Director of Health Care Business
Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500
dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Administration is designed for students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the Post-Baccalaureate
- 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 from: the Admissions office, the College website, or in the Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Administration at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 73 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- Support Courses = 11 semester hours
- Health Information Major Courses = 62 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 health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity
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. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Administration
Support Courses
(11 semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 205 - Advanced Computer Applications | 2 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HM 224 - Anatomy and Physiology for HIM | 4 |
| HM 324 - Disease Process | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 11 |
Health Information Major Courses
(62 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours in Program 73
Sample curriculum plan for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificare in Health Information Adminstration Program
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HM 108 - Concepts and Principles of HIM | 3 |
| BU 205 - Advanced Computer Applications | 2 |
| HM 224 - Anatomy and Physiology for HIM | 4 |
| BU 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 230 - Coding I: Foundation of Coding | 3 |
| BU 240 - Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HM 324 - Disease Process | 4 |
| HM 342 - Health Care Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 331 - Coding II: Principles of Coding | 3 |
| HM 255 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| HM 260 - Data Management and Analytics | 3 |
| BU 310 - Revenue Cycle Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 332 - Coding III: Principles of Coding | 3 |
| BU 411 - Operations and Quality Management | 3 |
| BU 425 - Project Management | 3 |
| HM 444 - Advanced Health Care Information Systems | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 375 - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
| BU 320 - Human Resources Management | 3 |
| ◊ HM 367 - Professional Practice Experience | 3 |
| HM 460 - Advanced Data Management and Analytics | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 450 - Strategic Management | 3 |
| HM 477 - Health Information Administration Assessment | 1 |
| ◊ HM 496 - Professional Practice Experience/Internship | 3 |
| ◊ BU 499 - Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 10 |
Total Semester Hours - 73