Curriculum of HIM

Requirements

GENERAL CORE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 69 semester hours including: ACCT 2010; UNIV 1000; BISI 2150; BISI 3230; BIOL 2210, 2211, 2220, 2221; CHEM 2500; ENGL 1010, 1020; HCAP 4500, 4900; HIST 2010, 2020; MATH 1710; MGMT 3010, 3100; PHIL 1030; COMM 2200; ECON 2010; SOCI 3000; Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 semester hours); Social Science Elective (3 semester hours); English Literature 2010/2024 (3 semester hours).

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
(for Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management)
Semester hours: 51

Major Core: A minimum of 51 hours including HIMA 1010, 1040, 2020, 2100, 2200, 2250, 2300, 2350, 2400, 2704, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3300, 4000, 4400, 4424, and 4430. Students who have completed these courses (ACCT 2010, ECON 2010, MGMT 3010, MGMT 4030, BISI 3230) in the HIM curriculum and are interested in receiving a minor in general business, may contact the College of Business for detailed information.

Minor Core: A required 15 hours including HIMA 1040, 2020, 2100, 3020, and 4000.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Entering Freshmen
1. High School gradaution with a minimum overall combined grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or GED scores of 50 or above in the five subjects tested.
2. A minimum composiste test score of 19 on the ACT (this requirement may change if the University's entrance requirements change).

Students may be admitted if they meet the following criteria:
1. 3.3 High School GPA
2. Sophmores - 2.5 GPA and earned 30 credits in general education courses.
3. Earn 15 to 18 credits a semester for six semesters
4. Earn 9 credits in mini terms, generally at no cost
5. Earn 9 credits in regular summer sessions

Transfer Students
1. Applications are accepted from students who transfer from other colleges, universities or other departments at Tennessee State University
2. Transfers, students who change their major and continuing students must successfully complete all remedial or deveoplmental courses before they are given unconditional admission into the program
3. Applicants must have a minimum overall combined GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Students who transfer from other departments at Tennessee State University are required to complete a Change of Major form.

Suggested Four-Year Plan

Suggested Two-Year Plan

Minor Degree Plan

Course Descriptions

HIM Curriculum Mapping

Suggested Four-Year Plan

PLAN I - (For students entering at freshman level)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management

FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.	SPRING SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.
UNIV 1000 Orientation to Health Sciences	1	Math 1710 Precalculus Algebra	3
HIMA 1010 Introduction to Health Records	1	Phil 1030 Intro. to Philosophy	3
COMM 2200 Oral Communication	3	ENGL 1020 Freshman English II	3
ENGL 1010 Freshman English I	3	Humanities/Fine Arts (1000-2000 Level)	3
BIOL 2210/2211L Anatomy & Physiology	4	BIOL 2220/2221L Anatomy & Physiology	4
BISI 2150 Microcomputer Applications	3
Total	15		16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.	SPRING SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.
HIST 2010 American History I	3	Soc. Behav. Sci. Elective (2000 Level)	3
SOCI 3000 Social Statistics	3	BISI 3230 Management Info. Systems	3
HIMA 1040 Medical Terminology	3	HIST 2020 American History II	3
CHEM 2500 Intro. to Pharmacology	3	ENGL LIT. English Literature	3
ACCT 2010 Principles of Accounting	3	ECON 2010 Intro. to Economics	3
Total	15	Total	15
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.	SPRING SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.
MGMT 3010 Mgt. & Org. Behavior	3	MGMT 3100 Human Resources Management	3
HIMA 2020 Foundations of HIM	3	HIMA 2300 Alter. Hlth. Record Systems	3
HIMA 2100 Fundamentals of Medical Science	3	HIMA 2350 Coding/Classification of Health. Data	3
HIMA 2200 Leg/Ethical Aspects of HIM	2	HIMA 2400 CPT/HCPCS Coding	3
HIMA 2250 Hlth. Statistics & Analysis	2	HIMA 3030 Quality Asses. & Performance Improvement	3
Total	13	Total	15
SUMMER SESSION
HIMA 2704 Directed Professional Practice in HIM Services 3 TOTAL 3
SENIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.	SPRING SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.
HIMA 3010 Health Care Billing	2	HIMA 4424 Mgmt. Professional Practice in HIM	6
HIMA 3020 Current Issues in HIM	3	HIMA 4430 Mgmt. Prof. Practice Seminar	3
HIMA 3300 Adv. Coding & Classification	2	HCAP 4900 Health Care Research	3
HIMA 4000 Computerized Health Information System	3
HIMA 4400 Org. Mgmt. of Hlth. Info. Service	3
HCAP 4500 Health Care Finance	3
Total	16	Total	12
Total Hours for Degree Requirements: 120 cr. hrs.

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Suggested Two-Year Plan

PLAN II - (For students with Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology)
All general education requirements of the University must be met

JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.	SPRING SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.
ACCT 2010 Principles of Accounting	3	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
HIST 2020 American History II	3	SOCI 3000 Social Statistics	3
ECON 2010 Intro. to Economics	3	PHIL 1030 Intro. to Philosophy	3
CHEM 2500 Intro. to Pharmacology	3	HIMA 3030 Qual. Asses. & Perf. Improvement	3
HIMA 3010 Healthcare Billing	2	BISI 3230 Management Info. Systems	3
ENGL LIT. English Literature	3
Total	17	Total	15
SUMMER SESSION MGMT 3010 Mgmt. & Organizational Behavior 3 MGMT 3100 Human Resources Management 3 Total 6 SENIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.	SPRING SEMESTER	Cr. Hrs.
HIMA 3020 Current Issues in HIM	3	HIMA 4424 Mgmt. Prof. Practice in HIM	6
HIMA 3300 Advanced Coding	2	HIMA 4430 Mgmt. Prof. Practice Seminar	3
HIMA 4000 Computerized Health Systems	3	HCAP 4900 Health Care Research	3
HIMA 4400 Org. & Mgmt. Hlth. Info. Services	3
HCAP 4500 Health Care Finance	3
Total	14	Total	12
Total hours for degree requirement: 64 cr. hrs.

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HIM Minor Plans

Health Information Management minor

Required Courses
Course	Credit Hour
HIMA 1040 Medical Terminology	3
HIMA 2020 Foundations of Health Information Management	3
HIMA 2100 Fundamentals of Medical Science	3
HIMA 3020 Current Trends in Health Information Management	3
HIMA 4000 Computerized Health Information Systems	3
Total hours for degree requirement: 15 cr. hrs.

Healthcare Informatics minor

Required Courses
Course	Credit Hour
HIMA 2020 Foundations of Health Information Management	3
HIMA 3500 Applied Database Systems in Health Informatics	3
HIMA 3600 Health Information Data Analytics	3
HIMA 4000 Computerized Health Information Systems	3
HIMA 4500 Health Information Project Management	3
T otal hours for degree requirement: 15 cr. hrs. (HIM Minors are not eligible to take the national RHIA Certification exam.)

This minor is accessible to HIM and non-HIMundergraduate students form various disciplines, such as Information Technology, Business Administration, Nursing, and Healthcare Adminstration in additon to offeringa specialization for Health Information Management Administration majors.

Course Descriptions

HIMA 1010 - Introduction to Health Record Management (1). This course is designed for health related majors who have interest in learning more of health records and documentation practices in various health care delivery systems. The course focuses on the purpose and use of the health record, the role of the health information management department, and its relationship with other services within the health care facility. Prerequisites: None

HIMA 1040 - Medical Terminology (3). A study of the language of medicine with emphasis on body systems, prefixes, suffixes, root terms, pronunciation and spelling. Emphasis on surgical instruments and procedures, diseases, laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations for each system. Terms related to cancer medicine, radiology, nuclear medicine, pharmacology, psychiatry, systemic disorders, and autopsy procedures will be included. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010-2011 (C or better). Co-requisite: BIOL 2020-2021.

HIMA 2020 - Foundations of Health Information Management (3). A study of Health Information Management systems with emphasis on health care delivery systems; the health information management profession; regulatory and accrediting requirements of patient care data; health care data development, content, structure, and use; data collection, quality, access and retention of paper-based records, electronic information, and image-based records. This course requires a laboratory component (2 lecture & 2 lab hours/week). Prerequisites: Completion of UNIV 1000, BIOL 2010-2011, BIOL 2020-2021, BISI 2150, HIM 1010, HIMA 1040 with a minimum grade of a C or better. Co-requisites: HIMA 2100, HIMA 2200, HIMA 2250. Student must be accepted into the HIM program and/or with instructor's approval.

HIMA 2100 - Fundamentals of Medical Science (3). A study of the nature, cause, treatment and management of pathologic, microbiologic and clinical disease processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010-2011, BIOL 2020-2021, HIMA 1010, and HIMA 1040.

HIMA 2200 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information (2). The American legal and court systems, terminology and procedures; principles of liability; patient record requirements with emphasis on regulations for content, retention, and destruction; access to health information; confidentiality and informed consent; the judicial process of health information; HIPAA privacy standards, fraud and abuse; specialized patient records; risk management and quality assessment of patient records as it relates to internal and external reporting; HIV information; computerized patient records with emphasis on accreditation, licensure; liability issues and ethical standards for health information practices. Prerequisite HIMA 1010. Co-requisites: HIMA 2020, 2100, 2250.

HIMA 2250 - Health Statistics and Analysis (2). A study of the basic knowledge and skills in health statistics and focus on the applications of the techniques for analyzing and calculating hospital, health, and vital statistics for administrative use and health care planning utilizing manual and computerized health information systems for the purpose of graphic display and required reporting. Prerequisite: MATH 1710. Co-requisites: HIMA 2020, HIMA 2100, and HIMA 2200. HIMA 2300- Alternative Health Record Systems and Registries (3). A course designed to expose students to health record management in a non-traditional healthcare setting with focus on health record content and structure; regulatory and accreditation requirements; data access, collection, and retention. The overall purpose, organization, development, and maintenance of various registries and indexes will be discussed. Field trips will be required as part of the classroom experience. This course requires a laboratory component (2 lecture & 2 lab hours/week). Prerequisites: HIMA 1010, HIMA 2020, HIMA 2100, HIMA 2200, HIMA 2250 Co-requisites: HIMA 2350, HIMA 2400.

HIMA 2350- Coding and Classification of Health Data (3). An introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS classification and coding of symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures with emphasis on the UHDDS; basic coding steps and guidelines; coding guidelines for operations and procedures; supplementary classifications; signs & symptoms; and ethical coding standards. This course requires a laboratory component (2 lecture & 2 lab hours/week). Prerequisites: BIOL 2010-2011, BIOL 2020-2021, HIMA 1010, HIMA 1040, and HIMA 2100. Co-requisites: HIMA 2300, HIMA 2400.

HIMA 2400 - CPT/HCPCS Coding Classification Systems (3). A basic introduction to CPT and HCPCS coding classification systems for ambulatory care with focus on their structure, application, and purpose as well as related reimbursement issues. Activities for this course will include coding, classification, and indexing of procedures in CPT/HCPCS for the purpose of standardization, retrieval, and analysis. This course requires a laboratory component (2 lecture & 2 lab hours/week). Prerequisites: BIOL 2010-2011, BIOL 2020-2021, HIMA 1010, HIMA 1040, and HIMA 2100. Co requisites: HIMA 2300, HIMA 2350.

HIMA 2704 - Directed Professional Practice and Seminar in Health Information Services (3). Students are assigned to health information centers during the summer for practice experience under the direct supervision of either a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Students will gain experience through observation and demonstration in applying theory and knowledge of technical aspects of Health Information Management previously and currently studied. A seminar will be held to discuss the experiences acquired during directed professional practice. Focus will be on presentation of the outcome of assigned projects and activities. Capstone examination will be administered to evaluate student competency-based knowledge at the technical level in Health Information Management. Prerequisites: Completion of UNIV 1000, BIOL 2010-2011, BIOL 2020-2021, HIMA 1010, HIMA 1040, HIMA 2020, HIMA 2100, HIMA 2200, HIMA 2250, HIMA 2300, HIMA 2350, HIMA 2400. All UNIV, BIOL, and HIM courses completed with a minimum grade of a C or better. An overall minimum grade point average 2.0 or better.

HIMA 3010 - Healthcare Billing (2). A study of health insurance process and responsible health care payers. The course includes discussion on professional and uniform billing; the claim process; managed care including accounts receivable, collections and terminology; electronic data interchange (EDI); commercial plans; federal and state plans; workers compensation and disability compensation programs. Prerequisites: HIMA 2020, HIMA 2300, HIMA 2350, and HIMA 2400.

HIMA 3020 - Current Issues in Health Information Management (3). A study of trends, updates and practical problems related to Health Information Management. Other topics include perspective in health care and health information management. Prerequisites: Junior standing in HIM curriculum or with permission of the instructor.

HIMA 3030 - Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (3). The study of quality management in healthcare with emphasis on quality improvement, utilization review, risk management, clinical outcomes management, case management/critical path concepts, and accreditation and licensure standards. Student will acquire knowledge, skills, and tools needed to coordinate quality and resource management activities in healthcare facilities. This course requires a laboratory component. Prerequisites: HIMA 1010, HIMA 2020, HIMA 2100, HIMA 2200, HIMA 2250, HIMA 2300, HIMA 2350, HIMA 2400, HIMA 2704.

HIMA 3300 - Advanced Coding and Classification of Health Data (2). An advanced study of ICD-10-CM coding and reimbursement systems with special emphasis on the complexities of coding related to principle diagnosis selection and sequencing, problem diagnoses and procedures by body system, DRG assignment and PPS regulations for DRG validation, PRO requirements, case-mix concepts, and methods to ensure coding accuracy in automated and manual coding systems. This course requires a laboratory component (1 lecture & 2 lab hours/week). Prerequisites: BIOL 2010- 2011, BIOL 2020- 2021, CHEM 2500; HIMA 2100, HIMA 2350, HIMA 2400. This course is designed for HIM majors only or with permission of the HIM Instructor.

HIMA 3500- Applied Database System for Health Informatics (3). An introduction to database management systems for decision-making in a health care environment. Students will learn how to create, manipulate, modify and manage data using a database product. Spreadsheets, relational data, and interactive query language will be presented. Prerequisite: HIMA 2020

HIMA-3600- Health Information Data Analytics (3). The course will cover both the predictive and descriptive models of analysis to discover patterns and relationships in sets of data. The total knowledge discovery process will be examined including identification of problem to be solved, collection and preparation of data, deploying the models, and interpreting and monitoring results.

HIMA 4000 - Computerized Health Information Systems (3). Development of managerial skills in Systems Analysis and Computer Applications in Health Information Management. Prerequisites: MATH 1710; BISI 2150, BISI 3230; HIMA 2020.

HIMA 4400- Organization and Management of Health Information Services (3). This course is designed to provide students with managerial skills in the areas of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Emphasis will be on the processes of budgeting, staffing, directing, decision-making, development and evaluation of policies and procedures, and establishing standards for the quality of health information services. Special assignments include in-service education.
Prerequisites: MGMT courses, senior standing in the HIMA curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or better.

HIMA 4424- Management Professional Practice in Health Information Services (6). Students are assigned to a Health Information center for supervised Management Professional Practice experience to observe employee relations and interact with healthcare professionals and consumers while under the direct supervision of a qualified Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Students are provided the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge previously gained through classroom, directed professional practice, and laboratory experiences in carrying out management and administrative activities. A pre-practice seminar will be held to discuss practice expectations and explore potential methods of identifying and solving problems that may be encountered during management practice. Prerequisites: Completion of all HIMA, MGMT, BIOL, UNIV, and HCAP courses with a minimum grade of a C or better, have an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 or better, and senior standing in the HIMA curriculum.

HIMA 4430 - Management Professional Practice Seminar (3). Student will participate in seminar to discuss the experiences acquired during Management Professional Practice. Focus will be on presentation of the outcome of assigned projects and activities; employment opportunities and preparation for job search; and discussion on graduate and professional studies. Students will participate in preparation for the registration examination. Focus will be on test-taking skills and assimilation of AHIMA required competencies. Capstone examination will be administered to evaluate student competency-based knowledge of Health Information Management. Prerequisites: Completion of all HIMA, MGMT, BIOL, UNIV and HCAP courses with a minimum grade of a C or better, have an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0 or better, and senior standing in the HIM curriculum. Co-requisite: HIMA 4424.

HIMA 4500 Health Information Project Management (3). This course develops leadership skills in strategic planning and project management as it relates to healthcare systems. Students will apply project management techniques that lead to efficient workflow and successful outcomes of health information technology implementation. Through the collection and interpretation of data, the student will discuss how to measure and monitor progress to ensure that project deliverables re on time, within budget, and meet expectations. Students will identify Human Resource requirements, organizational structure, and team-building characteristics.

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