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This course explores skills and strategies essential to successful advanced nursing role implementation, as well as graduate program completion. Analysis of existing and emerging roles provides a foundation for selection of an individual advanced role specialization and an individual career development plan.

This course explores the evolution of nursing theory and its contribution to advanced nursing science. There is an emphasis on the historical and philosophical foundation of theory development and its impact on nursing practice. Conceptual models are explored relative to nursing administration, education, and practice.

This course focuses on using an evidence-based approach to provide high-quality health care, initiate change, and improve nursing practice by nurses in advanced roles. The focus is on assessing current and relevant research for delineating issues, translating research, developing competencies in analysis and evaluation of relevant research, practice innovations, and evidence-based practice. Qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry are explored.

This course incorporated theoretical and empirical concepts related to health beliefs, health promotion, and risk reduction of diverse populations. Principles from the Healthy People 2010 initiative, epidemiology, biostatistics, and cultural competence guide comparisons of groups and inference development. Strategies and benefits of health promotion interventions are emphasized.

This course introduces major ethical theories and provides an opportunity to analyze the ethical principles underlying health care. Students examine selected concepts and principles of ethics and law within a framework of ethical decision making for advanced nursing roles.

This course provides students with an understanding of health care policy formation and evaluation, facilitated by opportunities to investigate public policy and politics. The organization and delivery of health care is explored including financial aspects of health care systems and pertinent issues in the relationship between policy and health care system change. Specific focus is placed on the leadership role of the nurse in current system dilemmas and issues.

This course provides students with an in-depth analysis of health care policy development in the United States of America. Students focus on health care policy formation and evaluation by investigating public policy and politics. Students consider a variety of elements that factor into health policy development such as economics, political science, management, communications, and public health.

h is course introduces students to the i eld of health care informatics and information and communication technology. h e theories, models, frameworks, and competencies that shape informatics are explored. h e course provides content on informatics terminology and the system life cycle. Specii c focus is placed on Internet technologies, hardware and sot ware applications, and networked environments.

h is course will explore the technology that prepares the nurse informatics specialist to develop innovative teaching strategies based on sound pedagogical principles. Students are introduced to conferencing tools, mind mapping, virtual worlds, interactive games, and simulations. h e use of voice, videos, animation, and graphics are covered. h e student will explore databases and guidelines used to support evidence-based research and other research tools

h is course further develops the nurse informatics specialist’s knowledge and skills necessary to integrate technology, communication devices, and information systems into the health care setting. h e student will explore the nurse’s role related to the application of information system solutions.

h is course explores the role of a nurse leader in strategic information technology system planning and administration, with an analysis of the role of project management. Legal and ethical policies and procedures that ensure privacy and coni dentiality will be evaluated. Regulatory and accreditation issues will be analyzed. h e course will prepare the studentto be a leader in planning, implementation, and evaluation of information systems in health care. h e emphasis will be on analysis of project management.

h is practicum (200 hours), which will take place between this course and the evidence-based proposal course, allows students the opportunity to apply concepts of nursing informatics in a health care setting selected by the student and approved by course faculty. Students will work closely with a mentor and contract to work on agency-designated projects. Students begin an evidence-based project proposal that is to be completed in MN 600.

This course is the second of two practicum courses. This course will continue to provide the student with a mentored learning experience in their content area. The student will also complete and present an evidence-based project proposal at the end of the course.

Students Develop A Foundational Knowledge Of The Pathogenesis And Clinical Manifestation Of Disease In Order To Work Effectively With Health Data And Communicate With Healthcare Providers. Medical Terminology, Anatomy And Physiology, And Mechanisms Of Human Disease Are Integrated At A Basic Level Of Understanding. Students Apply Knowledge To Examples And Practice Scenarios Involving The Classification And Analysis Of Disease States. Prerequisites: Bios-105 And Hit-110

This Course Surveys Indications For The Use Of Commonly Prescribed Pharmaceutical Treatments. Terminology And Classifications Of Drugs And Their Effects On Human Body Systems Are Reviewed. Uses Of Surgical Interventions And Non-drug Therapeutic Treatments Are Also Explored, In The Context Of Addressing Patient Diagnoses And Conditions. Students Apply Knowledge Gained To Practice Examples. Prerequisites: Bios-105 And Hit-110

This course introduces elements of medical terminology such as foundations of words used to describe the human body and its conditions, terminology for medical procedures, and names of commonly prescribed medications. Spelling, pronunciation and meanings of terms used in a professional healthcare setting are covered, as is recognition of common abbreviations.

This course covers history, organization and current issues in the U.S. healthcare delivery system. Interrelationships among system components and care providers are explored. Licensing, accrediting and regulatory compliance activities are discussed, as are the importance of financial and quality management, safety and security, and the role of health information professionals. The evolution, major application types and emerging trends in health information systems are explored.

This course introduces health information functions such as content and format of records; retention and storage requirements; indexes and registries; and forms design. Relationships among departments and clinical providers within a healthcare system are explored, and management concepts are introduced. Hardware, software and communication technology are used to complete health information processes. Fundamentals of database management are applied to health information examples. Practice exercises support learning. Prerequisite: HIT-120

Through Either An Approved External Health Information Management Site Or An Online Application, This Course Provides Initial Supervised Professional Practice Experience. Practicum Competencies Reinforce Previous Coursework And Include Application Of Knowledge Of – And Skills In – Health Record Content, Structure, Functions And Use. Students Whose Practicum Occurs Onsite Must Complete A Minimum Of 40 Clock Hours At The Site, Generally During Traditional Business Hours, And Must Meet Practicum Site Eligibility Requirements. Course Objectives For Students Whose Practical Experience Occurs Virtually Are Accomplished Through Online Activities, Simulations And Assignments. All Students Prepare A Written Report And Present A Verbal Summary Of Their Practical Experience Prerequisites: Hit-110 And Hit-141

This Course, The First In A Two-course Sequence, Introduces History And Development Of Clinical Vocabularies And Classification Systems. Principles And Guidelines Are Introduced For Using The International Classification Of Diseases (icd-9-cm Or Current Version) System To Code Diagnoses And Procedures In An Inpatient Setting. Disease And Procedure Coding Is Presented For Selected Body System Conditions. Examples Of Patient Records, And Exercises Using Coding Manuals And Software Tools, Provide Practice In Coding And Sequencing Diagnoses And Procedures. Application Of Coding Principles To Electronic Record Systems Is Explored. Corequisites: Bios-275 And Hit-170; Prerequisite: Bios-260

This Course Builds On Skill In Using The International Classification Of Diseases (icd-9-cm Or Current Version) To Code Diagnoses And Procedures. Coding Of Conditions And Related Procedures Not Addressed In The Previous Course Is Covered, As Are E Codes, Late Effects And V Codes. Examples Of Patient Records And Exercises Using Coding Manuals And Software Tools Provide Further Practice In Coding And Sequencing Diagnoses And Procedures. Issues Of Coding Ethics And Data Quality, As Well As Application Of Coding Principles To Electronic Record Systems, Are Explored. Prerequisite: Hit-202

Knowledge Of Clinical Classification Systems Is Expanded Through Presentation Of Principles Of Current Procedural Terminology (cpt-4 Or Most Current Version), Used To Code Procedures Performed By Healthcare Providers. Through Practice Exercises, Students Assign Procedure Codes And Apply Guidelines For Assignment Of Evaluation And Management (e/m) Codes And Modifiers To Case Examples. The Purpose And Use Of The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (hcpcs) Are Reviewed. Application Of Coding Principles To An Electronic Record System Is Explored. Prerequisite: Hit-202

Legal and regulatory issues in healthcare are pursued, with emphasis on their application to healthcare information services and documentation of care. Students explore the rights and responsibilities of providers, employees, payers and patients in a healthcare context. Legal terminology pertaining to civil liability and the judicial and legislative processes is covered. Laws and regulations addressing release of information and retention of records are examined, as are the legal and regulatory issues surrounding confidentiality of information. Prerequisite: HIT-120

In The Context Of Quality Assessment, Students Explore Use Of Information Technologies For Data Search And Access. Principles Of Clinical Quality, Utilization Review And Risk Management Are Introduced, As Are Organizational Approaches, And Regulatory And Accreditation Implications Of Quality Assessment Activities. Methods, Tools And Procedures For Analyzing Data For Variations And Deficiencies Are Examined And Used. Research Techniques And Statistical Methods Are Applied To Transform Data Into Effective Informational Displays And Reports To Support A Quality Improvement Program. Case Studies And Projects Reinforce Learning. Corequisite: Hit-170; Prerequisites: Bis-155 And Hit-141

Students Explore Reimbursement And Payment Methodologies Applicable To Healthcare Provided In Various U.s. Settings. Forms, Processes, Practices And The Roles Of Health Information Professionals Are Examined. Concepts Related To Insurance Products, Third-party And Prospective Payment, And Managed Care Organizations Are Explored. Issues Of Data Exchange Among Patient, Provider And Insurer Are Analyzed In Terms Of Organizational Policy, Regulatory Issues And Information Technology Operating Systems. Chargemaster Management And The Importance Of Coding Integrity Are Emphasized. Prerequisites: Hit-141 And Hit-202

This course provides further supervised practice experience in a health information setting at an approved external site. A minimum of 80 clock hours is required at a site, generally completed during traditional business hours. Skills in areas such as data abstraction and analysis are practiced, and knowledge of record retention and release of information is applied. Application of coding skills, and observation of supervisory and planning activities, are documented. Students prepare a written report and present a summary of their practical learning experience in class. Prerequisite: Permission upon completion of, or current enrollment in, all other courses in the program

This course provides a framework for decision-making in professional practice. Ethical principles, social responsibility, legal and regulatory requirements, and professional codes of conduct are explored to help students develop a clear perspective and a sense of ownership for choices they make. General principles are applied using examples from professions in specific areas such as electronics and computer technology, network systems administration and health information technology. Prerequisite: ENGL-112 / 3-3

Career planning strategies and resources are explored to prepare students for a successful job search and to maximize potential for advancement and long-term professional growth. Students perform self-assessment and goal-setting activities, and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career advancement strategies. Each student assembles a professional portfolio highlighting achievements, goals and concrete plans. This course must be taken at DeVry. Prerequisite: Upper-term status / 2-2

This course focuses on identifying and articulating skills needed for academic and professional success. Coursework provides instruction and practice in critical thinking and problem-solving through analysis of critical reading and reasoning, as well as through examination of problem-solving methodologies. Students learn to work in teams, to identify and resolve problems, and to use research effectively to gather and evaluate relevant and useful information. / 3-3

This course provides a “road map” perspective of human body structure and function. Topics include cell structure and function, and a survey of all major systems of the human body. The connections and inter-working relationships among systems are introduced. Lab work includes computer exercises and simulation activities, as well as observation related to topics covered. / 5-4

This Course First Addresses Polynomials, Then Moves To Factoring Skills And Applying Technology To Solve Various Types Of Mathematical Problems. Coursework Also Introduces Graphing, Number Bases And Elementary Statistical Techniques. Students Apply Their Skills To A Variety Of Application Problems. The Minimum Requirement To Pass This Course Is 80 Percent, And Grades Of C And D Are Not Assigned. Eligibility To Enroll In The Course Is Based On Placement Results Or Successful Completion Of Math-032. / 4-4 Note: Students In Selected Programs Take Basic Algebra Under This Course Number For Graduation Credit. In Other Programs The Course Is Taken As A Prerequisite Skills Course, Math-092, And Does Not Carry Graduation Credit.

This course focuses on analyzing business situations using current spreadsheet software. Using data derived from real-world business situations, students learn to use appropriate spreadsheet software features to organize, analyze and present data, as well as to make business decisions. Through personal database technology such as Access, the course also introduces basic database concepts. Prerequisite: COMP-100 / 4-3

This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, email and web browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal productivity tools. / 3-2

Teaches students to become effective in finding and utilizing information at libraries and other information centers, and through electronic resources available in libraries and on the World Wide Web. PREREQ: None

Legal And Ethical Issues In The Delivery Of Health Care Are Presented. A Grounding In The Parts Of Tort And Contract Law That Affect Health-care Delivery Is Set Forth Along With Broad Ideas Concerning The Functioning Of The Legal System. Special Attention Is Given To Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, Informed Consent, The Elements Of And Defenses Against Malpractice, Legal And Practical Issues Commonly Encountered By Medical Assistants, End-of-life And Beginning-of-life Legal And Ethical Issues, And The Effect Of Managed Care On Ethical Issues Faced By Health-care Practitioners. Prereq: None Hit107 Medical Terminology (3 Credits) 135 Lecture Hours The Development Of A Vocabulary Used In Medicine By Acquiring Skills To Pronounce, Define, And Spell Word Terms. Students Will Analyze And Interpret Medical Reports Related To Specific Body Https://www.mturk.com/mturk/previewandacceptgroupid=1yeatjj19z1iz1hstvr5hmju3o116osystems.

This course teaches the skills and techniques of effectively developing, drafting, and revising college-level essays toward a specific purpose and audience: active reading, prewriting strategies, sentence and paragraph structure, thesis statements, varied patterns of development (e.g., illustration, comparison/contrast, classification), critical reading toward revision of structure and organization, editing for the standard written conventions, use and documentation of outside sources. Students submit three essays (process analysis, causal analysis, argumentation) and a course journal. PREREQ: None

This course will provide the student with a foundation in basic mathematical operations. Topics covered includepercentages; discounts; interest; present worth; sinking funds; installment buying; pricing; depreciation; investments; insurance; use of symbols and their applications, equations and formulas; importance of statistics.

An introductory course that explains the origin of life and the relationships between all living things. It describes how a significant number of organisms are structured and how they work, in order to enable students to discuss intelligently the various forms of life and their processes. PREREQ: None

This Course Introduces Students To The Management Of Information Within A Health-care Setting. The Course Focuses On Preparing, Correcting, And Filing Medical Records, As Well As Communicating With Others Inside And Outside Of A Medical Facility. It Also Covers Health-care Delivery Systems; Information And Communication Technologies; And Data Storage, Retrieval, And Security. Prereq: Introduction To Health Information Management, Medical Terminology, Law And Ethics In Medicine, The Confidentiality Of Health Information Hit115 Reimbursement Methodologies (1 Credit) 45 Lecture Hours This Course Is Designed To Introduce The Health Information Technology Student To Major Reimbursement Systems In The United States. Focus Is On Prospective Payment System, Third-party Payers, And Billing And Insurance Procedures. The Course Also Covers Additional Information Including Prepaid Health Plans, Fee-for-service Methodologies, Chargemasters, Fee Schedules, And Managed Care.

Personal decision making about nutrition; nutrition science; water; exercise; human growth and aging; safety of the food supply; the global view. PREREQ: None

Computer and Internet Basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows® ; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. PREREQ: None

Structures and function of the animal body with emphasis on the similarities and differences of domestic animals; principles of biology, body organization and metabolism of cells, tissues, and organ systems, including the respiratory, digestive, skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular systems. PREREQ: Introduction to Biology

Continuation of Anatomy and Physiology 1; integumentary, urinary, and endocrine systems; nervous system and sensory organs. PREREQ: Introduction to Biology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Biology and behavior; consciousness; memory; thought and language; intelligence; personality and gender; stress; community influences. PREREQ: None

The Medical Coding 2 Course Utilizes The Application Of The Cpt And Icd-9-cm Classification Systems To Code Diagnoses And Procedures. Prereq: Medical Coding 1

The Basics Of Coding, Exploration Of The Icd-9-cm And Cpt Manuals, Examination Of Specialty Areas Such As Cardiology And Obstetrics/gynecology, Radiology, Pathology, And Laboratory Work.

An introduction to the technical and legal aspects of medical transcription, as well as career opportunities available in the field. The student will begin to transcribe and format various types of medical records.

Medical Transcription 2 Will Direct The Student On The Use Of Various Types Of Medical Transcription, With An Emphasis On Increasing Speed, Accuracy, And Formatting Of Reports. This Course Bridges The Gap Between Medical Transcription 1, With Easy-to-understand Dictation, And The Harder-to-understand, Difficult Dictation Of The Work Environment. Medical Transcription 2 Will Provide The Student With The Skills Necessary To Complete Complex Reports Within The Major Medical Specialties. Prereq: Medical Transcription 1 Hit209 Department Management (2 Credits) Presents The Management And Supervisory Functions And Skills Of A Health Information Management Department. Focus Is On Fundamentals Of Management, Basic Management Functions, Principals Of Supervision, And Supervision Of Specific Health Information Management Functions. The Course Also Covers Organizational Structure, Human Resources Management, Staff Development, And Management Budgeting And Finance Functions

A comprehensive overview designed to prepare the Health Information Technology student to perform functions and demonstrate competencies related to health information services in a variety of settings. Students will be tested on health information knowledge, perform project and research work, practice skills, and gain clinical workplace experience in a variety of settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor.

Customer service is presented as an integral part of any career, in terms of understanding what customer service encompasses and why it is essential, recognizing, understanding and meeting customer needs, and communicating with customers, including verbal and nonverbal messages, active listening skills, dealing with hostility and necessary skills in various mediums such as Internet and telephone. PREREQ: None

Artistic media; historical periods and artistic movements; roles of the artist and the viewer; art criticism. PREREQ: None

This course is designed to introduce the health information technology student to the calculation, compilation, analysis, and presentation of health-care statistics. Focus is on basic descriptive and inferential statistics and the concepts of data validity and reliability. The course also covers data collection methods, interpretation of data, calculation of statistical formulas, and uniform reporting requirements.