Health Information Management (HIM) at Central Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I
- Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomical disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems
- Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software (to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the Healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I
- Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 142 - Fundamentals of Health Information System II
- Continues focus of health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 150 - Health Records Management
- Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function. Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information. Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services. Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 230 - Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
- Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 233 - Electronic Health Records Management
- Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR.3 credits
- HIM 253 - Health Records Coding
- Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-9-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-5 credits - HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
- Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - HIM 293 - Studies
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
