exercises, case studies, and actual outpatient charts. Prerequisite: HIT 215 Corequisite: HIT 217 *NoteMAS 153 may substitute for HIT 216
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3.00 Credits
This course builds off of introductory ICD9CM coding rules, guidelines and standards learned in HIT 215. Students explore more indepth coding guidelines as they relate to individual body systems. Prerequisite: HIT 215 Corequisite: HIT 216*NoteMAS 152 may substitute for HIT 217
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3.00 Credits
Introduces learners to the hospitality industry. Students understand the spirit of hospitality, the work ethic required for exceptional customer service, the value that each worker adds to the work team, and the principles of quality service. Students will become aware of local community and its offerings. Prerequisite: Program admission
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