Health Services Management
see also Allied Health and Medical Assisting
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Explores the relationships between the law, ethics, and bioethics and the health care professional. Uses case studies, independent and group projects, and personal reflection to identify common legal and ethical problems.
F, W, Sp
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Develops leadership qualities, enhances awareness of diversity in the health care workplace, develops interpersonal communication skills, and provides a setting for self-improvement.
F
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Develops leadership qualities, provides opportunities for community participation, enhances awareness of diversity in the health care workplace, explains employment rights, and provides a setting for self-improvement.
W
Provides entry-level skills for the Health Information Technician/Medical Transcription/Health Services Management/Medical Office Assisting and students in other programs to become proficient in a number of skills required of a professional office worker dedicated to assisting in the care of health care consumers. Introduces students to medical clinics and health-related organizations. Covers procedures used to keep any kind of medical office running efficiently.
Prerequisite: HM120 or concurrent enrollment in HM120.
F
Provides entry-level skills for Health Information Technician/Medical Transcription/Health Services Management/Medical Office Assisting and students in other programs. Offers basic knowledge of health information systems and the skills necessary for health clerical functions. Focuses on the health care delivery system, the health information field, the content of a health record, and the health record processing of a variety of medical reports.
Prerequisite: HM120 or equivalent course; HM110; or consent of instructor.
W
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces the use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system, insurance terminology and abbreviations, and basic health insurance systems.
Prerequisite: HM120, concurrent enrollment in HM121, or consent of instructor.
W
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces the use of International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) coding system, basic abbreviation and description of format of coding manual; fundamental application of coding in basic forms, and relationship to the reimbursement process.
Prerequisite: HM120; HM121; or consent of instructor.
Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces the basic data sets and statistics used every day in health care organizations. Emphasizes the case-based and experiential learning process to facilitate familiarity with occupancy and discharge rates, disease incidence and prevalence, and minimum and universal data sets used in all accredited organizations.
Prerequisite: MTH060 or consent of instructor.
W
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Emphasizes the terminology related to the health care professions and specialties, equipment, drugs, symbols, and abbreviations. Includes the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal, integumentary, nervous systems, as well as the sensory organs. Provides practical application in the workplace using case studies, operative, autopsy, diagnostic, and laboratory reports.
F, W, Sp, or Su as needed.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, lymphatic, genitourinary, female reproductive, and endocrine systems. Explores the origin of terms and the use of anatomical, general, operative, and symptomatic terms using a variety of case-based and experiential learning techniques.
Prerequisite: HM120.
F, W, Sp, or Su as needed.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Presents an advanced course using the language of clinical medicine in a variety of settings including oncology, diagnostic radiology, the clinical laboratory, and pharmacology. Focuses on the reading, analyzing, and use of clinical research and literature to explore advanced topics in medical terminology and the diseases and conditions of medical science. Emphasizes written and verbal presentation of the findings of individual and group student research projects.
Prerequisite: HM121.
F, W, Sp, or Su as needed.
16 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Includes practices in clinical situations of health information methods and techniques.
Prerequisite: third-term standing in the Health Information Technician program with a grade of “C” or better in all required courses in the first two terms of the program.
F, Sp
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Studies the relationship of practicum in a health care setting with theoretical course content, as well as its application to career and personal goals.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in HM130.
F or W (as needed); Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces in-depth transcription in all fields of medicine. Emphasizes spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting. Includes production goals that will be assessed regularly with timed tests.
Prerequisite: HM120 and HM121(may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor and touch keyboarding ability of 40 words per minute.
F, W, Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Includes transcription of comprehensive dictation in medical specialty areas including radiology, pathology, and cardiology using American Association of Medication Transcriptionist course tapes.
Prerequisite: HM141 and touch keyboarding ability of 55 words per minute.
F, W, Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Includes transcription of 20 actual advanced tapes in all fields.
Prerequisite: HM142 and touch keyboarding ability of 65 words per minute.
F, W, Sp
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Assists the student in relating classroom theory to practical experience and to discuss self-evaluations of work environment experiences.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in HM280.
F as needed, Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Provides an overview of the nation’s health system. Includes use of health services, history of the health care system, and hospitals and other health service providers, and their relationship to the system as a whole. Explores the financial, legal, political, and ethical aspects of the health care system in the United States.
Prerequisite: WR227 or consent of instructor.
F
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Builds on previous experience or instruction to further develop ability and skills in CPT-IV coding practices and principles. Expands resources for further coding problem solving.
Prerequisite: HM114; HM120, HM121 or basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Offered as needed.
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Focuses on advanced ICD-9-CM coding practices and principles as well as resources for future coding problem solving.
Prerequisite: HM115 or basic coding experience on the job, HM120, and HM121 or basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Offered as needed.
15 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
One hundred sixty-five hours of workplace experience in a health care or related setting.
Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in HM210, HM250, HM251 or consent of instructor; and current enrollment in HM231.
F as needed, Sp
1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.
Studies the relationship between clinical practicum in health care or related setting with theoretical course content and application to career and personal goals.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in HM230, or consent of instructor.
F or W (as needed); Sp
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces the management functions, concepts, and principles used, as well as managerial roles in the context of the health services organization and the health services delivery system.
Prerequisite: WR227 or consent of instructor.
F
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Emphasizes the area of human resource management in health services organizations. Explores the concepts of motivation, leadership, communication, dynamics of change, personnel administration, labor relations, and new trends within the context of the health service organization and delivery system in the United States.
Prerequisite: HM250.
W
3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Provides a working knowledge of basic statistical techniques and their application to various health care literature and clinical environments. Uses the concepts of experiential and case-based learning to facilitate the learning process.
Prerequisite: MTH095 or BA211; and HM116; and HM250 and HM251; or consent of instructor.
Sp
See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.
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