PCC/ CCOG / HIM

Course Content and Outcome Guide for HIM 105

Date:
13-DEC-2006
Posted by:
Curriculum Office
Course Number:
HIM 105
Course Title:
Ancillary Information Analysis
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture hours:
30
Lecture/Lab hours:
0
Lab hours:
0
Special Fee:
 

Course Description

Develops knowledge of health care ancillary services, laboratory tests, and imaging services. English communication skills necessary.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
  1. Read with understanding medical documentation regarding diagnostic reports.
  2. Recognize diagnostic tools and make connections between the diagnostic procedure and what is being stated in the documentation.
  3. Have a working knowledge of standard diagnostic procedures and new diagnostic technologies being used in the United States.
  4. Research and access reference materials to obtain information on diagnostic technology.

Course Activities and Design

Students will demonstrate these learning outcomes by these tasks conducted individually and in cooperation with other students:
  1. Answer theoretical and application multiple choice questions on information covered in the lecture and reading assignments.
  2. Complete a variety of work assignments to demonstrate understanding of basic concepts.
  3. Select the correct diagnosis of a patient given the patient’s diagnostic test results.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Subject Matter, Concepts, Themes, Issues:

The following list outlines the concepts, themes and issues you need to understand and be able to use appropriately. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding in written and oral form, individually and in groups. See attached.

COMPENTENCIES AND SKILLS:

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDICAL LABORATORY AND IMAGING PROCEDURES
The goal is to develop an understanding of the functions & organization of a laboratory and an imaging department.

2.0 CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the cardiovascular system.

3.0 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic test and studies used in gastrointestinal system.

4.0 HEPATOBILIARY AND PANCREATIC SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Systems.

5.0 PULMONARY SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the pulmonary system.

6.0 NERVOUS SYSTEM
The goal is the identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the nervous system.

7.0 URINARY SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the cardiovascular system.

8.0 REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the cardiovascular system.

9.0 IMMUNE SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the cardiovascular system.

10.0 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the hematologic system.

11.0 SKELETAL SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the skeletal system.

12.0 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in the cardiovascular system.

13.0 MISCELLANEOUS TESTS AND PHARMACEUTICALS
The goal is to identify and understand the diagnostic tests and studies used in pharmacology and drugs used.