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Suggested Course Sequence for 2008-2009

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2009-2010 Course Sequence

Suggested Course Sequence for 2009-10


Effective Fall 2009

The following is intended to serve only as a suggested course sequence. Please note that certain classes are only offered once or twice per year and that some of these classes carry prerequisites. Therefore, it is vital that you consult the current Seminole State Course Catalog to ensure the feasibility of your academic plan.

Semester 1 (Fall)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
*HIM1453 (formerly HIM1450)
 or
 BSC 2093C

Anatomy and Physiology (for college-credit certificate only)
or
Anatomy and Physiology I (for A.S. in HIM degree; prerequisite: BSC1010C**)
3

4
* ^ HSC1531Medical Terminology3
* >> CGS2100CMicrosoft Software Packages
3
Semester Total:9/10
Semester 2 (Spring)
*>> HIM1000Introduction to Health Information Management 3
* HIM1430Concept of Diseases3
>> HSC1149
(or HIM1442; see note below)
Basic Pharmacotherapy
1
Semester Total:7
Semester 3 (Fall)
+ HIM1222CBasic Medical Coding3
+HIM2211CComputer Applications and Technologies in Healthcare3
Semester Total:6
Semester 4 (Spring)
+ HIM2273Physician Office Billing and Reimbursement
3
+ HIM2253CIntermediate Coding3
Semester Total:6
Semester 5 (Summer)
+ HIM2283CAdvanced Medical Records Coding 3
>> HIM2800Medical Coding and Billing Internship3
Semester Total:6
Program Total:34/35

>> Denotes a course that is offered completely and exclusively online
^ Denotes a course that is offered online with the exception of orientation and proctored testing
+ Denotes a course that is offered online but incorporates some face-to-face, on-campus sessions
* Denotes a prerequisite course

Prerequisite courses must be completed before beginning Basic Medical Coding (HIM1222C). Basic Medical Coding begins in the Fall Term only. Intermediate Coding (HIM2253C) and Physician Office Billing and Reimbursement (HIM2261C) are only offered during the Spring Term. Advanced Medical Records Coding (HIM2283C) and Medical Coding and Billing Internship (HIM2800) are only offered during the Summer Term. ** General Biology (BSC1010C) has Intermediate Algebra (MAT1033) and English I (ENC1101) pre/corequisites.

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