Curriculum: AAS Health Information Systems - Cancer Registry Management

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HIS professionals and Cancer Registrars play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and security of patient information. UC’s HIS-CRM degree program is offered 100% online and combines elements of healthcare administration, records management, compliance, data analysis and reporting. Our NCRA-Accredited program is designed to prepare students to sit for the nationally recognized credential of Certified Tumor Registrar.

Sample Curriculum

Customized curriculum maps are available to fit busy schedules. Our program accepts students 6 times a year.

The PPE component of the HIS-CRM program provides students with valuable professional experience. It is a unique opportunity to learn in a real-world environment – where knowledge and facts gain meaning and roles and responsibilities are clearly demonstrated.

PPE opportunities are available at professional practice facilities throughout the U.S. HIS-CRM Program Director(s) and Faculty will assist students in securing a facility in their geographic area. These on-site and online simulations are designed to reinforce the knowledge, competencies and skills gained in the program.

Course	Title / Description	Credit
BIOL1015	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Course: BIOL1015 Credit: 3 Freshmen level course, 3 undergraduate credits. This course discusses the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, basic current medical information on common clinical disorders encountered in the health field, the nomenclature used in describing anatomy, physiology, and disease of the human body, and the etymology of key terminology. This course is designed for students enrolled in programs of Emergency Medical Professions, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, and Human Services and Social Work. (Not for biology majors)	3
BIOL1015L	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Lab Course: BIOL1015L Credit: 1 This laboratory course accompanies Introduction toAnatomy and Physiology (BIOL1015). Activities provide a deeper and practical understanding of the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Many of the activities utilize laboratory simulation software. Topics include histology, blood analysis, skeletal muscle physiology, nerve impulse physiology, respiratory mechanics, chemical and physical properties of digestion, cardiovascular dynamics and endocrine physiology. This course was designed for students enrolled in Health Information Systems, Medical Assisting, Multi-Skilled Health Technology, and Emergency Medical Technology (not for biology or nursing majors). Co-requisite: BIOL1015.	1
HCMT2000	Foundations of Pharmacology Course: HCMT2000 Credit: 2 This course will introduce students to the names and uses of the major classes of drugs. The purpose of this course is to develop a foundation for health professionals on how drugs work, potential interaction, and risks and benefits of Rx drugs.	2
ENGL1001	English Composition Course: ENGL1001 Credit: 3 English Composition 1001 is a writing-centered course that emphasizes the careful reading, analytical thinking, and persuasive strategies inherent in researching and writing within an academic community. Students learn that rhetorical knowledge is the basis of composing while learning to write with purpose, audience, context, and conventions in mind. Students develop rigorous academic research practices: how to locate and evaluate primary and secondary sources relevant to their line of inquiry and position their own ideas in conversation with public writing. Students also engage in regular self-reflection: articulating what they know, what they can do, and how to apply their knowledge and skills in various contexts.	3
HCMT1001	Medical Terminology for the Health Professions Course: HCMT1001 Credit: 3 This course is designed to introduce the student to medical terminology, including roots, prefixes,and suffixes, with emphasis on spelling, definition and pronunciation. The course consists of the basic rules for interpreting, constructing,and spelling medical terminology. The course includes common terminology, definitions and pronunciations for prefixes, suffixes, general body terms, and body system terminology. Each bodysystem lesson includes terms for anatomy, pathology, pharmacology, radiology, procedures, and tests. Emphasis is upon learning word roots, prefixes and suffixes and how they are combined toform medical words.	3
HCMT1005C	Introduction to Health Information Systems Course: HCMT1005C Credit: 3 This foundational course provides an overview of health information management technology. Emphasis is placed on health information data structure, health record content, governance, access, use, disclosure, privacy, and security of health information. Management and standards for the exchange of health informatics concepts are explored. An examination of health law and compliance along with technologies used in health information are identified.	3
ALH1015C	Human Disease Course: ALH1015C Credit: 2 This course will provide students with an overviewof current medical information on common clinical disorders encountered in health care. Topics include principles of diseases of the various organ systems.	2
STAT1031	Introduction to Statistics Course: STAT1031 Credit: 3 A one-semester comprehensive introduction to statistics suitable for students in biology, nursing, allied health, and applied science. Discussion of data, frequency distributions, graphical and numerical summaries, design of statistical studies, and probability as a basis for statistical inference and prediction. The concepts and practice of statistical inference including confidence intervals, one and two sample t-tests, chi-square tests, regression and analysis of variance, with attention to selecting the procedure(s) appropriate for the question and data structure, and interpreting and using the result. Prerequisite: at least 30 on the ALEKS Math test or 420 on the Math Placement Test (MPT) is recommended.	3
HCMT2020	Health Information Administration Practices Course: HCMT2020 Credit: 3 This course will present an overview of management theory and principles related to health information technology in the acute and non-acute care environments. Management theory and principles to strategic planning, accreditation, licensure, and institutional issues will be examined. Focus on integrated approach to diverse healthcare projects encountered in a variety of settings as well as software is utilized to simulate project management, planning and development.	3
HCMT2022	Healthcare Quality, Statistics and Research Course: HCMT2022 Credit: 3 An applied course in healthcare quality, basic statistics, and research methods with emphasis on the ability to analyze and interpret clinical and other health data for use in research, and health care decision making. The course will also focus on the organization and analysis of data in health care quality programs including quality assessment and monitoring, utilization, and risk management. Research methods will be introduced by developing the student’s ability to locate, read and use published research relevant to commonly used for research, health statistics, outcomes, case mix, registries, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and ethics.	3
ENGL2089	Intermediate Composition Course: ENGL2089 Credit: 3 Intermediate Composition is a writing-centered course that builds on what students learn in first-year composition and focuses students’ attention on theoretical underpinning of how meaning is made, understood, and communicated within and across various discourse communities and genres. The course emphasizes critical reading and writing, advanced research and analysis skills, and rhetorical sensitivity to differences in academic, professional, and public composing. This course challenges students to engage in substantive projects drawing on primary research and source analysis methods and asks students to document, communicate, and reflect on their research.	3
HCMT2015C	Healthcare Applications Course: HCMT2015C Credit: 3 This course covers health information systems and their design, implementation, and application. Topics include spreadsheets, databases, electronic health records, data integrity, data modeling, and warehousing to meet departmental needs. Data dictionaries, data sets and the exchange of health information will also be covered.	3
HCMT2012	Health Information Ethics Course: HCMT2012 Credit: 3 An overview course that focuses on the study of healthcare codes of ethics, patient’s bill of rights, medical malpractice cases, and legal and ethical issues for medical offices. The course will examine the concepts of privacy, security, confidentiality, healthcare legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information.	3
HCMT2005	Healthcare Data Analysis Course: HCMT2005 Credit: 3 This course covers the principles and techniques of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative data in a healthcare setting. Data analysis to support healthcare decision making, improved patient care, and regulatory compliance is a focus. Topics include healthcare statistical vocabulary, graphical displays, measurement, Z scores, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.	3
HCMT2002	Healthcare Reimbursement Course: HCMT2002 Credit: 2 This course covers reimbursement methodologies used in all healthcare settings as they relate to national billing, health insurance, reimbursement, compliance, and reporting requirements.	2
HCMT2003	Health Insurance and Billing Course: HCMT2003 Credit: 3 This course covers the foundations of insurance and billing and includes a review of the types of healthcare payers, a determination of covered patient services and the completion of different types of claim forms. The importance and application of the revenue cycle will be discussed. Claims submission and follow up are covered. Compliance and ethical standards are discussed.	3