This course is designed to teach the skills necessary for helping students to understand and properly use medical terminology by presenting a foundation of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. It integrates word building and definitions to body systems, anatomy and physiology, examination, procedures, treatment, and abbreviations used in oral communications, written correspondence, and medical records. Prerequisite(s): None

Introduction to the study of the functions of the body systems, diseases of the body systems and the medications used in treatment of the diseases. The course includes analysis of case studies and application of the knowledge for diagnosis and procedure coding. Prerequisite(s): None

This course will introduce students to the practical aspects of health information management technology, healthcare reimbursement leadership and management. This includes the key concepts of health information and medical records. Students will be introduced to the types and content of the health record. Students will also learn concepts in health data structure, content and standards, data monitoring and compliance reporting. Prerequisite: None

The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the CPT coding system and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, students become proficient in the use of the Current Procedural Terminology manual. Students assign the correct CPT codes to any surgical and/ or diagnostic procedure with the application of the correct CPT and/or HCPCS modifier. Prerequisite(s): HIM 101

An introduction to the major concepts of human anatomy and physiology. This course provides an overall account of the interrelationships of structure and function in the human body. Prerequisite(s): None It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with BIO 103L when both courses are required by the program.

This course provides instruction in the use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, ICD-10-CM. The students learn how to code diagnoses using an encoder. They also learn to use the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Accurate ICD-10-CM code selection is the focus of the course. Prerequisite(s): HIM 101

This course provides the students with information about various healthcare reimbursement programs, health insurance plans and the role of health information technologists in reimbursement methodologies. Students apply their knowledge of ICD-10- CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding for billing processes and procedures, healthcare reimbursement programs. The course includes charge master maintenance as well as reimbursement monitoring and reporting. The course uses patient health records and case studies in this practice. Prerequisite(s): None

This course begins with an introduction to legislative and regulatory processes, legal terminology, health information laws and regulations. It continues with the examination of the HIPAA Security Rule, the evaluation of patients’ rights regarding the authorized and non-authorized release of personal health information (PHI) and legal terminology. It also reviews risk management, organization compliance and the release of PHI. The course continues with an evaluation of security threats and security protection of a Health Information Management organization. Last, the course evaluates professional and ethical workplace behavior and workplace laws of medical staff and medical facilities. Prerequisite: None

A broad overview of the major individuals and their particular contributions to the field of psychology are presented. Basic physiological information and its relevance to the study of psychology are presented. Major divisions of psychology and their unique contributions to the understanding of human mental and behavioral processes constitute the major portion of this course. Prerequisite(s): None

This course provides education on quality assessment and performance improvement in regard to health care information. Topics include utilization management, risk management, case management, regulatory quality monitoring requirements and outcomes measures and monitoring. Prerequisite(s): None

The focus of this class is to continue learning the coding rules for the CPT coding system and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, students become proficient in the use of the Current Procedural Terminology manual. Students assign the correct CPT codes to any surgical and/ or diagnostic procedure with the application of the correct CPT and/or HCPCS modifier. Prerequisite(s): HIM 131

This course provides instruction in clinical classification systems including the use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, ICD-10-CM. The students learn how to code diagnoses using an encoder. They also learn to use the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Accurate code selection is the focus of the course. Case studies provide practical experience coding for various medical specialties. Prerequisite(s): HIM 142

This course instructs students on using statistical software to analyze data for quality, utilization and risk management. Other topics include study of the institutional review board process, national guidelines regarding research, techniques for data reporting and analyzing descriptive and vital statistics. Prerequisite(s): MTH 101

This course will engage in the functions of a manager, planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, leading or directing, communication and motivating. Further study will include principles of authority/ responsibility, delegation and effective communication, organization charts, job descriptions, policies and procedures, employee motivation, discipline and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: HIM161, HIM171, ENG102

This course provides instruction in the use of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System, ICD-10-PCS. The students learn how to code procedures using the ICD-10-CM PCS coding system. They also learn to use the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines and practice assigning codes for general and multi-specialty procedures. Prerequisite(s): HIM 101

This course provides the students with the opportunity to practice their health information technology skills as they complete an on-site professional practice experience (PPE) in local health care facilities. This experience allows the students to relate the functional and theoretical components of the curriculum to realistic practice situations. Prerequisite(s): To be taken in final quarter of study

This course reviews the practical aspects of health information technology, health data structure, content, standards, data monitoring and compliance reporting, National Healthcare Information Infrastructure and documentation requirements are reviewed as well as the types and content of the health record. Prerequisite(s): To be taken in final quarter of study

This course is designed to assist students in obtaining employment and how to become an effective employee. The student gains skills in interviewing techniques, resume writing, networking and communication. Emphasis is placed on values, goals and business ethics. This course is designed to enable the student to develop essential skills and knowledge necessary to reach their full career potential. It is the instructor’s intention that this class be as practical and applicable to real life as is possible. The student will gain skills to evaluate his/her capabilities relevant to their profession, prepare a summary of those skills, write a resume, develop a job search plan, interview effectively, adjust to a new job and resign professionally. The student will also obtain skills in effective communication with employers and coworkers. Prerequisite(s): Taken in last or next to last quarter

This course introduces the student to the use of microcomputers including features and techniques of graphical user interfaces, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and graphical presentations. Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to help the students develop skills in critical thinking, study and testing techniques, time and stress management, and library research. Prerequisite(s): None

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This college level mathematics course includes the following concepts: simplifying algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities, calculating slope and finding equations of lines, factoring and solving quadratic equations. Prerequisite(s): MTH 095 or placement

This course is a continuation of English 101, stressing critical thinking and advanced writing strategies. Students continue developing writing processes pertaining to topic selection and development, revision, organization, editing, and collaborative writing. The class places special emphasis on generating longer texts, reading critically, and developing research skills. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101

This is a writing course which helps students develop and express ideas through various expository models applying standard rules of usage. Emphasis is also placed on the research process and critical reading. Prerequisite(s): ENG 095 or Placement