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    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800)This course is a survey of the physical characteristics and the political and economic development of each region of the world. 3 hours lecture.RODP Equivalent Course - GEOG 105
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      (Prerequisite: DSPW 0800)Emphasis is placed on acquiring the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter GERM 1020. Insights into German culture, customs and ways of life are presented. 3 hours lecture.
    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisite: GERM 1010)The program emphasizes the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enter an intermediate or second year German course. Insights into German culture, customs and ways of life are presented. 3 hours lecture.
    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisites: READ 0810)An introductory study of medical terminology utilizing the body systems approach including anatomy and physiology, disease processes, laboratory/pathology terms, pharmacology concepts, and terms and abbreviations. 3 credit hours.
    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisites: READ 0810, ENGL 0810)This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information technology. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of the healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; patient record content; procedures in filing; numbering and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record. 3 credit hours. TN eCampus Equivalent Course - HIMT 1301
    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisite: HIMT 1301)This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Emphasis is placed on key concepts including: the court system, medical staff, nursing staff, governing board, and their functions and responsibilities. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. Course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud and federal and state required reporting. 3 credit hours. TN eCampus equivalent: HIMT 1302
    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisite: BIOL 2010)This course is a study of diagnosis coding and classifications systems used in classification and conditions, injuries, and diseases employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The current International Classification of Diseases is emphasized including its use of the prospective payment systems. Students will learn to apply Official Coding Guidelines in health record coding. Other topics include Uniform Hospital International Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), reimbursement in prospective payment systems, and introduction to procedure classification systems. 3 credit hours. TN eCampus equivalency: HIMT 1303
    • 3.00 Credits

      (Prerequisites: INFS 1010, HIMT 1010)This course instructs students on health data structure, content and standards; information and communication technologies including uses of hardware, software, spreadsheets, databases, networks, electronic health records, personal health records, data storage and retrieval, data security; selection and implementation of healthcare information systems. The student will utilize several different software applications related to health records including spreadsheets, database applications, data analytics, electronic health records, chart deficiencies, master patient index, chart locator, abstracting, and release of information software. 3 credit hours. TN eCampus equivalent: HIMT 1305
    • 3.00 Credits

      Pre-requisites: READ 0810, ENGL 0810This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring, planning, and preparing for a career as a health care practitioner. The course presents the essential information that students need to make an informed decision about health care disciplines they would like to pursue that best matches their individual interests, skills, and abilities. Course materials and student assignments will develop the student's awareness of the demands and expectations of health care professionals, including technical, ethical, legal, and professional competencies. 3 credit hours Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway