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Revised for Fall 2009

Two-Year Associate In Applied Science Degree ProgramWith Specialization Areas In

M e d i c a l T r a n s c r i p t i o nM e d i c a l O f f i c e M a n a g e m e n t

M e d i c a l C o d i n g & B i l l i n g

Also Available: One-Year Certificate Programs

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGEOMAHA, NEBRASKA

CONTACT:

Jan Hess, Elkhorn campus(402) 212-9945 - cell phone

(402) 289-1330 - office(402) 884-4141 - home

E-Mail: [email protected]: http://ctva.mccneb.edu/jchess

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (HIMAS)

As the American population grows older and more dependent on technology, the number of medical and computer-related jobs is escalating rapidly to keep pace with demand. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 15 of the 30 fastest-growing jobs in the United States are in health care, and another seven are computer related. The HIMS program at Metro is designed to meet this growing need for healthcare professionals.

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program is designed to meet the growing need of

healthcare professionals. As the American populationgrows older and more dependent on technology, thenumber of medical and computer-related jobs isescalating rapidly to keep pace with demand.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................27 Credit Hrs.Communications Credit Hrs. Social Sciences Credit Hrs.ENGL Level I (1010 or 1220) 4.5 PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology ORENGL Level II (1020 or 1240) 4.5 SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology OR

ECON 1000 Macroeconomics 4.5Mathematics Credit Hrs. Other Credit

Hrs.MATH 1220 Business Math 4.5 HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills 4.5

INFO 1001 Information Systems & Literacy 4.5

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS for Health Information Management ……………………….44.5 Credit Hrs.Course Credit Hrs.HIMS 1110 Introduction to Health Management 4.5HIMS 1120 Medical Terminology I 4.5HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II 4.5HIMS 1150 Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics 4.5HIMS 1212 Microsoft® Word for Medical Office 4.5HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology 4.5HIMS 2110 Principles of Management in Health Care 4.5HIMS 2400 Introduction to Coding & Billing 4.5HIMS 2980 Medical Office Applications 4.5HIMS 2981 Internship 4.0

OPTION REQUIREMENTS FOR HIMS PROFESSIONAL ……………………25.5-30 Credit Hrs.

The HIMS professional concentrations are available in the areas listed below. See the following pages for specific additional courses required to satisfy each option.

Medical Transcription27 credit hours

Medical Office Management25.5 credit hours

Medical Coding & Billing30 credit hours

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education 27.0Major Requirements 44.5Option Requirements 25.5-30

Total Requirements 97-101.5

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – Medical Transcription Option (HIMTO)

Award: Health Information Management Systems Associate in Applied Science DegreeProgram location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center Campus, Fremont campus

This program prepares students for employment as a medical transcriptionist by providing the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to work in a healthcare facility or as an independent contractor.





MAJOR REQUIREMENTS .................................................……………………….44.5 Credit Hrs.Course Credit Hrs.HIMS 1110 Introduction to Health Management 4.5HIMS 1120 Medical Terminology I 4.5HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II 4.5HIMS 1150 Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics 4.5HIMS 1212 Microsoft® Word for Medical Office 4.5HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy/Physiology 4.5HIMS 2110 Principles of Management in Health Care 4.5HIMS 2400 Introduction to Coding & Billing 4.5HIMS 2980 Medical Office Applications 4.5HIMS 2981 Internship 4.0

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION OPTION….. 27 Credit Hrs.Courses Credit Hrs.HIMS 1180 Disease Processes 4.5HIMS 1210 Medical Office Communications 4.5HIMS 2150 Pharmacology I 4.5HIMS 2160 Pharmacology II 4.5HIMS 2220 Medical Transcription I 4.5HIMS 2230 Medical Transcription II 4.5

This is an option within a program. Although the student may complete multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.


General Education 27.0Major Requirements 44.5Option Requirements 27

Total Credit Hours Required 98.5

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – Office Management Option (HIMOM)

Award: Health Information Management Systems Associate in Applied Science DegreeProgram location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center Campus, Fremont campus

This program provides the student with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to perform administrative and clerical duties in a healthcare environment.






REQUIREMENTS FOR HIMS OFFICE MANAGEMENT OPTION ……………25.5 Credit Hrs.Courses Credit Hrs.ACCT 1050 Bookkeeping 3.0HIMS 1210 Medical Office Communications 4.5HIMS 1220 Health Data Concepts & Management 4.5HIMS 2220 Medical Transcription I 4.5INFO 1212 Spreadsheet I 4.5INFO 1213 Database Fundamentals I 4.5



General Education 27.0Major Requirements 44.5Option Requirements 25.5

Total Credit Hours Required 97

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – Coding and Billing Option (HIMCB))

Award: Health Information Management Systems Associate in Applied Science Degree Program location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, South Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center Campus, Fremont Campus

This program prepares the student for entry-level employment as a coding and billing specialist by providing the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to work in a healthcare facility.






REQUIREMENTS FOR CODING AND BILLING OPTION ……..30 Credit Hrs.Courses Credit Hrs.HIMS 1180 Disease Processes 4.5HIMS 1220 Health Data Concepts & Management 4.5HIMS 1410 Introduction to Insurance 3.0


General Education 27.0Major Requirements 44.5Option Requirements 30

Total Credit Hours Required 101.5

HIMS 2150 Pharmacology I 4.5HIMS 2160 Pharmacology II 4.5HIMS 2420 Coding & Billing I 4.5HIMS 2430 Coding & Billing II 4.5



General Education 13.5Major Requirements 40.5

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (MOTCE)

Award: Certificate of Achievement in Medical TranscriptionProgram location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, South Omaha Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Campus, Fremont Campus

This program provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level medical transcription position in the healthcare industry.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................13.5 Credit Hrs.Communications Credit Hrs. Mathematics Credit HoursENGL Level I (1220 – Technical Writing) 4.5

4.5MATH 1220 Business Mathematics

Other Credit HoursINFO 1001 Information Systems & Literacy 4.5

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION......................41 Credit Hrs.Courses Credit Hrs.HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 5.0HIMS1120Medical Terminology I 4.5HIMS1130Medical Terminology II 4.5HIMS1150 Introduction to Medical Law and Ethics 4.5HIMS1210Medical Office Communications 4.5HIMS1212Microsoft® Word for Medical Office 4.5HIMS2150Pharmacology I 4.5HIMS2220Medical Transcription I 4.5HIMS2230Medical Transcription II 4.5

Students having no experience working in the medical field should also consider taking HIMS 1110 - Introduction to Health Management. To be successful in medical transcription, students should also take HIMS 2160 – Pharmacology II.

Below is the suggested format of classes for the student planning a career in medical transcription after one year of full-time study.

Suggested ScheduleFIRST QUARTER—

FALLSECOND QUARTER—

WINTERTHIRD QUARTER—

SPRINGFOURTH QUARTER—

SUMMERHIMS 1150 4.5HIMS 1120 4.5INFO 1001 4.5

13.5

HIMS 1130 4.5HIMS 1210 4.5HIMS 1212 4.5

13.5

HIMS 1310 5.0HIMS 2150 4.5HIMS 2220 4.5

14.0

ENGL 1220 4.5HIMS 2230 4.5 MATH 1220 4.5

13.5



MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING (MOTCE)

Award: Certificate in Health Information ManagementProgram location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, South Omaha Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Campus, Fremont Campus

This program provides students with the foundation needed to work in a healthcare facility. They can then further their education in the HIMS area by working for an Associate Degree.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................13.5 Credit Hrs.Communications Credit Hrs. Mathematics Credit HoursENGL Level I (1220 Technical Writing) 4.5 MATH 1220 Business Mathematics


MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR CODING & BILLING.................................40.5 Credit Hrs.Courses Credit Hrs.HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 5.0HIMS1120Medical Terminology I 4.5HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II 4.5HIMS 1150 Medical Law & Ethics 4.5HIMS1180 Disease Processes 4.5HIMS2150Pharmacology I 4.5HIMS2400 Introduction to Coding and Billing 4.5HIMS2420 Coding and Billing I 4.5HIMS 2430 Coding and Billing II 4.5

In addition, it is strongly recommended that students take HIMS 1410 - Principles of Insurance in order to meet entry-level requirements for working in coding and billing. Students having no experience working in the medical field should also consider taking HIMS 1110 - Introduction to Health Management and HIMS 2160 – Pharmacology II.

Below is the suggested format of classes for the student planning a career in coding and billing after one year of full-time study.






13.5

ENGL 1220 4.5HIMS 1130 4.5HIMS 1310 5.0

14.0

HIMS 1180 4.5HIMS 2150 4.5HIMS 2400 4.5

13.5

HIMS 2420 4.5HIMS 2430 4.5 MATH 1220 4.5

13.5



MEDICAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL

Award: Certificate of Achievement – General Medical OfficeProgram location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, South Omaha Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Campus, Fremont Campus

This program provides the student with the foundation needed for entry-level clerical work in a healthcare facility. The student can then further his/her education in the Health Information Management area by working for an Associate Degree.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................13.5 Credit Hrs.Communications Credit Hrs. Mathematics Credit HoursENGL Level I (1220 Technical Writing) 4.5 MATH 1220 Business Mathematics


MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL MEDICAL OFFICE.................40.5 Credit Hrs.Courses Credit Hrs.HIMS 1310 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 5.0HIMS1120Medical Terminology I 4.5HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II 4.5HIMS 1150 Medical Law & Ethics 4.5HIMS 1212 Microsoft Word for Medical Office 4.5HIMS 1210 Medical Office Communications 4.5HIMS2150Pharmacology I 4.5HIMS2400 Introduction to Coding and Billing 4.5HIMS 2220 Medical Transcription I 4.5

Students having no experience working in the medical field should also consider taking HIMS 1110 - Introduction to Health Management.

Below is the suggested format of classes for the student planning a career in a medical office after one year of full-time study.






13.5

HIMS 1212 4.5HIMS 1130 4.5HIMS 1310 5.0

14.0

ENGL 1220 4.5HIMS 2150 4.5HIMS 1210 4.5

16.5

HIMS 2220 4.5HIMS 2400 4.5 MATH 1220 4.5

13.5

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (HIMS)HIMS 1110 Introduction to Health Management

4.5 – 0 – 4.5This course provides an overview of the healthcare field. Topics include healthcare delivery systems, history of health care, careers in health care, personal qualities of healthcare workers, principles of teamwork, time management, human growth and development, cultural diversity, safety issues, and computer technology in healthcare settings. The components of healthcare facilities, including the governing boards, the administration, and the professional/medical staff, will be covered. Strategies for student success in HIMS (Health Information Management Systems) will be explored. Current issues in health care will be addressed in order to enrich the student’s understanding and breadth of knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system and the roles and functions of various healthcare professionals.

HIMS 1120 Medical Terminology I 4.5 - 0 – 4.5This course assists the student in establishing a solid foundation of medical terminology and abbreviations. Prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine are introduced. Emphasis is placed on understanding the medical vocabulary as it applies to the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human body. The functioning of the body systems, clinical/surgical procedures, and therapies are studied. Normal, pathological, clinical, and laboratory considerations are examined in order to best prepare the student for entrance into the healthcare professions. Emphasis is also placed on correct spelling and pronunciation.

HIMS 1130 Medical Terminology II 4.5 - 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1120This course is a continuation of HIMS 1120. Additional body systems, specialty medical areas, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, medical terms, and abbreviations are presented. Practical applications with case reports, operative and diagnostic tests, and laboratory and x-ray reports are studied. Upon completion, students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define a wide array of medical terms related to the human body.

HIMS 1150 Introduction to Medical Law & Ethics 4.5-0-4.5

This course gives students a foundation into the federal and state laws of the medical profession and ethical issues associated with working in a healthcare setting. HIPAA regulations are explored in detail. Topics include professional, social, and interpersonal healthcare issues. Coverage also includes identification of measures to promote confidentiality as major changes in electronic health record (EHR) technology occur. Investigation of techniques to maintain office safety, as well as the safety and confidentiality of patients and medical records, is also included.

HIMS 1180 Disease Processes 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1130This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of human disease processes. The student gains knowledge in the study of the nature and description of disease, the study of etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic evaluation procedures, complications, treatment, management, prognosis, and prevention of disease. The coverage of diseases is organized by major body systems. Bacteriology as related to health, immunology, and infectious diseases is also explored. The student applies the knowledge learned and utilizes critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through the utilization of case studies and team activities.

HIMS 1210 Medical Office Communications 4.5 – 0 – 4.5

Prerequisite (1): HIMS 1120This course provides the student with basic information and guidelines for style, grammar, and specific medical transcription mechanics. Topics include career role and responsibilities, transcription tools and guidelines, medical records and reports, correspondence and business documents. Specific emphasis is placed on punctuation and capitalization; numbers, figures, dosages, and medical abbreviations; proofreading and quality assurance; utilization of reference materials; and word forms.

HIMS 1212 Microsoft® Word for Medical Office 4.5 – 0 – 4.5

Prerequisite(1): INFO 1001This course is designed to explore the features of Microsoft© Word to create, design, and produce professional documents commonly used in a medical office. Emphasis is placed upon character, paragraph, and document formatting. The student explores features such as tables, columns, labels, envelopes, mail merge, outlines, styles, borders, shading, AutoFormat, AutoCorrect, macros and templates. The student learns to enhance the visual display and clarity of documents by using various customizing and enhancement features. In addition, coverage

includes working with multiple documents, utilizing basic file management techniques, and inserting graphic elements.

HIMS 1220 Health Data Concepts & Management 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1110This course focuses on the origin, uses, content, and format of healthcare data, including both paper and electronic health records. The regulations and standards that apply to healthcare organizations, the reimbursement methodologies used, informatics in health care, clinical classifications and terminologies, and healthcare databases will be explored. It includes issues in accreditation, certification, and licensure standards applicable to healthcare data; methods of assuring that standards are met; qualitative and quantitative data analysis; resources utilized by HIM professionals; numbering, filing, and indexing systems; record retention policies, procedures, and organization.

HIMS 1310 Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1130This course focuses on the human body as a living, functioning organism. The course is designed to explore important concepts about human anatomy and physiology. The student learns how cells, tissues, organs, and body systems function together to carry on complex activities. All major body systems, their interaction with other structures and systems, and their role in the human organism are emphasized.

HIMS 1410 Introduction to Insurance 3 – 0 – 3Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1120This course is an introduction to health insurance and reimbursement. The student will be introduced to the health insurance field, managed health care, legal and regulatory issues, as well as reimbursement methodologies. The student learns why coding is imperative for proper reimbursement from insurance companies, as well as why medical necessity is imperative for proper reimbursement. Various types of private and governmental health, disability, and liability insurance are explored in detail while focusing on claim form instruction, billing and collection practices, and reimbursement guidelines, including the audit and appeals process. The student completes HCFA claim forms and applies basic Medicare and Medicaid rules, commercial insurance regulations, and regulations of workers’ compensation claims.

HIMS 2110 Principles of Management for Health Care 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1110This course focuses on acquainting the healthcare practitioner with management and supervision concepts essential to the understanding of the organizational environment within the healthcare field. Topics include management concepts; leadership and supervision; delegation and communication; financial management; planning, decision making, and organizing; employment law, human resources management (staffing, performance evaluation, employee retention, training and development); policies and procedures; compliance regulations; adaptation, motivation, and conflict management; and strategic management.

HIMS 2150 Pharmacology I 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1130This course provides the student with a basic understanding of pharmacological concepts, emphasizing drug law, routes of administration, basic pharmacokinetics, and the specific pharmacology of drugs commonly used in the healthcare field. The student gains a framework of knowledge to: help recognize drug names, drug classifications and drug schedules and categories; understand drug actions and the rationale for treatment; and understand systematic effects, side effects, as well as contraindications of drugs. Current healthcare issues relating to pharmacology and drugs, drug regulation and approval, and legal and ethical issues of medication are also covered.

HIMS 2160 Pharmacology II 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 2150This course, a continuation of HIMS 2150, includes the study of pharmacological concepts and practices and the action of drugs on physiological and pathological processes. It continues the study of the classifications of drugs, their uses, mechanism of action, systematic effects, adverse effects, and contradictions. Specific analysis of drugs commonly used in major body systems, using biochemical and physiological concepts, will be carried out. The student gains understanding of pharmacological concepts in the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and special senses systems. Current health issues relating to pharmacology and drugs will also be discussed.

HIMS 2220 Medical Transcription I 4.5 - 0 – 4.5Prerequisites(3): HIMS 1210, HIMS 1212 and HIMS 1130This course provides fundamental instruction in transcribing medical reports from authentic dictated material using word processing software. The student prepares the following medical reports: history and physical,

radiology, operative, pathology, discharge summary, autopsy, request for consultation, death summary, HPIP, and SOAP notes. Formatting and medical office writing styles are explored in detail.

HIMS 2230 Medical Transcription II 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 2220This course builds on the foundation provided in the beginning medical transcription course and bridges the gap between typically easy-to-understand dictation to the more difficult, often indistinct or ethnic dictation, heard in the medical office environment. Emphasis is placed on office-style dictation of a variety of medical reports. Live dictation is used extensively in this course.

HIMS 2400 Introduction to Coding & Billing 4.5 – 0 – 4.5

Prerequisite(1): HIMS 1130This course introduces the student to basic coding procedures and insurance claim forms used in medical offices and hospitals. This course is designed to broaden coding knowledge and concepts but not to gain employment as a coder. The student gains basic knowledge of the ICD-9-CM, HCPCS, and CPT classification systems to code diagnoses, conditions, and procedures.

HIMS 2420 Coding & Billing I 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisites(2): HIMS 1130 and HIMS 1410This course provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the International Classification of Disease (ICD-9-CM) coding system. The student learns the guidelines and terminology for correctly coding diagnoses in a physician office, hospital, home healthcare agency, or other healthcare facility. Challenging practice drills test the student’s coding skills in a variety of realistic healthcare settings using real-life patient health records.

HIMS 2430 Coding & Billing II 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite(1): HIMS 2420A continuation of Coding and Billing I, this course provides the student with in-depth coverage of procedural coding utilizing the HCPCS coding system composed of Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) and National Level II codes. The course includes detailed application of the CPT classification system for inpatient and outpatient services. Emphasis includes Evaluation and Management and Surgery codes, as well as the use of modifiers and global services. Utilizing case studies, the student applies coding and billing principles through the use of exercises and patient records. Prospective payment in ambulatory and outpatient services is examined, and the implications of coding are explored.

HIMS 2910 CPC Exam Preparation 8 – 0 – 8This review course is designed for coders who are interested in taking the American Academy of Professional Coders Certification examination. The student gains an in-depth look at the medical coding process by applying coding guidelines for hospital, outpatient, and physician practice services. Guidelines include ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding methodologies. A pass/fail grade will be issued. Upon completion of this course, a date will be set for the student to take the 5-hour CPC examination.

To maintain accreditation as a Certified Professional Coder, the American Academy of Professional Coders requires completion of 18 Continuing Education Units (CEU) annually. The CPC exam may be re-taken yearly in lieu of submission of CEU credits for that year. A passing score must be obtained to fulfill the CEU requirement. All exams are required to be taken prior to the renewal date.

HIMS 2920 CPC-H Review 4.5 – 0 – 4.5Prerequisite: Instructor approvalThis review course is designed for coders who are interested in taking the American Academy of Professional Coders Certification-Hospital examination (CPC-H). The student gains an in-depth look at the medical coding process by applying coding guidelines for hospital, outpatient, and physician practice services. Guidelines include ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding methodologies. A pass/fail grade will be issued. Upon completion of this course, a date will be set for the student to take the 5.5 hour examination.

To maintain accreditation as a CPC-H, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) requires completion of 36 Continuing Education Units (CPUs) every two years. To maintain double core certification (CPC, CPC-H) the AAOC requires 48 CEU credits for that year. A passing score must be obtained to fulfill the CEU requirement. All exams are required to be taken prior to the renewal date.

HIMS 2930 RMT Exam Preparatory Course4.5 – 0 – 4.5

This review course is designed for recent graduates of medical transcription education programs, MTs with fewer than two years' experience in acute care, and MTs practicing in single-specialty, clinic, radiology, and pathology

areas who are interested in taking the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) examination. The student gains an in-depth review of the core knowledge and skills necessary to practice medical transcription effectively in today's healthcare environment. This course is ideal for a level 1 transcriptionist as defined in the "Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions" by AHDI (found on AHDI's website). A pass/fail grade will be issued. Upon completion of this course, a date will be set for the student to take the 4-hour RMT examination.

HIMS 2980 Medical Office Applications 4.5 – 0 – 4.5

Prerequisite: Instructor approvalThis capstone course provides the student with the opportunity to develop medical office management skills through individual and collaborative learning experiences. Content areas include managing electronic health records (EHR), patient registration, appointment scheduling, procedure posting, insurance billing, payment posting, patient billings, report generation, data analysis and manipulation, preparation of various communications, and maintenance of patient records. This course integrates all of the competencies obtained throughout the program. Utilizing health information, patient data, coding and billing principles, and knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and regulatory standards to legally and ethically process healthcare claims, this course enables the student to obtain a working knowledge of EHR management software.

HIMS 2981 Internship 0 – 12 – 4Prerequisite: Instructor approvalThe student internship program places the student in a working and learning environment to receive on-the-job training in a particular field of study before graduation. To develop an internship to meet his/her academic and career goals, the student must work with the faculty internship coordinator to secure a job in a related field. The student prepares a portfolio based on the successful completion of the HIMS program. Based on state guidelines, students must complete 40 hours of work for each credit hour. For the HIMS program, the student completes 160 hours of work in this course.

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