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7.50 Credits
This is the first of a two course introductory sequence in which the student begins to learn the fundamentals of German. Stress is upon comprehension, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary. Course is offered On-line
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7.50 Credits
The student continues to focus on the skills begun in GERM 1010. Prerequisites GERM 1010 or its equivalent Course is offered On-line
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3.00 Credits
Topics not normally addressed by other courses in the German curriculum may be offered in GERM 2900. Examples include advanced grammar, intensive conversation and pronunciation, and contemporary culture.
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4.50 Credits
This course provides an overview of the healthcare field. Topics include healthcare delivery systems, history of health care, careers in health care, personal qualities of healthcare workers, principles of teamwork, time management, human growth and development, cultural diversity, safety issues, and computer technology in healthcare settings. The components of healthcare facilities, including the governing boards, the administration, and the professional/medical staff, will be covered. Strategies for student success in HIMS (Health Information Management Systems) will be explored. Current issues in health care will be addressed in order to enrich the student's understanding and breadth of knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and the roles and functions of various healthcare professionals. Course is offered On-line and as a Hybrid
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4.50 Credits
This course assists the student in establishing a solid foundation of medical terminology and abbreviations. Prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine are introduced. Emphasis is placed on understanding the medical vocabulary as it applies to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human body. The functioning of the body systems, clinical/surgical procedures, and therapies are studied. Normal, pathological, clinical, and laboratory considerations are examined in order to best prepare the student for entrance into the healthcare professions. Emphasis is also placed on correct spelling and pronunciation. Course is offered On-line and as a Hybrid
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4.50 Credits
This course is a continuation of HIMS 1120. Additional body systems, specialty medical areas, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, medical terms, and abbreviations are presented. Practical applications with case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports are studied. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define a wide array of medical terms related to the human body. Prerequisites HIMS 1120 Course is offered On-line and as a Hybrid
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4.50 Credits
This course gives students a foundation into the federal and state laws of the medical profession and ethical issues associated with working in a healthcare setting. HIPAA regulations are explored in detail. Topics include professional, social, and interpersonal healthcare issues. Coverage also includes identification of measures to promote confidentiality as major changes in electronic health record (EHR) technology occur. Investigation of techniques to maintain office safety, as well as the safety and confidentiality of patients and medical records, is also included. Course is offered On-line and as a Hybrid
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4.50 Credits
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of human disease processes. The student gains knowledge in the study of the nature and description of disease, the study of etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic evaluation procedures, complications, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention of disease. The coverage of diseases is organized by major body systems. Bacteriology as related to health, immunology, and infectious diseases is also explored. The student applies the knowledge learned and utilizes critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through the utilization of case studies and team activities. Prerequisites HIMS 1130 Course is offered as a hybrid online/classroom
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4.50 Credits
This course provides the student with basic information and guidelines for style, grammar, and specific medical transcription mechanics. Topics include career role and responsibilities, transcription tools and guidelines, medical records and reports, correspondence and business documents. Specific emphasis is placed on punctuation and capitalization; numbers, figures, dosages, and medical abbreviations; proofreading and quality assurance; utilization of reference materials; and word forms. Prerequisites HIMS 1120 Course is offered as a hybrid online/classroom
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4.50 Credits
This course is designed to explore the features of Microsoft' Word to create, design, and produce professional documents commonly used in a medical office. Emphasis is placed upon character, paragraph, and document formatting. The student explores features such as tables, columns, labels, envelopes, mail merge, outlines, styles, borders, shading, AutoFormat, AutoCorrect, macros and templates. The student learns to enhance the visual display and clarity of documents by using various customizing and enhancement features. In addition, coverage includes working with multiple documents, utilizing basic file management techniques and inserting graphic elements. Prerequisites INFO 1001 Course is offered On-line and as a Hybrid
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