Health Information Management (HIM)

Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic, disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite is HIM 121 Medical Transcription I. Develops skills in the transcription of various medical record reports, use of transcription references and proof reading reports. Evaluates the productivity and organization of transcription departments/services and the quality of transcribed reports and equipment utilized. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software (to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the Healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite is ITE 115 or permission of instructor. Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval, and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Assignment of problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

Introduces the student to basic statistical principles as applied in the health care environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite is HIM 141 or permission of instructor. Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of the patient's health record. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various healthcare settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Focuses on the current classification systems used in the healthcare industry. Introduces the professional standards for coding and reporting of inpatient/outpatient diagnostic codes as well as inpatient procedures. Utilizes standards in identifying and accurately assigning codes to diseases and procedures as they relate to statistical research and healthcare financing. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Prepares the Health Information Technology Student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Part I of II. Clinical 6 hours per week.

Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Clinical practice at various facilities 6 hours per week.

Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.

Prerequisites are HIM 110 and HIM 111 plus either BIO 141-142 or NAS 150 or permission of instructor. Focuses on procedure classification using CPT. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professions. Covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents wthin each class and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites are HIM 226, HIM 229, HIM 230, and HIM 254. Co-requisites are HIM 233 and HIM 252. Integrates and applies knowledge and skills learned in prior HIM courses, focusing on those required to prepare for national certification in American Health Information Management Association¿s Domains, Sub-domains and Tasks. Includes a capstone project in which students apply principles of good practice in Health Information Management. Lecture is one hour per week.