Health information technology courses

This course is an overview of health information systems in ambulatory care and the concepts of confidentiality, ethics, and healthcare legislation at various levels. It also introduces regulations relating to maintenance, release, and use of health information and guidelines for access to records according to the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA/AS) and regulatory agencies.

This course includes an overview of terminology including word analysis and word forms related to the human body. It also includes a survey of medical terminology of the body systems, anatomical and physiologic terminology, diagnostic terms, clinical and surgical procedures, and laboratory tests.

ICD-10 represents the newest coding system for medical diseases and health problems, which results in additional precision and complexity for medical billing and coding professionals. This course provides a primer and overview of the new coding system and the differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10.

This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use electronic health record (EHR) systems in the healthcare setting. Students will learn how to complete and itemize statements using computer software applications for HCFA 1500 and UB92 forms.

This course assists the student to develop advanced coding skills, understand the concepts presented in ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and to use applications in the prospective payment system. Areas of instruction include the Medicare Severity diagnostic related groups, interpretation of laboratory and radiologic findings, basic pharmacology, and Coding Clinic guidelines.

This course introduces students to the basic principles of medical office management. This course will familiarize students with the office protocols and requirements associated with various nursing and healthcare procedures.

This course introduces the organizational management of health information services. The roles and functions of healthcare leadership are reviewed as they are applied to communication and interpersonal skills, development of policies and procedures, job descriptions, training programs, workflow management, performance standards, risk management, revenue cycles, and organizational resources.

This course is an introduction to the principles governing how private-sector health care organizations report standardized financial information to parties external to the organization. The course will emphasize reporting of an organizational fiscal posture, organizational activity and performance, and basic interpretation and analysis of the fiscal information reported. The course assumes students have no prior knowledge of or experience in accounting or finance.

This course provides a broad overview of the United States health care system. The historical evolution of the business of health care is examined. The student will explore management concepts and workforce opportunities within the health care industry.

This course is an introduction to the laws and ethics of providing health care services. The course is intended to familiarize the student with state and federal health regulations. Because ethics and laws are both dynamic, emphasis is placed on discussing some of the dramatic changes in health care delivery, such as managed care, patient self-determination, medical record keeping, and various laws that impact health care employment.