HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     111

111     HIM 111 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 CR.) Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiology procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     112

112     HIM 112 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 CR.) Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     113

113     HIM 113 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & DISEASE PROCESSES I (3 Crs) – Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical terms; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     113

113     HIM 113 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY & DISEASE PROCESSES I (3 Crs) – Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical terms; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     114

114     HIM 114 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND DISEASES PROCESSES II (3 Crs) – This course is designed to introduce students to the language used in the health record by providing an overview of basic human organ system nomenclature and related pathophysiologies. Continues the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical term; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     114

114     HIM 114 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND DISEASES PROCESSES II (3 Crs) – This course is designed to introduce students to the language used in the health record by providing an overview of basic human organ system nomenclature and related pathophysiologies. Continues the study of prefixes, suffixes, stem words, and technical term; puts emphasis on the causes and treatment of selected disease processes. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     149

149     HIM 149 – INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (2 Crs) – Introduces principles of administrative practice management. Examines patient scheduling, records management, financial systems and other systems/procedures. Focuses on the development of organizations and decision making skills utilized by the practice manager. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     149

149     HIM 149 – INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (2 Crs) – Introduces principles of administrative practice management. Examines patient scheduling, records management, financial systems and other systems/procedures. Focuses on the development of organizations and decision making skills utilized by the practice manager. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     150

150     HIM 150 – HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     150

150     HIM 150 – HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     150

150     HIM 150 – HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     150

150     HIM 150 – HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 CR.) Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIM     151

151     HIM 151 – REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES IN MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (2 Crs) – Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     151

151     HIM 151 – REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES IN MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (2 Crs) – Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     220

220     HIM 220 – HEALTH STATISTICS (2 Crs) – Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and basic quality control basics. ENF 2 Requisite Level. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     226

226     HIM 226 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH RECORD DOCUMENTATION (2 Crs) – Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient’s health records. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     226

226     HIM 226 – LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH RECORD DOCUMENTATION (2 Crs) – Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient’s health records. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HIM     229

229     HIM 229 – PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS (2 Crs) – Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HIM     229

229     HIM 229 – PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS (2 Crs) – Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

HIM     230

230     HIM 230 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE (3 Crs) – Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

HIM     233

233     HIM 233 – ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 Crs) – Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR. Prerequisites: HIM 130 and HIM 230.

HIM     233

233     HIM 233 – ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT (3 Crs) – Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR. Prerequisites: HIM 130 and HIM 230.