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04901/Health Related Professions
0110. Microbiology (4 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Permission for nonmajors.
Introduction to the organisms that cause infectious disease, the
mechanisms involved in disease production, and methods for
prevention and control. Physical and chemical procedures for
sterilization and dis-infection as well as specific and
nonspecific body defenses against disease.
0114. Clinical Pharmacy for Health Professionals (2
s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Permission for nonmajors.
Introduction to the use of drugs in clinical practice. Common
categories of drugs analyzed in relation to actions and side
effects. Drug dosages and nursing considerations.
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04902/Health Information Management
0001. Basic Coding: ICD-9-CM (2 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Nonmajors with good working knowledge of
medical terminology and permission of instructor.
2 hours lecture. An introductory course to coding the Internal
Classification of Disease, 9th Revision-Clinical Modification.
Appropriate for both the beginning and experienced coder who
wishes to learn ICD-9-CM through formal study.
0002. Construction of Medical Terms (2 s.h.) FS
For nonmajors.
2 hours lecture. An approach to understanding the language of
medicine through analysis of the component parts of medical
terms.
0003. Medical Terminology (3 s.h.) FS SS
For non-majors.
3 hours lecture. A survey of medical and anatomical terminology,
including definitions, word construction and analysis of disease,
operative procedures, laboratory, diagnostic and treatment terms
and abbreviations as reflected in medical documentation.
0004. Intermediate Medical Terminology (2 s.h.) FS SS
Prerequisite: HIM 0003 or working knowledge of medical
terminology. Complementary course to HIM 0003.
2 hours lecture. Specialized terms of surgery, pharmacology,
oncology, clinical radiology, obstetrics and physical medicine/
rehabilitation.
0005. Intermediate Coding (3. s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: HIM 0001 or good working knowledge of basic
principles of ICD-9-CM.
2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab. A continuation of HIM 0001,
addressing more complex problems, with emphasis on the
classification of obstetrics, injuries and neoplasms according to
the International Classification of Disease, 9th
Revision-Clinical Modification.
0041. Introduction to Health Services and Professions (3.
s.h.) F
3 hours lecture. Analysis of historical and current patterns of
health care organization; analysis of role and environment of
health professionals within the changing patterns of health care.
Includes health care statistics.
0103. Medical Terminology (4 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: 6-8 s.h. mammalian anatomy and physiology.
4 hours lecture. The language of medicine and health care,
including anatomical terminology, definitions, word construction,
word analysis and application.
0105. Legal Aspects of Health Information Management (3
s.h.) S
Prerequisite: HIM 0106, 0141 and 0161.
3 hours lecture. Survey of federal, state and local law and
regulations as they pertain to health information management;
include reportable conditions and diseases, release of
information and client access to records.
0106. Health Information Systems in Acute Care (4 s.h.) F
Corequisite: HIM 0141.
3 hours lecture; 2 hours lab. Introduction to the health record:
its development, content, format, value and use. In-depth study
of standards of documentation; quantitative and qualitative
analysis of the health record Survey of identification systems,
storage and retrieval systems, preservation and retention of
records; birth and death registries.
0107. Computer Applications for Health Information
Processing (3 s.h.) F
2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab. This course introduces theory and
use of selected general purpose software on the microcomputer for
both personal and health information management applications. The
operating environment, word processing, spreadsheet, database
management, and presentation graphics software on DOS-compatible
computers will be included.
0109. Computer Fundamentals for Health Information
Processing (2 s.h.) S
Prerequisites: HIM 0107 or permission of instructor.
2 hours lecture. Data communications; basic theory of computer
operations; historical developments; factors in selecting
computer hardware and software for health information systems.
0141. Introduction to Health Care Delivery Systems (3 s.h.)
F
Prerequisites Core Quantitative Reasoning. Corequisite: HIM
0105 and 0106.
3 hours lecture. Analysis of historical and current patterns of
health care organization; analysis of role and environment of
health professionals within the changing patterns of health care.
Includes health care statistics.
0161. Principles of Management in Health Information
Systems (3 s.h.) F
Corequisite: HIM 0106 and 0141.
3 hours lecture. Management functions of planning, organizing,
directing, controlling, motivating and conflict reductions are
analyzed with emphasis on the administrative practice of the
health information manager.
0162. Human Resource Management in Health Information
Systems (4 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: HIM 0106, 0141 and 0161.
4 hours lecture. Aspects of personnel policies and practices:
includes recruitment, selection, training and development,
performance appraisal, benefits programs, unionization. Emphasis
on situations encountered in management of health information
services.
W181. Clinical Affiliation I (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: HIM 0103, 0106, 0141 and 0161. Corequisite: HIM
0105 and 0207.
Practicum: 6 hours per day once a week for a semester.
Orientation to the health information services in affiliated
institutions: application, under supervision, of technical
aspects of health information management in the acute care
hospital setting.
0202. Current Topics in Health Information Management (3
s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Final semester.
3 hours seminar. Seminar to integrate the skills and knowledge of
the professional curriculum by student analysis of real and
hypothetical problems and assessment of current issues.
0203. Registries and Classifications Systems (2 s.h.) SS
Prerequisite: HIM 0103, 0106, and 0141.
1 hour lecture; 2 hours lab. Principles of severity of illness
classification systems; DSMIV; CPT4; ICD-O; registries including
tumor, trauma, drug, medical devices, and similar registries.
0204. Management of Health Information Systems Technology
(3 s.h.) S
Corequisite: Senior standing.
3 hours lecture. A critical survey of patient-oriented health
information systems, the technologies and management practices
needed to support them. Emphasis on aspects of the evolving
computer-based patient record (CPR). Use of selected resources
and features of the Internet.
0205. Health Information Systems in Nonacute Care (3 s.h.)
S
Prerequisite: HIM 0106, 0141 and 0161. Corequisite: HIM 0105.
3 hours lecture. A survey of health information databases for
special departments and programs such as behavioral medicine,
long term care, rehabilitation, industrial clinical, correctional
care, home care, hospice, and rural health networks.
0207. International Classification of Disease (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: HIM 0103. Corequisite: HIM 0271.
In depth study of the principles of the International
Classification of Disease and their significance for
reimbursement; application in laboratory practice.
O209. Quality Assessment and Improvement (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: HIM 0207 and 0271. Corequisite: HIM 0251 and
0274.
1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab. Medical staff credentialing;
utilization, risk and quality management processes; clinical
outcomes management; organizational TQM with emphasis on Health
Information Services data analysis, display and presentation
techniques. 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab.
0251. Fundamentals of Bio-statistics (2 s.h.) F
2 hours lecture. Basic research methodology, elementary
bio-statistics, analysis and interpretation and presentation of
data. Purpose is to develop appreciation for professional
research development and objective analysis.
0260. Case Study in Health Information Management (3 s.h.)
S
Prerequisite: Final semester.
Integration of discrete skills and knowledge of the professional
curriculum into a meaningful whole by student planning and design
of a hypothetical Health Information Management department. 6
hours lab.
0263. Systems Analysis in Health Information Management (4
s.h.) F
Prerequisites: HIM 0105, 0106, 0141, 0161, 0162 and W181.
Corequisites: HIM 0162 and W281.
Introduction to concepts and methods of systems analysis in
health information management including development of
objectives, policies, procedures, workflow, productivity
measurement and layout analysis; includes laboratory component. 3
hours lecture; 2 hours lab.
0271. Clinical Medicine I (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: HIM 0103.
An introduction to the clinical aspects of selected general
medical conditions and disease, including diagnostic procedures,
clinical course, therapy, and expected outcome. 3 hours lecture.
0274. Clinical Medicine II (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: HIM 0103.
Complements Clinical Medicine I. Pediatrics; orthopedics;
radiology; neurology; obstetrics; gynecology; psychiatry; plastic
surgery; etc. 3 hours lecture.
W281. Clinical Affiliation II (2 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: HIM W181, 0203 and 0205. Corequisites: HIM
0263.
Supervised learning experience for application of health
information systems in nonacute care. Practicum: 6 hours day once
a week for 8 weeks.
0282. Clinical Affiliation III (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Final semester.
Intensive clinical experience on a full-time basis for 4 weeks at
selected affiliated institution; emphasis on administrative
aspects of health information management services. 4 week
full-time Practicum.
0289. Elective Practicum in Health Information Management
(2 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
Clinical experience in administration of health information
systems in a specialized facility of particular interest to the
student.
0290. Independent Study in Health Information Management
(1-3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
Individual study of an aspect of health information management in
accordance with the interest and ability of the student and the
approval of the department chairperson. Credits according to the
nature and extent of the project
0299. Current Issues in Health Information Management
Practice (1-3 s.h.) FS
Enrollment limited to credentialed health information
practitioners.
Issues of current interest and concern to Accredited Record
Technicians and Registered Record Administrators. Topics vary
each semester; therefore an individual may earn credit for the
course more than once.
0342. Political and Social Aspects of Health Care (2 s.h.)
S
Prerequisite: Final semester.
Analysis of impact of public policy formulation in health care
with emphasis on resultant health information management
practice. Includes legislative and regulatory process, social
issues of privacy, consumer representation, medical ethics,
financial impact and malpractice issues. 2 hours lecture.
0343. Information Management for Health Care Financing (3
s.h.) S
Prerequisites: HIM W281. Corequisite: Final semester.
Case mix and cost control methodologies, including DRG's, APG's,
RUG's; also managed care (including IPA's, PPO's, Health Care
alliances; HMO's) utilization and case management; cost
containment and rate setting; with particular emphasis on health
data collection, access, and disclosure practices of primary and
secondary databases; billing audits. 3 hours lecture.
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