2021–2022 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GRA2970C Graphic Design Portfolio 70 hours, 4 credits This course prepares students for successful employment within the graphic design industry by helping them develop and refine their creative work in the development of a professional graphic design portfolio. Students will learn how to present themselves and their work professionally through the use of the internet, resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and job interviews. Prerequisite: Must be taken at the end of the program/last term GRA3005C Interactive Publishing 60 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the creation of interactive media from static content. Students explore the compatibility and limitations of various devices with elements of interactivity while designing documents appropriate for best practices in interactive media and engaging user experiences. Prerequisite: GRA3200C Communicating with Typography GRA3100C Contemporary and Emerging Design 60 hours, 4 credits Students will analyze the abilities of cutting-edge design strategies and emerging technologies to influence society. In addition, they will study the role of ethics and responsibility in the design profession. Incorporating sustainable practices into design solutions will be emphasized. Prerequisite: GRA1500C Color Theories and Applications GRA3150C Media Production Processes 40 hours, 3 credits This course is a review of the digital composition of proper file formats and extensions for multiple design applications. Correct file resolution, rendering, saving, and exporting will be explored as they relate to final professional digital design output. An emphasis on final professional-level delivery will be explored. Prerequisite: GRA1000C Graphic Design Tools and Techniques GRA3200C Communicating with Typography 60 hours, 4 credits This course is a deeper exploration of typography in the application of type for visual communication. Students will develop solutions for social and business communications with an awareness of global and multicultural challenges. Branding, marketing, and user experience will be explored through authentic projects. Prerequisite: GRA1206C Typography GRA3300C Collateral Design 60 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the various design elements that comprise a comprehensive visual identity system for a business or organization. Students will design and present collateral pieces while also analyzing media and production costs of each. Multiple forms of media will be explored in the development of a final project and proposal that encompass various collateral media. Prerequisite: ADV3100C Brand Development GRA3400C Design Business Strategies 40 hours, 3 credits This course focuses on business concepts that designers must understand in order to execute successful solutions. Topics covered include brand features, benefits and values, budgeting and scheduling, business positioning, and client communication. This course will build a strategic foundation for creative development as well as business acumen. Prerequisite: None GRA3600C Designing for the User Experience 60 hours, 4 credits This course is the study of the user experience design process. It focuses on problem analysis, target audience research, empathy, and assessment methods. Students will use design to solve problems and create better experiences for end users. They will also communicate their design processes and the effectiveness of their solutions in a professional manner. Prerequisite: GRA3200C Communicating with Typography GRA4100C Advanced Image Editing 60 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on advanced concepts and techniques for the creation of professional images in print, web, and digital media. Students will identify and apply creative solutions to visual challenges, as well as explore the ethical and legal issues of image editing, including copyright. Prerequisite: GRA3100C Contemporary and Emerging Design GRA4150C User Interface Design 60 hours, 4 credits Students in this course will focus on the physical and technical elements of human-computer interaction as they relate to the design of effective navigation of a device or program. Concepts and theories around the design of “easy-to-use” graphical and audio user interfaces will be explored, from discoverability and predictability to cognitive load. Students will also learn about related attributes of interface design, including accessibility issues and user-testing. Prerequisite: GRA3600C Designing for the User Experience GRA4200C Communicating with Motion Graphics 60 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on using motion graphics to communicate complex messages. Students incorporate 2D and 3D imagery, text, video, and audio into projects and animate them with keyframes, expressions, and effects. Kinetic typography, motion tracking, and camera layers will be introduced. Students will develop these skills to create animated infographics and render them for multiple forms of media. Prerequisite: GRA3600C Designing for the User Experience HIM1103 Coding Foundations 50 hours, 4 credits This course provides students with an overview of the coding classification systems, use of code books, and hands-on experience with electronic encoders, in preparation for success in the ICD-CM, ICD-PCS, and Ambulatory Coding (CPT) courses. Students gain a fundamental understanding of the applications for the various coding classification systems along with billing and reimbursement practices within a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on developing ethical coding and billing practices with the application of official coding guidelines and standards. Pre- or co-requisites: HSC1531 Medical Terminology; PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body HIM1125 ICD-CM Coding 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides in-depth study of the International Classification of Diseases-Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) using sample exercises and health records to develop skill and accuracy in assigning codes in inpatient, outpatient, and physician care settings. Students apply International Classification of Diseases-10- Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-CM) coding guidelines appropriate to the coding situation and learn diagnostic coding of all body systems. Students are introduced to industry-accepted sources for coding guidance. Practice in the use of coding and grouper software introduced in Coding Foundations further develops student skills with these tools. Students explore the use of ICD-10-CM codes in the billing and reimbursement functions with the opportunity to practice claim form completion. Prerequisite: HIM1103 Coding Foundations Pre- or co-requisite: HIM2224C Health Information Pathophysiology and Pharmacology HIM1126C ICD-PCS Coding 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an in-depth study of the International Classification of Diseases- 10-Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) using exercises and health records to develop skill and accuracy in assigning codes in the inpatient setting. Students apply ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines supported by health record documentation. Students use encoders and identify appropriate online resources to help determine correct codes. Emphasis is placed on developing ethical coding and billing practices with the application of official guidelines for coding and reporting. Students explore the physician query process and the use of ICD-10- PCS codes in the billing and reimbursement functions with the opportunity to practice claim form completion. Prerequisite: HIM1103 Coding Foundations Pre- or co-requisite: HIM2224C Health Information Pathophysiology and Pharmacology HIM1257 Ambulatory Coding 40 hours, 4 credits This course provides an in-depth study of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) / Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding System using exercises and health records to develop skill and accuracy in assigning codes for providers and outpatient services. Students apply coding guidelines supported by health record documentation. Students use encoders and identify appropriate online resources to help determine correct codes. Emphasis is placed on developing ethical coding and billing practices with the application of official guidelines for coding and reporting and the opportunity to practice claim form completion for physicians and outpatient services. Prerequisite: HIM1103 Coding Foundations Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HIM2224C Health Information Pathophysiology and Pharmacology HIM1507 Medical Billing and Insurance 40 hours, 3 credits In this course, students will develop knowledge of different components of medical insurance and billing. They will learn skills associated with claim form preparation, processing and submission in addition to an introduction to medical coding. Topics include medical insurance and billing tasks for healthcare systems, programs, and commercial insurance plans within healthcare environments. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology; Structure and Function of the Human Body; Foundations of Medical Administration HIM2000 Introduction to Health Information Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course introduces students to the field of health information management. Topics include health information roles, various healthcare providers, and the different clinical/ organizational settings these professionals work in as well as health information service operational functions. This course explores the fundamental health information management concepts as well as the ability to identify health record content and format in various formats and based on external and internal regulations and accreditation standards. Data quality characteristics and data governance are introduced to students emphasizing the importance of data accuracy and integrity. Prerequisite: None HIM2133 Revenue Cycle and Billing 40 hours, 4 credits This course will prepare the student to understand the components of the revenue cycle and their interconnectivity. Students will be introduced to common third-party payers, insurance terminology, and medical billing. Plan options, payer requirements, and state and federal regulations relating to the revenue cycle will be examined. They will learn skills including claim form preparation and processing, and electronic claim submission and the management of these revenue cycle processes. The focus will be on accuracy of data collected and data processed for proper and timely payment. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology HIM2135 Revenue Cycle Management 40 hours, 4 credits This course focuses on the revenue life cycle from initial patient contact through final reimbursement and auditing. Students are introduced to the services, job functions, and responsibilities involved in revenue cycle functions and management. Revenue cycle processes, including auditing and financial controls, are evaluated. A variety of reimbursement methodologies and payer plans are examined, and students have an opportunity to assess revenue cycle regulations and guidelines along with internal and external reporting requirements. Prerequisites: HIM2000 Introduction to Health Information Management; CGS1240 Computer Applications and Business Systems Concepts ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 103
