| source City University of New York (X) |
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department Medical Information Technology (X) |
This is the first part of a two-semester course which includes a development of medical terminology in a logical sequence. Medical terms are used in a limited number of body systems. Special attention is given to presenting medical terms in their proper context as related to: anatomy and physiology, pathology, clinical procedures, laboratory tests, and abbreviations.
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This course begins with a historical overview of the medical record field. Topics covered include contents of a medical record, required standards for chart documentation, divisions within the medical record department, and the chart flow through the units of a medical record department.
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This course covers the development and use of primary and secondary indexes and registries, numbering and filing systems, and microfilming methodologies utilized for the retention and retrieval of health information.
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This course is a continuation and advanced study of medical terms. Basic fundamentals of word analysis are applied in a continued study of medical terms by body systems. Medical terminology is applied in case reports, X-ray reports, operative and diagnostic lists, drug descriptions, and other medical contexts.
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This course provides an in-depth coverage of statistical computations relevant to hospital inpatient and outpatient services. Common statistical collection and display methodologies used for administrative decisions are covered.
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This course prepares the student to identify an incomplete medical record. The administrative functions of the Admission Department as they relate to the medical record will be covered. An overview of medical record documentation component requirements, for other non-hospital facilities will be presented.
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This course is designed to provide Medical Record students with the ability to interpret medical records when coding diagnoses, according to the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), when making case reports or abstracts, and when tabulating data for group studies of diseases.
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This is a supervised learning experience in affiliated clinical sites which enables the student to acquire competence in medical record procedures directly related to the course content of all previous HIT courses.
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This course covers the historical development of medical coding systems for diagnoses and procedures. Students will gain entry-level competency in the use of the International Classification of Diseases coding system.
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This course covers the legal principles applicable to malpractice; New York State Health Code statutes; confidentiality and informed consent requirements; procedures for the release of medical information and response to "subpoena duces tecum."
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This course covers the use of review methodologies required by third party reimbursement agencies to insure that patients receive appropriate medical care. The principles of form design and control procedures will be examined.
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This course is a continuation of HIT 330 and focuses on medical coding systems which are utilized for reimbursement of health care services.
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This advanced course serves to integrate medical record science skills and technology into widely used functions. Topics include the organization and function of a Cancer Registry, responsibilities of medical staff committees, and the requirements of health care accrediting agencies as these relate to health information technology.
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This course covers the theories and techniques of management. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through laboratory exercises.
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This is a supervised learning experience in affiliated clinical sites which enables the student to acquire competence in medical record procedures.
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The student will describe the field of medical, technology, laboratory organization, the role and function of the medical technician as a member of the health care team, the laws and regulations that govern the clinical laboratory, collection and handling of specimens for laboratory analysis, and safety procedures for the clinical laboratory.
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The student will perform routine hematological tests, standard blood-banking techniques, and basic coagulation tests. The student will also demonstrate standard routine methods of analysis on urine, physical, microscopic, and chemical tests.
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The student will perform standard current biochemical determinations using both manual techniques and some automated procedures.
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Introduction to immunology and the application of immunological principles to serological testing. The student will study the immune response in relation to the diagnosis of disease states, laboratory methods for detecting antigen-antibody reactions, and develop skills in the performance of serological and immuno-chemical procedures.
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The student will examine, describe, and classify microorganisms of medical importance. The student will cultivate and identify the organisms in the laboratory using the standard methods of identification.
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The student will process tissue in paraffin and frozen sections for microscopic examination. The student will study and identify cells, tissues, and organs from human and animal sources.
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The student will perform the standard laboratory tests which s/he learned in College laboratory in a hospital setting.
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The student will perform the standard laboratory tests which s/he learned in College laboratory in a hospital setting.
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"An introduction to the didactic and laboratory concepts involved in the identification, location and fabrication of prescription ophthalmic eyewear. Emphasis is placed on single vision physical and optical lens characteristics including: lens materials, index of refraction, spherical, cylindrical power and axis location. In addition, lens power transposition, lens cross, ophthalmic standards, diopter power formula, focal length, total lens power, relationship of radius of curvature and index of refraction and lens makers equation will be covered."
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"A study of the basic concepts and principles of light, physical characteristics and geometric properties of optics, rectilinear propagation of light and shadows, reflection of light at planes and spherical surfaces, effect of prism on the transmission and deviation of light and thin lens design theory and application will be covered."
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