Health Services

To prepare the students to communicate and interact effectively with consumers and members of the health care delivery team.

• Students will communicate and interact effectively with instructors and peers through on-line interactions.
• Students will communicate and interact effectively with consumers and health care delivery team at health related agency.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to respect differences that may be a result of cultural heritage.

To prepare competent entry-level health information technicians (RHIT) in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) an affective (behavior) learning domains.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of appropriate legal and ethical behaviors.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Student will demonstrate appropriate judgment to ensure confidentiality and security of health information.

To prepare students to pass a national credentialing examination. (except Health Unit Coordination).

• Graduates of the program will successfully pass a national credentialing examination.
• Graduates will demonstrate a pass rate for first time examinees, which meets or exceeds the National pass rate.

To prepare graduates to successfully secure employment in the health care field appropriate for their area of emphasis.

• Graduates will be employed in the HIM field within 6 months of graduation.
• Graduates are satisfied with the preparation provided by the program.
• Employers of the graduates express satisfaction with the preparation provided by the program.

To prepare students to calculate and interpret health care data appropriate to their area of emphasis.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to calculate performance standards and in some cases interpret health information data appropriate to their area of emphasis.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course is designed to introduce prospective students to the general field of health care and would be an appropriate course for nursing, respiratory care, medical assisting and health information technology students as well as others interested in the health care field. Topics to be discussed include: an introduction to the health care delivery system, a brief historical overview of how health care has evolved in the U.S., the various health care settings/programs, the members of the health care delivery team, the roles of the various health care professionals, legal and professional ethics (such topics as patients' rights, confidentiality, advance directives, etc.), health care organizations and agencies, medical record content, risk management, continuous quality improvement, epidemiology (morbidity and mortality), and interpersonal communication skills.

This course explores the form and function of human body systems for non-science students. It stresses normal and abnormal life processes as well as the philosophy and history of science including the scientific method. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, which include the study of cells and tissues, and the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Dissections are required in the laboratory.

This course concentrates on spelling, pronunciation, and the meaning of medical word components, common terms used in selected body systems, and medical abbreviations.

This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

Students gain information regarding the pharmacological, pathophysiological, therapeutic and diagnostic aspects of medicine. This course reviews basic concepts and medical word components for selected body systems and disorders frequently encountered in the health care setting will be reviewed. Discussions include pharmacological agents and the diagnostics test(s) utilized for selected disease processes; why a particular pharmacological intervention is selected, how its effectiveness is monitored using diagnostic interventions, and the value of particular laboratory tests. Prerequisites: MR103 Medical Terminology. (Spring semester only)

This course provides additional hands-on knowledge of medical transcription and procedures. The professional practice experience integrates the didactic component with the professional practice component. The focus is on the transcription of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports as dictated by healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: AH210 Professional Practice Experience 1-Medical Transcription. (Summer semester)

This course provides hands-on knowledge of medical claims management and procedures. The professional practice experience integrates the didactic component with the professional practice component.Medical claims are processed,with follow-up on unpaid balances and corporate compliance plan to avoid allegations of health care fraud and abuse. Prerequisites: BI103 Human Life Science 1,MR208 Pharmacology for Allied Health: AH207 Medical Claims Management. (Summer semester)