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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
A directed field study program whereby students will apply classroom instruction to real-world GIS projects in the community. Prerequisite: Completion of all GIS program courses
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5.00 Credits
A course dealing with the problems of management of the small working unit (division, department, section, etc.) within a larger health care agency. Included items will be unit goals, identification of problems, staffing needs, monitoring or work progress, unit communication and interpersonal relations with the unit
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5.00 Credits
A study of the principles of effective management techniques including, decision making, organizing, budgeting, communication, and direction.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on orienting the student to the health information profession. Students will also be introduced to primary and secondary records systems, content and structure of health care data and data sets of patient data elements; structure of health care in the United States and an outline of its providers; structure and function of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); accrediting, licensing, certifying, and government participation in health care; complication of medical information throughout the patient's course of treatment in the health care facility.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of legal principles related to patient care, medical records and health information. Also, addressed are legal terminology and procedures, court systems, and liability of health care providers. Importance of medical record as a legal document and the effect of confidentiality on release of information function; record retention and destruction of records are studied; current legal issues, ethics and laws are discussed.
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5.00 Credits
This course will examine various technologies used for the collection and management of clinical data. Topics include numbering, filing, patient registration, master patient index, monitoring chart completion, tracking chart location, and correspondence; organization requirements, and contents of disease registries; data abstracting and retrieval techniques, and management of medical transcription services. The methods range from paper to computer based systems, including optical disk and voice recognition. Prerequisite: HIT 201
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4.00 Credits
This course analyzes the study of methods and formulas used in computing and preparing statistical reports for health care services and vital records. It also focuses on the study of methods and techniques used in presenting statistical data. Prerequisite: HIT 201.
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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 role in health care and orientation to accreditation requirements of various agencies. Prerequisites: HIT 201, HIT 203.
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4.00 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; test-taking strategies; and reviewing for the certification exam. Prerequisites: HIT 201, HIT 202, HIT 203
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the students additional supervised activities in alternative care settings, to include internship in physician's office, nursing homes, home health care agencies and local county health departments. Prerequisite: HIT 206
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