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Health Information Technology (HIT)
Nursing and Allied Health Division
HIT 100B: Introduction to ICD-9-CM
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: HIT 118B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces the mechanics of using ICD-9-CM.
HIT 101B: Current Procedural Terminology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 118B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Includes ambulatory reimbursement methodologies. Mechanics of outpatient coding using CPT-4.
HIT 105B: Health Care Dynamics
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces student to the organization and functioning of the healthcare delivery system. Professional, legal, and ethical aspects of the health occupations. Prevention, community health needs, psychosocial factors in health care, and community agencies.
HIT 117B: Medical Terminology I
Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none
Studies word derivations and formation with emphasis upon understanding common usage in the field of health care.
HIT 118B: Language of Medicine
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Applies medical language by body system and appropriate use within the accepted nomenclature and classification systems. This course is designed to meet professional program requirements.
HIT 120B: Medical Transcription I
Units (Credits): 2; Prerequisites: HIT 117B & COT 200 or concurrent enrollment, and ENG 101 or satisfactory performance on English placement test and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches basic medical transcription skills.
HIT 121B: Medical Transcription II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 118B, HIT 120B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches intermediate medical transcription skills.
HIT 165B: Pathophysiology I
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces students to the concept of disease process in specific body systems.
HIT 170B: Computers in Health Care
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Teaches hardware and software components of computers for health information applications. Methods of controlling the accuracy and security of data. Record linkage and data sharing concepts.
HIT 180B: Introduction to Health Information Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIT 118B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Introduces Health Information Management procedures including professional ethics and processes to assure quality health care through quality information.
HIT 201B: Classification Systems For Health Care Data
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 180B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Practices in-depth assigning diagnostic and procedure codes according to ICD-9-CM.
HIT 205B: Structure & Organization of Health Information Systems
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 170B & HIT 180B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division; Corequisites: HIT 201B
Teaches functions of health information departments in healthcare institutions. Origin, uses, format, and regulatory requirements of health records.
HIT 206B: Clinical Applications I
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites or Corequisites: HIT 205B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches practical experience in the acute care setting performing Health Information Departmental duties. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis.
HIT 207B: Health Information Management
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 205B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Opportunities to develop supervisory skills including directing and controlling, management of human resources, emphasis on situations encountered in Health Information Services.
HIT 208B: Clinical Applications II
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 206B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches management and practical experience in specialized care settings. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis.
HIT 210B: Coding Applications
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 201B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Teaches practical coding experience in a variety of health care settings. Grades assigned on a pass/fail basis.
HIT 245B: Quality Improvement Techniques
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 205B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Studies methodologies for conducting quality improvement activities.
HIT 299B: Selected Topics in Health Information Technology
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: HIT 205B and permission of the Nursing and Allied Health division.
Covers selected topics of interest to students of health information systems. Grades assigned on pass/fail a basis.
History (HIST)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
HIST 101: United States History to 1865
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Offers a survey of American history and civilization from the time of the first European settlement to about 1865.
HIST 102: United States History 1865 to Present
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers American history and civilization since the end of the American Civil War.
HIST 105: European Civilization to 1648
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers the development of Western civilization and history from its beginnings in the valleys of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers to the mid-17th century rise of strong nation-states.
HIST 106: European Civilization 1648 to Present
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers Western civilization and history from the mid-17th century to the present.
HIST 111: Survey of American Constitutional History
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Teaches the origin, development, history of the Nevada and United States constitutions. Course will examine the American judicial system through a number of significant decisions and will analyze the individuals who made those decisions.
HIST 207: Discover Nevada's Past
Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none
Explores the many historic sites and scenic areas of Nevada, utilizing lecture discussions, slide presentations, readings and videos.
HIST 217: Nevada History
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Studies Nevada's history from prehistoric times to the present. The course will examine the early mining and cattle frontiers, the development of towns and the advent of industrialization as well as the 20th century problems of water, energy, and growth.
HIST 247: Introduction to the History of Mexico
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces pre-Columbian Mexico, Colonial New Spain and Mexican national history to the present.
HIST 295: Special Topics in History
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: consent of instructor
Studies a selected issue or topic of significance in history. The intent will be to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the complex forces which have shaped the modern world. Material will be drawn from a variety of sources and may be interdisciplinary. May be repeated for up to six credits.
Home Economics (HEC)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
HEC 122B: Creative Cooking
Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none
Familiarizes students with the food and cooking patterns of various ethnic groups. Combines good nutrition and economical shopping tips with a variety of cooking techniques and recipes from around the world.
Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
HDFS 201: Life Span Human Development
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Studies human growth over the life span covering the biological influences on development and the processes of intellectual and social development. Reviews the family system and explores major challenges and developmental issues facing families today.
HDFS 202: Introduction to Families
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Explores the dynamics of development, interaction, and intimacy of primary relationships in contextual and theoretical frameworks, societal issues and choices facing diverse family systems. This course is taught from a bio-psycho-social approach within the family ecological system context. It incorporates issues relevant to international families and diverse family arrangements within North America. Traditional issues of families are reframed, reconstructed, and questioned. Application of ideas to those working with families in a variety of settings including: physical health, mental health, economic and educational arenas.
HDFS 232: Diversity and the Young Child - A Multicultural Perspective
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Considers the development of young children from the prenatal period through age 8, focusing on diversity among children. Diversity will be explored in cultural, ethnic and linguistic variations as well as differences in ability and typical/atypical development. Students will seek to understand development and its cultural variations so that teaching young children will be more effective, empathic and aware. This course will explore the many ways of growing up and the worldwide diversity of that process.
Humanities (HUM)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
HUM 101: Introduction to Humanities
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Offers an interdisciplinary approach to the humanities. Students study major works in art, music, literature, and philosophy with historical framework.
HUM 198B: Special Topics In Humanities
Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none
Studies selected issues or topics of significance within the field of humanities. Intent will be to develop an interdisciplinary awareness and appreciation for the areas of art, music, literature, theater, history, and architecture.