PROGRAM CREDIT HOUR TOTAL 71

If you are interested in further information regarding these programs, contact:

Dean of Health and Natural Sciences Phone: 870-864-7102; Fax: 866-222-8026

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The HIT programs at SouthArk consist of a one-semester certificate of proficiency in medical coding and or a semester certificate of proficiency in medical transcription. Additionally, the college offers one-year technical certificates in these areas. The programs will prepare individuals for diagnostic and procedural coding positions and/or medical transcription positions in hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, home care agencies, managed care organizations, and surgical centers. Both programs consist of classroom instruction on campus and clinical instruction in clinic and hospital settings in the surrounding area.

Technical Certificate

36 credit hour program. After completing the coding program, students should be prepared to sit for and successfully complete the Certified Coding Associate exam with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

FALL SEMESTER

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

BIO 2064/L Human Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab 4

HIT 1003 Medical Terminology 3

HIT 1153 Health Care Delivery Systems 3

HIT 2073 Basic Medical Coding I 3

HIT 2081 Laboratory Practice in Coding 1

HIT 2803 Introduction to Medical Science 3

Semester Credit Hour Total 17 Following successful completion of the 17 semester credit hours of the fall semester, students will earn the certificate of proficiency in medical coding.

SPRING SEMESTER

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

CSCI 1003 Computers and Information Processing 3

BIOL 2074/L Human Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 4

HIT 2173 Reimbursement Methodology 3

HIT 2183 Advanced Medical Coding II 3

HIT 2262 Medical Ethics and Law 2

HIT 2191 Practice Coding II 1

Semester Credit Hour Total 16

SUMMER TERM

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

HIT 2773 Medical Coding Practicum 3

Semester Credit Hour Total 3 PROGRAM CREDIT HOUR TOTAL 36

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Technical Certificate

34 credit hour program. The curriculum at SouthArk is based on the guidelines provided by the American Association for Medical Transcription Model Curriculum for Medical Transcription. After completing the program students should be prepared to sit for and successfully complete the Registered Medical Transcriptionist exam with the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity.

FALL SEMESTER

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

BIOL 2064/L Human Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab 4

HIT 1003 Medical Terminology 3

HIT 1153 Health Care Delivery Systems 3

HIT 2144/L Basic Medical Transcription/Lab 4

HIT 2803 Introduction to Medical Science 3

Semester Credit Hour Total 17 Following successful completion of the 17 semester credit hours of the fall semester, students will earn the certificate of proficiency in medical transcription.

SPRING SEMESTER

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

BIOL 2074/L Human Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab 4

CSCI 2143 Microcomputers: Business Applications 3

ENG 1113 Composition I 3

HIT 2154/L Advanced Medical Transcription/Lab 4

Semester Credit Hour Total 14

SUMMER TERM

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

HIT 2783 Medical Transcription Practicum 3

Semester Credit Hour Total 3 PROGRAM CREDIT HOUR TOTAL 34 Basic Studies Requirements:

Reading - ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 43 or above (or) COMPASS 83 or above (or) complete BSTD 0613 English II. Students testing into basic studies reading are required to take the Nelson-Denny reading test for placement into the appropriate reading class.

Writing - ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 45 or above (or) COMPASS 80 or above (or) complete BSTD 0613 English II.

Math - ACT 17 or above (or) ASSET Elementary Algebra Skills 34 or above (or) COMPASS 26 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra.

SAS - A course required for all first-time, full-time degree-seeking students and students who test into two or more basic studies courses.

ALL courses in the program MUST be completed with a minimum grade of “C.”

If you are interested in further information regarding these programs, contact:

Dean of Health and Natural Sciences Phone: 870-864-7102; Fax: 866-222-8026

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Certificate of Proficiency

The curriculum at SouthArk trains students to work in both acute and long-term care facilities. Upon completion of the program, the successful student should be able to:

1. Perform uncomplicated nursing procedures and to assist licensed practical nurses or registered nurses in direct client care.

2. Form a relationship, communicate, and interact competently on a one-to-one basis with clients as part of the team implementing client care objectives.

3. Demonstrate sensitivity to clients’ emotional, social, and mental health needs through skillful, directed interactions.

4. Assist clients in attaining and maintaining functional independence.

5. Exhibit behavior in support and promotion of client’s rights.

6. Demonstrate observational and documented skills needed in support of the assessment of client’s health, physical condition, and well-being.

Applicants for admission to the CNA program must

1. Provide an official copy of high school transcript or GED equivalency with transcript and/or official college transcript if applicable.

2. Complete general admissions procedures to college.

3. Complete the COMPASS test.

4. Meet with CNA advisor.

5. Submit a state background check with the application packet to the program director.

6. Submit proof of a TB skin test, IGRA test, or chest X-ray (completed within the last 12 months) prior to admission into the clinical portion of the program.

7. Submit a copy of state issued driver’s license or state issued identification card.

8. Meet the program’s physical requirements.

High school health-science technology students who are 18 years of age or older may register for this program. While admission for students under 18 is possible, completion of the clinical component is difficult. Contact the CNA program director for further information about credit transfer.

Students successfully completing the program will be awarded the certificate of proficiency and will be eligible to sit for the state registry examination for certified nursing assistants.

Classes required for the certificate are:

COURSE # COURSE NAME CREDIT

HOUR

N A 1002 Nursing Assistant Training 2

N A 1012 Nursing Assistant Skills Laboratory 2

N A 1022 Nursing Assistant Practicum 2

HIT 1003 Medical Terminology 3

H S 1011 Ethics and Professionalism 1

H S 1001 OR Basic Computers OR 1

CSCI 1003 Computers and Information Processing

H S 1021 CPR and First Aid 1