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HIM Health Information Management

HIM 116

Mathematics in Health Care

3 CR

Practical application of mathematics in health care, including arithmetic review, percentages, interest, ratio, proportion, dimensional analysis, metric system, medication calculation, graphs, charts and measurement instruments.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
51389	TD1	Bev Siercks	Distance Ed WEB 5/13 - 8/3

Prerequisite: MATH S054 with a C (2.00) or better, or placement into MATH S055 or higher.

See MBS Direct for required course materials. For more information go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/index.html.

Tuition and fees: $735 (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
51317	TD1	Amy Samuel	Distance Ed WEB 5/13 - 8/3

See MBS Direct for required course materials. For more information go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/index.html.

Tuition and fees: $735 (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
51688	TD1	Terissia Bell	Distance Ed WEB 5/13 - 8/3

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

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

Tuition and fees: $245 (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
51689	TD1	Terissia Bell	Distance Ed WEB 5/13 - 8/3

Prerequisite: HIM S280 (may be taken concurrently).

Additional 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: $503 (additional charges may apply)

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HIM Health Information Management

HIM 101Save 25%

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
76685	TD1	Susie Feero	Distance Ed COLL Tuesday 5:00p - 6:00p 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 13

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: $603 (additional charges may apply)

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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
76686	TD1	Amy Samuel	Distance Ed WEB 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 8

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

Tuition and fees: $771 (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
76687	TD1	Terissia Bell	Distance Ed COLL Monday 5:00p - 6:30p 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 15

Prerequisite: BIOL S111 or concurrent enrollment 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: $771 (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
76688	TD1	Terissia Bell	Distance Ed COLL Thursday 6:01p - 7:00p 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 16

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: $771 (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
76689	TD1	Martha Wade	Distance Ed COLL Monday 6:31p - 8:00p 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 15

Prerequisite: BIOL S111 or concurrent enrollment 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: $771 (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.

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76704	TD1	Paul Bahna	Distance Ed WEB 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 14

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: $1028 (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
76740	TD1	Susie Feero	Distance Ed COLL Wednesday 5:00p - 6:00p 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 19

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: $771 (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
76756	TD1	Terissia Bell	Distance Ed WEB 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 23

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

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

Tuition and fees: $257 (additional charges may apply)

HIM 285Save 25%

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
76757	TD1	Susie Feero	Distance Ed WEB 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 19

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

Tuition and fees: $603 (additional charges may apply)

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HIM 291

Internship: Healthcare Management

2 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
76766	TD1	Terissia Bell	Arranged 8/26 - 12/14

Seats remaining: 24

Prerequisite: HIM S280 (may be taken concurrently).

Additional 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: $525 (additional charges may apply)

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