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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides a comprehensive overview on alternative health care delivery with the focus on the variations within the auspices of long term care. The student will learn the operating characteristics of health care systems designed for seniors, children, mental health patients, veterans, and rehabilitation patients. This encompasses the provision of care via nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, and assisted living facilities. PREREQUISITES: HA-101 or HA- 106 and HC-125
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course will focus on how to effectively provide cross-cultural services and the development of an awareness of personal biases and prejudices which can hamper communication, compliance, and outcomes. The student will explore some of the critical issues in working with culturally different populations, and be trained to develop a higher level of cultural competency. Biases in the delivery of services will be additionally examined. PREREQUISITES: HA-101 or HA- 106 and HC-125
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is a continuation to the Intermediate Medical Coding course. A further examination of the ICD-9- CM and CPT coding conventions, along with their applications pertaining to the coding of diseases, operative and other procedures will be presented. Principles of inpatient and outpatient settings will be explored to obtain the highest level of coding accuracy, speed, and specificity. PREREQUISITE: HA-280
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides an introduction to the profession and practice of health education, including: basic principles, theoretical models, professional issues, and future directions. It serves as an introductory course for students majoring in the health sci ences, including school health and public health education. The goal of the course is to prepare students with the skills necessary to succeed in the major, and thus to succeed as health education professionals.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides students with an overview of the use of computers and computer software in the health environment. Students will build on their basic knowledge of health technology and information processing by learning and applying standards of data collection, access, retention, applications and security. PREREQUISITES: CP-101 and HA- 301
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course focuses on the legal, moral, ethical, and social behaviors of those who participate in the provision of health care. In this age of litigation and rapid technological change, health care administrators require a working and applicable knowledge of issues such as confidentiality, scope of practice, informed consent, defamation, reproductive issues, endof- life care, and allocation of health care resources. The student will be expected to engage in the active exchange of ideas and critical thinking processes. PREREQUISITE: HA-301
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides a comprehensive overview of the public health function of environmental and occupational health. The course presents various aspects of environmental health, including air, surface water, and ground water contamination, food safety, occupational health, radiation, chemical and physical hazards, vector control, drug use, and injuries. Additional topics including such issues as the health effects of global climate change and rapid industrialization, and developing nations' perspectives on potable water supply, water pollution, indoor and ambient air pollution, sanitation, and waste management will also be covered. The various components of this course aim to stimulate interactions among learners and instructors around important problems and issues facing public health. PREREQUISITES: HC-125 or HC-126; HA-255
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides the student with an in-depth analysis of computer applications used in modern health care. The practice of modern medicine requires the use of sophisticated information technologies designed to manage patient information, plan diagnostic procedures, interpret laboratory results, conduct research, and disseminate information to healthcare stakeholders. Students will participate in hands-on activities designed to develop their skills in the area of application use, implementation and management. The use of Web based technologies will be incorporated into the classroom environment. PREREQUISITE: HA-325
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course covers the elements and effective practice of management and administration in the public health environment. The course includes the investigation of organizational environments, strategic decision-making and control, policy and program development, financial management issues, staff development, recruitment and selected aspects of behavior in organizations. Course work will emphasize the application of principles and theory to the practice of public health administration. PREREQUISITE: HA-206
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Following approval, students spend fifteen hours per week each week of the semester in an approved health care delivery setting under the direct supervision of office personnel. Students observe and participate in basic administrative and clinical office procedures. This course allows opportunities to perform tasks learned in the college classroom, to observe other procedures and participate in the routines and operations of medical practices. PREREQUISITE: 30 credits
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