Computer Science - Burlington County College

HIT 219 Healthcare Information Systems
4 cr.
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals
of health information systems and
their applications in the healthcare
environment. Security and confidentiality of
information stored in the electronic health
record will be addressed as well as the logistics
of monitoring and utilizing the information.
This course will also review the history,
acronyms, benefits and use of the EHR.
Students will use actual electronic health
records and learn how to use the system from
the user “front end” to the programmer “back
end”.
Prerequisite: CIS 101
3/3/0 Course fee charged
HIT 226 Applications in Acute Care Coding 4 cr.
This course focuses on disease and procedural
coding with major emphasis on the
International Classification of Diseases 9th
Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM).
DRG’s and the prospective payment system
for reimbursement will be discussed. Coding
principles, conventions, clinical and technical
guidelines, maintenance and referencing
resources will be presented. This course will
address the review and coding of medical
records to identify treated diagnoses,
procedures and/or services performed
and correct sequencing for optimal
reimbursement. Computerized grouping
systems will be used.
Prerequisite: HIT 205, HIT 208, HIT 209,
HIT 210
3/3/0
Hearing Instrument Sciences
HRS 101 Introduction to Applied Hearing
Science 1 cr.
This course provides an introduction to the
role and responsibilities of each member of
the hearing healthcare team. Emphasis is
placed on the professional services provided
by Licensed Hearing Instrument Dispensers.
Other topics include the daily duties and professional
responsibilities of Licensed Hearing
Instrument Dispensers, the requirements for
state licensure, and opportunities for
employment. Students will visit a Hearing
Instrument Specialist’s office and a Hearing
Instrument Manufacturer’s facility.
1/0/0
HRS 110 Acoustics and Psychoacoustics 4 cr.
This course develops an understanding of
sound, sound transmission and sound
measurement as related to hearing and
hearing instruments. Students also gain a
knowledge and understanding of psychoacoustic
principles and methods and their
applications to the measurement of a variety
of auditory phenomena.
Prerequisite: HRS 101, BIO 110, BIO 111
4/0/0
HRS 120 Anatomy & Physiology of the
Auditory & Vestibular System 3 cr.
This course provides an understanding of
anatomy and physiology of the auditory and
vestibular systems, the role of the auditory
system in the reception and perception of
sound, and the effects of various pathologic
conditions on auditory and vestibular function.
Prerequisite: HRS 101, BIO 110, BIO 111
3/0/0
HRS 130 Professional Patient Counseling
and Communication Dynamics 3 cr.
This course aids the student in learning to
recognize and overcome barriers to effective
communication; listen and communicate more
effectively with hearing impaired patients to
help them move beyond their reluctance to
accept treatment; and to communicate
effectively through chart notes, reports, letters
and consulting documents with physicians,
audiologists and other professionals.
Prerequisite: HRS 101, PSY 101
3/0/0
HRS 140 Communication and
Communication Disorders 3 cr.
This course provides a basic understanding of
the intrinsic relationships among language,
speech, and hearing; the basic characteristics
of language, speech development and speech
production; and the terminology and classifications
of speech and language disorders.
Prerequisite: HRS 101
3/0/0
HRS 150 Legal and
Ethical Responsibilities 2 cr.
In this course, students acquire an understanding
of legal issues and legal responsibilities
associated with the practice of Hearing
Instrument Dispensing. They will also gain
knowledge of the agencies and laws
concerning the hearing handicapped and the
hearing aid industry.
Prerequisite: HRS 101
2/0/0
HRS 200 Hearing Assessment I 4 cr.
This course introduces the theory and practice
of auditory assessment through the use of
patient history information, otoscopy, pure
tone audiometry and acoustic impedance
(immittance) measures, and special population
assessment. Calibration requirement and
otologic considerations and understanding of
infection control are also covered.
Prerequisite: HRS 110, HRS 120, CIS 101
3/2/0
HRS 205 Hearing Assessment II 4 cr.
This course continues to develop an understanding
of the theory and practice of auditory
assessment, using speech audiometry
techniques. The rationale for an application of
self assessment inventories/scales in hearing
health care are covered and commonly used
electrophysiologic auditory tests are introduced.
Prerequisite: HRS 200
3/2/0
HRS 210 Hearing Instrument
Technology I 4 cr.
This course covers the physical and the
acoustic characteristics of hearing aids,
including analog and compression amplifiers
as well as digitally controlled analog and
digital signal processing instruments, and
special compressions options. Hearing aid test
standards and required measurements of
hearing aid performance, types of acoustic
couplers and effects of coupler modifications in
transferring sound to the human ear are also
covered. The student will develop an understanding
of an effective infection control program in a
Hearing Instrument Dispensing practice.
Prerequisite: HRS 110, HRS 120, HRS 130, HRS 140
3/2/0
HRS 215 Hearing Instrument
Technology II 4 cr.
This course covers advanced clinical skills
necessary to prescribe hearing aid
performance characteristics for individual
patient requirements. Concepts that are
covered include binaural verses monaural
fittings, types of digital systems covering basic
to advanced technologies, measurements to
verify aided hearing improvement and
techniques for troubleshooting hearing aid
problems from initial adjustment to amplification
through long term care and maintenance.
Prerequisite: HRS 210
3/2/0
HRS 230 Auditory Rehabilitation 3 cr.
This course helps students develop an
understanding of and appreciation for the
basic processes of auditory habilitation and
rehabilitation.
Prerequisite: HRS 110, HRS 120, HRS 130,
HRS 140
3/0/0
HRS 250 Clinical Practicum
and Externship 4 cr.
This course provides students with an
opportunity to observe and gain practical
experience in assessment, fitting, and trouble
shooting techniques in a practitioner’s office.
Prerequisite: HRS 150, HRS 205, HRS 215,
HRS 230
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