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168 HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

104 128 184
HEALTH EDUCATION NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
3.0 Units AND DISEASE PREVENTION 2.0 Units
HLTH 104 covers current issues in health and 3.0 Units HIT 184 provides students with an introduc-
their eff ects upon the quality of human life. HLTH 128 examines the relationship tion to healthcare delivery systems, includ-
The course emphasizes the holistic approach between nutrition, physical fitness and ing ambulatory, long-term and managed
to health and wellness and explores the disease risk in various populations. The care, mental health, rehabilitation medicine,
latest concepts in nutrition, disease preven- impact of food choices on body physiology hospice and home health. This course also
tion, mental health and stress management, is explored as it pertains to disease risk and focuses on regulatory and accreditation
sexual relationships and lifestyles, drug exercise performance. The process of metabo- requirements, funding and reimbursement,
use and abuse, and consumer and environ- lism as a means toward energy production licensing and government regulations within
mental health issues. Instruction focuses for physical activity and weight management the health care delivery system. This course
on individual responsibility for wellness, is discussed. Other topics covered include is aligned with standards for the Commis-
cultural diversity, and eff ective interpersonal specifi cs of nutrition labeling, eating disor- sion on Accreditation for Health Informatics
communication. Note: This course may not ders, body composition, fi tness guidelines, and Information Management (CAHIIM).
be taken for credit by students who have and ergogenic aids. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: MOA 180.
completed HLTH 106 or PSYCH 111. Lecture mended Preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: MOA 185 and
3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL Course Typically Off ered: Fall. Transfer eligibility for ENGL 120, ESL 151, BUSAD
189 or ESL 133 or equivalent. Recommended Credit: CSU, UC, USC. 106 or equivalent. Course Typically Off ered:
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
151, and completion of LIB 190. Course Typi- HEALTH INFORMATION 186
cally Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. TECHNOLOGY HEALTH CARE QUALITY
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
MANAGEMENT
106 Health Information Technology Associate Degree 3.0 Units
WOMEN’S HEALTH EDUCATION Program (HIT) is currently Not accredited HIT 186 provides the student with an under-
3.0 Units through the AHIMA accreditation process. This standing of healthcare quality management
HLTH 106 explores the various dimensions may aff ect employment opportunities for and performance improvement principles
of health as they relate to women, with an degree and certifi cate holders. within a hospital setting, focusing on histori-
emphasis on personal and social concerns 182 cal, theoretical, and practical applications
of women’s past and present health trends. LEGAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE and methodologies. Instruction includes
Topics explored include disease develop- AND ETHICS data collection and analysis; regulatory,
ment, fi tness and nutrition, substance abuse, 3.0 Units accreditation, and patient safety compliance;
reproductive health, and age-associated HIT 182 provides the student with an intro- credentialing and utilization; and case and
changes. A preventive care approach is duction to legal issues pertaining to health- risk management. This course is aligned with
taken for promotion of lifetime wellness and care, health information, and the patient’s accreditation standards for the Commission
enhanced quality of life. The holistic model health record as a legal document. The course on Accreditation for Health Informatics
of wellness is examined with exploration includes instruction on patient privacy and and Information Management (CAHIIM),
of psychological, physiological, and social confi dentiality, patient rights, release of an independent accrediting organization
barriers to women’s health. This course information, informed consents, advance whose mission is to serve the public inter-
is open to students of all genders. Note: directives, compliance, criminal activities est by establishing and enforcing quality
This course may not be taken for credit by including fraud and abuse, the Health Insur- standards for Health Informatics and Health
students who have completed HLTH 104 or ance Portability and Accountability Act Information Management (HIM) educational
PSYCH 111. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: (HIPAA), and Electronic -Health. This course programs. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENGL 189 or ESL 133 or equiva- is aligned with accreditation standards for MOA 180. Recommended Preparation: MOA
lent. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility the Commission on Accreditation for Health 185 and eligibility for ENGL 120, ESL 151,
for ENGL 120 or ESL 151, and completion Informatics and Information Management BUSAD 106 or equivalent.
of LIB 190. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ (CAHIIM), an independent accrediting orga-
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
nization whose mission is to serve the public
interest by establishing and enforcing quality
standards for Health Informatics and Health
Information Management (HIM) educational
programs. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
MOA 180. Recommended Preparation: MOA
185 and eligibility for ENGL 120, ESL 151,
BUSAD 106 or equivalent.

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