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  • HIT 212: Healthcare Information and Data Governance

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course introduces information security and privacy concepts and technical and legal principles of computer and information security to protect healthcare data in an electronic environment. Topics include information and data governance principles, database management, innovations in interoperability, data standards, common computer and network threats and vulnerabilities as well as information security risk assessment. Prerequisite:    HIT 100   
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  • HIT 215: Revenue Cycle Management

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course presents an introduction to revenue cycle management, including reimbursement methodologies for inpatient, ambulatory and professional settings. Students learn diagnosis-related group (DRG) calculation, Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs), relative value units (RVUs) and fee schedules, health insurance claims, terminology, reimbursement methodologies, completion of billing forms and compliance with regulatory requirements. The students complete the review of Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) study guide during the final four weeks of class. Prerequisite:    HIT 102, HIT 210   
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  • HIT 216: Healthcare Data Analytics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course allows students to manage, analyze, interpret and transform data. Basic concepts for machine learning are introduced. Commonly used languages and tools for data are introduced including Python and Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Students are prepared for the competencies addressed in the Certified Healthcare Data Analyst (CHDA), including cleaning and organizing data for transformation, visualizations and validation. Prerequisite:    HIT 103 and MAT 161/MAT 165   
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  • HLS 101: Orient Hmlnd Security/Emerg Prep, Plan, Response

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11. Students are provided with the generally accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional. The course focuses on the enemies and the threat they pose, the homeland security policies and procedures enacted since 9/11 and the key players at the federal and state and local levels. The course consists of a complete overview to Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response. Students complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) online training for Incident Command System and National Incident Management System. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certifications are issued following successful completion of assigned modules and must be presented to instructor before the end of class.
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  • HLS 102: Perspectives on Terrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is an in-depth examination of the criminology of terrorism. Students explore the typologies of terrorism, tactics of terrorism, terrorism precursors profiles and basic organizational structures of terrorist groups. Historical and modern day terrorism throughout the world is also investigated, along with the study of religion and cultural conflict as they relate to terrorism.
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  • HLS 103: Intro Phys Security/Deterrents to Terrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course focuses on the development and implementation of a Vulnerability Assessment program. Students look at the Vulnerability Assessment's role in the Risk Assessment process and learn how it supports the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Site Physical Security Program. Students learn the step-by-step approach of the Criticality, Accessibility, Recuperability, Vulnerability, Effect and Recognizability (CARVER) system and identify the application of the program to Vulnerability Assessment. Students apply a research methodology for gathering information, conducting investigations and interviews as well as briefings with the client. Additionally, students explore the various idiosyncrasies that occur with the different types of facilities, taking into condiseration the various aspects of physical and cybersecurity and learn how to apply credibility and nuisance tests. Personnel access, traffic control and other mitigation measures are also covered.
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  • HLS 203: Emerg Medical Services/Health Services Orient

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course gives students comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, hospital disaster response and supplemental resources including the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) and Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). This program includes EMS development, training and educational requirements, medical care advances, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), medical response priorities and an introduction to disaster medical operations.
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  • HLS 206: Continuity of Operation Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course is designed for a broad audience from senior managers to those directly involved in the continuity of operations planning (COOP) effort. This class incorporates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Class - Introduction to Continuity of Operations and provides a working knowledge of the COOP. Students also receive training in existing templates and models that may be used in developing and maintaining a COOP. Students prepare a COOP for a local business or government entity. Successful completion of a certification exam through the FEMA website is required.
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  • HLS 207: Homeland Security and Emergency Mgmt

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    In this course, students learn to apply a management perspective and understanding of organizations and potential homeland security events. Students focus on U.S. policies and programs to address the hazard posed by international and domestic terrorism, particularly the risks of weapons of mass destruction since 9/11. Students explore mitigation, prevention, planning, preparedness, readiness, response and recovery efforts as related to homeland security events.
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  • HON 109H: Honoring the Community through Service

    1.00 Credits
    Community College of Allegheny County

    This course explores the transformative relationship between the individual and the community through service. Students examine the philosophy and application of the servant as leader in preparation for a hands-on, real-world service project which grows from understanding critical issues in the community. Under faculty guidance and approval, students develop and implement a project that addresses community need, linking theory to practice.
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