Classes

2017 Summer Classes

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HIM Health Information Management

HIM 116

3 CR

Focused coverage of computational skills in health information management related to administrative and financial functions, including arithmetic review, percentages, interest, ratio, proportion, unit factors, graphs, descriptive and inferential statistics that are unique to HIM. This course is applicable only to the Health Information Management AAS degree.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
51723	TD1	Bev Siercks	DIST WEB 5/15 - 8/5

Prerequisite: Placement into MATH S055 or higher.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $675 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 135

Medical Terminology

3 CR

An introduction to root forms, prefixes and suffixes, and medical abbreviations. Focus is on terminology of body systems related to symptomatology, diseases and treatment.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
51724	TD1	Amy Samuel	DIST WEB 5/15 - 8/5

Prerequisite: ENGLS110 or higher placement test.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $675 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 251

Quality Improvement and Project Management

3 CR

Introduction to total quality management and improvement including history, philosophy, definitions, and tools. Explores performance improvement through review of case studies, with an overview of the historical development of case management. Introduces project management as related to HIM and implementation of electronic health information.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
52121	TD1	Leslie Gordon	DIST WEB 5/15 - 8/5

Prerequisite: HIM S111 and admission to HIM program.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support. Directed Study for: Catherine Villaflores

Tuition and fees: $675 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 281

RHIT Certification Exam Preparation

1 CR

Provides a review of AHIMA skills needed to prepare for the Registered Health information Technician (RHIT) credential examination.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
51725	TD1	Leslie Gordon	DIST WEB 5/15 - 8/5

Prerequisite: Completion of all HIM lower level program with C or higher, or concurrent enrollment.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $225 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 291

Internship: Healthcare Management

2 CR

Seventy-five hours of professional internship in an assigned health care setting. Application of operational management theory for a health information service. Orientation to all aspects of practice as a health information manager. Completion of management projects designed jointly by student and clinical supervisor. Student writes project report and site evaluation.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
51726	TD1	Leslie Gordon	DIST WEB 5/15 - 8/5

Prerequisite: HIM S280 (may be taken concurrently).

Thursday class meeting is only for the first 3 weeks of semester, before internship begins. Addition fees: Fingerprint/background check/driving record, and immunizations. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $450 (additional charges may apply)

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2017 Fall Classes

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HIM Health Information Management

HIM 101

Introduction to Health Information Management I

3 CR

An overview of health care systems and the health information management profession. Introduces classification systems, health record content and documentation, data governance and management, and secondary data sources. Presents information protection, access disclosure, archival, privacy and security. Introduces informatics, analytics and data use, including health information technologies, information management strategic planning, decision support, health care statistics, research methods, consumer informatics, health information exchange and information integrity and data quality.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
78106	TD1	Susie Feero	DIST COLL Tuesday 5:00p - 6:00p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: Admission to any HIM program.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. Books can be ordered from MBS Direct. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 135

Medical Terminology

3 CR

An introduction to root forms, prefixes and suffixes, and medical abbreviations. Focus is on terminology of body systems related to symptomatology, diseases and treatment.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77677	TD1	Amy Samuel	DIST WEB 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: WRTG S110 or higher placement test.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 155

Coding I: Outpatient

3 CR

Introduction to outpatient coding diagnoses and procedures, sequencing, coding conventions, and software. Overview of fraud and abuse regulations as they pertain to coding and billing. Focus on HCPCS/CPT, ICD, ambulatory care coding including coding guidelines and sequencing.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77678	TD1	Martha Wade	DIST COLL Monday 5:00p - 6:30p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: BIOL S111 and HIM S135 and admission to any HIM program, or departmental permission.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 240

Legal Aspects of Health Information

3 CR

Review of legal implications of health records and related legal issues including the patient record as a legal document. Examination of emerging laws and legal trends impacting the management of health care information. Introduction to risk management and the role of the HIM professional as compliance and privacy officer. Students attend a court hearing and complete a project on the impact of recent regulatory laws on healthcare settings.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77682	TD1	Patrick Williams	DIST COLL Thursday 6:00p - 7:00p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: HIM S111 and admission to HIM degree program.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 255

Coding II: Inpatient

3 CR

Introduction to inpatient coding diagnoses and procedures, sequencing, coding conventions, and software. Overview of fraud and abuse regulations as they pertain to coding and billing. Introduction to reimbursement methodologies related to inpatient coding. Focus is on HCPCS/CPT, ICD, inpatient coding including coding guidelines and conventions.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77683	TD1	Martha Wade	DIST COLL Monday 6:31p - 8:00p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: BIOL S112 and HIM S135.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 261

DS: Rev/Fin Mgt for Healthcare

3 CR

An introduction to critical components of managing accounts for healthcare organizations in the areas of claims processing, account resolution, budgets, finance, and compliance. Focus is on issues of billing and reimbursement for health care facilities and overview of third party payers.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
78593	TD1	Leslie Gordon	DIST WEB 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite:HIM S101 and HIM S102.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 272

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology

4 CR

Introduces basic concepts underlying various pathological processes. Students draw on their knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to understand how pathogenesis of disease occurs. Discussion of diseases, diagnostic process testing, and treatment options. Introduces drug terminology, administration, toxicity, vocabulary, standards and references. This course may not meet requirements for nursing programs.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77686	TD1	Rose Goeden	DIST COLL Wednesday 5:00p - 6:30p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: BIOL S111 and S112. Corequisite: HIM/HS S135 or permission.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $940 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 280

Health Care Management

3 CR

Concepts of management including management functions. A case study approach is employed to discuss responses to a variety of management functions through the use of guest speakers. Evaluation will be based on class participation, oral presentations, and completion of case studies.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77688	TD1	Susie Feero	DIST COLL Wednesday 5:00p - 6:00p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: Completion of all lower level HIM courses. Corequisite: HIM S291.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 281

RHIT Certification Exam Preparation

1 CR

Provides a review of AHIMA skills needed to prepare for the Registered Health information Technician (RHIT) credential examination.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77689	TD1	Leslie Gordon	DIST WEB 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: Completion of all HIM lower level program with C or higher, or concurrent enrollment.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $235 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 285

Healthcare Privacy and Security

3 CR

An in-depth review of federal and state regulations and laws pertaining to the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI)in all formats (paper/electronic). Students will practice skills through a virtual electronic health record system.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77690	TD1	Susie Feero	DIST COLL Thursday 5:00p - 6:00p 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: HIM S240.

This course requires additional time spent on coursework outside of class meeting times. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $705 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 291

Internship: Healthcare Management

2 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
77691	TD1	Leslie Gordon	DIST WEB 8/28 - 12/16

Prerequisite: HIM S280 (may be taken concurrently).

Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:00pm class meeting times is only for the first 3 weeks of semester, before internship begins. Addition fees: Fingerprint/background check/driving record, and immunizations. ($50.00 estimated). For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $483 (additional charges may apply)

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