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This course prepares students to think critically and reflectively about issues of globalization, take a global view of contemporary issues across states, societies, and cultures, and consider their own place in a global context. Significant attention is given to peacebuilding and to social, political, economic, and ecological justice explored within the larger context of globalization.
Core: SB
HCML 101 International Class/Disease Coding I (3 SH)
The course will provide an introduction to how coding and billing in healthcare settings. The ICD-10-CM and CPT 2021 will be introduced and used by the student. Offered through Lancaster HCML 111 International Class/Disease Coding II (3 SH) The course will provide more challenging patient situations that the student will code. The student will be introduced to challenging charts and peer review by others. The ICD-10-CM and CPT 2021 will be used by the student. Prerequisite: HCML 101. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 120 Processes in Healthcare Information (3 SH)
The student will gain an understanding of health record keeping, retention, storage and design of necessary forms. Computer hardware and software are explored in relation to healthcare information. The course will focus on electronic medical records. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 121 Procedural Terminology Coding (3 SH)
The course will provide procedural charts that the student will code. The ICD-10-CM and CPT 2021 will be used by the student. Prerequisite: HCML 121. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 130 Overview of the Human Body (4 SH)
This course will equip the student with basic knowledge and understanding of the basic organization, structure and function of the human body. The student identifies anatomy and explains physiology of the human body through comparative vertebrate observation and analysis. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 131 Health Insurance and Reimbursement (3 SH)
The student will explore payment and reimbursement methods in the US healthcare system. Students will examine forms, practices and processes and the role of the healthcare information specialist and the need for accurate data exchange. Prerequisites: HCML 101 and HCML 111. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 140 Systems and Education in Healthcare-Healthcare Management I (3 SH)
This course will equip the student with a knowledge of future health leaders, managers, and administrators to an understanding of the U.S. healthcare system. The student will become equipped to teach staff, clients, family, and the community regarding healthcare needs. Prerequisites: WRIT 135 and BIOL 209. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 141 Experiential Learning I (1 SH)
This course will equip the student with experience in the healthcare field. The student will research, gain access, and participate in 30 hours of observation. Offered through Lancaster HCML 220 Healthcare Policy (3 SH) The student will be equipped with knowledge of the social, political, and economic context of US healthcare and the distribution of medical care, pharmaceuticals, public and private insurers and managed care organizations. Policies as well as basic economics will be discussed as well as policies addressing healthcare disparities. Prerequisites: HCML 131 and HCML 240. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 240 Disparities in Healthcare (3 SH)
Using evidence-based research, the student will form critical analysis of the US healthcare system as compared to other world-wide healthcare systems. Power differentials and healthcare disparities will be addressed. The student will develop a proposal for a new healthcare system addressing power differentials and disparities discovered. Prerequisite: HCML 140. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 241 Experiential Learning II (1 SH)
This course will equip the student with experience in the healthcare field. The student will research, gain access and participate in 30 hours of observation and hands-on experience using skills used in prior courses. Prerequisite: HCML 141. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 260 Healthcare Practicum I (3 SH)
The student will apply leadership/management techniques while developing knowledge of healthcare disparities, resources, needs and programs within the community healthcare organization chosen by the student. 45 hours of volunteering may commence and continue through HCML 260. Focus will be on choosing a management/leadership style and approach and apply it to managing primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Prerequisite: HCML 340. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 320 Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare (3 SH)
The student will investigate legal and ethical issues facing healthcare professionals, including racial issues and legalities regarding underserved populations. Students will explore the basics of healthcare ethics and review ethical situations. Students will gain a working knowledge of various theories of healthcare law and ethics with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Prerequisite: HCML 220. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 340 Community Healthcare Management (3 SH)
This course will equip the student with knowledge of the concepts and methods of healthcare management in the community. The student will develop programs for health improvement and community assessment. Healthy People 2020 topics will be discussed and used as a guide to determine healthcare deficits and advantages within the student’s chosen community. Prerequisites: HCML 240 and HCML 320. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 341 Experiential Learning III (1 SH)
This course will equip the student with experience in the healthcare field. The student will research, gain access and participate in 30 hours of observation and continued hands-on experience using skills used in prior courses. Prerequisite: HCML 241. Offered through Lancaster
HCML 360 Healthcare Practicum II (3 SH)
The student will complete 45 volunteer hours at the setting chosen in HCML 260. The student’s focus will be on determining how the health setting benefits the community and how it is managed, which includes personal, financial issues, and client/community interaction with staff. Prerequisite: HCML 260. Offered through Lancaster
HE 201 First Aid (1 SH)
Principles of administering first aid and adult CPR in all aspects to victims of accidents and sudden illnesses are covered. WFA, AWFA, WEMT, WFR, EMT-B, or Red Cross standard first aid (all with CPR credential) will satisfy.
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