Bachelor of Science in HIM (BSHIM)

HI 3310. Health Informatics.

This course provides an introduction to health informatics and information management to include hardware components, systems architecture, operating systems, languages, software applications, tools, electronic health record systems, and related concepts.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 3301. Hospitals and Health Systems.

This course will explore the organizational structure and delivery of healthcare in hospitals and health systems and the associated roles of HIM professionals.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 3463. Foundations of Health Information Management.

This course is an introduction to the foundational principles of health information management. The content, structure, processing, use, analysis, and management of the health record will be explored. Instruction will include the use of the electronic health record and other common health information management software applications.

4 Credit Hours. 

HIM 3367. Disease and Medical Science.

This course provides an introduction to the general disease process. Stress is placed upon the occurrence of disease, the signs and symptoms of disease, the test values and findings of disease, and the therapeutic treatment of disease.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 3390. Principles of Management in HIM.

This course provides a study of the principles of management in healthcare and related organizations. The course provides the opportunity to apply the fundamentals of management including ethical decision making and human resources in the expanded role of the HIM Professional.

3 Credit Hours.

HI 4401. Advanced Health Informatics and Security.

This course includes the integrated use of health information technology throughout the healthcare organization. Students will evaluate how technology impacts the overall hospital operations from both clinical and administrative perspectives. Students will also use planning and assessment tools to simulate health information technology system implementation and explore securing those systems.

4 Credit Hours.

HIM 4320. Principles of Information Governance.

This course applies the principles of Information Governance to guide the HIM professional's evolving role in the transition from paper to electronic health records and managing the increasing volume of electronic health data. Topics include data architecture, analytics, integrity, quality and decision support; enterprise content management; and consumer informatics. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

3 Credit Hours. 

HIM 4331. Research and Data Analytics for HIM.

This course provides an introduction to research methods and experimental inquiry to acquaint the student with skills to critique and conduct studies in the health information management domains. The course will also provide the foundation for compiling, analyzing, and displaying statistics related to the delivery of healthcare.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4364. Coding and Compliance for HIM.

This course provides a continued study of coding and classification systems including the role of mapping among clinical terminologies. Compliance activities and methods will be covered for HIM topics to include code audits, fraud and abuse, and clinical documentation improvement.

3 Credit Hours. 

HI 3311. Databases in Healthcare.

This course provides an overview and introduction to healthcare databases and data management. Topics in the course will include database theory, information infrastructure, and data analytics. Implementing healthcare information systems and decision making will also be examined.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 3350. Legal Aspects of HIM.

A study of the legal issues of Health Information Management with focus on statutory and regulatory requirements, case law and practical applications. Special legal problems associated with access to patient information, disposition of records, confidentiality and privacy, reporting requirements and compliance with current state and federal legislation are emphasized.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 3364. Coding and Classification Systems.

This course provides an introduction to ICD, CPT and other classifications and nomenclatures. Emphasis will be placed on the assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes. Management and use of encoding systems is examined. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 3380. Quality Management for HIM.

This course provides an overview of regulatory agency requirements for quality improvement, utilization management, and risk management. Methods for integrating these procedures for credentialing and peer review are explored.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4393. Project Management for Health Information Management.

This course provides pragmatic guidance in the management of HIM projects by analyzing critical success factors and skills required to organize, plan, monitor, and control projects in healthcare settings. Cost and schedule estimation techniques are presented together with proposal writing, negotiation, communication, risk management, HIM technology assessment, and quality measurement. (WI) Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4383. Seminar in Health Information Management.

Problem-solving course designed to assimilate actual internship encounters and theory. Emphasis is on integration of knowledge and making transition to the applications required to function as a health information manager.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4385. Health Information Management Practicum.

Assignments made to promote uniformity and competency levels required of entry-level health information management professionals with practical application of administrative, management, and problem-solving skills required to complete projects and portfolio material. (WI).

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4389. Professional Practice Experience.

Supervised management experience and training in a healthcare or related setting. Student will participate in administrative, management, and problem-solving activities in the institutional setting. Full-time participation is required. Option for health information associate degree and post-baccalaureate students. (WI).

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4390. Contemporary Leadership Principles for HIM.

An analysis of the expanded role of the Health Information Management professional in the healthcare environment and application of the principles involved. Topics include strategic planning and forecasting, marketing, entrepreneurialism, leadership, motivation, consensus building, workforce diversity, change management, work redesign/reengineering, and project management. (WI).

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4501. Professional Practice Experience.

Supervised management experience and training in a healthcare or related setting. Student will participate in administrative, management, and problem-solving activities in the institutional setting. Full-time participation is required in addition to scheduled campus visits. (WI).

5 Credit Hours.

HIM 4363. Comparative Record Systems.

Theory and procedures for the maintenance and regulation of patient health information records in non-hospital medical care facilities to include long term care, ambulatory care, psychiatric care, rehabilitation and prison record keeping systems.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4370. Finance and Reimbursement Methodologies for HIM.

Course will address the reimbursement cycle from patient registration to claims billing with an emphasis on federal regulations and the role of HIM regarding payment systems. Topics will include accounting principles, budget processes, cost/benefit analysis, healthcare finance, compliance strategies, charge-master and casemix management, and payment systems and plans.

3 Credit Hours.

HIM 4388. Practicum.

Faculty-led administrative training for the associate degree health information progression student. Emphasis is placed on analysis of HIM personnel functions, interdepartmental relations, use of health information technology, and committee assignments. Full-time participation of the student is required.

3 Credit Hours.