2016-2017 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS employment laws, workforce education and training, performance standards and evaluation, job analysis, labor analytics, benchmarking, trends and market analysis, wage and salary administration, human resource budget analysis, contract management, ergonomic principles and cost benefit analysis of human resource needs. Prerequisites: None HIM 3910 Healthcare Statistics and Reporting 40 hours, 4 credits This course will enable the student to apply commonly utilized healthcare statistical formulas and descriptive and inferential statistics in the analysis of healthcare data. Students will be able to understand the availability of computerized statistical packages and evaluate effective data collection, data interpretation, reporting and presentation techniques for healthcare and patient care related studies, including those related to quality, utilization and risk management. Research design and methods such as qualitative, quantitative, evaluative and outcomes will be applied. An understanding of epidemiology and the utilization of vital statistics in the healthcare environment will be examined. Analysis of the national guidelines regarding human subject research will be explored within the context of the Institutional Review Board process at healthcare organizations. Prerequisites: None HIM 4003 Electronic Data Security 40 hours, 3 credits A study of data protection methods and monitoring including physical, technical, and managerial safeguards. Risk assessment, audit and control programs, contingency planning, and data recovery is included. Internet, web-based, and e-health security is explored. Students will learn to enforce confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information and protect data integrity and validity. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 4115 Applied Research in Health Information Management 40 hours, 4 credits Students will complete a research project specific to HIM and will present their research to classmates and instructors using a webinar environment. Data analysis and presentation techniques will be used. Topics explored will be in adherence to Institutional Review Board processes and policies, research design and methods, knowledge-based research techniques, research protocol data management, and national guidelines regarding human subject’s research. Prerequisite: Healthcare Statistics and Reporting HIM 4276 Health Information Management Professional Practice Experience 120 hours, 4 credits A 120-hour practical experience that focuses on the management of an HIM department. This field experience will take place in a hospital or medical center setting supervised by an HIM director or supervisor. The experience will include operational and managerial experience and an administrative project that will benefit the clinical site. The instructor will work with the student to identify facilities that are available in the student’s area of interest and will establish an agreement with the facility if one does not exist. Prerequisite: Must be completed in the student’s final quarter HIM 4354 Strategic Planning and Development 40 hours, 4 credits An exploration of the principles of developing strategic and operational plans for facility-wide systems and how to assess organization-wide information needs. Students will demonstrate and apply principles of organization behavior to facilitate team building, negotiation and change management. Strategic leadership, entrepreneurialism, and benchmarking will be explored. Prerequisite: Management of Health Information Services HIM 4360 Health Data Management 20 hours, 2 credits This course addresses the fundamental concepts of managing health records both manually and electronically in today’s healthcare facilities. This course introduces students to the practice of health information management, focusing on the content and structure of patient-identifiable data and information. This covers management issues related to paper-based record systems, including clinical documentation issues, medical word processing as a tool for documentation, forms design, storage and retrieval systems, and chart tracking. Secondary records such as indexes and registries are covered in this course, along with an exploration of data sources, data capture, healthcare information infrastructure and documentation requirements. In this course, students analyze healthcare data sets (such as the HEDIS, UHDDS and OASIS), including the history, purpose and uses of each. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM 4537 Health Information Management Alternative Facility Professional Practice Experience 30 hours, 1 Credit This course is a 30-hour practical experience that will focus on a non-hospital environment of the student’s choice. This experience is designed to assist students in exploring the diversity of the health information profession. The experience will include health information-related shadowing, observation, and/or performance of tasks and must be approved by the instructor. The instructor will work with the student to identify facilities that are available in the student’s area of interest and will establish an agreement with the facility if one does not exist. Prerequisite: Must be completed in the student’s final quarter HIM 4610 Advanced Health Information Law and Ethics 40 hours, 4 credits This course presents an advanced analysis of the impact of the United States legal system and various healthcare laws, regulations, and standards on the healthcare organization, patient and health information management environment and infrastructure. Patient privacy, confidentiality, security principles, identity management, protected health information, access and disclosure of personal health information including e-discovery, legal health records, personal health records, compliance programs, information security and privacy training programs will be studied. Professional certification, ethical practices and issues as well as bioethical issues and their impact on the legal health record will be explored. Prerequisite: Program admission HSA 1022 Foundations of Medical Administration 40 hours, 4 credits This course will explore the scope and dynamics of a career in medical administration and the skills necessary to be successful both in the Medical Administrative Assistant program and profession. This course will emphasize professionalism, communication, and medical terminology. The importance of maintaining patient privacy and handling patient situations ethically and professionally will be developed. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology HSA 1050 Customer Service in Healthcare 10 hours, 1 credit This will prepare students to deliver outstanding customer service in a healthcare setting by providing them with an understanding of the factors that influence the perceptions of external and internal customers. Topics covered in this course include the psychology of patients, customer service in a diverse world, listening skills and effective communication techniques. Prerequisite: None 888-5-RASMUSSEN HSA 1146 Technology Today for Medical Administration 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will learn how to utilize computer software to register patients, record accurate patient information, and enter insurance information into the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Topics will include managing code diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement using the tools in the EHR. Students will also learn the essential skills needed to work with the patient schedule by scheduling appointments, cancelling appointments, and tracking patients. This course will also cover patient privacy and data security. Prerequisite: Medical Termology Foundations of Medical Administration HSA 1683 Exploring Healthcare Systems 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides an overview of healthcare systems and the changing landscape of healthcare access. Topics include analyzing professional specialties, insurance trends and changing roles within medical administration. Students will also apply skills towards working with diverse populations. Prerequisite: Foundations of Medical Administration HSA 2117 US Healthcare Systems 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an overview of the United States healthcare system. The history of the evolution of healthcare will be explored, along with the role of local, state, and federal government in healthcare delivery. An introduction to a variety of provider models and service delivery systems found in both private and public healthcare facilities will be covered, including different types of healthcare facilities. The influence of reimbursement methodologies and finance on healthcare delivery will be explored. Prerequisite: None HSA 2264 Administrative Medical Assistant Practices 30 Hours, 3 Credits The Administrative Medical Assistant course is designed to educate students on legal & ethical responsibilities, the importance of critical thinking, intrapersonal and communication skills, office policies, maintenance of office equipment, organization, confidentiality, insurance information, government issued policies and acts, documentation as well as functionality and maintenance of paper and electronic medical records. The students will demonstrate competency of basic computer systems, applications, coding, documentation, legal and ethical responsibilities, customer service skills as well as communication skills throughout the course in various structures such as exams, case scenarios or hands on demonstrations. Prerequisite: None HSA 2851 Practice and Professionalism in Healthcare 30 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will practice and develop skills in professionalism specific to the healthcare field. Students will understand and identify the importance of patient support services and will analyze ways provide comprehensive service to patients. Students will be able to identify methods for practicing effective customer service in medical environments including applying knowledge in confidentiality and health information privacy. Topics include examining possible opportunities for career advancement and growth within the field. Prerequisite: Foundations of Medical Administration; Expected to be the final lower- level core course completed HSA 2918 Healthcare Administrative Office Procedures 30 hours, 3 credits This course will provide an overview of the administrative tasks that occur in the front office of a medical facility. Topics covered include telephone skills, applications of the electronic health record (EHR), creating and maintaining medical records, and basic business and bookkeeping skills. Prerequisite: None HSA 3109 Foundations of Managed Care 40 hours, 4 credits In this course, students will analyze controversial issues surrounding the managed-care delivery system, focusing on theory and the foundational concepts of managed care. Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration HSA 3110 Introduction to Healthcare Administration 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an exploration of the administrative principles and practices within healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on organization, structure, and operation of healthcare facilities. Management principles will be applied to case studies of healthcare industry scenarios. Prerequisite: None HSA 3170 Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on healthcare finances, assets, cost concepts, capital budgeting, and general principles of accounting applied in the healthcare environment. Students will discuss the development and management of department budgets, and the common sources of healthcare revenues and expenses. Prerequisites: None HSA 3215 Healthcare Marketing 30 hours, 3 credits This course will focus on the role of marketing within a healthcare organization. Marketing has become the centerpiece that brings together quality improvement performances on a national and global scale. Students will explore the purpose of marketing as well as the concepts, tools, and skills used to help organizations reach their intended market share. Prerequisite: None HSA 3383 Quality Improvement in Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines methods for assuring quality in healthcare and the statistical applications of measuring outcomes. There will be an emphasis on performance improvement and the relationship between healthcare quality, organizational performance, and the role of governing and accrediting bodies in healthcare organizations. Common methods and trends in quality improvement will be explored. Prerequisite: None HSA 3422 Regulation and Compliance in Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits This course is an exploration of the many entities that regulate healthcare delivery, from local, state, and federal government to the accreditation agencies of healthcare organizations. Issues and methods for compliance with the many laws and regulations are examined. The course provides an overview of the impact of regulatory agencies on the operation of healthcare facilities. Corporate ethics and responsibilities and the operation of healthcare as a business is explored. Prerequisite: Introduction to Healthcare Administration or Introduction to Health Information Management 81 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
