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Health Science Programs Health Information Technology Pharmacy Technician and Medical Office Careers Pharmacy Technician AAS Degree Health Information Technology AAS Degree (60 Credits) . 117-118 (64 Credits) . 95-96 Pharmacy Technician Diploma (35 Credits) . 119-120 Healthcare Administration AS Degree (60 Credits) . 97-98 Healthcare Documentation Specialist Certificate Public Health (30 Credits) . 99 Public Health AS Degree (60 Credits) . 121-122 Healthcare Informatics AAS Degree (60 Credits) . 100-101 Respiratory Therapist Medical Coding Diploma (40 Credits) . 102 Respiratory Therapist AAS Degree Medical Office Professional AAS Degree (78 Credits) . 123-124 (60 Credits) . 103-104 Medical Office Certificate (20 Credits) . 105 Surgical Technology Surgical Technology AAS Degree Health Sciences (60 Credits) . 125-126 Health Sciences Broad Field AS Degree Sterile Processing Certificate (30 Credits) . 127 (60 Credits) . 106-107 Wellness and Fitness Careers Medical Laboratory Careers Clinical Sports Massage AAS Degre Medical Laboratory Technician AAS Degree (66 Credits) . 128-129 (72 Credits) . 108-109 Clinical Sports Massage Certificate (23 Credits) . 130 Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Massage Therapy Certificate (30 Credits) . 131 (17 Credits) . 110-111 Registered Yoga Teacher Certificate (16 Credits) . 132 Nursing and Patient Care Sport and Exercise Sciences AAS Degree Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate (60 Credits) . 133-134 (5 Credits) . 112 Sport and Exercise Sciences Diploma Patient Care Technician AAS Degree (50 Credits) . 135 (60 Credits) . 113-114 Sport and Exercise Sciences Certificate Practical Nursing Diploma (40 Credits) . 115-116 (30 Credits) . 136 94 saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022 Health Information Technology AAS DEGREE Program Overview Program Faculty Program Start Dates Health Information Technicians play a vital role in the Jennifer Anglin Fall health care industry by participating in the creation, [email protected] completion, distribution and retention of medical record documentation according to policies and Kelly Dale procedures outlined by several regulating bodies such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of [email protected] Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) and Medicare. Part-time/Full-time Options Individuals enrolled in the program will obtain a broad body of knowledge that will allow them to This program can be completed by using become employed in many capacities within a health a combination of online, day, evening, and information department. Some of the positions Saturday courses. Part-time and full-time options See back of this guide for include such tasks as: release of information, various are available. Course Sequence & Transfer Opportunities registries, incomplete chart room, processing of medical documentation, coding and abstracting, and Program Requirements may include supervisory or leadership roles based on Check off when completed skill and ability. Students who successfully complete Information is subject to change. the Health Information Technology degree may apply All classes must be successfully completed with This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract. grade “C” or better. to write the national certification examination given by the American Health Information Management Association. Upon successful completion of Course Cr Minimum Program Entry Requirements Students entering this program must meet the certification examination, the credential of BTEC 1421 Business Information Applications 1. 3 Registered Health Information Technician is awarded. the following minimum program entry MEDS 1420 Health Information Foundations. .3 requirements: MEDS 1470 Anatomy & Physiology/Medical Office. .3 Career Opportunities Reading: Score of 250+ or grade MEDS 1480 Medical Terminology ..............3 of “C” or better in READ 0722 or Graduates of the Health Information Technology MEDS 1560 Computerized Health Information. .3 degree will find positions in various health care READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 MEDS 1562 Billing and Reimbursement .........2 settings such as private physician offices, clinics, Writing: Score of 250+ or grade MEDS 1570 Human Disease ...................3 specialty clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or and rehabilitation facilities. Employment can also MEDS 2430 Pharmacology for the Medical Office. .2 EAPP 0900 be found in government offices, the insurance MEDS 2432 Alternative Health Record Systems ...2 industry, dental and chiropractic clinics, and MEDS 2434 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Arithmetic: Score of 250+ information technology suppliers. Health Information ..........................2 Assessment Results and Prerequisites: MEDS 2440 Supervision of Health Information . .2 Students admitted into Saint Paul College Program Outcomes MEDS 2461 ICD-10-CM Coding ................3 programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and 1. Graduates will apply basic medical sciences MEDS 2462 ICD-10-PCS Coding ...............4 in accordance to the profession. course prerequisite requirements. Certain MEDS 2470 CPT-4 Coding ....................3 MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have 2. Graduates will demonstrate use of office and MEDS 2480 Advanced Coding .................3 additional prerequisites. healthcare-based software applications. MEDS 2510 Quality Management and Computer Skills: Basic computer skills 3. Graduates will demonstrate the use of health Health Statistics ............................3 such as word processing, spreadsheets, information management practice standards. MEDS 2590 HIT Internship/Capstone Project .....3 and Internet usage or a grade of “C” or Subtotal . 47 better in BTEC 1418. 4. Graduates will perform accurate medical coding in accordance with official guidelines Students must have successfully for coding and reporting. General Education/MnTC Requirements Cr completed the following required courses with a “C” grade or better: 5. Graduates will perform health information Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course data analysis. List for each Goal Area General Education Courses Goal 1: Communication ......................7 • Goal 1: ENGL 1711: Composition 1 6. Graduates will model professional and ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr • Goal 1: COMM 17XX ethical behavior consistent with the American COMM 17XX – 3 cr Health Information Management Association Goal 4: MATH 1740 Introduction to Statistics Technical Education Courses (AHIMA) Code of Ethics. (required) .................................4 • MEDS 1420: Health Information 7. Graduates will interpret and apply federal Goal 5: History, Social Science and Foundations regulatory standards as applied to Behavioral Sciences .........................3 • MEDS 1470: Anatomy/Physiology for healthcare. Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts ...............3 the Medical Office General Education Requirements . 17 • MEDS 1480: Medical Terminology The Health Information • Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.8 on all Technology AAS Degree Total Program Credits . 64 completed college courses. Program is accredited by the • Students transferring courses to Saint Commission on Accreditation Paul College from another institution for Health Informatics and must have an Official Transcript on file in Information Management the Student Records Office. Education (www.cahiim.org). 264A 625A Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog saintpaul.edu 95 Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022 Health Information Technology AAS DEGREE (continued) Course Sequence Course Sequence Admission into the Program for Full-Time Schedule for Part-Time Schedule Being admitted to Saint Paul College does not imply admission into the Health Information The following course sequence is recommended The following course sequence is recommended Technology Program. for full-time students. Students must consult with for part-time students. Students must consult a program advisor to develop an educational with a program advisor to develop an educational All Health Information Technology students program plan before registration. program plan before registration. are required to complete an online orientation seminar to complete documentation prior to All classes must be successfully completed with All classes must be successfully completed with a beginning any courses within the program of grade of “C” or better. grade of "C" or better. study. First Semester (Year 1) First Semester (Year 1) Students admitted into the Health Information MEDS 1420 Health Information Foundations ........3 MEDS1470 Anatomy & Physiology/Medical Office ...3 Technology Program are required to work MEDS 1470 Anatomy & Physiology/Medical Office ...3 MEDS 1480 Medical Terminology .................3 with a faculty program advisor to arrange an MEDS 1480 Medical Terminology .................3 Goal 1: COMM: 17XX .........................3 educational program plan leading to graduation Goal 1: ENGL 1711 Composition 1 ................4 Total Semester Credits . 9 from the program. Goal 1: COMM 17XX ..........................3 Health Information Technology students are Total Semester Credits . 16 Second Semester (Year 1) encouraged to communicate with their faculty MEDS 1420 Health Information Foundations ........3 program advisor prior to the start of each Second Semester (Year 1) MEDS 1570 Human Disease .....................3 semester regarding their