(FALL ONLY) Study of medical terms through word origin and structure. Introduction to abbreviations and symbols, surgical and diagnostic procedures, and medical specialties.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 3.0

(SUMMER ONLY) Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications, and enterprise architecture in health care and public health.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

(SPRING ONLY) Fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 3.0

(SUMMER ONLY) Concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

(Summer Only) Advanced concepts of ICD and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 3.0