| BITS212 or CISP247 |
Microcomputer Applications: Database or Database Design
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 |
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| FINC403 |
Health Care Finance
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT200 or ACCT201
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| GPMT287 |
Principles of Project Mgmt
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or CISP111
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| HINT110 |
Introduction to HIM
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
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| HINT201 |
Health Information Technology
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. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week (4 contact hours). Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successful
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| HINT209 |
Quality/Perf Improve Hlth Care
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. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT215 for HIT/HIM majors; HLTH210 for HSAD majors
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| HINT215 |
Applied Statistics for Health Information Management
2 contact hours
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 |
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| HINT221 |
ICD Coding
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
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| HINT222 |
Procedural CPT/HCPCS Coding
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. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): HINT221
Prerequisite(s): BIOL116
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| HINT297 |
HIT Prof Pract Exp (Lecture)
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
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
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| HINT297C |
HIT Prof Pract Exp (Clinic)
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. Co-requisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C must be taken concurrently. Appl
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| HINT335 |
Coding and Revenue Cycle Mgmt
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. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): HINT297/HINT297C
Prerequisite(s): HINT221, HINT222, and HLTH250
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| HINT340 |
Privacy/Security/Training HIM
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. Note: A grade of C or better is required to successfully complete this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 or BITS211
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| HINT350 |
Clinical Information Systems
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. Note: A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, CISP247 or BITS211
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| HINT400 |
Management Information Systems
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HINT350
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| HINT420 |
Data Analysis/Research in HIM
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 complete this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL311
Prerequisite(s): HINT297 and HINT297C, STAT219 and BITS212 or CISP247
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| HINT485 |
Information Governance
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 complete this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prereq
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| HINT496 |
Health Information Management Capstone
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. |
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| HLTH250 |
Healthcare Reimbursement Mgmt
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
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| HRMG213 |
Human Resource Management
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211 or SPMG211
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| IAAS221 |
Security Foundations
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Recommended Prerequisite(s): CISP100
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| MGMT375 |
Leadership Discovery
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. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): HLTH211, MGMT211, or SPMG211
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