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3.00 Credits
The pathophysiology component of this course places emphasis on the disease process affecting the human body. The etiology and pathogenesis of diseases are described in the course with the application of diagnostic procedures and patient care. The pathology and the underlying principles of the human systems are presented in this course. The second component of the course is the study of pharmacology and diagnostic testing. Students will be able to define adverse reaction to drugs, interactions, and contraindications. Differentiation among drug names, generic names, trade names, and chemical names are discussed. Students are able to identify drugs according to body systems.
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2.00 Credits
Study of legal principles related to patient care and patient records; confidentiality, privacy, release of confidential information, subpoenas for patient information, security of records; legal terminology and procedures, court systems; liability of health care providers, patient rights and health care compliance.
Prerequisite:
HIT 102
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2.00 Credits
Introduces database in relation to Health Information Technology. Students will assess data dictionaries and data sets, evaluate data governance standards, manage data within different database management systems, and identify standards for exchanging health information.
Prerequisite:
IST 132
Corequisite:
HIT 235
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2.00 Credits
This course will focus on the health record systems and the role of the health information technician in non-acute care settings, such as private practices, extended care facilities and nursing homes.
Prerequisite:
HIT 102 and HIT 125
Corequisite:
HIT 223 and HIT 235 and HIT 241 and HIT 242 and IST 132
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5.00 Credits
Introduction to the nomenclature classification and indexing systems in the current edition of International Classifications of Disease utilized in coding diagnoses and procedures. Laboratory session focuses on the application of the related skills with accuracy and completeness using computerized and manual methods. Reimbursement systems and other coding systems are also discussed.
Prerequisite:
BIO 211 and HIT 102 and HIT 125 and HIT 131
Corequisite:
BIO 212
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1.00 Credits
Under the instruction of a health information professional, the students will apply their knowledge and skills in health information management in an acute, non-acute setting or alternative health care setting, or in a simulated environment in the health information technology lab. Issues and concerns facing the graduate along with resume and interview skills will be discussed.
Prerequisite:
HIT 223 and HIT 232 and HIT 235 and HIT 241 and HIT242 and HIT 226
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2.00 Credits
Computations of routine healthcare institutional statistics; the use of disease and procedural registries, other registries; presentation and interpretation of health care data.
Prerequisite:
HIT 102 and HIT 125
Corequisite:
HIT 223 and HIT 232 and HIT 241 and HIT 242 and IST 132
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2.00 Credits
A comprehensive review of the electronic health record and its applications in Health Information Management. A review of hardware components, systems architectures, operating systems, and software packages and tools, along with the use of the electronic health record are explored. Health Information Management processes with data, information and file structures, as well as data storage, retrieval, privacy and security are addressed.
Prerequisite:
HIT 223 and HIT 232 and HIT 235 and HIT 241 and HIT 242 and HIT 226
Corequisite:
HIT 234 and HIT 243 and HIT 246 and HIT 248 and HIT 296
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3.00 Credits
Introduces theories, concepts and applications of CPT Coding and its relationship to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service's Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System. Instruction from textbook and computer applications. Ambulatory Patient Classification case mix system is discussed.
Prerequisite:
BIO 212 and HIT 102 and HIT 125 and HIT 131 and HIT 233
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2.00 Credits
Investigation of peer review in health care, the components of quality management programs in health care facilities including quality improvement, utilization management, risk management, credentialing and organizational preparation for accreditation.
Prerequisite:
HIT 102 and HIT 125 and HIT 233
Corequisite:
HIT 223 and HIT 232 and HIT 235 and HIT 241 and IST 132
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