HI 100 Medical Terminology For Health Information - 4 Hrs.
This course is a systematic study of medical terminology and abbreviations associated with body organization, the body systems, oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, pharmacology, and other medical specialties.  The student will be able to define, pronounce and spell medical terms using prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms related to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. (Formerly AH 135 Medical Terminology II)

HI 140 Principles of Health Information I - 4 Hrs.
This course covers the basics of health information technology including function and content of the health record, data sets, data sources, clinical vocabularies, and reimbursement methodologies.  (Formerly AH 141 Health Data and Content)

HI 150 Medical Transcription I - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 120 Anatomy and Physiology II, HI 100 Medical Terminology For Health Information, ENG 116 Composition, typing speed of at least 45 wpm with 5 or less errors, or permission of the Department Director
This course provides hands-on transcription training using a systems approach.  Areas covered include anatomy and physiology, human disease and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, medical science, medical terminology, pharmacology, professionalism and medicolegal issues as they relate to the fields of cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, pulmonary medicine, and urology.  All competencies must be passed with a “C” or better to pass this course. (Formerly AH 150 Medical Transcription I)

HI 161 Computers in Health Information - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  CIS 114 Computer Usage and Software Applications, CIS 115 Word Processing
Computerized health information systems will be introduced in this course including definitions, electronic data collection, storage, and retrieval; how to implement, manage, and secure computer-based patient record systems.  In addition, computer voice technology will be introduced. (Formerly AH 161 Computers in Health Information)

HI 170 Medical Transcription II - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  HI 150 Medical Transcription I, typing speed of at least 55 wpm with 5 or less errors, or permission of the Department Director
This course provides hands-on transcription training using a systems approach.  Areas covered include anatomy and physiology, human disease and surgical procedures, laboratory procedures, medical science, medical terminology, pharmacology, professionalism and medicolegal issues as they relate to the fields of radiology, pathology, orthopedics, cardiology, and gastroenterology.  All competencies must be passed with a “C” or better to pass this course. (Formerly AH 170 Medical Transcription II)

HI 190 Medical Coding Specialist Practical Experience - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:   Satisfactory completion of core courses.
The student will complete a supervised practical experience intended to reinforce the student’s skills in medical coding and insurance claim processing. A minimum of 160 clock hours is required and the student must meet entry-level requirements to pass this course.  Specific arrangements for this experience must be made with the Department Director during the quarter preceding the practical experience.  Professional dress is required. (Formerly AH 190 Medical Coding Specialist Practicum)

HI 191 Medical Coding Practicum - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:   Satisfactory completion of core courses.
The student will complete a simulated work experience intended to reinforce the student’s skills in medical coding and insurance claim processing for a variety of medical specialties. The student must meet entry-level requirements to pass this course.  Specific arrangements for this experience must be made with the Department Director during the quarter preceding the practicum.  Professional dress is required. (Formerly AH 190 Medical Coding Specialist Practicum)

HI 195 Medical Transcription Externship - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisites:   Satisfactory completion of core courses
The student will perform medical transcription as assigned by the on-site supervisor for a minimum of 160 clock hours without payment.  Specific arrangements must be made with the Department Director during the quarter preceding the planned externship experience.  The student must meet entry-level requirements to pass this course.  At the conclusion of this course, the student will take a comprehensive final assessment exam which will constitute part of the externship grade. (Formerly AH 195 Medical Transcription Externship)

HI 200 Medical Transcription III - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  HI 170 Medical Transcription II, typing speed of at least 60 wpm with 5 or less errors, or permission of the Department Director
The student is provided with experience in transcribing a variety of complex medical reports common to acute care facilities including some dictation from physicians of different nationalities.  Transcription production accuracy and speed improvement are emphasized.  All competencies must  be passed with a “C” or better to pass this course. (Formerly AH 230 Medical Transcription III)

HI 215 ICD-9-CM Coding - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite: HI 100 Medical Terminology for Health Information, BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 120 Anatomy and Physiology II,
This course provides information about ICD-9-CM coding for inpatient and outpatient settings.  Students will learn to utilize ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes.

HI 220 Health Information Law and Ethics - 4 Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 116 Composition
This course is designed to provide legal and ethical information for students entering health information management careers.  Legal topics include the legislative process; reimbursement and reporting requirements; current laws, policies and requirements regarding the collection, documentation and maintenance of health information in a variety of healthcare venues.  Students will also study ethical issues related to the health information field such as living wills, advanced directives, and confidentiality of patient information.  Research is required.

HI 230 Principles of Health Information II - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  HI 140 Principles of Health Information I
This course explores quality management, performance improvement, information systems, evolving technology, organization and supervision of health information functions.

HI 235 CPT and HCPCS Coding - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  HI 100 Medical Terminology for Health Information, BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO 120 Anatomy and Physiology II
This course provides information utilized for outpatient procedural billing.  Students will learn to utilize CPT and HCPCS service and procedure codes.  The course provides details to ensure in-depth knowledge and accuracy in code assignment and billing processes.

HI 240 Statistics for Health Information - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite: MAT 130 Introduction to Algebra
This course introduces the student to statistical terms, definitions, and formulae utilized in health information.  Data collection, measurement, and presentation techniques will be explored.  Healthcare-specific statistical formulae (census data, percent of occupancy, miscellaneous rates, length of stay, etc.) will be presented. (Formerly AH 211 Statistics for Health Information)

HI 250 Management for Health Information - 4 Hrs.
This course presents management principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling as they relate to the Health Information profession.  Additional issues including committees, time management, and change management are also addressed.

HI 260 Alternate Healthcare Settings - 4 Hrs.
This course explores healthcare settings in the United States and issues related to each.  Changes in the healthcare settings will be addressed as well as regulatory issues, documentation requirements, reimbursement, funding, information management, data flow, coding, data sets, and trends.

HI 290 Health Information Professional Practice Experience - 4 Hrs.
Prerequisite:  Satisfactory completion of core courses
The Health Information program student will perform procedures in a healthcare facility under the direction of a health information professional.  This 160 hour experience will be provide the student with hands-on experience in applying their knowledge to technical procedures in health information systems, the opportunity to gain insight into the role of the health information professional, and the opportunity to become competent and confident in interactions with other professionals and consumers in the healthcare field.  Experiences include admission and discharge procedures, collection of health and vital statistics information, coding and abstracting, following up on incomplete records, tumor registry, release of information, utilization review, patient care evaluation procedures.  This experience may be located in one or more facilities such as long-term care, hospital, ambulatory care, psychiatric and/or drug rehabilitation.  At the conclusion of this course, the student will take a comprehensive final assessment exam which will constitute part of the course grade. (Formerly AH 240 Health Information Practicum)