Health Services Management Course Descriptions
HM101 Medical Law and Ethics
Explores the relationships between the law, ethics, and bioethics and the health care professional. An interactive class using case studies, independent and group projects, and personal reflection to identify common legal and ethical problems. F, W, Sp, Su
3 Credits
HM105 Professional Development A
Develops leadership qualities, enhances awareness of diversity in the healthcare workplace, develops interpersonal communication skills and provides a setting for self- improvement. F
1 Credits
HM106 Professional Development B
Develops leadership qualities, enhances awareness of diversity in the healthcare workplace, explains employment rights, and provides a setting for self-improvement and employment preparation. W
1 Credits
HM110 Hlth Info Systems Procedures 1
Provides entry-level skills for Health Information Technician, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing, and Health Services Management students to become proficient in skills required of a healthcare office professional. Introduces students to medical clinics and health-related organizations. Utilizes medical management software in a simulated healthcare environment. Prerequisite: Admission to Health Services Management programs. Must pass criminal background check in order to enroll. F
4 Credits
HM112 Hlth Info Systems Procedures 2
Provides entry-level skills for Health Information Management. Offers basic knowledge of health information systems and the skills necessary for medical and hospital administrative functions. Includes Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, the health information field, the content of a health record, health record processing of medical reports, and legal/ethical aspects of medical records. Prerequisite: Second-term standing in the Health Information Technology, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing, Health Services Management, or Health Informatics programs. W
4 Credits
HM113 Medical Insurance Billing
Provides students with foundation skills required for medical insurance billing. Students will gain understanding of insurance programs and develop a practical approach to medical insurance billing procedures. Prerequisite: Second-term standing in the Health Information Technology, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing, or Health Services Management programs; or consent of instructor. W
3 Credits
HM114 CPT-IV Coding/Reimbursement
Introduces the use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system, insurance terminology and abbreviations, and basic health insurance systems. Prerequisite: Third-term standing in the Health Information Technology, Medical Coding and Billing, or Health Services Management programs; or consent of instructor. Sp
3 Credits
HM115 ICD-9-CM Coding/Reimbursement
Introduces basic differences between nomenclature and classification systems, as well as basic coding systems, including C.P.T. (Current Procedure Terminology) and I.C.D. 9-C.M. Covers basic abbreviation and description of coding manual format, and presents fundamental application of coding in basic forms, computerized billing, and state and federal agencies. Prerequisite: Second-term standing in the Health Information Technology, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing, or Health Services Management programs; or consent of instructor. W
3 Credits
HM120 Medical Terminology 1
Emphasizes the terminology related to the healthcare 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, Su
3 Credits
HM121 Medical Terminology 2
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 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
3 Credits
HM122 Medical Term. 3/Human Diseases
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 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. F, W, Sp, Su
3 Credits
HM130 Health Info Technology Pract
Practice health information methods and techniques in clinical situations. Includes effective communication and work-practice skills. Prerequisite: Terms One and Two of the Health Information Technology program with a grade of C or better in all required courses; or consent of instructor. Sp
5 Credits
HM131 Health Info Tech Seminar
Studies the relationship between the health information clinical or related setting with theoretical course content; applies information to career and personal goals. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HM130; or consent of instructor. Sp
1 Credits
HM144 Medical Transcription Seminar
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 or W or Sp
1 Credits
HM210 Introductn to Health Services
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 with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment; and second-year standing in the Health Services Management or Health Informatics programs; or consent of instructor. F
3 Credits
HM214 Advanced CPT-IV Coding
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 or one year of experience using CPT-IV codes; and HM120, HM121, or basic knowledge of medical terminology. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.) Su
3 Credits
HM215 Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
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, HM121, or basic knowledge of medical terminology. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.) Su
3 Credits
HM217 Quality Data Mgt in Health Svc
Introduces the health care student to the basic data sets and statistics used every day in health care organizations. Emphasizes a case-based and experiential learning process to facilitate familiarity with occupancy and discharge rates, disease incidence and prevalence, minimum and universal data sets used in all accredited organizations. Prerequisite: Second-year standing in Health Services Management or Health Informatics programs; or consent of instructor W
3 Credits
HM230 Health Services Mgt Practicum
Provides workplace experience in a health care or related setting. Covers policies and procedures, work site organization, quality assessment, and job seeking tools. Prerequisite: Terms 1-5 of the Health Services Management program with a grade of C or better in all required courses; or consent of instructor. Sp
5 Credits
HM231 Health Svcs Mgt Seminar
Studies of the relationship between clinical practicum in health care or related setting with theoretical course content and application to career and personal goals. Prerequisite: HM230 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment; or consent of instructor. Sp
1 Credits
HM250 Health Services Management 1
Introduces the management functions, concepts, and principles as well as managerial roles in the context of the health services organization and the health services delivery system. Prerequisite: Second-year standing in Health Services Management or Health Informatics programs; or consent of instructor. F
3 Credits
HM251 Health Services Management 2
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: H2M50. W
3 Credits
HM252 Health Services Management 3
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: HM251 with a grade of C or better; and second year standing in Health Services Management or Health Informatics programs; or consent of instructor. Sp
3 Credits
HM280B Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
2 Credits
HM280C Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
3 Credits
HM280D Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
4 Credits
HM280E Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
5 Credits
HM280F Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
6 Credits
HM280G Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
7 Credits
HM280H Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
8 Credits
HM280I Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
9 Credits
HM280J Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
10 Credits
HM280L Cooperative Work Experience
Offers placement in a business, agency, and/or industry for on-the-job training related to the student's curriculum. Prerequisite: Determined by each curriculum. Guidelines on file in the Cooperative Work Experience office and with each curriculum's CWE Instructor and Director.
12 Credits
XHM9000J ETG Medical Terminology
Presents medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Covers root terms divided by each body system. Brings together the origin, a combined form, and an example of a non-medical usage for each root term. Focuses on students entering the health care industry.
2.4 CEU
XHM9400A Managed Care Shift
Health Management (non-cr)
1.2 CEU
XHM9400J Coding Certification Review
Covers the essential components of coding in preparation for a coding certification exam. Reviews coding and coding clinic guidelines. Presents coding practice and exam scenarios. Prerequisites: Must currently work as a coder and be eligible for the examination or have completed the HIT, Medical Transcription, or AAS in HSM or related college level program and otherwise be eligible to take exam.
2 CEU
XHM9400K Current Topics in Health Care
Relates to health care professionals in a variety of care settings to improve the quality of pain management. Allows nurses to meet the Oregon State Board of Nursing continuing education requirement on pain management.
.6 CEU
XHM9400L ETG: Medical Coding
Provides instruction in how to use the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) manuals for medical coding. Prerequisite: No prior medical experience is required, but knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy will be helpful.
2.4 CEU