Course Offerings

Health Information Management

HIM 130  BASIC MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY.  Introduction to medical terms. Particular emphasis on word construction.                2

HIM 131  MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/TRANSCRIPTION.  Study of terminology used in health care; word construction, analysis, spelling, pronunciation. Introduction to and application of word processing concepts and transcription of medical reports. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: CSC 105, HIM 130 and HIM 150. 3

HIM 150  INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.  Introduction to health record practice, state and national medical record associations, numbering and filing systems, health record content, origin of clinical information, record retention policies and procedures, qualitative and quantitative analysis of health records. Concepts integrated into computer and laboratory experiences.   3

HIM 160  HEALTH CARE CODING SYSTEMS.  Nomenclature and classification systems, diagnostic related groups and data abstracting techniques using automated and manual systems. Emphasis is placed on ICD-9-CM coding in an inpatient setting. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 130, BIOL 323 and HIM 260.     3

HIM 170  LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.  Study of the principles of law as applied to the health field, with particular reference to medical record practice. Prerequisite: HIM 150.   3

HIM 250  ALTERNATIVE SITE HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.  An introduction to the management, retrieval and retention of health records in settings other than hospitals. The course will also cover reimbursement, licensing and accreditation issues and include investigation of applicable computer information systems. Concepts incorporated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 150.      2

HIM 252  BASIC FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH DATA SYSTEMS.  Definitions and formulas for computations of basic health care statistics. Prerequisite: HIM 150.                                                        3

HIM 255  MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH DATA.  The study of medical staff roles and functions; hospital and medical staff committees and their roles and functions; an overview of regulations of health care resources, quality assurance, and introduction to management and supervision. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: HIM 150.   3

HIM 260  FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN DISEASES.  Introduction to etiology, symptomatology, clinical diagnosis and treatment of disease. Emphasis on pathogenesis with discussion of representative diseases in conjunction with each body system. An introduction to the study of drugs and drug therapy related to human diseases. It includes a study of the preparation, use and action of chemicals having an effect on biological functioning. Prerequisites: BIOL 323 and HIM 130. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 323 is permitted.            5

HIM 262  ADVANCED CODING & REIMBURSEMENT.  Advanced study of nomenclatures and classifications. Introduction to CPT coding and coding practice will be addressed using manual and automated encoding systems. Reimbursement management and optimization issues will be investigated for both hospital and non-hospital entities. Emphasis will be placed on coding in the outpatient setting. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 160.                                    4

HIM 263  INTRODUCTORY PHARMACOLOGY.  An introduction to the study of drugs and drug therapy as they relate to the medical record field. It includes a study of the preparation, use and action of chemicals having an effect on biological functioning. One one-hour lecture weekly. Prerequisite: HIM 130.                                                                       1

HIM 265  MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY AND RELATED FUNCTIONS FOR HIM.  The study of the principles of quality management and its component functions (institutional and medical staff monitoring and evaluation activities, risk management, utilization review and credentialing) as applied to acute care settings and within the health record department specifically as well as within other healthcare settings generally.  The study of medical staff roles and functions; hospital and medical staff committees and their roles and functions; an overview of the regulations of health care resources; and the application of supervisory management principles in the health information management area. Concepts incorporated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 150                                                                       4

HIM 285  SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.  Practical work experience in hospitals or related affiliation sites. This course is offered on a credit-no credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a grade of at least a “C”) in: HIM 130,  HIM 150, and HIM 170 and permission of instructor.           2

HIM 286  SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.  Practical work experience in a non-traditional setting or related affiliation sites. This course is offered on a credit-no credit basis.  Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a grade of at least a “C”) in: HIM 160, HIM 250, HIM 252, HIM 260, HIM 262, HIM 265, HIM 285, and BADM 360 and permission of instructor.        1

HIM 287  SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.  Practical work experience in hospitals or a related affiliation sites. This course is offered on a credit-no credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (with a grade of at least a “C”) in HIM 160, HIM 252, HIM 260, HIM 262, HIM 265, HIM 285, and BADM 360; successful completion of CIS 325; and permission of instructor.   3

HIM 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a health information topic with help from instructor.   1-3

HIM 292  TOPICS.  This course will focus on a current issue or problem in the healthcare industry.
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HIM 350  RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTHCARE.  An introduction to research methods in the healthcare industry that guides the student through the research process including developing problem statements, performing literature searches, evaluating and writing proposals and critiquing existing research articles. The course will also include an overview of existing statistical software applications used in research. Prerequisite: Junior Standing, BADM 320 (may be taken concurrently).                                                 2

HIM 360  MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION CENTERS I.  Application of the management principles of planning and organizing to health information settings. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 265 and BADM 360.
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HIM 361  MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION CENTERS II.  Application of management principles of actuating, and controlling of health information settings. Concepts integrated into laboratory and computer experience. Prerequisite: HIM 360.           3

HIM 443  CURRENT TRENDS IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY.  Current trends in health care delivery; recent research, theory, issues and developments in health records, changing roles of health care providers. Prerequisite: HIM 150 and HIM 250.  3

HIM 444  ADVANCED HEALTH DATA SYSTEMS.  In-depth study of collection and presentation of health data using manual and computerized methods. Development of case mix management reports as well as other reports requested by hospital administration and other outside agencies. Analysis and design of health information systems. Prerequisite: HIM 252, CSC 105, CSC 206, (Access), and CIS 325.              3

HIM 450  RESEARCH IN HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION.  An introduction to research methods in the healthcare industry that guides the student through the research process including developing problem statements, performing literature searches, evaluating and writing proposals and critiquing existing research articles. The course will also include an overview of existing statistical software applications used in research. Research and presentation of an aspect of health information management will be included. Prerequisite: Completion of HIM 443, HIM 444, HIM 361 (may be taken concurrently) and BADM 320 (may be taken concurrently).                   3

HIM 485  HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.  Four weeks experience in health care facilities during which students apply knowledge previously gained in the classroom in carrying out management activities under the direct supervision of a qualified RRA. This course is offered on a credit no-credit basis. Note: A charge for liability insurance will be assessed. Prerequisite: Successful completion (a grade of at least a “C”) in HIM courses, acceptance into the Health Information Administration Program and permission of instructor.             4

HIM 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a health information topic with help from instructor.   1-3