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HIM Health Information Management Courses at Global Campus

As the health care industry expands and becomes more complex, organizations will rely on educated professionals to make sense of the data. These courses, which are the bulk of courses in the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program at the University of Arizona Global Campus, will enhance your information processing and organizational skills, while exposing you to technologies and management principles embraced by modern health information professionals. Classes also include studies of the human anatomy and health policy.


HIM Health Information Management Class Descriptions and Credit Information

HIM 105 Medical Terminology

3 Credits

This course is the study of medical language and includes the building blocks of prefixes, suffixes and root words, definitions, pronunciations, basic medical terms, and common laboratory tests, diagnostic tests and procedures by body system.

HIM 205 Anatomy & Physiology I

4 Credits

This course is part one of a two-part course that is the study of anatomy, the structure of the body and how the body is organized and physiology, the function and vital processes of the various structures making up the human body. This course includes an overview of the human body, basic chemistry of the body, cell and tissue structures, integumentary, skeletal, and muscular and nervous system.

HIM 206 Anatomy & Physiology II

3 Credits

This course is part two of a two-part course that is the study of anatomy, the structure of the body and how the body is organized and physiology, the function and vital processes of the various structures making up the human body. This course includes an overview of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic & immune, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: HIM 205.

HIM 210 Pathophysiology

3 Credits

This course is the study of common human diseases, disorders and conditions. In the course, students will learn the description, symptoms and signs, diagnostic tests, etiology, and treatment for common diseases, disorders and conditions. In addition, the students will learn about the associated drug class for specific diseases, disorders or conditions. Prerequisite: HIM 105, HIM 205, and HIM 206.

HIM 215 Introduction to Health Information Management

3 Credits

This course explores the health information management profession from an educational and ethical perspective and examines foundational elements for managing patient health data, including health record content, structure, and standards, health information management departmental functions, and technologies used for managing health information.

HIM 217 Electronic Health Records

3 Credits

This course focuses on the evolution, regulations, planning, financing, implementation, and use of electronic health records. Students will gain hands-on experience with various tools used for collecting and reporting patient data and evaluate the components of the legal health record. Prerequisite: HCA 205.

HIM 250 Clinical Classifications Systems I

3 Credits

This course is part I of a two-part course that introduces students to applications for clinical classification and coding. Students will learn about the development of classification systems, use of the health record for coding and the relationship between coding and reimbursement. In particular, the students will learn the guidelines for diagnosis coding and organizational structure for provider billing. Prerequisites: HIM 105, HIM 205, HIM 206, HIM 210 and HIM 217.

HIM 251 Clinical Classification Systems II

3 Credits

This course is part II of a two-part course that introduces students to applications for clinical classification and coding. Students will compare and contrast various processes, policies, and procedures to ensure the accuracy of coded data and demonstrate their understanding of diagnosis and procedure coding systems through practical application. Prerequisites: HIM 105, HIM 205, HIM 206, HIM 210, HIM 217, and HIM 250.

HIM 252 Legal Aspects of Health Information

3 Credits

This course explores the major legal and ethical issues central to the implementation, application, and utilization of health information across the spectrum of health care settings. Key topics include liability, confidentiality, the legal and ethical ramifications of federal legislative mandates pertaining to health information management and informatics. Prerequisite: HIM 217 and HCA 205.

HIM 301 Introduction to Health Informatics

3 Credits

This foundational course details the history and factors driving the emergence of health informatics. In addition to emphasizing the concepts, terminologies and scope of health informatics, the course delves into health information exchanges, data standards, health informatics ethics, online resources and E-research. The course includes an overview of basic database architecture, design and file structure, and data warehousing and data mining in health care.

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