Director of Health Care Business
Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500
dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business degree with a major in Health Information Administration (HIA) is designed to develop the knowledge, leadership and critical-thinking skills for individuals to become successful in the health information management field.
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with
- Communicate effectively within the healthcare environment. (Communication)**
- Apply Information Governance standards across the healthcare continuum. (Critical Thinking, Technology)**
- Comply with appropriate policies and procedures for the protection and security of health data. (Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Communication)**
- Make use of processes and systems to retrieve health data, monitor accuracy, and perform data analytics
. ( Critical Thinking, Communication, Technology)** - Monitor revenue cycle processes within healthcare environments. (Critical Thinking, Technology)**
- Adhere to national, state, and organization-wide compliance regulations. (Critical Thinking, Communication)**
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviors compatible
for leadership positionswith the HIM community. (Critical Thinking, Communication, Technology, Professionalism, Diversity)** - Use appropriate technology and decision support tools in order to succeed in the HIM environment. (Technology)**
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal standards of conduct appropriate in the HIM setting. (Professionalism)**
- Respect cultural, ethnic, gender, and lifestyle differences in the workplace and community. (Diversity)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business degree with a major in Health Information Administration major at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 128 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Education = 38 semester hours (which include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College core curriculum).
- Support Courses = 16 semester hours
- Health Information Major Courses = 62 semester hours
- Health Care Business Elective Courses = 12 semester hours
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Core and Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with major in Health Information Administration
General Education Courses
(38 semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| MA 120 - College Algebra | 3 |
| ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Electives | 17 |
| Total Semester Hours | 38 |
Support Courses
(16 semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 104 - Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
| BU 205 - Advanced Computer Applications | 2 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
| HM 224 - Anatomy and Physiology for HIM | 4 |
| HM 324 - Disease Process | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Major Courses
(62 semester hours)
Health Care Business Elective Courses
(12 of the following 27 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours in Program 128
Sample curriculum plan for Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with Major in Health Information Administration Program
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 108 - Concepts and Principles of HIM | 3 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HM 224 - Anatomy and Physiology for HIM | 4 |
| BU 104 - Basic Computer Applications | 3 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 180 - Essentials of Pharmacology | 2 |
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| HM 324 - Disease Process | 4 |
| BU 240 - Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| BU 205 - Advanced Computer Applications | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 255 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HM 260 - Data Management and Analytics | 3 |
| EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| MA 120 - College Algebra | 3 |
| BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
| BU 425 - Project Management | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 230 - Coding I: Foundation of Coding | 3 |
| HM 342 - Health Care Information Systems | 3 |
| ST 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 310 - Revenue Cycle Management | 3 |
| HM 331 - Coding II: Principles of Coding | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 332 - Coding III: Principles of Coding | 3 |
| ◊ HM 367 - Professional Practice Experience | 3 |
| HM 444 - Advanced Health Care Information Systems | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 320 - Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HM 460 - Advanced Data Management and Analytics | 4 |
| BU 375 - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IC HU EA - Health Care Core Course | 3 |
| BU 450 - Strategic Management | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 411 - Operations and Quality Management | 3 |
| HM 477 - Health Information Administration Assessment | 1 |
| ◊ HM 496 - Professional Practice Experience/Internship | 3 |
| ◊ BU 499 - Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Total Semester Hours - 128