Health Information Management

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the professional language of those who are directly or indirectly involved in the art and science of healing. Emphasis is placed on anatomy and physiology to allow the learner to build a broad knowledge and understanding of the medical terms found in the health sciences. The medical terms are broken down into component parts each time a new term is introduced to allow learners to acquire knowledge through word building skills rather than rote memorization. Anatomical, diagnostic, and surgical terms that apply to each body system and medical specialty are included.

This is an intense four credit course focusing on pathological factors that influence the disease process. In order to discuss and comprehend the large amount of material covered during the semester students must stay current with reading and studying the assigned chapters. Students must have an understanding of human anatomy and normal physiologic functions of the body. Review of these subjects is the responsibility of the student and will not be reviewed during the class except where applicable to the discussion. Such understanding is necessary in order to understand the abnormal functions and manifestations of disease processes. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.