Course Syllabus

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Course Description and Prerequisites | Course ObjectivesTime Expectation | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Textbooks and Materials | Course Grading | Course Policies | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Overview of Assignments | Taking Proctored AssessmentsYour Email Account | Student ResourcesAccommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)


Course Title: HIM 111 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 credits)

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Course Description and Prerequisites

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AHIMA Competencies

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

Curriculum - 2018 Domains

Health Information Management (HIM) Programs

Supporting Body of Knowledge (Prerequisite or Evidence of Knowledge)

    • Medical Terminology 

 

Course Objectives

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Time Expectation

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Course Requisite Technical Skills

In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:

  • Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons.
  • Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation.
  • Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system.
  • Ability to proficiently search the web for information
  • Ability to download and print information from websites
  • Ability to download, view, and/or print PDF files

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Textbooks and Materials 

Required Textbooks

Acquiring Textbooks and Course Materials

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Course Grading

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Course Policies

Per HIM program policy, if you have any questions pertaining to the course, please contact your instructor first. If your questions are unresolved, please reach out the HIM Program Director, Dana Pratt, at dpratt@nvcc.edu.

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Grading Turnaround Time:

All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days after the due date, and sooner when possible.

 

Incomplete Policy:

Withdraw from the Course

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Student Rights & Responsibilities

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Overview of Assignments

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Taking Proctored Assessments

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Your Email Account

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Student Resources

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Accommodation Policy and Statements

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NOVA Online Policies and Procedures

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Course Summary:

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