21 courses with the subject HIMA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HIMA 1010Introduction to Health Record Management1
This course is designed for health related majors who have interest in learning more of health records and documentation practices in various health care delivery systems. The course focuses on the purpose and use of the health record, the role of the health information management department, and its relationship with other services within the health care facility.
HIMA 2020Foundations of Health Information Management3
A study of Health Information Management systems with emphasis on health care delivery systems; the health information management profession; regulatory and accrediting requirements of patient care data; health care data development, content, structure, and use; data collection, quality, access and retention of paper-based records, electronic information, and image-based records. This course requires a laboratory component (2 lecture & 2 lab hours/week).
HIMA 2704Directed Professional Practice and Seminar in Health Information Services3
Students are assigned to health information centers during the summer for practice experience under the direct supervision of either an RHIA or RHIT. Students will gain experience through observation and demonstration in applying theory and knowledge of technical aspects of Health Information Management previously and currently studied. A seminar will be held to discuss the experiences acquired during directed professional practice. Focus will be on presentation of the outcome of assigned projects and activities. Capstone examination will be administered to evaluate student competency-based knowledge at the technical level in Health Information Management.
A study of health insurance process and responsible health care payers. The course includes discussion on professional and uniform billing; the claim process; managed care including accounts receivable, collections, and terminology; electronic data interchange (EDI); commercial plans; federal and state plans; workers compensation and disability compensation programs.
HIMA 3030Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement3
The study of quality management in healthcare with emphasis on quality improvement, utilization review, risk management, clinical outcomes management, case management/critical path concepts, and accreditation and licensure standards. Student will acquire knowledge, skills, and tools needed to coordinate quality and resource management activities in healthcare facilities. This course requires a laboratory component.
HIMA 3300Advanced Coding and Classification of Health Data2
(Formerly HIM 330) An advanced study of ICD-9-CM coding and reimbursement systems with special emphasis on the complexities of coding related to principle diagnosis selection and sequencing, problem diagnoses and procedures by body system, DRG assignment and PPS regulations for DRG validation, case-mix concepts, and methods to ensure coding accuracy in automated and manual coding systems. This course requires a laboratory component (1 lecture & 2 lab hours/week).
HIMA 3500Applied Database Systems in Health Informatics3
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of database systems in the context of health informatics. Students will learn about database design, data modeling, implementation, and management. Topics included relational databases, Structured Query Language (SQL), entity relationships, and the practical use of databases for managing and analyzing healthcare data. The course will emphasize the importance of data integrity, security, and privacy in healthcare settings. Yes 3
HIMA 2020, Math/ College Algebra Yes CIP 31.51.0706.00
HIMA 3600Health Information Data Analytics3
The course will cover both the predictive and descriptive models of analysis to discover patterns and relationships in sets of data. The total knowledge discovery process will be examined including identification of problem to be solved, collection and preparation of data, deploying the models, and interpreting and monitoring results.
HIMA 4400Organization and Management of Health Information Services3
This course is designed to provide students with managerial skills in the areas of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Emphasis will be on the processes of budgeting, staffing, directing, decision making, development and evaluation of policies and procedures, managing projects, and establishing standards for the quality of health information services. Special assignments include in-service education.
HIMA 4424Management Professional Practice in Health Information Services6
Students are assigned to a Health Information center for supervised Management Professional Practice experience to observe employee relations and interact with healthcare professionals and consumers while under the direct supervision of a qualified Registered Health Information Administrator. Students are provided the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge previously gained through classroom, directed professional practice, and laboratory experiences in carrying out management and administrative activities. A pre-practice seminar will be held to discuss practice expectations and explore potential methods of identifying and solving problems that may be encountered during management practice.
This course develops leadership skills in strategic planning and project management as it relates to healthcare systems. Students will apply project management techniques that lead to efficient workflow and successful outcomes of health information technology implementation. Through the collection and interpretation of data, the student will discuss how to measure and monitor project progress to ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet expectations. Students will identify Human Resource requirements, organizational structure, and team-building characteristics.
