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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the collision of cultures that resulted from the voyages of Columbus and the European contact with the American continents. The life and career of Columbus and the Spanish conquest of the new world will be covered. The impact of this conquest on both European and American cultures and on subsequent world history will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the Health Information Technology student to the health care delivery system including maintenance and acquisition of health data/information. History of the profession and the role of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) will be covered. Health information management including: numbering and filing methods, storage and retention of health records, design and maintenance of medical forms, quantitative analysis, and indices will be included. In addition the role of accrediting and regulatory agencies will be reviewed. Three hours lecture and one hour laboratory. Co-requisite: CIS 100.
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3.00 Credits
( 3) This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the legal and regulatory requirements for the maintenance, retention, and dissemination of health information and the role of medical documentation in legal proceedings. Major topics include: federal, state and JCAHO regulations; facility bylaws rules and regulation; the federal and state legal system; authorizations and consents, release of information, concepts of liability; civil procedures; and the role of risk management.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with health information systems in the non-hospital settings. Specific areas to be covered will include, but are not limited to ambulatory care, long-term care, home care, hospice, psychiatric care, and public health services. Health information functions, as well as quality assurance, risk management and utilization management will be covered. Prerequisite: HIT 101. Co-requisite: HIT 102, HIT 223.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with coding and classification systems used in health information management. Emphasis will be on outpatient coding, classification, and reimbursement systems including CPT, HCPCS, APG,s, and RBRVS. Students will become familiar with both manual and automated systems. Prerequisites: HIT 101, BIO 107 or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide a detailed study of the meaning of medical terms that relate to medical science and human anatomy. Medical specialties including pathology, radiology, and pharmacology, as well as abbreviations used in the health care field will be covered. In addition to definitions, pronunciation and spelling will be emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce and familiarize the student with the transcription of health care documentation using electronic technology. Topics include careers, equipment and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the medical transcriptionist. Students apply grammar, punctuation, medical terminology and word processing skills to transcribe basic medical documents for various settings. Prerequisite: BUS 153 or equivalent or placement in ENG 103 Co-requisite: HIT 120 or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The course reviews descriptive and vital statistics, reporting requirements, definitions and formulas for computing hospital and public health statistics. It will include the management of health information in relation to data collection, analysis and presentation. Topics will include the collection, analysis and display of data for quality assurance, utilization review, risk management and reimbursement. Prerequisite: HIT 101 and HIT 103 (MAT 087, if required).
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the management functions: planning, organizing, directing, controlling and personnel supervision as they relate to the health information services. In addition to Health Information Services the roles and functions of Quality Assurance/Improvement, Risk Management, and Utilization Management will be included. Prerequisite: HIT 201.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize the student with computer applications used in health care facilities with emphasis on those used in health information management. Students will be instructed on the design, implementation and evaluation of automated systems. Quality controls, security and confidentiality will also be covered. Prerequisite: HIT 210.
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