Health Sciences (A.S.)
Health Sciences Course Descriptions
The Associate of Science in Health Sciences degree was developed as an entry point for students wishing to prepare for a career in healthcare. Five tracks within healthcare have been developed:
- Administration with stackable certified concentrations in:
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA);
- General/Military
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Respiratory Therapy
Tracks 1 through 3 fully matriculate to a respective BS with a major in Health Science degree plan.
Major Requirements for the Health Sciences Major
A. University Core Curriculum
Refer to the Core Curriculum course options listed in the Institutional Policies section of this catalog.
B. Select one of the following study tracks (I through V):
I. Administration Track:
a. 10 semester hours from the following:
b. 30 semester hours Health-Area-Specialization:
The Administration track is designed to provide knowledge and skills required for specific certification examination eligibility.
II. General-Military Track:
a. 10 semester hours chosen from the following:
b. Up to 42 hours of Health Area Specialization
The General/Military track is designed for the working allied healthcare practitioner who may have previously earned a recognizable specialty certification and/or completed military training and experience, but desires an associate degree.
Courses consist of transfer college work or appropriate military experience credit in an area of allied health science. Consult with your academic adviser to determine appropriate courses.
III. Nutrition Track:
a. 10 semester hours from the following:
b. 18 hours of Health Area Specialization
The Nutrition track is designed for entry-level jobs in a variety of areas with a focus on nutrition. The AS degree with a major in Health Science and a concentration in nutrition does not meet the Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD) requirements for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
IV. Occupational Therapy Assistant Track:
a. 13 semester hours from the following:
b. 29 hours of Health Area Specialization
The Occupational Therapy Assistant track is only available for military students at the Medical Education and Training Campus.
V. Respiratory Therapy Track:
a. 11 semester hours from the following:
b. 21 hours of Health Area Specialization
The Respiratory Therapy track is only available for military students at the Medical Education and Training Campus.
C. General electives to meet 60 total credit hours for the degree
Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at UIW where 24 of the final 30 hours are taken at UIW. Active-duty military must take a minimum of 15 hours at UIW.
D. 22 Clock hours of Community Service is required
Specialization Curriculum Required for Certification Exam Eligibility
CEHRSCBCSCMAACRAT
HSCI 2312
Medical Terminology
X X X HSCI 2315 Medical Coding
X X
HSCI 2317 Medical Insurance Practice
X X
HSCI 2327
Introduction to the Electronic Health Record
HSCI 2330
HIPAA Compliance and Certification
X X X
HSCI 2340 Healthcare Data Management X
HSCI 3305 Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation X
HSCI 3310
Healthcare Organizations and Administration X X X
HSCI 3315
Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting X HSCI 3317 Healthcare Communication X X X
HSCI 3320 Healthcare Data Management X
HSCI 3340 Third Party Payment Systems X X
HSCI 3355
Healthcare Ethics and the Law
X X X
CEHRSCBCSCMAACRAT
HSCI 2312
Medical Terminology
X X X HSCI 2315 Medical Coding
X X
HSCI 2317 Medical Insurance Practice
X X
HSCI 2327
Introduction to the Electronic Health Record
HSCI 2330
HIPAA Compliance and Certification
X X X
HSCI 2340 Healthcare Data Management X
HSCI 3305 Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation X
HSCI 3310
Healthcare Organizations and Administration X X X
HSCI 3315
Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting X HSCI 3317 Healthcare Communication X X X
HSCI 3320 Healthcare Data Management X
HSCI 3340 Third Party Payment Systems X X
HSCI 3355
Healthcare Ethics and the Law
X X X
Completion of the specified courses will satisfy the minimum certification examination requirements. Testing centers not affiliated with UIW will offer the exam and award the certification(s) following successful examination.
| |
|
CEHRS |
CBCS |
CMAA |
CRAT |
HSCI 2312
|
Medical Terminology
|
X |
X |
X |
|
HSCI 2315
|
Medical Coding
|
|
X |
X |
|
HSCI 2317
|
Medical Insurance Practice
|
|
X |
X |
|
| HSCI 2327 |
Introduction to the Electronic Health Record
|
X |
X |
X |
|
HSCI 2330
|
HIPAA Compliance and Certification
|
X |
X |
X |
|
HSCI 3305
|
Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
|
|
|
|
X |
| HSCI 3310 |
Heathcare Organizations and Administration |
X |
X
|
X |
|
| HSCI 3315 |
Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting |
|
|
X |
|
| HSCI 3317 |
Healthcare Communication |
X |
X |
X |
|
| HSCI 3320 |
Healthcare Data Management |
X |
|
|
|
| HSCI 3321 |
Information Systems for the Health Sciences |
X |
X |
|
|
| HSCI 3340 |
Third Party Payment Systems |
|
X |
X |
|
| HSCI 3355 |
Healthcare Ethics and the Law |
X |
X |
X |
|