HA-315 DIVERSITY IN THE HEALTH CARE WORKPLACE

3 credits

　　This course will focus on how to effectively provide cross-cultural services and the development of an awareness of personal biases and prejudices which can hamper communication, compliance, and outcomes. The student will explore some of the critical issues in working with culturally different populations, and be trained to develop a higher level of cultural competency. Biases in the delivery of services will be additionally examined. PREREQUISITES: HA101 and HC-125

HA-320 ADVANCED MEDICAL CODING

3 credits

　　This course is a continuation to the Intermediate Medical Coding course. A further examination of the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding conventions, along with their applications pertaining to the coding of diseases, operative and other procedures will be presented. Principles of inpatient and outpatient settings will be explored to obtain the highest level of coding accuracy, speed, and specificity. PREREQUISITE: HA-280

HA-325 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH CARE

3 credits

　　This course provides students with an overview of the use of computers and computer software in the health environment. Students will build on their basic knowledge of health technology and information processing by learning and applying standards of data collection, access, retention, applications and security. PREREQUISITES: CP-101 and HA301

HA-330 ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE

3 credits

　　This course focuses on the legal, moral, ethical, and social behaviors of those who participate in the provision of health care. In this age of litigation and rapid technological change, health care administrators require a working and applicable knowledge of issues such as confidentiality, scope of practice, informed consent, defamation, reproductive issues, end-of-life care, and allocation of health care resources. The student will be expected to engage in the active exchange of ideas and critical thinking processes. PREREQUISITE: HA-301

HA-390, 391 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP

3 Credits

　　Following approval, students spend fifteen hours per week each week of the semester in an approved health care delivery setting under the direct supervision of office personnel. Students observe and participate in basic administrative and clinical office procedures. This course allows opportunities to perform tasks learned in the college classroom, to observe other procedures and participate in the routines and operations of medical practices. PREREQUISITE: 30 credits

HA-435 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

3 credits

　　This course focuses on the management of quality indicators in various health care disciplines. It is an interdisciplinary course providing health professionals with tools needed to implement quality measures and assess outcomes in their institution. PREREQUISITES: MA-135 and HA301

HA-440 HEALTH CARE FINANCE

3 credits

　　This course will examine the major issues related to the financing of health care services, including budgeting, cost containment, reimbursement policies, and financial strategies. PREREQUISITE: HA-302