Semester A review of basic human physiology and its application to the disease process. The course covers the etiology, pathology, clinical signs, and symptoms as well as treatment and prevention of common inpatient and outpatient diseases and conditions. 3 credit hours. This is a supervised learning experience that enables the student to become aware of the services and clerical functions of the health information nanagement department. The student learns to work with the personnel of the department and is also exposed to the significance of health record.
Emphasis is placed on the clerical functions within the health information department.
60 clinical hours. 1 credit hour. This course includes the purpose of classifying diseases and procedures and the differences between nomenclatures and classifications. An in-depth study will be made of the International Classification of Diseases and its various modifications. Also included will be the purposes, construction and uses of other classification systems and nomenclatures.