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2021/2022health informationmanagementAssociate in Applied Science (AAS)Program Code: 10-530-4Total Credits: 67-68CHECKLIST:This section will be completed whenmeeting with your academic advisor.q FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov)Mid-State’s Health Information Management program preparesindividuals to enter the emerging field of electronic health recordmanagement. Students learn to use computer programs andestablished methods to securely process, compile, maintain, andreport electronic health information data for patient care. In thisprogram you’ll learn to abstract and code clinical data usingclassifications systems as well as analyze health records accordingto industry protocols. You’ll build knowledge about reimbursement,facility planning, marketing, risk management, and more. Graduatesare eligible to take the AHIMA national certification exam forRegistered Health Information Technician (RHIT).q Financial Aid Form(s)Form(s):q Follow-Up Appointment:Where:When:With:q Official TranscriptsMid-State Technical CollegeStudent Services Assistant1001 Centerpoint DriveStevens Point, WI 54481Estimated tuition and fees: mstc.edu/programcostsq Criminal Background Statement ofUnderstanding and Release ofInformation FormACADEMIC ADVISORTo schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, call715.422.5300. Academic advisors will travel to other campuses asnecessary to accommodate student needs. For more informationabout advising, visit mstc.edu/advising.q Other:mstc.edu888.575.6782TTY: 711ADAMS CAMPUS401 North MainAdams, WI 53910MARSHFIELD CAMPUS2600 West 5th StreetMarshfield, WI 54449STEVENS POINT CAMPUS1001 Centerpoint DriveStevens Point, WI 54481WISCONSIN RAPIDS CAMPUS500 32nd Street NorthWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Mid-State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its program, activity, or employment. The following person has been designated to handleinquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Vice President – Human Resources; 500 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494; 715.422.5325 AAEO@mstc.edu. 3/2021
career pathwayBACHELOR'S DEGREEOPTIONSBellevue UniversitySTARTYOURCAREEREARN rado State University GlobalConcordia UniversityFranklin UniversityCAREEROPTIONSCoding ManagerCoding Support SpecialistMedical Claims ReviewerASSOCIATE INAPPLIED SCIENCEGrand Canyon University (GCU)ONLY 37-38MORE CREDITSHerzing UniversityLakeland UniversityMilwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)Mount Mary University (MMU)STARTYOURCAREERThe College of St. ScholasticaUniversity of PhoenixUW-Green BayMEDICALCODERUW-LaCrosseUW-Marshfield of Wood CountyCAREEROPTIONSCoding SpecialistChargemaster CoordinatorMedical Claims ReviewerTECHNICALDIPLOMAUW-Oshkosh30 CREDITSUW-ParksideUW-Stevens PointUW-StoutWestern Governor's UniversityWisconsin Private,Non-profit Universities/CollegesFor more information andadditional opportunities,visit RETURNINGADULTCollege Credit Dual Credit Military Experience Work ExperienceLearn about Credit for Prior Learning at mstc.edu/cpl.OTHER OPTIONSBEGIN AT ANY POINTIN THE PATHWAYRELATED PROGRAMS Page 2Central Service TechnicianHealth & Wellness PromotionMedical AssistantNursingNursing AssistantPharmacy Services ManagementPharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomy TechnicianRespiratory TherapySurgical Technologist888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
PROGRAM OUTCOMESTECHNICAL STANDARDSEmployers will expect you, as a Health InformationManagement graduate, to be able to: Apply coding and reimbursement systems.A list of specific physical, emotional, and mentaltasks needed to function as a Health InformationManagement graduate is available at mstc.edu/programs/health-information-management. Contactthe Disability Services coordinator in the StudentServices & Information Center to receive assistance. Supervise various components of the healthinformation system.CLINICAL-RELATED REQUIREMENTS Demonstrate professional behaviors and ethics. Apply information technology and analytics in data use. Apply data governance principles to ensure the quality ofhealth data.Prior to placement at a clinical site, students need to pay fora criminal background check through a private vendor andprovide documentation of required health work.TECHNICAL SKILLS ATTAINMENTStudents are responsible for ensuring all requirementsremain current during program enrollment.The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) hasimplemented a requirement that all technical collegesmeasure program outcomes attained by students. Thisrequirement is called Technical Skills Attainment (TSA).The main objective of TSA is to ensure graduates have thetechnical skills needed by employers. Students are notifiedof TSA reporting in their final few courses of the programand will complete a mock RHIT exam to fulfill the TSArequirement for this program.The Health Information Management accreditor of Mid-StateTechnical College is the Commission on Accreditation forHealth Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).The College’s accreditation for associate degree in HealthInformation Management at the Marshfield campus has beenreaffirmed through 2023.Graduates are eligible to take thenational certification exam offeredby the American Health InformationManagement Association (AHIMA)for the Registered Health InformationTechnician (RHIT) credential. ADDITIONAL ENTRY CRITERIATo apply to the Health Information Managementprogram, please submit the following documentsto Mid-State Admissions: Criminal Background Statement of Understanding andRelease of Information form.Mid-State Technical College Admissions500 32nd Street NorthWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.eduClinical sites have the right to refuse a student’s placementbased on inadequate health records, pending charges, orconviction records. Students with a criminal history may notbe able to complete clinical courses. Mid-State will maketwo attempts to place a student in an appropriate clinicalexperience. If Mid-State is unable to place the student aftertwo attempts, the student will be withdrawn from the clinicalcourse and will not be able to advance in the program.PROGRAM PROGRESSION AND COMPLETIONIn order to progress in and successfully complete theprogram, students must: Repeat courses not completed with a “C” or betterprior to progressing in core courses or other courseswith co- or prerequisites. Receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses requiredfor graduation.A student may repeat the same course only once in theHealth Information Management program. If the course isfailed a second time, the student will be withdrawn fromthe Health Information Management program. If a HealthInformation Management student fails four separateprogram courses, the student will be withdrawn from theprogram. Failures will include failing the same course orfailing different courses. A withdrawal grade of “W” countsas one attempt for the course.STUDENT HANDBOOKVisit mstc.edu/studenthandbook to view Mid-State’sstudent handbook, which contains information aboutadmissions, enrollment, appeals processes, services forpeople with disabilities, financial aid, graduation, privacy,Mid-State’s Student Code of Conduct, and technology.Page 3
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTThe GPS for Student Success course is required for allMid-State program students and is recommended to becompleted before obtaining 12 credits. (Not counted inthe total credit value for this program.) Some students areexempt from this requirement. Please see your programadvisor for more information.GPS for Student Success10890102. 1 creditIntegrate necessary skills for student success by developingan academic plan, identifying interpersonal attributes forsuccess, adopting efficient and effective learning strategies,and utilizing Mid-State resources, policies, and processes.This course must be completed prior to obtaining 12 creditsand is a graduation requirement.ADDITIONAL COURSES AS NEEDEDThe following courses may be recommended or required ifthe student does not achieve minimum Accuplacer scores.Intro to College Reading10838104.2 creditsProvides learners with the opportunities to developand expand reading skills, including comprehensionand vocabulary skills. Learners apply reading skills toacademic tasks and read to acquire information from avariety of sources.Intro to College Writing10831103.3 creditsIntroduces basic principles of composition, includingorganization, development, unity, and coherence inparagraphs and multi-paragraph documents. The purpose ofthis course is to prepare students for successful entry intorequired program courses. This course is tuition bearing andunder certain circumstances may qualify for financial aid.This course cannot be used to satisfy program completionrequirements at Mid-State.NOTES:Prerequisite: Accuplacer Sentence Skills score of 60 or equivalent.Proficiency in word processing skills recommended.Pre-Algebra10834109.3 creditsProvides an introduction to algebra. Includes operationson real numbers, solving linear equations, percent andproportion, and an introduction to polynomials andstatistics. Prepares students for elementary algebra andsubsequent algebra-related courses.Prerequisite: Accuplacer Math score of 65, Accuplacer Algebra scoreof 30, ABE Math Prep V 76854785 and ABE Math Prep VI 76854786with a grade of “S.” (Note: ABE Math Prep V and VI courses cannotbe used to satisfy program completion requirements at Mid-State.)Page 4888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
SAMPLE FULL-TIME CURRICULUM 10806177Microsoft Office-IntroductionMedical TerminologyIntroduction to Health RecordsOrganization of HealthcareEnglish Composition 1General Anatomy & Physiology-or10806189 Basic 7108011961080119817-18 credits333234317 creditsElectronic Health RecordsCPT CodingLegal Aspects of HIMHuman Disease for the Health ProfessionsICD Diagnosis CodingOral/Interpersonal Communication 16610530167Term6 creditsTerm8-9 anization of HealthcareEnglish Composition 1General Anatomy & Physiology-or10806189 Basic Anatomy332343Term1010310610801196108011986 creditsMicrosoft Office-IntroductionOral/Interpersonal Communication -orSpeech332 creditsTerm6 credits333Term6 credits3Term6 creditsTerm9 credits33332133Total credits 67-68Please Note: This curriculum sequence is only for student planning. Actualstudent schedules will vary depending on course availability. Program completion time may vary based on student schedulingand course availability. For details, go to mstc.edu/classfinder.105301611053012210530182Legal Aspects of HIM2Electronic Health RecordsHuman Disease for the Health Professions10530197 ICD Diagnosis Coding10809166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & 810809198Database Concepts and DesignHealth Data AnalysisCPT CodingIntroductory StatisticsDevelopmental Psychology -orIntro to PsychologyTerm3333333338 credits10530163 Health Information Clinical10530160 Performance Improvement forHealth Professions10530167 Management of Health Information Services233Term10 creditsTotal credits 67-6810530146105301471053016410530166888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.eduMedical TerminologyIntroduction to Health RecordsTerm315 creditsPrivate and Government ReimbursementHIM Advanced CodingHealth Information ClinicalRHIT Test PrepInpatient Procedure CodingManagement of Health Information Services3323318 credits10156101Database Concepts and Design10530132 Health Data Analysis10530160 Performance Improvement forHealth Professions10804198 Introductory Statistics10809166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application10809188 Developmental Psychology -or10809198 Intro to PsychologyTermSAMPLE PART-TIME CURRICULUM OPTIONPrivate and Government ReimbursementHIM Advanced CodingRHIT Test PrepInpatient Procedure Coding3313Page 5
course descriptionsBasic Anatomy10806189.3 creditsExamines concepts of anatomy and physiology as theyrelate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical andphysiological terminology to all body systems.CPT Coding10530144.3 creditsPrepares learners to assign current procedural terminology(CPT) codes supported by medical documentation withentry-level proficiency. Students are familiar with and usestandard coding references. Emphasizes accuracy, CPTinstructional notations, conventions, rules, and officialcoding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studiesand actual medical record documentation. Also coversapplication of modifiers to services and relationship tofinancial impact.Prerequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101, Basic Anatomy10806189, and Introduction to Health Records 10530111; Corequisite:Human Disease for the Health Professions 10530182Database Concepts and Design10156101.3 creditsIntroduces the concepts of relational database design,development, and maintenance. Topics include relationalnormalization, referential integrity, and Structured QueryLanguage (SQL).Corequisite: English Composition 1 10801136Developmental Psychology10809188.3 creditsStudies human development throughout the lifespanand explores developmental theory and research withan emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological,cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individualfrom conception to death. Application activities andcritical thinking skills enable students to gain an increasedknowledge and understanding of themselves and others.Prerequisite: High School GPA of 3.0 or Accuplacer Reading Skills of236, Writing of 237 or ACT of 15 Reading/16 Writing. Students areencouraged to bring transcripts for further evaluation if they do notmeet these requirements.Electronic Health Records10530122.3 creditsIntroduces students to the electronic health record (EHR)as a technology-based representation of healthcare dataintegration from a participating collection of varied systemsfor a single patient. Course covers emerging use of theelectronic health record, an overview of EHR, applications,benefits and barriers to its use, vocabularies, principles ofimplementation, health information exchange, standards,privacy, security, information retrieval, digital libraries, andimage management.English Composition 110801136.3 creditsDesigned for learners to develop knowledge and skills inall aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing,writing, editing, and revising are applied through a varietyof activities. Students analyze audience and purpose, useelements of research, and format documents using standardguidelines. Individuals develop critical reading skills throughanalysis of various written documents.Prerequisite: High School GPA of 3.0 or Accuplacer Writing of262 or ACT of 20 or Intro to College Writing 10-831-103 with agrade of “C” or better or equivalent. Students are encouraged tobring transcripts for further evaluation if they do not meet theserequirements. Proficiency in word processing skills recommended.General Anatomy & Physiology10806177. 4 creditsExamines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiologyas they relate to health sciences. Using a body systemsapproach, the course emphasizes the interrelationshipsbetween structure and function at the gross andmicroscopic levels of organization of the entire human body.It is intended to prepare health care professionals whoneed to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy andphysiology to informed decision making and professionalcommunication with colleagues and patients.Prerequisite: High School GPA of 3.0 or Accuplacer Reading Skillsof 236 or ACT of 15, or General Chemistry 10806134 with a gradeof “C” or better, or General Biology 10806114 with a grade of “C”or better, or Human Body in Health & Disease 10509102 with a “C”or better. Students are encouraged to bring transcripts for furtherevaluation if they do not meet these requirements.Health Data Analysis10530132.3 creditsFocuses on the collection, computation, analysis, andpresentation of healthcare statistical data. Examines dataanalytics, registries, vital statistics, mandatory reporting,and research.Prerequisites: Introduction to Health Records 10530111, Organizationof Healthcare 10530125, Electronic Health Records 10530122, andMicrosoft Office-Introduction 10103106Health Information Clinical10530163.2 creditsProvides a blend of supervised clinical experience in ahealthcare facility with online classroom activities. Studentsapply skills and knowledge gained from previous coursesin the health information management setting. Classroomactivity includes discussion of clinical situations.Prerequisites: Legal Aspects of HIM 10530161, Health Data Analysis10530132, Performance Improvement for Health Professions10530160; Corequisites: Private and Government Reimbursement10530146, HIM Advanced Coding 10530147, and Inpatient ProcedureCoding 10530166Prerequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101, Basic Anatomy10806189, and Introduction to Health Records 10530111; Corequisite:Human Disease for the Health Professions 10530182Page 6888.575.6782 Get the latest updates online at mstc.edu
course descriptionsHIM Advanced Coding10530147.3 creditsBuilds on basic coding knowledge and skills through thecoding of clinical case studies and actual medical records.Students access, review, and code electronic medicalrecords from the virtual lab software; perform data qualityreviews to validate code assignment and compliance withreporting requirements; develop appropriate physicianqueries; and assign diagnosis related groups (DRGs) andambulatory payment classifications (APCs) with entry-levelproficiency using computerized encoding and groupingsoftware.Prerequisites: ICD Diagnosis Coding 10530197 and CPT Coding10530144; Corequisites: Private & Government Reimbursement10530146 and Inpatient Procedure Coding 10530166Human Disease for the Health Professions10530182.3 creditsFocuses on the common diseases of each body system asencountered in all types of healthcare settings by healthinformation professionals. Emphasizes understanding theetiology (causes), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests,and treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease.Prerequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101 and BasicAnatomy 10806189ICD Diagnosis Coding10530197.3 creditsPrepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supportedby medical documentation with entry-level proficiency.Students apply instructional notations, conventions,rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning ICDdiagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical recorddocumentation.Prerequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101, Introduction to HealthRecords 10530111, and Basic Anatomy 10806189; Corequisite: HumanDisease for the Health Professions 10530182Inpatient Procedure Coding10530166.
UW-Green Bay UW-LaCrosse UW-Marshfield of Wood County UW-Oshkosh UW-Parkside UW-Stevens Point UW-Stout Western Governor's University Wisconsin Private, Non-profit Universities/Colleges For more information and additional opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer. MEDICAL CODER TECHNICAL DIPLOMA 30 CREDITS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE .
