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An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

This course explores the concepts and purpose of information technology infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on expanding the student’s knowledge of computer networks and data transmissions and applying those concepts to an organization’s technology requirements.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

An introduction to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, Specific topics include the accounting model, general purpose financial statements and accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity.

This is an introductory course in health informatics. Students are introduced to the various types of health care information as well as the quality, laws, regulations, and standards that apply. Topics in this course include: health care information systems, system implementation and support, information security, assessment, and IT leadership.

This Is The Second Course In Health Informatics. Students Are Exposed To The Following Topics: Applications For Health Care Information Systems (his), Strategic Planning, His Life Cycles, Infrastructure To Support Health Care, Government Regulations, Electronic Health Records, And Protection Of Health Care Information.

This course covers data modeling for health care systems. Students will be introduced to the following topics: entity-relationship modeling, normal forms, database creation, and data manipulation using SQL. Students will complete hands-on assignments and case studies related to the health care industry.

This Course Covers The Concepts Of Database Query Design And Reporting Tools Using Oracle. Students Are Taught To Create Database Objects And To Store, Retrieve, And Manipulate Data. Working In Both The Procedure Builder And The Isql*plus Environments, Students Will Learn How To Create And Manage Pl/sql Program Units And Database Triggers.

This course introduces the fundamentals of health care programming. Basic concepts and syntax used to write applications, including functions, decisions, data messaging and integration, and statistical programming, are introduced. Students design and develop simple application components using health care IT standards.

This course teaches foundational information systems concepts that support decision making. The course begins with an overview of Business Intelligence (BI) and includes data preparation, analysis, modeling, visualization, and deployment. Topics discussed in the course include knowledge bases, collaborative decision- making systems, and online tools such as expert systems. The theoretical concepts underpinning the ideas of BI are applied to practical scenarios.

This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of data warehousing and data mining. Emphasis is placed on the technical and management issues with these emerging technologies. Students will design a data warehouse using a popular software program.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. The course will also provide a foundation for the student’s academic and professional success as a scholar-practitioner and social change agent. Course assignments focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice with professional and academic excellence as they relate to practice in nursing.

This course presents the impact that changes in healthcare systems have had on transforming the nursing profession. Theories related to leadership and management are included. Strategies for becoming empowered are presented to assist master’s-prepared nurses to assume and sustain leadership roles. Course assignments focus on nursing applications.

This course provides a critical analysis of socioeconomic, political, legal, ethical, and global factors that affect nursing and healthcare delivery. Issues of cost, quality, and access are considered with emphasis on healthcare reform, including financing and payment systems, delivery models, health information management, and the integration of healthcare services to affect safety and quality. Inter-professional practice issues are explored along with nursing’s involvement in health policy and advocacy.

This course provides an overview of the development and relationship of nursing theory, research, and practice. The students will learn the process by which theory and research is critically appraised and translated into evidence-based practice in the development of clinical outcomes. An appreciation for diverse research methods and associated statistical techniques is integrated into the course and builds on the required undergraduate statistics course. Course assignments focus on evidence-based practice applications.

This course is based on a multifaceted definition of community. The promotion of healthy societies worldwide, through health improvement and disease management/prevention activities, is explored. The effects of social, political, and environmental conditions are examined in relation to healthcare access, quality of care, and cultural relevance. The contributions of nurse leaders to improving health in society are presented. Course assignments focus on nursing practice applications.

This course establishes the foundational knowledge for understanding and practicing nursing informatics in healthcare settings. Core and supporting models and theories for nursing informatics and the sciences that support nursing informatics are studied. Consideration is given to the use of information technology to support decisions that promote safety and quality in patient-centered care, and concerns about protecting information and system integrity are addressed. Course assignments focus on nursing practice/healthcare applications.

This course examines database systems as the focus for studying concepts of data modeling, techniques of data definition, and data manipulation. Concepts of information and knowledge management are considered with emphasis on application to the practice setting.

This course examines the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of electronic information systems in healthcare. Methods of systems design are compared, contrasted, and critiqued. Special attention will be given to workflow modeling in systems design. Emphasis is on application to practice settings.

This course explores the theory and practice of how to manage health information technology projects. Students will learn how to plan, schedule, and control healthcare informatics projects with emphasis on application to practice settings. Project management software is introduced.

This Course Enables Students To Apply The Principles And Methods Learned From Their Coursework. Working In Collaboration With Their Preceptor And Instructor, The Student Engages In Applying Theory To Better Understand A Specialization Role In The Context Of An Organization, Formulates And Achieves Individualized Learning Objectives, And Initiates A Project Conceptualized By Student And Preceptor In Agreement With The Instructor. The Practicum (nurs 6500 And Nurs 6510) Includes A Minimum Of 125 Total Hours That Are Reflected In The Cumulative Journal.

This Course Is A Continuation Of The Work Started In Nurs 6500. Students Continue Their Practicum Applying The Principles And Methods Learned From Their Coursework. Students Bring Closure To Their Work On Real-world Problems That They Developed With Their Preceptors. Students Evaluate And Complete Their Practicum Project And Present Their Project In The Workplace And In The Online Classroom. The Practicum (nurs 6500 And Nurs 6510) Includes A Minimum Of 125 Total Hours That Are Reflected In The Cumulative Journal.

This course presents an overview of mathematical analysis techniques. Learners apply number logic and set theory, functions and sequences, relations equivalence, partial order, digraphs, recurrence relations, counting techniques, logic and techniques of proof, graphs, and algorithms to the fields of business and information technology. Prerequisite(s): MAT1050.

This course presents medical terminology and abbreviations used in various specialty areas within the health care field. Learners study the roots, prefixes, and suffixes of common word configurations and practice correctly pronouncing, spelling, and using medical terms and abbreviations in the appropriate contexts.

This course covers the operational and financial principles of managing health data from multiple source systems. Learners study various data integration tools and techniques used to support a clinical viewing system, including data warehousing, batch processing, interface engines, and clinical presentation viewers. Learners also examine network and database design and architecture and their effects on source system development. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

In this course, learners study basic statistical strategies and tools used to analyze and interpret health care data, including pattern recognition, data classification, and data mining, modeling and sampling. Learners also evaluate the resources that provide health care information and support health informatics research. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

Learners In This Course Study The History Of Health Data Management And The Role Of The Electronic Health Record (ehr) In Health Care Organizations. Learners Identify The Characteristics Of The Ehr And Other Clinical Systems And Evaluate The Standards Being Developed To Encourage Ehr Interoperability And Data Sharing. Prerequisite(s): It4610.

This course focuses on decision-support practices and quality-management techniques used to improve the quality of health care. Learners apply decision-modeling techniques that incorporate comparative analysis, simulation, optimization, and decision analysis and design quantitative and qualitative support models. Learners also evaluate the impact of Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) on the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care data. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

This course covers the legal landscape of the health information industry, including the role of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Learners analyze security and privacy issues related to gathering and sharing health data and examine the legal constraints of transmitting data outside the parameters of treatment, payment, and health operations. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

This course provides an analysis of the impact of managed health care and other market-based health care delivery systems on health informatics. Learners examine organizational relationships, business associations, and market forces that affect the health care industry. Learners also analyze strategic planning processes and develop strategies that support quality health care without compromising productivity or efficiency. Prerequisite(s): IT4610.

In this course, learners build and strengthen the skills needed to succeed in their program and the workplace. Learners engage in interactive activities that help them develop an information technology perspective and expand their organizational, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Learners also participate in building a learning community, share talents and resources with courseroom peers, and prepare professional written communications. Other topics include teamwork, ethics, and project creation.

This course emphasizes the critical activities associated with managing and leading information technology projects while maintaining the structure of a standardized enterprise architecture. Topics include vendor management, configuration management, project estimation, risk management, and management of cross-functional and multinational teams. Learners explore case studies of IT project successes and failures and are introduced to software management practices within the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model. Learners also build and apply a project plan during this course.

This course introduces the inherent ethical issues in the information technology profession with regard to cultural and human interaction in global and domestic issues. Essays, case studies, research, and ethical codes are integral to the course.

Learners in this course study how core business processes and information technology infrastructure merge to form enterprise architecture. Learners conduct an organizational requirements analysis as a first step in constructing an enterprise architecture. Learners also examine the stages of enterprise architecture maturity and develop core designs appropriate for each corresponding maturity level.

Learners in this course analyze the cognitive and affective dynamics of human-computer interaction. Learners also examine the impact of user-centric guidelines on the design cycle of technological products and evaluate the usability of device interfaces and computer applications.

Learners in this course study the fundamentals of hardware and operating systems architecture. Topics include computer architecture, operating systems architecture, number systems, peripherals, file management, and programming tools. The course also includes a review of current computer architectures and modern operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of software and database architecture. Topics include the role of the software and data architect, requirements and tools used to create software architecture, database management systems, and database architecture. Learners define a software and data architecture appropriate for organizational needs and gain an understanding of the role of design in software and data architecture.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network and security architecture. Learners gain an understanding of how networks function to support the requirements needed to build a network and security architecture. Course topics include requirements analysis, network architecture, security architecture, network analysis, and systems methodology.

Choose 39 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.

This course allows learners to apply knowledge and skills from other courses as they develop a project that benefits an organization, community, or industry. Learners prepare a proposal that includes a project description, deliverables, completion dates, and associated learning. Upon approval from the instructor, learners execute the proposal, record their progress weekly using a project tracking Web site, and produce a final project report.

General Education Requirements are 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category: Communications, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social Science.

Designed to help professionals in health services critically evaluate research in their respective fields. The course will cover basic principles of research design and statistical analysis and will survey health services research approaches, including epidemiology, program evaluation, case studies, organizational analysis, ethnography, and sociology/health psychology.

An introduction to the principles of administration within health and human services organizations and the basic concepts of leadership and organizational theories relevant to effective administration of healthcare institutions. Organizations are viewed as open systems requiring constant interactions with the environment. Considerable emphasis is placed on quality improvement and organizational change.

An overview of the organization, structure, and financing of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. The various elements comprising the system will be presented, along with an exploration of the basic concepts and measures of health, disease, needs, quality, and utilization. Issues in healthcare resourcing, institutions, and system organization will be examined.

A critical examination of the central ethical issues in the healthcare field. Issues to be treated include euthanasia, life-prolonging medical technologies, abortion, screening for genetic defects, experimentation and informed consent, distribution of scarce medical resources, the right to healthcare, and its implications for the healthcare delivery system. Necessary background in moral philosophy will be provided.

This course is an introduction to managed care including current and evolving models, terminology, and differences among insurers and payor types. The course will focus on the use of financial incentives to restrain healthcare costs and the role of utilization review, peer review, provider

An examination of the major legal issues encountered in the healthcare field by administrators and practitioners. Among the topics to be included are principles of liability, legal aspects of medical ethics, and legislative and regulatory factors in healthcare delivery. Prerequisite: three core courses.

A survey of the current use of information technology in the clinical and management practice for the healthcare delivery enterprise. Students will become familiar with the basic terminology, strategies, and utilization of IT as a key component in the delivery of patient care. Prerequisite: three core courses.

An introduction to basic accounting techniques used in the healthcare industry. Prerequisites: three core courses.

An introduction to the basic theories and practices of financial management as they relate to healthcare organizations. Course includes budgeting principles. Prerequisite: all five core courses and HAD 555 (4675).

Examination of the specific roles that internet technology plays in healthcare. Observations and trends that play a significant role in improving the quality of healthcare delivery will be discussed. Various components such as intranets, extranets, knowledge management and web design concepts will be explored.

Analysis and case study of IT networks, internets, data interchange, data access, and data management.

Case study of the foundation and incorporation of the critical IT applications in the modern healthcare delivery enterprise. Specific applications will be explored with an emphasis placed on the practice of Managed Care.

An In-depth Analysis Of The Institute Of Medicine's (iom) Standards, Requirements, Attributes, And Benefits Of The Cpr And Its Use In The Healthcare Delivery Enterprise. The Use Of Data Warehouses, Data Repositories, And Integration Technology Will Be Explored Relevant To Cpr Development Along With The Various Issues And Strategies For Implementation.

Proctored, computer‐based objective exam.

Proctored, computer‐based objective exam

Proctored, computer-based essay exam.

Performance assessment that includes writing a research paper.

Performance assessment that includes an oral presentation.

General Education Social Science.

Performance assessment that includes analysis and application of social science theories and methods

This subdomain covers skills and competencies in relation to the organization, components, and operation of healthcare systems; licensure and accreditation, quality, and reimbursement; access to healthcare, federal healthcare, and legislative programs; and trends in healthcare delivery.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

Performance assessment that utilizes quantitative problem solving strategies.

Science Content Focuses On Content, Concepts, Terminology, Conventions, Methodology, Models, And Issues Of The Disciplines In The Sciences. Nutrition (asv1) Proctored, Computer-based Exam Biochemistry (grt1) Performance Assessment Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology (gmc1) Proctored, Computer-based Exam Human Physiology (gmt1) Performance Assessment Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory (alt1) Performance Assessment Clinical Microbiology (mbc1) Proctored, Computer-based Exam Clinical Microbiology Laboratory (mlt1) Performance Assessment Sample Learning Resources: Stanfield & Hui. (2003). Nutrition And Diet Therapy. Thinkwell Online Learning - Chemistry Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology, 11th Ed, Tortora And Derrickson (2008) Powerphys Version 1, Allen, Harper, Lancraft & Ivlev Anatomy And Physiology Independent Laboratory Experiments First Semester And Second Semester. Laszlo Vass. Labpaq – Hands-on Labs, Inc. Microbiology And Immunology Online University Of South Carolina Microbiology Independent Laboratory Experiments First Semester. Cynthia Alonzo. Labpaq – Hands-on Labs, Inc.

Science Content Focuses On Content, Concepts, Terminology, Conventions, Methodology, Models, And Issues Of The Disciplines In The Sciences. Nutrition (asv1) Proctored, Computer-based Exam Biochemistry (grt1) Performance Assessment Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology (gmc1) Proctored, Computer-based Exam Human Physiology (gmt1) Performance Assessment Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory (alt1) Performance Assessment Clinical Microbiology (mbc1) Proctored, Computer-based Exam Clinical Microbiology Laboratory (mlt1) Performance Assessment Sample Learning Resources: Stanfield & Hui. (2003). Nutrition And Diet Therapy. Thinkwell Online Learning - Chemistry Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology, 11th Ed, Tortora And Derrickson (2008) Powerphys Version 1, Allen, Harper, Lancraft & Ivlev Anatomy And Physiology Independent Laboratory Experiments First Semester And Second Semester. Laszlo Vass. Labpaq – Hands-on Labs, Inc. Microbiology And Immunology Online University Of South Carolina Microbiology Independent Laboratory Experiments First Semester. Cynthia Alonzo. Labpaq – Hands-on Labs, Inc.

Proctored, computer-based objective assessment through AHIMA Distance Education module.

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Proctored at an authorized Prometric Testing Center, computer based CompTIA A+ Practical Application

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Organizational Behavior And Management Domain Understanding How To Lead And Manage In The Business Environment Is Critical To A Business Graduate’s Success In The Workplace. This Domain Includes Two Objective Assessments: Principles Of Management And Fundamentals Of Organizational Behavior And Management. Students Are Asked To Demonstrate The Ability To Apply These Concepts In A Series Of Scenariobased Problems In The Leadership Concepts And Applications Tasks. Prior Coursework Does Not Transfer To Meet The Requirements Of This Domain. Organizational Behavior And Management Focuses On Management And Leadership Concepts And Applications. Fundamentals Of Organizational Behavior And Leadership (orc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Principles Of Management (mgc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Leadership Concepts And Applications (let1) Performance Assessment Sample Learning Resources: Skillsoft Modules On Leadership, Management, Human Resource Management, And Organizational Behavior Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. A. (2007). Leading And Collaborating In The Competitive World (7th Ed.). New York, Ny: Mcgraw-hill/irwin. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2006) Organizational Behavior (12th Ed.) Upper Saddle River, Nj: Pearson Prentice-hall.

This subdomain covers skills and concepts students need to know to install, set up, and maintain database optimization, security, and disaster prevention.

Distribution Domain The Distribution Domain Focuses On Three General Education Content Areas That Are Typically Included In Associate Level Programs: Humanities, Science, And Social Science. The Social Science Requirement Is Fulfilled When You Complete The Lower Division Core Domain. Evaluation Of Your Previous College Transcripts May Clear Assessment Requirements For Some Areas Of The Distribution Domain, Which Could Shorten Your Program Of Study By Removing Assessments. To Waive Or Clear A Subdomain, The Transcript Must Show That You Have Taken Equivalent Classes In The Subdomain Content Areas And Passed With A C Grade Or Higher At An Accredited Institution Of Higher Education. Literature, Arts, And The Humanities Content Focuses On Content, Concepts, Terminology, Methodology, Models, And Issues Within And Across The Disciplines Of The Humanities. Literature, Arts, And The Humanities (iwc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Literature, Arts, And The Humanities: Analysis And Interpretation (iwt1) Performance Assessment That Includes Subjective And Objective Analysis And Interpretation In The Humanities Sample Learning Resources: Mindedge Humanities Learning Resource. An Online Interactive Module System. Janaro, R. P., & Altshuler, T. C. (2009). The Art Of Being Human (9th Ed.). New York: Longman. Isbn-10: 0205605427.

Distribution Domain The Distribution Domain Focuses On Three General Education Content Areas That Are Typically Included In Associate Level Programs: Humanities, Science, And Social Science. The Social Science Requirement Is Fulfilled When You Complete The Lower Division Core Domain. Evaluation Of Your Previous College Transcripts May Clear Assessment Requirements For Some Areas Of The Distribution Domain, Which Could Shorten Your Program Of Study By Removing Assessments. To Waive Or Clear A Subdomain, The Transcript Must Show That You Have Taken Equivalent Classes In The Subdomain Content Areas And Passed With A C Grade Or Higher At An Accredited Institution Of Higher Education. Literature, Arts, And The Humanities Content Focuses On Content, Concepts, Terminology, Methodology, Models, And Issues Within And Across The Disciplines Of The Humanities. Literature, Arts, And The Humanities (iwc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Literature, Arts, And The Humanities: Analysis And Interpretation (iwt1) Performance Assessment That Includes Subjective And Objective Analysis And Interpretation In The Humanities Sample Learning Resources: Mindedge Humanities Learning Resource. An Online Interactive Module System. Janaro, R. P., & Altshuler, T. C. (2009). The Art Of Being Human (9th Ed.). New York: Longman. Isbn-10: 0205605427.

Organizational Behavior And Management Domain Understanding How To Lead And Manage In The Business Environment Is Critical To A Business Graduate’s Success In The Workplace. This Domain Includes Two Objective Assessments: Principles Of Management And Fundamentals Of Organizational Behavior And Management. Students Are Asked To Demonstrate The Ability To Apply These Concepts In A Series Of Scenariobased Problems In The Leadership Concepts And Applications Tasks. Prior Coursework Does Not Transfer To Meet The Requirements Of This Domain. Organizational Behavior And Management Focuses On Management And Leadership Concepts And Applications. Fundamentals Of Organizational Behavior And Leadership (orc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Principles Of Management (mgc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Leadership Concepts And Applications (let1) Performance Assessment Sample Learning Resources: Skillsoft Modules On Leadership, Management, Human Resource Management, And Organizational Behavior Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. A. (2007). Leading And Collaborating In The Competitive World (7th Ed.). New York, Ny: Mcgraw-hill/irwin. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2006) Organizational Behavior (12th Ed.) Upper Saddle River, Nj: Pearson Prentice-hall.

Proctored, computer-based objective exam.

This subdomain covers skills and competencies in health data structures, usage, and data collection tools, data quality assessment and integrity, types and content of health records, and health information standards and regulations for documentation.

This subdomain builds competencies in applying conceptual aspects of legislation, law, regulations, and standards in health informatics, evaluating legal aspects of risk management and quality improvement initiatives, applying ethics to health information management, and analyzing how compliance requirements impact healthcare organizations.

Proctored, computer-based objective assessment through AHIMA Distance Education module

Proctored, computer-based objective assessment through AHIMA Distance Education module

This subdomain covers skills and concepts in analyzing the structure and organization of the coding function, including coding management performance and process improvement, staff recruitment and retention, and reporting issues. It also builds competencies in structuring, developing, and implementing a compliance program within a healthcare organization including internal and external auditing, staff training, and program evaluation.

Organizational Behavior And Management Domain Understanding How To Lead And Manage In The Business Environment Is Critical To A Business Graduate’s Success In The Workplace. This Domain Includes Two Objective Assessments: Principles Of Management And Fundamentals Of Organizational Behavior And Management. Students Are Asked To Demonstrate The Ability To Apply These Concepts In A Series Of Scenariobased Problems In The Leadership Concepts And Applications Tasks. Prior Coursework Does Not Transfer To Meet The Requirements Of This Domain. Organizational Behavior And Management Focuses On Management And Leadership Concepts And Applications. Fundamentals Of Organizational Behavior And Leadership (orc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Principles Of Management (mgc1) Proctored, Computer-based Objective Exam Leadership Concepts And Applications (let1) Performance Assessment Sample Learning Resources: Skillsoft Modules On Leadership, Management, Human Resource Management, And Organizational Behavior Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. A. (2007). Leading And Collaborating In The Competitive World (7th Ed.). New York, Ny: Mcgraw-hill/irwin. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2006) Organizational Behavior (12th Ed.) Upper Saddle River, Nj: Pearson Prentice-hall.

This sub-domain builds competencies in project planning, management, and evaluation, as well as the adoption of new technologies in a healthcare organization. It includes competencies in evaluating medical practice workflow and functional needs of end-users, evaluating data infrastructure and information technology processes and systems, and analyzing the fiscal and human resource commitment needed in all phases of implementing and adopting new technologies. The use of health information management in diverse settings (such as health information exchanges, the personal health record, and various types of healthcare facilities) is included, as it applies to the electronic exchange of information.

The focus of this area of study is developing competencies in the management of financial resources at the departmental or organizational level. Competency areas include analysis of reimbursement systems and how the coding and billing function impacts the revenue cycle; general accounting principles; legal, regulatory, and compliance issues related to finance; strategic financial planning, and management control processes.

This subdomain builds competencies in selecting, applying, and evaluating research methods in solving organizational problems or implementing outcome effectiveness strategies in a healthcare organization. It focuses on skills needed in daily operations for gathering statistical data used in planning and evaluating processes in the healthcare workplace. Also included is the role of the health informatics professional in biomedical research.

Performance assessment in the form of a portfolio project

Performance assessment in the form of a portfolio project

This sub-domain builds competencies in analyzing how information systems, computers, network architecture, the Internet, and emerging technologies influence health information management in healthcare organizations; database management; methodologies and policies for data mining and information retrieval; and risk assessment and contingency planning for the security of health information in compliance with federal and state law.

The focus area in this subdomain requires demonstrated competencies in analyzing how quality improvement programs are developed, implemented, and improved; and skills necessary for management in the healthcare environment.

The capstone project consists of a technical work product applicable to the field of health informatics and information management. Students should consider creating this final product with the aim of expanding the body of knowledge within the profession. The topic of the Capstone must be presented to and approved by the Capstone Mentor before starting the project.

This course introduces the foundations of the language of medicine and develops medical vocabulary through the study of the structures, functions, diagnostic procedures, pathology, and treatment procedures of the body systems.

The course will emphasize both legal questions and ethical considerations in the modern medical organization. Contracts and physician-patient relationships will be addressed. Legal proceedings, such as interrogatories and depositions, will be described. In the area of medical ethics. The issues of patient confidentiality and standards will be addressed.

This course will teach students the fundamentals of information systems, provide an introduction to healthcare information systems, and review information systems needed for managerial and clinical support in the healthcare environment. The course also provides an overview on the integrity and security of data and how to mitigate the risk of exposure to security breaches.

This course provides an overview of health information practice and healthcare delivery systems, professional associations, accrediting, licensing, and regulatory bodies, the content and standards of health records, and the management of HIM staffing and resources including productivity and performance.

This Course Provides A 90-hour Supervised Professional Practice Internship In The Field Of Health Information Management, Focusing On Technical And Operational Activities. The Student Will Gain Practical Work Experience In The Field Of Health Information Management. Students Will Be Supervised By Someone With The Credentials Of Registered Health Information Administrator (rhia), Registered Health Information Technician (rhit), Or Other Qualified Personnel To Whom They Are Assigned. Students Will Also Receive University Faculty Consultation And Are Expected To Complete Other Course Requirements Such As Completing All Assignments And Participating In Discussion Threads.

This course introduces concepts of epidemiology, basic biostatistics, vital statistics, and data collection and data presentation.

This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the management of data in healthcare organizations including uniform data sets and healthcare informatics standards for health data collection, evaluation of coded and statistical data and quality assurance of data, case mix systems, data collection for enterprise, reportable and specialized databases, data mining of healthcare data, and the design of data collection tools. In addition, this course will include all aspects of data content and collection including structure and use of health information, clinical and healthcare data sets, data quality assessment and integrity, national Healthcare Information Infrastructure (nHII), and primary and secondary data sources.

Basic Diagnosis Coding is an introduction to the ICD-9-CM data set used for reporting diagnoses. This course will also include instruction on how to classify and index diagnosis in the healthcare setting. The various uses for diagnosis codes will be discussed as well.

Basic Procedure Coding helps students describe all types of healthcare services, treatments, and procedures provided to patients in both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as ancillary departments such as imaging centers and pathology laboratories.

Intermediate Diagnosis Coding Is A Continuation Of Basic Diagnosis Coding With Advanced Instruction On Icd-9-cm Chapter-specific Guidelines (specialty Coding). Abstracting Skills Will Continue To Be Reinforced. An Overview Of Icd-10-cm Will Be Included To Provide An Introduction To This New Code Set.

Intermediate Procedure Coding Continues To Teach Students How To Identify All Types Of Healthcare Services, Treatments, And Procedures Provided To Patients In Both Inpatient And Outpatient Facilities As Well As Ancillary Departments, Such As Imaging Centers And Pathology Laboratories. In Addition, How To Properly Apply Hcpcs Level Ii Codes And Icd-9-cm Volume 3 Procedure Codes Will Be Covered. An Introduction To Icd-10-pcs Will Be Provided.

This course provides instruction in the study of human diseases with focus on the symptoms, signs, causes, and diagnosis of disease. Additionally, students will learn about pharmacology, drug categories, and pharmacological treatment related to human diseases.

This is the lab portion of MO 150 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology.

This non-credit course will assist students in finding and securing the required externship experience for credit. Students must pass this course in order to be cleared to start working at their externship site. Students will discover ways to approach a facility about an externship, and they will learn how to access the tools they will need to successfully get their externship approved and successfully land an externship in the medical assisting field.

This course deals with concepts of personal financial planning and financial control. Topics center on critical self examination of student planning techniques through analysis and research of personal financial legal documents, checking accounts and banking services, income tax procedures, savings methods, investment planning, risk management and insurance, and credit records, credit law, and the cost of credit. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course provides a critical examination of issues embedded in the practice of providing customer service. Topics include research about best practice in customer service and communication techniques, psychologically based methods for dealing with the management of customer complaints, and the roles of a customer service employee and supervisor within ethical boundaries and common business practice. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This seminar provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career. Students will be encouraged to develop a plan for maintaining life-long learning skills. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, creating personal budgets, and refining interview and communication skills. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course provides new graduate students in the college with an introduction to strategies for success within the university's adult learning model. Topics include program standards and objectives, graduate-level oral and written communication, locating, evaluating, and citing scholarly resources, and purposes and use of portfolios.

This Course Focuses On The Critical Components Of Contemporary Nursing Knowledge, Including Concepts, Statements, Metaparadigms, Philosophies, Conceptual Models, And Theories. Students Evaluate The Variety Of Ways To Organize Nursing Knowledge And Explore The Implications Of Their Application. Through The Clinical Application Of The Course Content, Students Examine The Use Of Theory And Nursing Knowledge In Professional Environments. Topics And Objectives Nursing As Science * Explain The Relationship Of The Development Of Nursing Science To The Profession. * Explore Nursing Resources That Demonstrate The Relationship Between Science And Professional Practice. Concepts Analysis In Theory Development * Analyze A Concept Relevant To Nursing. * Distinguish Concepts Related To Model And Theory Development. Structure And Use Of Nursing Knowledge * Analyze The Critical Components Of Contemporary Nursing Knowledge, Including Concept Triangulation, Metaparadigm, Philosophies, Conceptual Models, And Theories. Analysis Of Conceptual Models And Theories Used In Nursing * Analyze Concepts Reported In Research Findings. * Inventory Core Theorists Used In Nursing Settings. Application Of Theory To Practice, Research, And Education * Analyze The Congruence Of Concepts And Theoretical Statements In Selected Nursing Models. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Evidence-based Practice Relies Upon Analyzing The Scientific Merit Of Nursing Research Reports And Integrating The Results From Valid Studies Into Care. Published Reports Using Quantitative And Qualitative Methods Are Examined To Determine The Validity Of Study Findings And Their Readiness For Implementation Into Practice. Ethics In Research Is Also Considered. Topics And Objectives Current Research Issues And Initiatives * Compare And Contrast Qualitative And Quantitative Research Methodologies. Quantitative Research Process * Using Critical Thinking, Analyze All Parts Of A Quantitative Research Report For Scientific Merit. Quantitative Research Process - Con't Qualitative Research Process * Using Critical Thinking, Analyze All Parts Of A Qualitative Research Report For Scientific Merit. Ethical Issues In Research * Analyze Ethical Issues Related To Research, Especially In Your Practice Area. * Relate Examples Of Violation Of Human Rights From Historical Research To Contemporary Illustrations. Strategies For Integration Of Research Into Practice * Develop Strategies To Overcome Barriers To Use Valid Research Findings In Professional Practice Settings. Evidence-based Nursing Practice * Describe The Basic Functions Of An Institutional Review Board (irb). Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

The Role Of Advanced Practice Nurses In Today's Health Care Environment Provides Numerous Opportunities And Responsibilities. Nursing's Potential For Improving The Health Of Individuals, Families, Groups, And Communities Is Examined. Strategies For Involvement In Shaping Health Care Policy Are Developed. Topics And Objectives Challenges And Opportunities To Nursing Delivery * Examine The Impact Of Scarce Resources And The Limited Access To Care And The Potential Nursing Strategies To Fill The Gap * Describe Five Influencing Factors Related To Today's Health Care Environment * Analyze The Impact Of Degree Advancement, Or The Lack Of Degree Advancement On The Nursing Profession Impact Of Policy In Health Care And Nursing * Identify The Stakeholders In Health Care Policy Development In Terms Of Their Demands, Rights, And Needs * Review The Historical Background And Progression Of Key Health Care Regulatory Agencies * Compare The State And Federal Legislative And Financial Responses To The Current Nursing Shortage, Including The Effectiveness Of The As Short- And Long-term Outcomes Of The Strategies Impact Of Politics In Health Care And Nursing * Identify The Stakeholders In Health Care Policy Development In Terms Of Their Demands, Rights, And Needs * Analyze The Current And Future Directions Of Certification And Licensure Of Health Care Facilities And Their Potential Impact On Nursing * Analyze The Legislative Mandated Nurse To Patient Ratio Agenda And The Impact For Organizations, Patients, And The Nursing Profession Impact Of Policy And Politics In Health Care, Nursing, And The Local Community * Appraise The Role Of Professional Organizations In Policy And Politics At The Local, State, And National Levels * Analyze The Opportunity Of Each Nurses' Individual Role In Policy And Politics As It Relates To The Future Care For Patients Cultural Diversity And Globalization Impact * Describe Four Ways In Which Diversity Affects The Delivery Of Nursing Care To Families, Individuals, And Communities * Explore The Impact Of Shifting Demographics On The Decisions Made For Resource Allocation Of Health Services * Describe A Multi-generational Plan For A Team-oriented Work Environment Changing Roles For Nurses * Compare And Contrast The Role Of Today's Nursing With Nursing Roles In The Past * Identify Strategies For Positioning Nursing, As A Profession And Advanced Practice Nurses Specifically, In The Future In Response To Projected Physician And Allied Health Worker Shortages Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Diffusion of innovations models in health care systems use principles of planned change within a dynamic organizational environment. Communication skills, such as negotiation and conflict resolution, help leaders analyze and respond to health care needs while using resources efficiently. (3 credits) Prerequisite: HCS 504.

Theories, Principles, And Strategies Of Population-based Health Care Are Used To Design, Implement, And Evaluate Services And Plans Of Care To Promote, Maintain, And Restore Health In A Defined Population. Students Focus On Population Aggregates In Structured Or Unstructured Settings Across Care Environments. Strategies To Evaluate Health Outcomes And Costs Of Care Are Emphasized. Topics And Objectives Advanced Community Health Concepts * Evaluate Major Concepts Of Population-based Health * Compare And Contrast Community And Aggregate * Explain The Constructs Of The Three Levels Of Prevention * Describe The Concept Of Community As Client Advanced Methods Of Data Collection For Community Health Assessment * Define The Term "needs Assessment" And Analyze The Different Steps In This Process. * Critically Analyze Community Assessment Data To Determine The Level Of A Community's Health. * Categorize Different Sources Of Community Health Data. * Analyze Existing Health Care Databases. Use Of Models In Health Assessment And Promotion * Synthesize The Model Of Health Promotion Into The Practice Of Community Health Nursing. * Explain The Importance Of Working With The Community To Establish Priority Health Needs. * Apply Principles Of Epidemiology, Demography, Research, And Levels Of Prevention To The Identified Aggregate. Formulating A Community Health Program – Week Four * Formulate Measurable Outcome Objectives. * Determine Interventions To Formulate And Influence Policies That Affect The Health Of A Community. Impact Of Population Health * Evaluate The Community Resources To Assist In The Resolution Of Community Health Problems Program Implementation And Evaluation * Analyze Evaluation Methodologies Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

This Capstone Course Is Designed To Provide Students With Opportunities To Integrate And Apply Previously Learned Knowledge And Skills In A 60-hour Practicum. Students Develop Specific Learning Objectives That Are Approved By Faculty. Objectives Are Achieved As A Result Of Working With A Nurse Mentor And Various Experts During The Practicum. Topics And Objectives Self-directed Learning Contracts * Examine The Use Of Learning Contracts To Facilitate A Practice-based Experience. * Create A Learning Contract For Practicum Implementation That Reflects The Application Of Graduate-level Knowledge And Concepts. * Select Resources That Will Enhance And Add Value To The Practicum Experience. Mentorship * Analyze And Use The Mentorship As It Relates To Current Professional Nursing Practice. * Implement Relationships With A Mentor While Completing The Self-directed Learning Contract. Advanced Practice Roles In Nursing * Evaluate The Roles Of Advanced Practice Nurses, Including Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Researchers, Educators, And Administrators. * Analyze Graduate Education As A Component Of Advanced Practice Nursing. Assessment Of Professional Development * Construct A Practicum-folio. * Create A Professional Presentation Of The Practicum Experience. Stepping Stones To Career Advancement * Analyze Career Goals For Individual Nursing Practice. * Investigate Professional Organizations Established To Advance The Profession Of Nursing. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Hcs571, Hcs587, Nur513, Nur531, Nur588, Com525, Hcs501

Processes Of Budget Preparation, Analysis, And Monitoring Are Essential For Analyzing The Financial Performance Of An Organization, Service, Or System. Concepts Of Financial Accounting And Reporting, As Well As Basic Economic Principles, Are Applied. Students Use Financial And Economic Concepts And Principles To Develop A Business Plan For A Health Care Service Or Unit. Topics And Objectives Financial, Accounting, And Economic Principles And Concepts * Define Generally Accepted Accounting Principles And The Conventions That Modify The Principles. * Describe Cost, Revenue, Productivity, And Forecasting Principles And Methods. * Analyze Major Financial Risk Factors And Risk Reduction Strategies For Health Service/education Organizations. * Critique Legal And Regulatory Issues Related To Financial Resource Management. Business Plan Development * Describe The Essential Components Of A Business Plan. * Create A Business Plan For A Health Service Or Educational Unit, Department, Or Program. Business Plan Development, Continued * Describe The Essential Components Of A Business Plan. * Create A Business Plan For A Health Service Or Educational Unit, Department, Or Program. Budget Preparation And Monitoring * Analyze Budget Variances And Strategies For Addressing These Variances. * Develop Strategies For Monitoring Budgets. * Create A Budget As A Component Of A Business Plan. Budget Preparation And Monitoring, Continued * Analyze Budget Variances And Strategies For Addressing These Variances. * Develop Strategies For Monitoring Budgets. * Create A Budget As A Component Of A Business Plan. Financial Performance Analysis * Assess Financial Performance Of An Organization Or Business Unit Using Balance Sheets, Statements Of Revenues And Expenses, Statements Of Cash Flows, And Financial Ratios. * Evaluate The Fiscal Impact Of Health Care Professional Shortages And General Economic Climate In The Health Care Industry. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Ways Of Using Leadership And Management Concepts, Principles, Theories, And Models In Advanced Nursing Practice And Executive Roles Are Explored. Skills That Facilitate Collaborative Relationships And Decisions Consistent With Stewardship Of Resources Are Examined. Students Articulate A Personal Vision Of Leadership And Ways Of Providing Direction Within Today's Complex Health Care System. Topics And Objectives Leadership * Examine The Impact Of Different Leadership Traits And Styles In Today's Health Care Organization * Develop Your Personal Vision Of Leadership * Identify The Differences Between Formal And Informal Power And Leadership Strategic Management * Identify The Benefits Of Strategic Management. * Determine How Human, Material, And Financial Resources Are Allocated To Support The Organization's Strategic Initiatives In Achieving Quality Outcomes. Strategic Management, Continued * Identify How The Forces In The External Environment (political, Regulatory, Social, Technology, Economic, Competitive) Impact The Strategic Management Of An Organization Globalization Of Health Care And Health Care Systems * Analyze The Impact Of Globalization Of Health Care Delivery Systems. * Asses The Impact Of Cultural Diversity On The Health Care Team Development Organization Structure And Function * Understand The Components Of An Organization And How Those Components Impact Organizational Structure And Function. * Review The Models Of Organizational Structures And How Each Model Impacts Organizational Function * Asses The Role Human Resources Plays In Organizational Structure And Function * Analyze The Role Of Integration And Boundaries Within A Multi-system Organizational Structure Professional Culture * Assess The Role Nursing Leaders Should Play In The Education Of Tomorrows Nursing Workforce * Discuss The Role Nursing Leaders Should Take In Political Actions That Affect Health And Health Care * Develop Your Individual "personal Continuous Improvement Strategy" Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

Family Systems Theories And Models Are Used To Understand The Impact Of Nuclear Families On Professional And Personal Relationships, As Well As On Society. These Theories And Models Are Used As Well To Develop Strategies For Promoting And Monitoring The Health Of Families. Topics And Objectives Perspectives On Family Development: Management And Practice * Explore The Concept Of Family As A Social Structure And Basic Unit Of Society * Analyze The History Of Family Nursing As The Unit Of Care, Nursing Models, Concepts, And Trends In Nursing Of Families. Theoretical Approaches To Family Nursing * Analyze Current Theories, Therapies, And Concepts From The Literature Applicable To The Management Of Individuals And Families. * Analyze The Inherent Strengths And Limitations In The Utilization Of Select Nursing Theories In The Management Of Individuals And Families. Family Identifying Data * Assess Individual And Family Dynamics Through Family Identifying Data Including Family Composition, Family Orientation, Social Class Status, Social Class Mobility, Social Supports/networks, And Recreational Activities. Family Structures And Functions * Analyze Functional And Dysfunctional Communication Patterns And Their Effect On Individual Family Members. * Synthesize Individual And Family Dynamics Through Analysis Of The Roles, Values, And Power Structures Between Family Members. Management Of Cultural Differences Among Families * Describe Transcultural Concepts And Theories For Application On Diverse Families. * Conduct A Family Cultural Assessment Using An Existing Or Refined Cultural Assessment Tool. * Develop Solutions To Cultural Or Life-style Problems Affecting Health Related Behaviors And Family Function. Health Promotion And Disease Prevention * Explore The Use Of Health Belief Model And Health Promotion Models In Family Nursing Practice * Analyze The Family Nurse's Role In Primary, Secondary, And Tertiary Prevention. * Analyze Innovative Approaches In Preventive Work With Families. * Analyze The Utilization Of Health Promotion Issues In Management Of High Risk Individuals And Families * Synthesize Epidemiological Models, Theories And Adaptive Strategies For The Management Of High-risk Families. * Explore Case Management Strategies And Roles Of The Advanced Practice Family Nurse. * Develop A Plan Of Care For A High-risk Family Problem (homelessness, Family Violence, Teen Pregnancy, Suicidal Ideation, Drug/alcohol Abuse) With Appropriate Nursing Interventions Based On Health Promotion – Health Belief Models, Family Theory And Analysis Of Family Function. Evidenced-based Practice In Family Nursing * Analyze Literature On Evidence-based Nursing Practice Related To Family Nursing * Explore Issues Related To Research Utilization In Family Nursing Practice * Analyze And Critique A Theory Used In Family Nursing For Applicability And Usefulness In Family Nursing Practice In The Workplace Prerequisites: Hcs504, Com525, Hcs501

This Is A Graduate Research Course That Focuses On Utilization Of A Body Of Scientific Knowledge In The Work Setting. Students Develop A Proposal To Address A Problem Or Concern In The Work Setting, Describe An Innovation, Research Support Or Its Use, Develop An Implementation And An Evaluation Plan, And Describe Strategies For Decision Making For The Success Or Failure Of The Innovation. Topics And Objectives Research Utilization Projects * Differentiate Among Different Types Of Research Utilization Projects. Work Setting Problem Identification * Identify Work-setting Problems Appropriate For Research Utilization Proposal. Innovation Description * Develop An Innovative Solution Consistent With A Research Support Base. Research Support For The Proposed Innovation * Analyze Quantitative And/or Qualitative Research Reports Related To The Proposed Solution For Their Scientific Merit. * Develop A Sufficient And Compelling Base Of Research Support For The Proposed Innovative Solution. Development And Monitoring Of An Implementation Plan * Develop A Plan To Implement The Proposed Innovative Solution. * Develop A Plan To Monitor The Implementation Of The Innovative Solution. Development Of An Outcome Measure And Evaluation Plan * Design An Outcome Measure And A Criterion For Successful Problem Resolution. * Develop A Plan To Evaluate The Success Or Failure Of The Innovation To Resolve The Problem. Plan For Maintenance, Extension, And Termination Of An Innovation * Develop Approaches To Maintain, Extend, Or Terminate An Innovation. Components Of A Research Utilization Project Proposal * Develop A Proposal For A Research Utilization Project To Address A Problem Or Concern In The Professional Work Setting. Prerequisites: Hcs504, Nur518, Com525, Hcs501

This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of health care informatics and health information management. It will build on a historical foundation of informatics and roles of the informatics specialist.

This course will focus on the selection and implementation of an information system within a health facility. The course will review the phases of the life cycle: planning, analysis, design, implementation and evaluation.

This course will provide an overview of the understanding of how data, information and knowledge provides the foundation for healthcare information systems. The course will focus on the concepts of information and knowledge in relation to databases, systems operations and information systems.