Healthcare Services Specialist College Credit Certificate

This introductory course provides an overview of the health professions and the healthcare delivery system. Other topics include disease prevention and wellness promotion, guidelines for legal, ethical and moral practice and communication skills. Students will be introduced to the use of computers in healthcare, including diagnostic and monitoring capabilities. The emphasis of this course is to establish a firm foundation of professional characteristics, behaviors, values, skills and knowledge for students to build upon in their healthcare careers.

This course is designed to help college students understand the vital concepts about health and effective living. Topics include studying some of the scientific principles, identifying related health problems and issues in our changing society and environment and providing a background for intelligent decisions throughout one's lifetime concerning health.

This is an introductory course to the language of medicine utilized by healthcare professionals. Basic word structure and formation, medical terms, abbreviations, definitions and spelling are included. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems will be discussed.

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to meet emergency first aid situations. There will be comprehensive training in recognition, evaluation and handling victims of illness or accidents. Students, after successful completion, will receive an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Lab fee required.

The student will gain knowledge about theories of care when dealing with different dementias, activities for meaningful dementia care, medication administration, behavior management, communication and methods of involving the family in the care of the patient.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student’s academic program.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student’s academic program.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student's academic program.

This is a travel/study course combining preparation on campus, travel and study in the discipline of health sciences. Content is variable depending on the program in which the student enrolls and the specific topics to be covered. Students must be 18 years of age on or before departure. Permission of the instructor is required.

This course introduces the organization, financing and delivery of health care services, accreditation, licensure and regulatory agencies.

This course presents the use of an integrated medical practice management/electronic health record system (PM/EHR) in a medical office setting. Students learn the conceptual framework for the use of electronic health records and patient management. By working through exercises of increasing difficulty that simulate the use of a PM/EHR, students develop transferable skills needed to manage the required software tasks across the total patient encounter.

In this course the student will become familiar with common medical billing practices, the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing and the follow-up process.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student’s academic program. In addition, students will prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Exam.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student’s academic program.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student’s academic program.

This course introduces the student to the health information management (HIM) career field. Students will be provided with a strong foundation in the principles of HIM such as the content and management of the medical record, paper-based and electronic, healthcare law, classification systems, healthcare statistics and quality management. The healthcare delivery system will also be explored with emphasis placed on the hospital and medical staff organization as well as the types of healthcare facilities.

This course is a study of the principles and language of pharmacology and laboratory medicine, including drugs and drug classes, diagnostic tests, indications, techniques, expression of values and significance of findings.

This course provides an overview of all body system diseases and conditions, including etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic treatment modalities, prognosis and prevention. This course will provide the student the opportunity to explore basic concepts regarding the most common therapeutic medications prescribed to treat the most common human disease conditions. The five rights of drug administration and causes of medication errors will also be identified in order to enhance medical record review.

This course is a presentation of the essential anatomy and physiology of the human body. All body organ systems are discussed in a format of lecture, diagrams and audio-visual material. The course will introduce some aspects of chemistry and microbiology as it relates to healthcare, although emphasis is not placed in these areas. A knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body as a basis for later study of disease processes is an essential part of the curriculum for students in the health profession.

The course builds the foundation for understanding selected concepts taken from topics which include basic operations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, data sets, an introduction to probability and basic statistical terminology and computations. Critical thinking skills, quantitative reasoning and communicating mathematically are incorporated to prepare students for HIM 2214 Health Data Analysis Research and Management with continuation of the required course textbook. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course builds the foundation for understanding the legal and ethical aspects of health information management, including the structure of the American legal system and the principles of health law. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the role that medical record information has in legal proceedings, healthcare legislation and regulations. Topics include legal terminology, HIPAA privacy and security of health information, patient rights, and the role of HIM professionals in risk management and compliance programs. Some of the course exercises and activities include HIPAA compliance, healthcare data breaches, medical record completion and the release and tracking of health information. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course provides an overview of healthcare information systems with a concentration on computerized health information management (HIM) functions. Through hands-on learning, students will be introduced to common software applications utilized to perform HIM processes. Emerging technology issues in healthcare will be explored. Lab fee required. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course is an introduction to the collection, statistical computation, compilation and presentation of internal and external healthcare data in the following four categories: administrative, public health and financial, including value-based purchasing. In addition, the course will include basic research terminology and methodologies. Some of the course exercises include: fundamental Excel computations and data display techniques, analysis of public health data, and working with large data sets. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course examines the complex financial systems within today's healthcare environment, providing an understanding of the healthcare reimbursement methodologies used to facilitate provider reimbursement. Students will learn about applicable state and federal regulations related to HIPAA-mandated electronic claims transactions and CMS-1450 (commonly referred to as the UB-04) claims processing. Other topics such as payer requirements and voluntary insurance will be examined. An introduction to regulatory compliance, revenue cycle and charge description master (CDM) maintenance will be provided. This course will help prepare the student to pursue a multifunctional career path in areas dealing with health information management and patient financial services in physician offices and/or acute care facilities. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

Part one of this course covers advanced medical coding for inpatients using the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets. Students will learn the key attributes of ICD-10-PCS, including organization, structure, conventions, and tables. This course will allow the student to continue improving their quality and accuracy in code selection based on the official guidelines for coding and reporting, along with other official coding references. In the second half of this course, the student will engage in an in-depth study of the revenue cycle process. The student will explore each component of the revenue cycle process: payer reimbursement, patient access, documentation and charge capture, records completion and coding, and lastly, claims management. This in-depth study will prepare the student to participate in revenue cycle management activities within a healthcare organization. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course develops an understanding of the quality management initiatives in healthcare, including utilization review, case management and risk management. The study of quality management in healthcare will be based upon the roles and influences of accrediting bodies, regulatory agencies, legislation, society and payers. An introduction is also provided in quality tools, data collection methods, as well as interpreting and reporting data. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course is an introduction to the management of health information operations. Subjects of focus will be principles of human resources, diversity, planning and budgeting, orientation and training of personnel, and organizing work processes, including evaluating and improving work performance. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course covers the basic principles of the physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system and the HCPCS Level II coding system for proper coding in an outpatient setting. Regulatory compliance requirements related to both coding systems will also be addressed. Students will gain practical experience utilizing electronic health information technology to accomplish various medical office administrative processes. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course is the study of the international classification of diseases (ICD-10-CM). Students will learn about ICD-10-CM's organization, structure, conventions and guidelines. Students will practice properly abstracting, assigning and sequencing diagnosis codes. The importance of the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and coding compliance will be stressed. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

In this course topics of current interest are presented in group instruction.

The Practicum I will enable the student to gain hands-on practice with actual patient medical records for ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding. Students will attend a professional meeting related to HIM/HIT to begin forming professional relationships. Students will practice the basic employability skills of resume writing and job interviewing to be prepared to make the transition from school to career. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This is a capstone course for the Health Information Management A.S. program where students will complete a 40-hour supervised, professional practice experience in a Health Information Management (HIM)-related department of a hospital and/or alternative healthcare setting. The student will observe and participate in daily functions within a healthcare organization that will reinforce learned content through direct application. At the end of the experience, the student will be able to identify and evaluate various HIM functions and processes within said healthcare institution. In addition, students will prepare for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam, culminating with sitting for the exam as part of their final course grade. Enrollment in this course is by department consent only. Students must meet all general education requirements for the degree prior to being eligible to enroll in this course. Students must complete this course with a grade of "C" or higher.

This course is designed as an introductory course focusing on the basic principles of nutrition for non-majors. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthful decisions to support good nutritional status.

This course provides instruction in the scientific principles of nutrition, including the role of specific nutrients, digestion of each, absorption, metabolism and sources of the nutrients and requirements of the various age groups. Emphasis is on the factors influencing the ability of individuals to maintain good nutritional status.

In this course, topics of current interest are presented in group instruction.

A study and application of science-based nutrition concepts within healthcare focusing on medical nutrition therapy in disease management.

This course focuses on the scientific principles of normal nutrition, including specific nutrients, digestion, absorption, metabolism and nutritional requirements of different age groups. This course has a special focus on the application of nutrition principles to physical health. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary team approach to disease prevention and health restoration.

Students in this course will master the keyboard by touch. Business letters, reports, envelopes, labels and memos are taught using Microsoft Word. This course is for students with little or no keyboarding experience.

This course is a continuation of OST 1100C. This course is an individualized approach to increasing speed and accuracy using keyboarding skills for personal and professional use. Emphasis is placed upon developing correct keyboarding techniques. Exercises are interfaced with Microsoft Word to prepare the student for work in an office as well as for personal use. Business and personal letters, tables, resumes and reports are covered.

This course is designed for students who need keyboarding/typewriting skills for personal use. Students will learn to operate the computer keyboard by touch.

This course is a study of the principles of effective management for paper-based, electronic and image records systems. Emphasis is placed on the systematic control of the life cycle of all records. Students will learn the basic legal background requirements for the release, retention and storing of records and laws regulating the management of such records. Principles of cost, efficiency and performance are covered as related to the management of all records. Students will also learn how to manage files on their electronic storage device. Career opportunities in records management are included.

This course develops effective oral and written business communication skills to create successful human relations. Communication skills are taught in the four language areas: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Studies include grammar, proofreading, editing and business communication composition.

This course provides the student with the experience of performing tasks assigned to an administrative assistant in a business setting. As an administrative assistant, the student will assist with correspondence, meetings, client presentations, travel arrangements and office organization. The student will demonstrate skills in problem-solving, decision-making and critical thinking.

This course is a study of the current management principles, concepts, organizational trends, technology and human relations as related to the responsibilities of the administrative office manager. Simulations, case studies and projects are used to develop decision-making and supervisory skills necessary for office organization and administration.

Basic keyboarding skills are required in this course. Students will learn to process, edit and format text and paragraphs, use headers, footers, sections, styles, templates and writing tools and print and manage files. In addition, students will learn to use advanced formatting features, graphics, mail merge and tables.

This business-oriented Internet research class provides research strategies and specific search tools to find relevant and reliable information in the most effective and efficient manner from among the enormous amount of data that resides on the World Wide Web. The course addresses basic searches, selecting the right keywords, phrase searching, Boolean operators, filters, advanced search operators, evaluative criteria to determine the reliability of sites, meta-search engines, subject guides, specialty information and social media platforms. Hands-on activities allow students to utilize research strategies and search tools.

Students will learn to plan, create, modify and deliver a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will enhance presentations using animation, sound and graphics. They will prepare notes and handouts and save presentations in multiple formats.

The purpose of this course is to provide students hands-on training using Excel for business, professional and personal use. The student will gain an in-depth understanding of a spreadsheet program. The student will create, edit and format spreadsheets and graphs, work with formulas and functions, sort, filter and subtotal data lists and create and edit macros.

In this course topics of current interest are presented in group instruction.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student's academic program.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student's academic program.

This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Seminars may be a component of this course and regular contact with the assigned faculty advisor is required. Students may earn internship credits based on the completion of the required work experience and satisfactory completion of assignments including, but not limited to, seminars and a project. This course may be repeated based upon the student's academic program.