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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Health Information Management - AAS

An Associates of Applied Science Degree emphasizes preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. This degree totals 63 credits. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

CS104
Computers in Healthcare
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

HR103
Health Information Processes
4.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

HR105
Medical Terminology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

HR107
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

IS104
Microcomputer Applications T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AL153
Pharmacology
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

BI103
Human Anatomy and Physiology T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses
6.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: BI100 or BI101 or BI104 or BI105 or BI112 w/Grade of C.

HR214
Health Statistics
2.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
17.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR203
HIM Virtual Lab I
1.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR103 Health Information Processes, and HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR103 Health Information Processes, and HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information.

HR208
Quality Improvement in Healthcare
2.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: IS104 Microcomputer Applications, or Departmental Consent.

HR211
HIM Virtual Lab II
1.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, and HR214 Health Statistics.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, and HR214 Health Statistics.

HR212
Pathophysiology
4.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, and BI103 Human A&P.

HR217
Health Record Lab I
1.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information, and HR214 Health Statistics.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR107 Legal Aspects of Health Information, and HR214 Health Statistics.

HR222
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I
4.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and BI103 Human A&P.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and BI103 Human A&P.

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

HR210
CPT Coding
2.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR105 Medical Terminology, or Departmental Consent, and HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I.

HR215
HIM Clinical Affiliation
2.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: Departmental Consent.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: Departmental Consent.

HR216
Reimbursement Methodologies
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent, and HR210 CPT Coding.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent, and HR210 CPT Coding.

HR218
Health Record Lab II
1.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR208 Quality Improvement in Healthcare, or Departmental Consent, and HR216 Reimbursement Methodologies.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR208 Quality Improvement in Healthcare, or Departmental Consent, and HR216 Reimbursement Methodologies.

HR223
ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding II
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.

HR224
Coding Lab
1.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR222 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding I, or Departmental Consent.

HR228
Statistics and Analytics
2.00
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR214 Health Statistics, and IS104 Microcomputer Applications.
Fall Spring Summer
Prereq: HR214 Health Statistics, and IS104 Microcomputer Applications.

HR229
Healthcare Leadership
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
17.00

Year 1 total:
33.00
Year 2 total:
33.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
66.00

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