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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course not only examines the social, political, and economic forces that shaped the first hundred years of this nation's history, but also the influence of such great personalities as Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Jackson, and Lincoln.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course examines the second hundred years of American history, specifically the rise of industrialization and urbanization and the emergence of the U.S. as a world power.
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3 Credits The history of Maine is forever bound to the economic value of its natural resources - its lumber and granite, shipbuilding and farming. Maine's resources continue to shape its economic history. Among these resources are, of course, the people of Maine, including the Wabanakis and various immigrant groups and their contributions to American society. This course examines Maine's economic, political and cultural history from pre-colonial times to the present.Prerequisite: Any 100-level history course or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course will introduce the student to the political, economic and social stresses of the Cold War era that lasted from the end of World War II until the present. Emphasis will be placed on such developments as the Cold War psyche, the civil rights movement, entitlement programs, the United Nations, and such international conflicts as Korea and Vietnam. May be used as a Humanities or Social Science elective. Prerequisite: Any 100-level history course or permission of the instructor and ENG101 College Composition.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits This course introduces the student to fundamental theories of data management in the healthcare setting. Historical and current recordkeeping practices will be explored as well as a basic overview of health care delivery systems. Topics include the role of accrediting and regulatory agencies, facility and staff organization, health record content, record management, and the transition to an electronic patient record. The student will apply theory in a series of hands-on activities in chart analysis, forms design and control, file management, and data display with an emphasis on computer applications. Prerequisites: HIT major or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course covers medico-legal aspects of health records management, legal issues related to medical record keeping and includes a study of accreditation and regulatory agencies for health care facilities. Medico-legal aspects will focus on release of information practices, laws governing health records and retention, the medical record as a legal document, confidential and privileged information. Health care risk management, quality issues and utilization review processes are studied with the focus on legal aspects to include an introduction to the U.S. court system, due process, physician and clinician liability, and the impact of managed care on health information management practices. The expanding role of medical record information, computerization of patient related data, and the profound impact on traditional legal issues is explored. Prerequisites: HIT101, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and conventions of the coding and classification schemes used across health care settings including structure, rules, and guidelines. A history of nomenclatures and classification systems is covered as well as the relationship between coding and health care reimbursement, ethical coding conduct and compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements. Prerequisite: BIO113.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits This course provides the student with supervised practice in health information technology in a hospital setting. Students practice medical record department functions in the areas of filing and retrieval, legal aspects, and release of information. The student will be introduced to database management systems, networks, and database guidelines. Included is an introduction to the computer-based patient record technologies, current and future application. Prerequisites: HIT101, HIT132.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course introduces the student to coding and classification schemes for hospital inpatients. The emphasis is on International Classification of Disease-9th-Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). A history of nomenclatures and classification systems are covered. Practical applications of ICD-9-CM coding includes basic to intermediate levels with a brief introduction to advanced concepts. Students will study the use and application of ICD-9-CM codes in the development of indices and as a mechanism in the reimbursement process. Prerequisites: HIT101, MAS121, BIO113, MAS216
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course covers the basic principles of compiling statistics for health care facilities. Topics include definitions of terms, analysis of hospital services, monthly/annual reports, statistical formulas, and report writing. Also covered are creation and maintenance of indexes and registers and their correlation when compiling statistics. A segment will be devoted to the Prospective Payment System with particular focus on (a) information management databases utilized by the Department of Health and Human Services (b) interpretation and application of PPS rules and regulations. Students will analyze statistical information utilized in Health Information Management Systems. This course introduces and compares various database models. Prerequisites: HIT101, MAT113, CPT117.
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