Ozarks Technical 
Community College

This course provides an introduction to health information management and the organization of healthcare delivery in the acute care setting. Analysis of health records in paper, hybrid and electronic formats will form the basis of classroom discussion. Emphasis is on the documentation requirements for licensure, accreditation and certification. Other topics include data sets, storage and retrieval and the use and structure of healthcare data. Hands-on activities build on lecture topics such as record assembly and analysis, chart location, master patient index, physician documentation and release of information.

This course provides a study of the computer technology related to healthcare and the health record. The purpose, organization, and uses of healthcare registries with emphasis on the JCAHO standards for acute care health records are included.

This course introduces the theory, structure, and organization of the ICD-9-CM coding system. The principles, guidelines, and conventions utilized to accurately assign codes to diagnoses and procedures with ICD-9-CM are examined in detail. The role of ICD-9-CM codes in billing and reimbursement will be included. Laboratory will include hands-on activities using the ICD-9-CM manual and Web-based assignments, enabling the student to develop the skills needed to become an effective coder.

This course provides an introduction to the basic word structure in medical terminology with an emphasis on the word roots, prefixes and suffixes. A body systems approach forms the basis for class discussion. Spelling, pronunciation, definitions, medical abbreviations, pharmacology, laboratory and diagnostic values are highlighted. Hands-on learning activities are provided to reinforce lecture and emphasize applications of medical terminology in the health record.

This course provides an in-depth study of various health record systems in nontraditional sites and the requirements of accrediting and regulating agencies.

Quality management, utilization management and risk management in healthcare are highlighted in this course. Applications of quality assessment and improvement principles, tools and techniques are provided for gaining skills in collecting and analyzing data.

This course emphasizes advanced theory in coding with the focus on the development of skills needed for assignment of valid diagnostic and procedure codes using ICD-9-CM. Emphasis will be placed on quality of specific coding, sequencing of codes, coding compliance, and DRG reimbursement methodology. Laboratory will include hands-on activities using the ICD-9-CM manual, encoder and grouper software, and Web-based assignments enabling the student to develop the skills needed to become an effective coder.

This course provides an overview of the laws, regulations, and ethical standards affecting the management of health information. The role of healthcare professionals in maintaining the confidentiality of health information is examined. Underscored is the health record as a legal document.

This course entails a study of healthcare statistics with a focus on the commonly used rates and percentages computed principally on hospital inpatients. Non-acute care data and examples are also provided.

This course provides a survey of the basic principles of organization and supervision through the study of the management functions. The role of the supervisor in coordinating the goals of the individual, department and organization is affirmed.

This course encompasses a supervised professional practice experience in an affiliated health-related agency. Clinical application of the principles and practice of health information technology is highlighted.

This is a “hands-on” class learning to use the most common microcomputer software programs and information resource facilities. This course provides a look at the structure and components of microcomputers, their operating systems and an introduction to various applications with emphasis on word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, presentation software and Internet usage.

This course will consist of a survey of the structures and function of the human body. Students will study both the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

This is a survey course that studies the changes in normal anatomy and physiology of the human body. Disease processes are studied and the disruption of homeostasis is emphasized. Also included is the correlation between the pathology of the disease process and clinical signs and symptoms of the disease.

English 101 introduces students to college-level writing and thinking through personal narrative, analytical, and research-supported writing. The processes of critical thinking, composing, revising, and editing are emphasized.  Students will learn basic research skills and documentation techniques.

This course is designed to encourage students to make intelligent decisions concerning overall wellness through fitness.  This course will teach students the principles of wellness, fitness, nutrition, weight control and community health issues.