Certificates
Certificates are programs of one year length for full-time students. Certificates require 9 credits of general requirements be completed as well as major requirements for a minimum of 30 credits. Requirements for the certificates may be articulated with the associate of applied science degrees. Contact an advisor for assistance in planning a program of study and choosing appropriate courses.
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HEALTHCARE PRIVACY
This distance-delivered Healthcare Privacy Certificate prepares students for employment in data access and disclosure. Students who complete this program are prepared to work in a variety of employment settings, particularly in healthcare related facilities. This certificate contains coursework that will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management (HIM).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED, and must complete English placement exam as part of the admissions process.
View details of the certificate from the program Website.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2009-2010 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 30 | ||
| General Requirements | 9 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| *Grade C or better | |||
| Computer Skills | |||
| CIOS | S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Program Requirements | 21 | ||
| HIM | S124 | Introduction to Health Information Practice | 5 |
| HIM | S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIM | S160 | Alternative Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HIM | S180 | Computer Applications | 2 |
| HIM | S240 | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HIM | S250 | Quality Management | 2 |
| HIM | S270 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| HIM | S285 | Healthcare Privacy | 3 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cheryl Stromme
University of Alaska Southeast
Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave.
Sitka, Alaska 99835
Ph: 907-747-9473
Ph: 800-478-6653 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/healthscience
Email: cheryl.stromme@uas.alaska.edu