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  • 3.00 Credits

    2-3-0-3 Principles and practice of advanced coding using the International Classification of Diseases - 9th Revision - Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). Students will use software to code and classify diseases and procedures. They will use existing knowledge to select, sequence and code problems and actual health records. Principles and practice using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system to code ambulatory care records will also be presented. Students will use the DRG and APG groupers to see how proper coding affects the inpatient reimbursement process. Prerequisite: HIT 108, 114, 221. For HIT majors only. Prerequisite:    HIT 108, 114, 221. For HIT majors only.
  • 3.00 Credits

    2-3-0-3 Presents the basic principles of supervision and theories of management. Examines the supervisor's role in regard to personnel relations including evaluation, motivation, hiring, promotion and discipline. Also includes practice in problem solving, writing job descriptions and procedure manuals and interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: HIT 201, 108, 114, 122. Prerequisite:    HIT 201, 108, 114, 122.
  • 2.00 Credits

    1.5-1.5-2 This course is designed to provide instruction and experience in the basic areas of nutrition and physical conditioning, to include dietary analysis, weight control programs, body composition, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength and endurance.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-0-0-2 This course introduces the role of teaching as an essential responsibility of the professional nurse. The application of the concepts of teaching and learning in the client education is emphasized. The course investigates a systematic approach to assessing the needs and readiness of the learner, devising appropriate teaching strategies, and evaluating the teaching process. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2-2-3 This course develops the skills of health assessment and clinical examination techniques using a critical thinking and reasoning approach. It emphasizes an under- standing of the range of normal and abnormal findings in both the healthy client and the client experiencing a health alteration. The student actively utilizes the theoretical constructs of assessment to complete course activities. A systematic method of obtaining and documenting findings is learned through case studies and hands-on practice. Prereqs ENGL 101 and BIOL 110.
  • 3.00 Credits

    2-2-3 This course develops the skills of health assessment and clinical examination techniques using a critical thinking and reasoning approach. It emphasizes an understanding of range of normal and abnormal findings in both the healthy client and the client experiencing a health alteration. The student actively utilizes the theoretical constructs of assessment to complete course activities. A systematic method of obtaining and documenting findings is learned through case studies and hands-on practice. Prereqs: ENGL 101 and BIOL 110. Prereqs which may be taken concurrently: BIOL 271. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: ENGL 101 and BIOL 110. Prereqs which may be taken concurrently: BIOL 271.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3-0-3 (Eff. FL21) Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the ancient world to the 13th century, including literature, philosophy, music, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, duty, the concept of the self, and the relationship between the individual and society, will be examined in both Western and non- Western cultures. The course emphasizes oral and written analysis of primary works. Prereqs: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3-0-3 (Eff. FL21) Interdisciplinary study of the humanities, from the ancient world to the 13th century, including literature, philosophy, art and history. Crucial themes of continuing importance, such as justice, the hero and the concept of the self will be examined in both Western and non-Western cultures. Course will emphasize oral and written analysis of primary works. May be taken concurrently with any Honors course.
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