Austin Community College

FY 2002 Course Descriptions

Allied Health Science


HITT 1253 LEGAL & ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION (2-2-0). Concepts of confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. Suitable for all health care majors. ( )

HITT 1301 HEALTH DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURE (3-3-0). Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. Instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. Prerequisites: HITT 1305. ( )

HITT 1305 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (3-3-0). An in-depth study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. ( )

HITT 1370 COMPUTERS IN CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT (3-2-1). Introduction to computerized methods for the management and operation of medical coding and reimbursement systems for various types of medical facilities. Students will learn to use 3M software. Prerequisites: HITT 1305, HITT 1301, HITT 1441. ( )

HITT 1441 CODING AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS (4-3-3). Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions. Includes 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: HITT 1305. ( )

HITT 2266 CODING PRACTICUM (2-0-14). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college, with the employer, develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided experiences may be paid or unpaid. Prerequisites: HITT 1305 and HITT 2435. ( )

HITT 2435 CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES (4-3-3). Development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding perspective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Prerequisites: HITT 1305 and HITT 2435. ( )

HPRS 1106 MEDICAL TERMS PCM (1-1-0). A short course of study of prefixes, suffices, word roots. This web course allows the flexibility of participating in individual study and group study. ( )

HPRS 1200 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS (2-2-0). An overview of the roles of the various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care. ( )

HPRS 1205 MEDICAL LAW/ETHICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS (2-2-0). Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics associated with the health care field. Emphasis on ethical and legal responsibilities of health care professionals. (AHS 2303)

HPRS 1206 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (2-2-0). A study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. (AHS 1303)

HPRS 1303 DEATH AND DYING (3-3-0). Topics address grief, loss, death, and dying. Preparation for caregivers in health and related sciences to function in clinical settings where communication skills are used to give psychosocial support to dying persons and their families. (AHS 2303)

HPRS 2200 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS (2-2-0). A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, methods of administration, client education, and calculation of dosages. This course is designed for Medical Coding Students, Medical Assisting Students, and Massage Therapy Students. HPRS 2200 is not an acceptable course for clinical nursing students. ( )

HPRS 2233 CONSUMER ORIENTATED HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS (2-2-0). An experiential learning course involving the multidisciplinary approach to care of persons with common diagnoses and diverse human conditions. (AHS 2403)

HPRS 2300 PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS (3-3-0). A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, methods of administration, client education and calculation of dosages. Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology (4 hours) and passed math assessment (Compass 35); or passed TASP Math 230; or passed MATD course or MATH course. Bring proof of prereqs to orientation or first class meeting (grade report, transcript, math scores). Exempt students need proof of Math or Assessment. (AHS 1403)

HPRS 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3-3-0). Study of the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. Prerequisites: Completion of Anatomy and Physiology (4 hours). ( )

MDCA 1409 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (4-3-3). Emphasis on normal human anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common Pathophysiology. ( )


Course Descriptions as of September 24, 2001 11:27am
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