Bachelor's in Health Information Management

This course presents the skills needed for university success and initiates students to career planning and development. Students evaluate their abilities and interests in order to develop career goals and align these goals with an appropriate course of study. Through a career investigation project, students are introduced to research techniques. Students also improve on academic skills necessary to successfully complete university work, such as critical thinking, study techniques, and test taking strategies. In addition, students are introduced to important dynamics of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. The course also orients students to the University, to the Davenport University Excellence System, and to other elements of the Davenport curriculum. (This course is required for all new business, health, and technology students, except those transferring with 30 or more semester credits.)

This course is the first of a two semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. Students will learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, senses, and endocrine. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relation-ship between systems. There is a $55.00 software fee included in this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence.

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence that provides a foundation in human anatomy, physiology and the disease process for students in the Health Information Management and Allied Health programs. This course expands on previously gained knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students will continue to learn anatomical and physiological terminology, homeostatic mechanisms, and other fundamental principles of anatomy and physi-ology. Students will study the structure, function, common disease processes, characteristics, and treatments related to the following body systems: blood and circulation, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Each organ system will be studied with emphasis on the relationship between systems. There is a $55.00 software fee included in this course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL115 with a C grade or above.

This course introduces concepts of pathophysiology in a systemic manner by comparing the functioning of the human body in normal and diseased states. Students will integrate information relating to the etiology, presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common human diseases. Co-requisite(s): BIOL116 if required in degree choice Prerequisite(s): BIOL115 or BIOL120

This course introduces and applies the theories and principles of effective communication. Students learn to organize and present clear, logical messages to specific audiences. They develop confidence in public speaking and increase their ability to inform and persuade listeners. They also implement critical thinking and listening skills. Finally, students exhibit the skills and tools necessary to construct, organize, and deliver effective speeches.

This course introduces students to expository and persuasive writing. Employing critical thinking and the writing process, students will compose academic essays utilizing a variety of modes. They will also analyze and respond to a variety of academic and professional readings. Students will evaluate information and audience to improve form and content. Students are also introduced to the research process, including finding, evaluating, and documenting sources, to complete a short research project using the American Psychological Association Style. Online sections of ENGL109 will have a $65.00 fee for books. Note: ENGL109L is a 0 credit hour lab utilized in the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). There is a $300.00 lab fee included in ENGL109L. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of ENGL021. Student must also complete a diagnostic writing sample.

This course further develops the skills in expository and persuasive writing that were introduced in ENGL109, English Composition. Students develop critical thinking through the creation of essays and documents that use argumentation and persuasion. As a team, students collaborate to present a required assignment to the class. Students learn to research, evaluate, and incorporate information from both primary and secondary sources, to document secondary sources using APA format, and to analyze information and audiences to improve form and content. Online sections will have an $55.00 ebook fee included with the course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

This course develops the written and presentation skills necessary for success in professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. Emphasis on communication in both on-paper and digital media is included. Students also learn to use a variety of formats, styles, and delivery systems to achieve the clear, concise, and professional communication required to communicate in global markets. To stress the importance of workplace communication, students create a major professional document as a team. Prerequisite(s): ENGL110 and COMM120

This course provides an overview of psychological principles. Students learn basic theories and concepts to understand the dynamics of human behavior in a variety of settings.

This course introduces students to the complex issues surrounding diversity in U.S. society and to the need for understanding difference in an increasingly globalized world. Students will explore the social-historical context of multiple experiences on individual, cultural and institutional levels. They will analyze the complex interactions regarding diversity in organizations. Students will also evaluate their own thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors in order to understand their roles in a diverse society.

This course introduces students to foundational statistical methods common to the medical and health fields. Students will learn how to use the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data in the context of the health sciences. Analysis of real-world data sets will be performed using statistical software. Prerequisite(s): MATH120 or MATH125

MATH120 College Mathematics
Students in this course will explore and apply college-level mathematical concepts so as to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. Topics will include i) problem solving, ii) set theory and real numbers, iii) linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and iv) counting techniques and probability. Other topics of interest will be selected from graph theory, prime numbers, logic, number representation, and voting theory. This course aims to increase students’ appreciation of the utility, ubiquity, and beauty of mathematics. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate test scores or successful completion of MATH030. Students must also successfully complete an assessment exam on the first day of class

MATH125 Intermediate Algebra
This course is designed to prepare students for the traditional calculus sequence. Course coverage includes the definitions, properties, and arithmetic of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, graphing equations and functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic). The course also includes a brief introduction to right triangle trigonometry. Techniques of problem solving and applications are integrated throughout the course. Note: In-seat and online sections will have an $85.00 eBook/MyMathLab fee included with the course. Note:  A final grade of C or better is required to take MATH135 or MATH150

ACCT200 - This course is designed strictly for the non-business major. It is a comprehensive survey course of financial and managerial accounting concepts that discusses the financial aspects of starting and growing a business. Specifically, the course explores the role of accounting in business, examining the balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and cash flow reports. Students will also learn how to analyze financial statements and financial trends.
Prerequisite(s): HINT211, HLTH235, MGMT211 or CISP211

ACCT201 - This course is an introduction to accounting principles emphasizing the operation of a business as a sole proprietorship and covers the complete accounting cycle for merchandising and service entities. Partnership accounting is also covered. The application of computer technology to accounting processes is integrated into this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to take the next course in the sequence.
Co-requisite(s): BITS211 or CISP112 and MATH125

This course surveys the main components of the business systems cycle. The five phases of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) (systems planning, system analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and system operation and support) will be investigated. Students will look at how many of the typical business needs are incorporated into a business system. These may include invoicing, accounts receivable, order entry, inventory, accounts payable, payroll, manufacturing, and sales/marketing. Participation in a group project, site visit, or case study will give students a sense of group dynamics in real-world systems development projects. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100

This course is required in conjunction with ACES100 Achieving Career and Education Success for any College of Health Professions (CoHP) major. As part of orienting the student to the College of Health Professions programs, this course is also a primer regarding the importance of professionalism in healthcare and patient privacy, and the use of universal precautions and safety requirements for healthcare settings. Students are required to complete the criminal background check (CBC) and drug screen (DS) testing as part of this course. A review of the CoHP Student Handbook is included, as well as an introduction to the CoHP practicums and/or clinical professional practice experiences. Students in the CoHP who have transfer credit equivalent to ACES100 will take the corresponding HLTH101S Introduction to Health Careers Seminar. There is a $160.00 fee and grading is Pass/Fail. Co-requisite(s): ACES100

This course introduces the concept of a system-based approach to learning the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly engaged in health care. Word building through knowledge, use of prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms is a central theme of this course. Spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, medical symbols, and use of a medical dictionary are also emphasized. There is a $75.00 McGraw Hill Connect fee charged in this course Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): ENGL109

This course provides a foundation in management principles with special application and focus on the health care industry. The course will focus on organizational resource management in the health care industry including strategic planning, governance, leadership, change management, communication, human resource management, training and development, organizational development, financial management, ethics, project management and contract management. Case analysis will be applied through the discussion of various health care management-related situations. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): ENGL110 Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

This course will provide the opportunity to explore basic law as it is applied to health related issues and the health care community. The student will be introduced to the concepts of medical ethics and will explore the major ethical issues currently facing health care professionals, with an emphasis on maintaining the highest legal, moral, and ethical standards in their profession. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109

BITS212 - Students learn to create and manipulate databases to solve business applications. The course begins with the basic structure and configuration of tables, queries, forms, and reports. It then advances to more complex queries, custom forms and reports, macros, and the integration of databases with the web and other programs. At the end of the semester, students combine these features into a functional database which has a user-friendly interface. By the end of the semester, students will have the prerequisite skills to take applicable certification testing.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100

CISP247 - This course will examine the major types or data models of Database Management Systems (DBMS): hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented. The principles and problems of database design, operation, and maintenance for each data model will be discussed and compared. Topics that will be covered include design theory, query language, relational expressions, SQL, stored procedures, client-server interfaces, entity relationship diagrams, normalization, and database security.
Prerequisite(s): CISP111, CISP112, IAAS221 or IAAS224

This course is an in-depth study of health care financial information. This includes analyzing and interpreting financial information, setting fees, understanding different payment methods health care organizations receive for services rendered to patients, and revenue and receivable management. Other topics include strategic financial planning, the budgeting process, cost variance analysis, and capital project analysis. The class will also cover the difference between for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations, the tax-status of health care organizations, and the function of managed care organizations. Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or ACCT201

Students gain an essential understanding of the discipline and approach to the management of projects in a global environment. Topics explained include project definition, resource planning, project scheduling with Gantt charts, project control, as well as planning and scheduling with limited resources. Topics are explored from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students learn and utilize project software throughout the course. Various techniques used in planning, scheduling, ROI, and controlling projects will be explored and applied through the use of simulations. A $65.00 simulation access fee is charged in this course. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111

4 contact hours This course introduces the student to the contents of the health record. The student will analyze, synthesize and evaluate the contents of the health record gaining a detailed understanding of documentation requirements, data governance, health law, health information technologies, analytics and decision support, health information exchange, revenue management. The student will comprehend the difference between data and information, classification systems and nomenclatures, and primary and secondary data sources. The student is introduced to HIPAA (the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act); legal and ethical issues pertaining to the contents of the health record, privacy, confidentiality and security, and professional ethics. The student gains comprehension of health care information systems acquisition and evaluation, data integrity, data security, and work process design. Through hands-on experiences the student will gain a detailed understanding of h

4 contact hours This course provides a detailed understanding of health information systems (administrative, patient, registration, ADT, EHR, PHR, lab, radiology, pharmacy and others) commonly available and in use in the U.S. health care delivery. An emphasis is placed on confidentiality, security and privacy policies and procedures. Students will work with an EHR to complete HIM processes within this course. Students are provided an overview of the technology selections process including negotiation and evaluation of a HIM technology. Students are introduced to Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED-CT) including a brief overview of its role in the health care delivery system as the basis for an electronic health record. This course also provides an introduction to data collection, warehousing and system architecture. A fee of $75.00 is charged in this course for EHR GO access and use. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). No

This course is an introduction of the methods used to define, describe, recognize and apply total quality management in health care. The principles of the quality assessment process and risk management will be emphasized. The course will provide an opportunity for the student to gain skills in collecting and analyzing data through a team approach. A fee of $75.00 is charged in this course for EHR GO access and use. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors

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This course provides the student with the knowledge and application of statistics and use of spreadsheets to compile data and present information. In this course students gain understanding and apply knowledge of health care statistics and research through the study of indices, databases, and registries, vital statistics, health care and descriptive statistics, data selection, interpretation and presentation of data and information research techniques. The course requires that the student compute health care statistics. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Co-requisite(s): HINT110
Prerequisite(s): MATH125

This course introduces students to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) volumes I and II, and International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Procedural Classification System (ICD-10-PCS). The focus of this course is diagnostic coding and inpatient procedural coding. Students gain a detailed understanding of the Official ICD-10-CM/PCS Guidelines for coding and reporting and apply these guidelines in a structured context for accurate code assignment. Emphasis is also placed on coding compliance and adherence to official guidelines. Students gain an understanding to the importance of data quality and data integrity. Students compare and contrast the new ICD-10-CM/PCS to ICD-9-CM (the previous classification system). Students are introduced to other classification systems such as, DSM-IV and ICD-O. Students will learn how to maneuver in different computerized encoding systems by assigning codes and using various references a

This course introduces students to procedural coding utilizing the current editions of the Current Procedural Terminology, Health Care Common Procedural Coding System Level II code books and computer assisted coding software. The course will focus on utilizing these coding systems along with the application of current coding guidelines to determine accurate outpatient procedural codes based on documented clinical data. Students will develop appropriate physician queries to resolve clinical data discrepancies and analyze computer generated codes for accuracy. Chargemaster maintenance in regards to procedural coding and the development and application of coding procedures will also be discussed. A fee of $25.00 is charged in this course for 3M Encoder. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): HINT221 Prerequisite(s): BIOL116 and HINT110

Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is part of the second professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This lecture portion of the PPE will enforce principles of health information technology through extensive analysis of case studies and completion of other assignments. This course will provide a review session for the Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) national certification examination through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Co-requisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C must be taken concurrently; HINT294 and HINT294L may be taken concurrently with HINT297 and HINT297C. Prerequisite(s): Last semester of associate?s degree or end of sophomore year bachelor?s degree; HLTH230 and all program required 100 and 200 level HINT courses co

Contact Regional Practicum Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This course is part of the second professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This experiential portion of the PPE will provide supervised professional practice projects structured to allow students learning experiences with the health information services department of a hospital or other health care organization (requiring at least 80 hours of experience per semester coupled with simulation activities). Principles of health information technology will be applied through observation and/or mentorship, and participation in a variety of health information management functions and simulations. The major emphasis is on the acquisition of knowledge, analysis of technical procedures and development of skills for the performance of those technical procedures. A $75 fee for EHR GO access and use is charged in this course. Co-requ

This course builds upon previous coding and reimbursement topics to prepare graduate in the management of coding, auditing, and revenue cycle. Topics such as benchmarking, documentation requirements, and strategies for success both in quality and quantity of coding/auditing services from multiple viewpoints such as acute care, outpatient services, physician offices and third party settings are addressed. A fee of $75.00 is charged in this course for EHR GO access and use. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Co-requisite(s): HINT297/HINT297C Prerequisite(s): HINT221, HINT222, and HLTH250

This course builds upon previous privacy and security topics and prepares the student to work with health regulations and standards including data governance compliance. This course will focus on access, disclosure, and storage of protected health information. Data privacy, security, and confidentiality will be discussed in detail along with information integrity and quality. Ethical standards of practice related to privacy and security will be covered and training programs related to this topic will also be addressed. A fee of $130.00 is charged in this course for EHR GO access and use. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite(s): HINT297 or BITS211

The application of clinical systems will be discussed and demonstrated, including clinical decision support systems, electronic health records and other computer based health records systems, nursing management systems, ancillary service systems, patient databases (private practice and facility) at point of service, master, and enterprise levels. Planning and evaluation (including financial capital and operating and regulatory matters affecting clinical information systems are considered. Strategies and theories for user performances management in the clinical setting are discussed. A fee of $75.00 is charged in this course for EHR GO access and use. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, CISP247 or BITS211

This course will concentrate on concepts related to information systems resource management, cost/benefit analysis, overview of information systems topology, technology assessments and strategic planning of information systems. Application of the concepts will be presented in terms of systems theory, hardware requirements, personnel requirements, vendor negotiations, software, database, telecommunications, and use of the internet. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HINT350

This course relates to the creation and use of business health intelligence utilizing technology, statistics, and the research findings. The selection, implementation, use and management of the most appropriate technology solutions for analytics and decision support is discussed. Students will select appropriate data to analyze trends, interpret, make decisions, and present in varying formats. Principles of research (including Institutional Review Board processes), clinical literature evaluation, and inferential statistics will be used to support data integrity for valuable business health intelligence. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): ENGL311 Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, STAT219 and BITS212 or CISP247

This course will concentrate on concepts related to all aspects of information governance pertaining to healthcare. The student will gain a better understanding of concepts to support the continuum of care that meet quality measurement initiatives, cost reduction incentives and population health programs. This course will help the student understand the importance of information governance as an organization-wide framework for managing information throughout its lifecycle and supporting the organization?s strategy, operations, regulatory, legal, risk, and environmental requirements. Information governance establishes policy, prioritizes investments, values and protects information assets, and determines accountabilities for managing information, making it an imperative for health care. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HINT400

This course is the capstone for the health information management baccalaureate program which integrates the theoretical and technical content of the health information management program. Concepts are integrated and applied through the analysis of case studies, comprehensive discussions, and the completion of a capstone project supporting a local HIM community of interest. In addition, this course provides activities for review and assessment for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) national certification examination. A fee of $70.00 is charged in this course for NEEHR Perfect access and use. Note: This course may require student travel. To meet course requirements the student may be required to be available during normal business hours (i.e. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) for site visits, conduction of professional interviews, and data gathering. A grade of C or better is required to successfully pass this course.
Prerequisite(s): Last semester of bachelor’s degree; major courses complete and must have Program Director approval.

This course is an introduction to health care reimbursement systems used throughout the United States. Students will gain a detailed understanding of various payment methodologies currently used (i.e. managed care, third party payers, federal programs, etc.), and apply this understanding to the monitoring and management of the revenue cycle. Students will verify completeness of clinical documentation, manage the use of clinical data systems used in claims management and utilize the principles of health care finance to monitor healthcare facility revenue. Current HIPAA guidelines will be covered along with financial ethics and the identification and eliminations of financial fraud and abuse. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): ENGL109 and MATH120 or MATH125

This course is an overview of the responsibilities of a human resource management department in a business setting. The elements of job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and assessment, are described. Additionally, compensation and benefits administration, labor relations and the legislative and legal decisions affecting human resource policy are explored. Various workplace situations are examined through the use of problem solving exercises and discussion. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or SPMG211

This course will provide an overview of information security from both the perspectives of the organization and that of personal computing. Topics include security management practices, physical security, security architecture, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, access control systems, security controls, cryptography, telecommunications and network security, operations security, law and ethics, and personal computer security. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100

Students examine and apply theories of leadership with a focus on determining effective strategies and styles of leadership needed to influence and coordinate the efforts of work team members and organizations. Through the use of self-analysis critiques, students discover their leadership styles and preferences. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211, or SPMG211

This course is part of the first professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This lecture portion of the practicum will cover how coding interfaces with reimbursement methodologies. This course provides professional practice experience in medical coding with respect to and review of the revenue cycle. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT294L are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). A fee of $95.00 is charged in this course for 3M Encoder and for EHR GO access and use. Note: This course along with HINT294L requires lecture with use of computerized encoding systems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): HINT294 and HINT294L must be taken concurrently Prerequisite(s): HINT221, HINT222 and HLTH250

This course is part of the first professional practice experience (PPE) for the health information technology and the health information management degree programs. This laboratory portion of the practicum will provide extensive experience with various computerized encoding systems and practice coding with real world charts following official coding guidelines along with experience in chargemaster development and case mix analysis. Students successfully completing this course along with HINT294 are academically prepared for the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certification exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Note: This course along with HINT294 requires lecture and laboratory with use of computerized encoding systems. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Co-requisite(s): HINT294 and HINT294L must be taken concurrently Prerequisite(s): HINT221, HINT222 and HLTH250

Contact Regional Internship Manager at least two semesters prior to enrolling. This bachelor-level Health Information Management Internship is the integration of previous classroom instruction with new learning acquired through on-the-job work experience. The employment placement and total experience must be within the field of health information management. Health Information Management majors must complete 200-400 hours (3-6 credits) of health information management work time at the employment site evidenced by weekly reports filed by the student. Students are given information concerning placement site possibilities; however, responsibility for selection by the internship employer rests with the student. The internship may be either paid or unpaid. An appropriate faculty member and the placement site supervisor will evaluate the student?s performance. This course has a $30.00 Internship Management fee. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship will result in

This course is an overview of several state and federal regulations in healthcare. Students will learn managerial processes of implementing, credentialing, and obtaining/maintaining accreditation of healthcare organizations. In addition, the impact natural and man-made disasters and emergency preparedness as a regulatory requirement will be discussed in this course. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HLTH230

In this course the student will examine issues related to risk management in health care. The methods to identify risk factors for the purpose of minimizing the potential for health care liability will be explored. In addition, students will analyze the role of the patient in self determination of care. The course will include the student designing a risk management program consistent with current risk management trends. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211

This course will provide an overview of characteristics of disasters, their impact on population, infrastructure, economy, and disaster management cycle. Topics include the role, organization, and management of business continuity planning in planning for and surviving the impact of disaster, continuing to operate to serve clients or customers, and rapidly recovering to full operations. Other areas of interest include the business impact analysis process, how to manage it, and how to use the analysis as the first step in business continuity plan development. Prerequisite(s): IAAS221 or IAAS224

This course provides an environment that stimulates individual creativity and encourages risk taking to solve organizational and community problems. Students integrate design thinking and change management processes to develop an idea from inspiration through implementation. Prerequisite(s): HLTH211 or MGMT211

Students experience living and studying in a foreign country, which enables them to learn about a different culture, geography, history, religion, economics and different business practices and ethics. It allows the students the opportunity to become acquainted with different cities and countries and the way they are governed, and offers them the opportunity to conduct comparative studies with the United States. Students explore differences and commonalities through participation in activities and structured observation of their surroundings while abroad. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Study Abroad Program.