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288 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
Course Descriptions
HIT217
Health Information Seminar I
1 credit 1 period lecture
Theory of and practice in specialized
health information activities. Forum for
discussion of classroom, laboratory, and
clinical affiliation experiences.
Prerequisites: (HIT106, HIT150, HIT201,
and HIT206), or permission of Program
Director. Corequisite: HIT218 or
permission of Program Director.
HIT218
Professional Practice
1 credit 5 periods lab
Practical application of acquired health
information technical knowledge in
health care settings. Prerequisites:
(HIT106, HIT150, HIT201, and HIT206),
or permission of Program Director.
Corequisite: HIT217 or permission of
Program Director.
HIT219
Health Information Systems
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Overview of the fundamental concepts
and terminology of health information
systems with emphasis on computer
systems for health information functions.
Review of concepts influencing
electronic and computerized patient
records and automation of health
information management functions.
Prerequisites: (HIT150 and HIT206), or
permission of instructor.
HIT220
Health Information Seminar II
1 credit 1 period lecture
Provides a forum for discussion of
advanced clinical affiliation. Survey of
current trends in health information
management. Application of problem
solving and research concepts to health
information practices. Prerequisites:
(HIT207, HIT217, HIT218, and HIT219),
or permission of Program Director.
Corequisites: HIT224 or permission of
Program Director.
For additional information on PC
program competencies, visit:
http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/
academic/curric/progpc.php
For additional information on MCCCD
course competencies, visit:
http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/
academic/curric/cs.php
HIT224
Advanced Professional Practice
1 credit 5 periods lab
Practical application of advanced health
information knowledge in a variety of
health-related settings. Focus on
supervision and management,
interdepartmental policies and
procedures, budget and staffing
considerations, as well as committee
planning and preparation. Prerequisites:
(HIT207, HIT217, HIT218, and HIT219),
or permission of Program Director.
Corequisites: HIT220 or permission of
Program Director.
HIT230
Quality Improvement and Management
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Focus on the history and development of
quality assurance in various health care
facilities, including quality assessment
techniques, utilization management, risk
management, credentialing, and medical
staff services as related to health
information management. Prerequisites:
(HIT206 and HIT219), or permission of
instructor.
HIT298AA-AC
Special Projects
1-3 credits 1-3 periods lab
Organized and tailored around the
interests and needs of the individual
student. Structured to provide an
atmosphere of individualized research
and study paralleled by professional
expertise and guidance. Professionaltype
facilities and equipment are made
available for student use. Allows the best
aspects of independent study and
individualized learning to be combined
to maximize student development.
Prerequisites: Permission of Program
Director or instructor.
HUM– Film
HUM/THE205
Introduction to Cinema
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Survey of the history and development
of the art of motion pictures, including
criticism of aesthetic and technical
elements. Prerequisites: None.
HUM/WST209
Women and Films
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Analysis of images of women in films
from both historical and contemporary
perspectives. Prerequisites: None.
HUM/THE210
Contemporary Cinema
3 credits 3 periods lecture
A study of contemporary films, directors,
and critics with emphasis on evaluating
films as an art form. Prerequisites:
None.
HUM211AA
Foreign Films: Classics
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Analysis of contributions of foreign
directors to the art and history of motion
pictures through a study of selected
films. Prerequisites: None.
HUM212
Documentary Film
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Survey of documentary (non-fiction) film
with an emphasis on international issues.
Focus on primary types of documentary
film, including direct address, direct
cinema, interviews, etc. Prerequisites:
None.
HUM213
Hispanic Film
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Analysis of Hispanic film as art form and
as social commentary. Prerequisites:
None.
HUM– Humanities
HUM105AA
Cultural Perspectives: African Ideas &
Values
1 credit 1 period lecture
An interdisciplinary examination of the
history, arts, ideas, and values of African
peoples and their contribution to life in
the United States. Prerequisites: None.
HUM105AB
Cultural Perspectives: Native-American
Ideas and Values
1 credit 1 period lecture
An interdisciplinary examination of the
history, arts, ideas, and values of Native
Americans and their contribution to life
in the United States. Prerequisites:
None.
HUM105AC
Cultural Perspectives: Asian Ideas &
Values
1 credit 1 period lecture
An interdisciplinary examination of the
history, arts, ideas, and values of Asian
peoples and their contribution to life in
the United States. Prerequisites: None.