Catalog 05-06 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Course DescriptionsHS 113 Intermediate ICD-9-CM 4-0-4Higher level ICD-9-CM inpatient coding, expanding on and further applyingconcepts learned in Basic ICD-9-CM, including expanded use of 3-M computerized encoder system. Discussion of inpatient reimbursementand payment systems used including prospective payment system, managedcare and other third party payers. During the last 5 weeks of thecourse, the student will use actual medical records in a simulated professionalpractice experience applying codes and calculating DRG utilizingthe computerized encoder. (Prerequisite: HS 112)HS 114 Basic Ambulatory Coding 2-0-2Introduction to basic CPT-HCPCS coding concepts utilizing AHA “OfficialOutpatient Coding Guidelines.” ICD-9-CM coding will also be utilizedas it relates to ambulatory coding concepts. Introduction to use ofcomputerized encoding in the ambulatory setting. (Prerequisites: HS 112and HS 113)HS 115 Intermediate Ambulatory Coding 4-0-4Higher level CPT-HSPCS coding expanding on and further applying conceptslearned in Basic CPT-HSPCS, including expanded use of 3-M computerizedencoder system. Discussion of ambulatory reimbursement andpayment systems used including prospective payment system, managedcare, other third party payers and a discussion of regulatory complianceissues. During the last 5 weeks of the course, the student will use actualmedical records in a simulated professional practice experience applyingcodes and calculating APC utilizing the computerized encoder. (Prerequisite:HS 114)HistoryHI 104 Western Civilization: Antiquity to 1650 3-0-3This is the first of a two-course sequence about Western civilization.Study of history addresses the goals of being an educated person byliberating the learner from a narrowed perspective. Thinking about andunderstanding the past clearly provides for better alternatives in the presentand the future. This course provides opportunities to learn about majorhistorical events and trends from the earliest civilizations up to the Reformationwhich have shaped the past, present and will impact on thefuture. Social, political, intellectual and economic changes will be amongthe topics explored, as will critical scrutiny of Western tradition.HI 105 Western Civilization: 1650 to present 3-0-3Study of history addresses the goals of being an educated person byliberating the learner from a narrowed perspective. Thinking about andunderstanding the past clearly, provides for better alternatives in thepresent and future. This course provides opportunities to learn aboutmajor historical events and trends since the mid fifteenth century whichhave shaped the past, present and will impact on the future. Social,political, intellectual and economic changes will be among the topicsexplored, as will critical scrutiny of Western tradition.HI 120 United States History: to 1870 3-0-3This is a course that explores the critical historical events that haveinteracted to shape life in this country from its discovery until 1870.Included will be the discovery of America; colonization; social, politicaland economic development; the American Revolution; political documentswhich establish our form of government (Declaration of Independence/Constitution);slavery, the Civil War; and Reconstruction. Majortopics are emphasized within a chronological framework and serve as asystematic introduction to United States History prior to 1870.HI 121 United States History: 1870 - present 3-0-3A course which explores the critical historic events and forces that haveinteracted to shape life in the U.S. Topics will include: the IndustrialRevolution, World Wars, the Cold War, the role of the U.S. as a worldpower, social revolutions, the Great Depression, and the workings ofdemocracy within the republic.HI 131 World History I: to 1500 3-0-3This course examines the histories of civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europeand the Americas from the earliest times to 1500. The interrelationshipsamong these societies, and their political, social, economic, religious andcultural features will be explored.HI 132 World History II: 1500 - present 3-0-3This course examines the histories of civilizations in Asia, Africa, Europeand the Americas from 1500 to present. The interrelationships amongthese societies, and their political, social, economic, religious and culturalfeatures will be explored.HI 221 New Hampshire History 3-0-3New Hampshire History is a general survey of New Hampshire’s past,from prehistoric periods to the present. The course will be chronologicalin nature, with emphasis on certain key topics such as immigration andethnicity, rural development, urban and industrial growth, tourism, environmentalchanges, and the evolution of government. Students will notsimply be exposed to major events and personalities in New Hampshirehistory, but they will explore ways that people removed from us in timehave made their living upon the land we call New Hampshire. In addition,students will use state and local resources to better understand thevery nature of history and ways that the study of history provides a betterappreciation of ourselves and the world in which we live.Hotel AdministrationHR 110 Introduction to Hotel Operations 3-0-3This course is designed to give an overview of the working componentsof a hotel and their interrelationships. Students will explore in a descriptivefashion the responsibilities of each hotel department and how andwhy their interactions are important. Students will examine the differencein operations of various types and sizes of hotels from B&B to fullservice hotels.HR 225 Front Office Operations 3-0-3A comprehensive study of the front desk operations from a small inn toa full-service hotel. The student will explore front and back office systems.Topics include reservation procedures, registration, auditing, tourgroups and check out procedures, room control, maintenance on guestaccounts, public relations and sales.HR 227 Legal Issues for the Hospitality Industry 3-0-3Students will review theory and the application of general and contractlaw as they relate to business regulations. A further study of the legalprocedures as they apply to the statutes and common law governinginnkeeper’s liability. Students will also learn the legal issues as they relateto the travel and tourism industry. Additional topics include: disclaimerof liability, safe keeping facilities, guests’ rights, personnel issues andother hospitality related issues.HR 229 Hotel Management and Operations 3-0-3This course examines a variety of hotel operations and property managementissues. Other topics include facilities management for both large andsmall hotel, concierge, housekeeping and restaurant operation management.Students will also explore effective customer relations in a hospitalityatmosphereHR 245 Event, Meeting and Convention Planning 3-0-3This course gives students the experience in developing an event, meetingand/or conference program. Students will go through the step-by-stepprocess of pre-planning, budget/agenda preparation, and marketing theevent. Other topics include sales, negotiations and contracts. Studentswill complete a portfolio to include an agenda, floor plan, budget andbrochure.106