2021–2022 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS HIM3710 Advanced Quality Management in Healthcare 40 hours, 4 credits This course examines the role of quality management in healthcare. Topics include quality management models, tools, and metrics used to assess healthcare performance. Emphasis is on the evaluation of these methods and tools in demonstrating the outcomes and effectiveness in improving patient care, quality of services, safety, reduction of risk, disease management processes, and utilization and resource management. Students explore the role and impact of governing and accrediting bodies on healthcare quality initiatives. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM3810 Human Resource Management in Health Information 40 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of human resource principles in the management and supervision of human capital within various healthcare organization settings, including specific evaluation and application of human resources within and relating to health information management functions. Students are exposed to approaches, techniques, and future trends in the management of personnel in healthcare. This course includes a study of 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: Program admission HIM3930C Healthcare Research and Statistics 60 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students to perform statistical calculations and the analysis and presentation of statistical data related to healthcare, including population health. Topics covered include data collection, data interpretation, reporting, and presentation of descriptive statistics in patient care data studies. Students explore research methodologies and design used in healthcare- related research. Mathematical statistics concepts such as probability, normal distribution, predictive statistics, hypothesis formation, and measures of variation are included as well as the essential concept of data integrity. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM4135 Advanced Revenue Cycle Management 40 hours, 4 credit This course prepares students for the management of the interdisciplinary approach to revenue cycle management. Topics include healthcare reimbursement methodologies and models, reimbursement guidelines, regulatory requirements, and evaluation of diagnostic and procedure codes and groupings. Students evaluate the effectiveness of clinical documentation integrity programs and coding compliance plans through benchmarking and auditing. Prerequisite: Program admission HIM4515 Advanced Health Information Leadership and Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course builds on the skills learned in Health Information Leadership and Management and prepares students to evaluate the management skills techniques and tools for management roles in a healthcare organization. Students leverage data-driven decision-making tools, examine behaviors that embrace cultural diversity, and have opportunities to analyze workflow process concepts, productivity, change management theories, and compliance to increase their range of management and leadership skills in preparation for a role in health information administration. Prerequisite: HIM3515 Health Information Leadership and Management HIM4624C Advanced Data Analytics and Informatics in Healthcare 60 hours, 4 credits This lab-based course uses patient information and secondary data sources in the analysis and reporting of information to be used in healthcare-related decision-making. The course includes data analysis stages, information governance, and the management of information. Stakeholders of healthcare data analysis are explored. Additional concepts include the integrity, transformation, visualization, and exchange of data. Prerequisite: HIM3930C Healthcare Research and Statistics HIM4945 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management 90 hours, 3 credits This course allows students to gain professional practice experience in a health information administrator role through a combination of 60 hours of externally supervised professional practice experience activities, including a project with a healthcare-related site and virtual and simulated experiences within the course. The experiences are designed to provide students the opportunity to have a variety of experiences and utilize healthcare-related technology in various health information services and healthcare work settings. Students have the opportunity for review in preparation for the AHIMA RHIA exam. Prerequisites: HIM4515 Advanced Health Information Leadership and Management; Must be completed in student’s final quarter Co-requisite: HIM4966 Health Information Management Capstone HIM4966 Health Information Management Capstone 30 hours, 3 credits This course provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery of the Health Information Management programmatic student learning outcomes and competencies obtained throughout the program. Through a case study project, students demonstrate their ability to integrate theory, practical experience, and transferable skills learned throughout the program in real life-based assessment activities. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other HIM bachelor courses; Must be completed in student’s final quarter Co-requisite: HIM4945 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management HSA1022 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. Pre- or co-requisite: HSC1531 Medical Terminology ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 105 HSA1050 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 HSA1146 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 Terminology; Foundations of Medical Administration HSA1683 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 HSA2117 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 HSA2264 Administrative Medical Assistant Practices 30 hours, 3 credits The Administrative Medical Assistant course is designed to educate students on legal and 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. 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 HSA2851 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 to 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 HSA2918 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 HSA3109 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 HSA3110 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 HSA3170 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 HSA3215 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. 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