10/19/2011
Office of Programs and Academic Assessment (MC 103) 2630 University Hall
601 South Morgan Street Chicago, Illinois 60607-7128
November 3, 2011 TO: Ilene Harris, Chair
Senate Committee on Educational Policy
FROM: Kim Neumann, Assistant Director for Academic Programs
I am submitting for review and action by the Senate Committee on Educational Policy the attached Proposal to Revise the IBHE Postbaccalaureate
Certificate in Health Information Management.
The proposal was approved by the Academic Affairs Committee in the College of Applied Health Sciences on September 22, 2011 and was reported to the
Graduate College Executive Committee on October 28, 2011.
Title:Revision of the IBHE Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management
Sponsor:Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, College of Applied Health Sciences
Description: The following revision to the IBHE Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management is proposed:
Change the required course BHIS 406 Medical Terminology for Health Information Management, from 1 to 2 hours.
In changing the credit hours, course content will be expanded to include detailed terminology for coding procedures, and an examination of root operations and approaches mandated by ICD-10-PCS (the Department of Health and Human Services final rule for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System).
The total number of credit hours required for the Certificate changes from 23-39 to 23-40 hours,
depending on whether a student completes the Certificate concurrently with an MS in Health Informatics degree, and on whether the student receives proficiency credit for some courses, as described on the attached description of the program.
Justification:
On January 16, 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) published the final rule for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition, Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-CM/PCS) adoption, setting a compliance date of October 1, 2013. The increased level of detail and specificity of ICD-10-CM/PCS requires more detailed knowledge of medical terminology and is a required competency for students in this program.In order to meet the challenges of transitioning ICD-10- CM/PCS into the Health Information Management (HIM) curriculum, BHIS 406has been expanded beyond the basics, addressing more details regarding terminology for coding procedures, increasing course content and including an examination of root operations and approaches used in ICD-10-PCS. An introduction to the definitions of the current 31 root operations and seven approaches used in ICD-10- PCS will provide students with a solid foundation when learning ICD-10-PCS coding. A thorough
understanding of these definitions is a significant factor in understanding ICD-10-PCS coding.
In order to comply with DHHS mandates, we have increased the course content, and expanded the credit hours from 1 to 2.
Catalog Statement: See attached
Minority Impact Statement: No impact is anticipated, as this change is not expected to change the diversity of our current student enrollment.
Budgetary and Staff Implications: There is no impact on budget or staff.
Library Resource Implications: There is no impact on library resources.
Space Implications: Since this is an online program, there is no impact on space.
Unit (e.g. department) approval date: Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences Committee on Academic and Education Policy
College approval date: College of Applied Health Sciences Academic Affairs Committee, September 22, 2011
Contact Person: Karen Patena, Program Director, HIM Programs
Proposed Effective Date: Summer, 2012
BHIS 406 Medical Terminology for Health Information Management. 2 hours. An Introduction to medical terminology and pharmacology, necessary to understanding the use of clinical vocabularies and classification systems in health information systems. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Taught fully online. Students must have an active UIC NetID with valid password and access to a computer and the Internet. [Revise from 1 to 2 credit hours.]
Catalog Statement
Present: Proposed: Health Information Management (IBHE Certificate) Same
Mailing Address:
Office of Graduate Programs (MC 530) Biomedical and Health Information Sciences 1919 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612-7249 Campus Location: 250 AHSB Program Code: 20FS1304CERU Telephone: (866) 674-4842
E-mail: p.rocha@healthinformatics.uic.edu Web Site: http://healthinformatics.uic.edu Interim Department Head: Larry Pawola Director of Graduate Studies: Larry Pawola
Academic Program Director: Karen Patena, RHIA UIC's online Postbaccalaureate IBHE Certificate in Health Information Management provides
opportunities for self-motivated, experienced
healthcare, IT, or business professionals who have already attained at least a bachelor’s degree, to attain a solid foundation in the application and management of computers within the healthcare setting, as well as eligibility to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam.
All courses will be delivered using online instruction that provides quality learning in a structured
environment. Field work at a location convenient to the student is also required.
The Postbaccalaureate IBHE Certificate in HIM signifies that graduates are conversant in the planning, implementation, operation, and control of health data and information systems, and are eligible to sit for the RHIA exam. Course work emphasizes development of a state of the art skill set and
knowledge base grounded in healthcare information sciences.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum
Same
Campus Location: 250 AHSB Program Code: 20FS1304CERU Telephone: (866) 674-4842
E-mail: n.doctor@healthinformatics.uic.edu Web Site: http://healthinformatics.uic.edu Interim Department Head: Larry Pawola Director of Graduate Studies: Larry Pawola
Academic Program Director: Karen Patena, RHIA Same.
Same
requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:
IBHE Certificate
• Prior Degrees At minimum, an earned
bachelor's degree from any accredited college or university is required.
• Transcripts An official transcript sent in a signed, sealed envelope from each
postsecondary institution attended.
• Grade Point Average A cumulative GPA of 2.75/4.00 or above for the last 60 semester hours of the undergraduate degree OR a cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.00 or above for a minimum of 12 hours of graduate level course work beyond the baccalaureate.
• Minimum English Competency Test Score
o TOEFL If the applicant has taken the paper-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 585–600 will be considered; in addition, the applicant must take the Test of Written English and submit scores in the range of 5–6. If the
applicant has taken the computer-based TOEFL, minimum scores in the range of 240–250 will be considered. In this case the Test of Written English is not
required. Applicants taking the iBT Internet-based TOEFL must have a minimum score of 95, with subscores of Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 24, and Writing 24. OR
o IELTS 7.0, with subscores of 6.5 for all four subscores.
• Personal Statement The statement should address the applicant’s desired outcomes and benefits from completion of the certificate program.
• Interview Applicant must interview by phone to determine eligibility, interest, and purpose of graduate study.
• Resume Applicant should submit a resume that highlights education and work experience.
Degree Requirements
SameIn addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:
IBHE Certificate
• Prerequisites This certificate requires
completion of the following prerequisite courses (or equivalent course work or professional experience). These courses are most typically taken upon admission to the certificate
program.
o KN 251 and 252—Human Physiological Anatomy I and II
o PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology
o IDS 200—Introduction to Management Information Systems
• Minimum Semester Hours Required 23–39. While 39 hours are required for the full
program, a minimum of 31 hours may be taken if proficiency can be demonstrated in up to eight hours of specific core courses (see Note below) for students seeking the
Postbaccalaureate IBHE Certificate in HIM only. While 31 hours are required for the full program concurrently with the MS in Health Informatics, a minimum of 23 hours may be taken if proficiency can be demonstrated in up to eight hours of specific core courses. (In this case, the Postbaccalaureate IBHE Certificate in HIM is awarded only upon completion of both the 23 or 31 hours required for the certificate and the 45 hours required for the MS in Health Informatics degree.) Proficiency will be
demonstrated through reviewing the student's petition, personal statement and experience, and completion of a written exam.
Minimum Semester Hours Required 23-40. While 40 hours are required for the full program, a minimum of 31 hours may be taken if proficiency can be demonstrated in up to nine hours of specific core courses (see Note below) for students seeking the Postbaccalaureate IBHE Certificate in HIM only. While 32 hours are
required for the full program concurrently with the MS in Health Informatics, a minimum of 23 hours may be taken if proficiency can be demonstrated in up to nine hours of specific core courses. (In this case, the Postbaccalaureate IBHE Certificate in HIM is awarded only upon completion of both the 23 or 32 hours required for the certificate and the 45 hours required for the MS in Health
Informatics degree.) Proficiency will be
demonstrated through reviewing the student's petition, personal statement and experience, and completion of a written exam.
• Course Work
• Required Courses for students completing the full 39 hours for the IBHE Certificate in HIM only: HIM 410, 432, 433, 481, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455; BHIS 405, 406, 460, 580.
• Required Courses for students completing the full 31 hours for the IBHE Certificate in HIM concurrently with MS in Health Informatics: HIM 410, 432, 433, 481, 451, 452, 453; BHIS 405, 580. Additional courses taken as part of the MS in Health Informatics curriculum—11 hours. Note: These courses count toward the MS in Health Informatics degree and are substituted for courses in the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in HIM program: BHIS 500, 517, 535, and 546. Note: Upon satisfactory demonstration of proficiency in HIM 410, 453, BHIS 405, or BHIS 406, students may waive up to 8 hours. In addition, students may substitute up to 4 hours from the following: BHIS 437, 515, 517, 525, 528 for required course work. Proficiency will be demonstrated though reviewing the
student's petition, personal statement and experience, and completion of a written exam. Students completing the certificate concurrently with the MS in Health Informatics may
substitute only BHIS 528, as all other courses are existing requirements of the MS with concurrent certificate.
Technical Requirements
• Computer Literacy All students enrolled in this program are expected to have working
knowledge of computers to use the following minimum requirements.
PC Users
• Processor: Minimum Pentium III
• Course Work
• Required Courses for students completing the full 40 hours for the IBHE Certificate in HIM only: HIM 410, 432, 433, 481, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455; BHIS 405, 406, 460, and 580.
• Required Courses for students completing the full 32 hours for the IBHE Certificate in HIM concurrently with MS in Health
Informatics: HIM 410, 432, 433, 481, 451, 452, 453; BHIS 405, 406, and 580.
Additional courses taken as part of the MS in Health Informatics curriculum—11 hours. Note: These courses count toward the MS in Health Informatics degree and are substituted for courses in the
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in HIM program: BHIS 500, 517, 535, and 546. Note: Upon satisfactory demonstration of proficiency in HIM 410, 453, BHIS 405, or BHIS 406, students may waive up to 9 hours. In addition, students may substitute up to 4 hours from the following: BHIS 437, 515, 517, 525, 528 for required course work. Proficiency will be demonstrated though reviewing the student's petition, personal statement and experience, and completion of a written exam. Students completing the certificate concurrently with the MS in Health Informatics may substitute only BHIS 528, as all other courses are existing requirements of the MS with concurrent certificate.
Same
PC Users
• Memory: 1GB RAM minimum
• Hard Drive: 40 GB or more with 8 GB free space preferred
• Modem: A cable or DSL connection is preferred
• CD-ROM: A CD-ROM reader
• Sound Card: SoundBlaster 32-bit compatible
• Video Card: SVGA 1024 x 768 resolution
• Monitor: 15 inch SuperVGA color monitor
• Operating System: XP, Vista
• Software: An active antivirus program and an office suite such as Microsoft Office.
• Other: High speed broadband access and a standard microphone.
Mac Users
• Processor: Mac G4 or G5 running OS 10 (or higher)
• Memory: Minimum of 1 GB RAM
• Hard Drive: 40 GB hard drive
• Other: High speed broadband access and a standard microphone.
• Processor: Minimum Pentium 4
• Memory: 1GB RAM minimum
• Hard Drive: 160 GB or more with 40 GB free space preferred
• Modem: A cable or DSL connection for high speed broadband access. Wireless networks are acceptable for static Web pages but are not sufficient for working in a learning management system and should not be used for quizzes or exams.
• CD-ROM: A CD-ROM reader
• Sound Card: SoundBlaster 32-bit compatible
• Video Card: SVGA 1024 x 768 resolution--higher resolution recommended
• Monitor: 17 inch SuperVGA color monitor
• Operating System: XP, Vista, Windows 7
• Software*:An active antivirus program and an office suite such as Microsoft Office 2007. Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 or later (available at
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) Flash plug-in (latest version)
• Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or later OR Mozilla Firefox
Mac Users
• Processor: Intel processor running OS 10.5 (or higher)
• Memory: Minimum of 1 GB RAM
• Hard drive: 40 GB HD
• Modem: A cable or DSL connection for high speed broadband access. Wireless networks are acceptable for static Web pages but are not sufficient for working in a learning management system and should not be used for quizzes or exams.
• Software*:An active antivirus program and an office suite such as Microsoft Office 2007. Adobe Acrobat Reader (available at
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) Flash plug-in (latest version)
• Browser: Safari OR Mozilla Firefox
