Administrative Master Syllabus
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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
HITT 2166
Allied Health: Health Information Technology
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Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized
learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
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Concurrent enrollment in HITT 2339, HITT 2435, and HITT 2443
Debora Lutringer
Digitally signed by Debora Lutringer
Date: 2017.12.15 10:52:04 -06'00'
Debora Lutringer
Digitally signed by Debora Lutringer
Date: 2017.12.15 10:52:18 -06'00'
Carol J. Derkowski
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Date: 2017.12.15 11:38:50 -06'00'
Leigh Ann collins
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email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
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Emmons, Tracy
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DN: cn=Emmons, Tracy, email=EmmonsT@wcjc.cc.tx.us,
o=Wharton County Junior College
Date: 2018.01.22 15:48:12 -06'00'
11/27/17
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
A. Registries
1. Trauma
2. Tumor
3. Others
B. Data Quality
C. Statistics/Reports
1. Daily census
2. Monthly/annual statistics
3. Other reports
D. Birth Certificates
1. Interview
2. Certificate preparation
3. Birth register
E. Coding and Indexing/Abstracting
1. ICD-9CM coding
2. Development, maintenance and use of the Diagnosis and Operation Index
3. Data processing method—completion of source documents, code sheets,
abstracts, direct entry
4. Other coding methods, encoder, concurrent coding
F. Medico-legal Aspects of Records
1. Release of information
2. Subpoenas—preparation of records and court attendance
3. Other—affadavits, depositions, etc.
G. Assisting the Medical Staff
1. Committee work—preparation for meetings, minute taking, minute
preparation
2. Conference—records for conferences
3. Research requests—research lists, files, charts and control
H. Other
1. JCAHO/CMS
2. Medical staff credentialing
3. HIM work flow
4. Revenue Cycle
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Application of theory, concepts, and skills
involving specialized materials, tools,
equipment, procedures, regulations, laws
and interactions within and among political,
economic, environmental, social and legal
systems associated with the occupation
and the business/industry and will
demonstrate legal and ethical behavior,
safety practices, interpersonal and
teamwork skills.
Appropriate written and verbal
communication skills using the terminology
of the occupation and the business/industry
Professional practice evaluation by PPE
supervisor; Evaluation of student
competency checklist
Professional practice experience report
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V. List
any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI. Co
urse Requirements/Grading SystemDescri
be any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Acad
emic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Pers
onal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
None. References as required for pre-requisite and co-requisite courses
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Students will be assigned to affiliating professional practice experience sites.
Students will need access to a computer with internet availability.
Final evaluation in the course will be based on grades
achieved during the semester to include PPE
evaluation and evaluation of competency checklist and
experience report:
Competencies/Supervisor Evaluation - 60%
Evaluation of professional practice experience report &
site evaluation by student & online activities - 40%
Grading scale:
93 - 100% A
85 - 92% B
78 - 84% C
70 - 77% D
69 - 0% F