Healthcare Information Management
If you have an interest in healthcare and information technology, Health Information Management (HIM) may be the right career choice for you. As one of the fastest growing occupations in one of the fastest growing industries, an HIM career places you right where the expanding arena of healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. HIM professionals are experts in the field of patient health information and medical records. HIM professional duties can include operating computer information systems, coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement, maintaining quality control of health records, and more. These professionals are also the caretakers and guardians of personal health information—ensuring that confidential patient information is secure and released only according to strict state and federal laws.
Healthcare Information Technology O.E.
Occupational endorsements are programs of study designed to give students intensive training in a specific occupational field.
Typically an occupational endorsement is less than 30 credits, and is not an eligible program for financial aid.
REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 15 | ||
| CIOS | S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| HIM | S111 | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 |
| HIM | S181 | HIM Emerging Technologies and Informatics | 3 |
| HIM | S285 | Healthcare Privacy and Security | 3 |
| HIM | S289 | Healthcare Information Technology | 3 |
Health Information Management Coding Specialist Certificate
Certificates are programs of study designed to prepare students to secure entry-level employment in their chosen field.
Typically a certificate is 30 credits (one year).
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 31 | ||
| General Requirements | 14 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Science Skills | |||
| BIOL | S111 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL | S112 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Computer Skills | |||
| CIOS | S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Program Requirements | 17 | ||
| HIM | S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIM | S190 | CPT Coding | 3 |
| HIM | S210 | ICD-9-CM Coding | 3 |
| HIM | S215 | Billing and Reimbursement | 2 |
| HIM | S260 | Data Quality & Reimbursement | 2 |
| HIM | S272 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
Healthcare Privacy and Security Certificate
Certificates are programs of study designed to prepare students to secure entry-level employment in their chosen field.
Typically a certificate is 30 credits (one year).
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2012-2013 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 | S111 | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 |
| HIM | S160 | Alternative Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HIM | S181 | Emerging Technologies and Informatics | 3 |
| HIM | S240 | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HIM | S251 | Healthcare Quality Improvement and Project Management | 3 |
| HIM | S285 | Healthcare Privacy and Security | 3 |
| HIM | S289 | Healthcare Information Technology | 3 |
Associate of Applied Science: Health Information Management
Associate degree programs are areas of study designed to prepare students academically for admission to a bachelor degree program.
Typically an associate degree program is 60 credits (two years).
The Health Information Management (HIM) A.A.S. degree program requires a minimum of sixty (60) semester credit hours. Graduation should occur within five (5) years from the date of enrollment or HIM professional courses may have to be repeated. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all courses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 60 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 20 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ENGL | S211 | Intermediate Composition: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | S212 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication and Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S241 | Public Speaking* | 3 |
| *Grade C or better | |||
| Other Skills | |||
| BIOL | S111 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL | S112 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ___ | S__ | GER Elective* | 3 |
| *Natural sciences, mathematics, or social sciences | |||
| Major Requirements | 40 | ||
| CIOS | S105 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| HIM | S111 | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3 |
| HIM | S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HIM | S160 | Alternative Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HIM | S181 | HIM Emerging Technologies and Informatics | 3 |
| HIM | S190 | CPT Coding | 3 |
| HIM | S210 | ICD-9-CM Coding | 3 |
| HIM | S215 | Billing and Reimbursement | 2 |
| HIM | S240 | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HIM | S251 | Quality Improvement and Project Management | 3 |
| HIM | S260 | Data Quality and Reimbursement | 2 |
| HIM | S272 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| HIM | S280 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HIM | S291 | Internship in Healthcare Management | 2 |
UAS is an open enrollment institution, this means that you do not have to be in a UAS degree program to take a class. Anyone can take our classes as long as they meet the course pre-requisites.
An overview of health care systems and the health health information management profession. Introduces data collection standards and data quality methods, forms design, patient record automation and control procedures, and health care statistics. Presents the uses of record content in reimbursement, risk management, and planning. Professional Practice Experience: Students use a virtual electronic health record environment to gain hands-on experience in the use of health information technology.
Co-requisite: HIM 135.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80100 | TD1 | Ruthie Dearborn | DISTELIVE Wednesday 5:00p - 6:00p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Web based, real time online meetings. Students MUST have access to a computer with a microphone and the Internet. Contact with the instructor is via email and the Internet. Additional information available at the course website: www.uas.alaska.edu/online or by caling 800-478-6653. Order textbooks from MBS Direct. Look for this course (HIM S111-TD1). Go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/start to get started in your distance class.
Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)
An introduction to root forms, prefixes and suffixes, and medical abbreviations. Focus is on terminology of body systems related to symptomatology, diseases and treatment.
Prerequisite: Placement at ENGL S110 or higher.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80101 | TD1 | Ruthie Dearborn | DISTELIVE Tuesday 5:00p - 6:00p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/start to get started in your distance class. Order books from MBS Direct.
Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)
Introduces the use of electronic records and resources in today's health care environment. Presents an overview of automated health information management functions and emerging technologies. Examines the use of electronic health records and the impact of privacy and security concerns.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80103 | TD1 | Rose Goeden | DISTELIVE Thursday 5:00p - 6:00p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/start to get started in your distance class. Order books MBS Direct.
Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)
Focus on HCPCS/CPT ambulatory care coding. Overview of fraud and abuse regulations as they pertain to coding and billing. Professional practice experience: observe coding and billing at an ambulatory care setting (minimum 6 hours).
Prerequisite: BIOL S111 and admission to HIM program or departmental permission. Corequisite: HIM S135 and BIOL S112.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80104 | TD1 | Martha Wade | DISTELIVE Monday 5:00p - 6:30p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/start to get started in your distance class. Students need to order textbook materials from American Medical Assoc. Information on materials is pending for updates and will not be available until June 1st.
Tuition and fees: $580 (additional charges may apply)
Introduces basic concepts underlying various pathological processes. Students draw on their knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology to understand how pathogenisis 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.
Prerequisite: BIOL S111 and S112. Corequisite: HIM/HS S135 or permission.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80106 | TD1 | Rose Goeden | DISTELIVE Tuesday 5:00p - 6:30p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Web based, online meetings. Students are REQUIRED to attend the first online web meeting. Thereafter, students may choose to listen to recorded sessions on their own (with instructors permission), or participate in real time online meetings. Students MUST have access to a computer with a microphone and the Internet. Contact with the instructor is via email and the Internet. Additional information is available at: www.uas.alaska.online or by calling: 800-478-6653. Order books from MBS Direct. Go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/start to get started in your distance class.
Tuition and fees: $732 (additional charges may apply)
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.
Prerequisite: HIM S240.
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80108 | TD1 | Rose Goeden | DISTELIVE Wednesday 5:00p - 6:00p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/start to get started in your distance class. Order books from MBS Direct.
Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)
Eighty clock 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.
Prerequisite: HIM S280 (may be taken concurrently).
| CRN | SECTION | INSTRUCTOR | MEETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80109 | TD1 | Leslie Gordon | DISTELIVE Wednesday 6:30p - 7:30p 9/3 - 12/14 |
Tuition and fees: $404 (additional charges may apply)