Comprehensive Exam Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Practical |
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| 151066000 | HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the leadership and management skills required for success in healthcare organizations. Students will learn to lead high performance organizations and will focus on the management, human resources and financial management functions in healthcare organizations as well as ways to improve performance in the delivery of health care. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066050 | HEALTH INFORMATICS | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066100 | CPT CODING | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts of the CPT coding system. Students will learn the coding principles and rules to ensure that all services and procedures documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes. Students will use medical software and tools for coding in this course. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066150 | HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT | Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the role of health information manager and equip them with the skills to file, retrieve and evaluate health records to improve the flow of information and quality of care. Students will learn to manage health care data for compliance with standards, regulations and accreditation as well as for research, analysis and presentation. They will also learn to manage the issues that arise as health care institutions upgrade their systems from paper-based to electronic records. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066050 HEALTH INFORMATICS Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. |
| 151066200 | ICD-10 CODING | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of medical coding as well as the practical experience working with the ICD-10-CM manual and procedures. Students will learn the steps for coding diagnostics and procedures and will examine how to prepare the relevant billing forms. This course will provide a foundation for a course in CPT coding. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066100 CPT CODING Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts of the CPT coding system. Students will learn the coding principles and rules to ensure that all services and procedures documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes. Students will use medical software and tools for coding in this course. |
| 151066250 | REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS | The objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge of common medical billing practices, methods of reimbursement and differences in reimbursement methodologies. Students will learn principles of medical billing and coding techniques related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. Students will also examine how these techniques and processes have evolved in the Middle East in recent years. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066100 CPT CODING Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts of the CPT coding system. Students will learn the coding principles and rules to ensure that all services and procedures documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes. Students will use medical software and tools for coding in this course. |
| 151066300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTHCARE | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the skills to perform research in healthcare with the ultimate goal of providing ensure quality care. Students will understand the principles of research, learn the practical aspects of research, link the research process with theories in healthcare, and acquire the skills to collect, analyze, interpret and present data that supports their conclusions. Students focus their research studies on topics that are current and relevant in the Middle East. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066350 | HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to manage the different technologies commonly found in health management information systems. Students will evaluate information system design, adoption and implementation and analyze how an effective health information technology system can create value for a health organization and for its patients. This course will assume knowledge of Health Informatics and approach HIT from a management perspective. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066050 HEALTH INFORMATICS Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. |
| 151066450 | HEALTH CARE STATISTICS | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills necessary to perform research and statistical analysis in a healthcare setting. Students will learn the research methods used in healthcare and how to gather the necessary data for decision making. This course will help develop students’ skills in computing and calculating health data and will teach students how to use software tools to analyze, interpret and present data. | 3 | - | 3 |
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Students must pass ( 9 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151066400 | QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE | The objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to manage quality and performance improvement in healthcare organizations. Students will examine the principles and techniques of total quality management as well as tools for implementing total quality in health care, and will learn to plan, develop and implement successful continuous quality improvement programs in healthcare organizations. Students will focus on the role of healthcare managers in achieving quality and safety in healthcare. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066500 | PUBLIC HEALTH | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to evaluate current topics in public health and to propose ways to improve public health. Students will examine the purpose, functions, activities and results of public health practice and will learn about population-based, prevention-oriented issues relating to public health. The focus will be on current studies and research findings on problems important to the health of individuals and communities in the Middle East. الصحة العامة Public Health - | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066550 | HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to enable students to apply a quantitative approach to analyzing healthcare questions and issues and to utilize statistical tools to determine a solution to their problem. Students will learn to formulate a model, interpret the information produced by the model, present their findings and make a decision based on their results. Emphasis will be placed on how these models can be utilized to make informed decisions to improve healthcare delivery and quality. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066300 RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTHCARE Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the skills to perform research in healthcare with the ultimate goal of providing ensure quality care. Students will understand the principles of research, learn the practical aspects of research, link the research process with theories in healthcare, and acquire the skills to collect, analyze, interpret and present data that supports their conclusions. Students focus their research studies on topics that are current and relevant in the Middle East. |
| 151066600 | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the human resources management skills required to be successful managers in a 21st century organization. Students will learn quantitative and qualitative strategies used by managers and human resource professionals to design appropriate jobs and attract and develop the best employees. Emphasis will be placed on skill development, critical thinking and application of HRM best practices to impact the success of an organization. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066650 | LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the particular skills needed as leaders in the health care industry. Students will distinguish between the concepts of leadership and management as they are applied in health care settings and will learn to appraise the strategies and skills of effective leadership. Students will also evaluate the role of the health management professional in changing healthcare systems through leadership and knowledge and assess the impact on patients and population health. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066050 HEALTH INFORMATICS Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. |
| 151066700 | LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with a foundation to analyze and evaluate ethics and ethical decision-making in modern healthcare management. Students will develop an understanding of a number of the most important and controversial ethical questions in contemporary medical practice and specifically those challenges that exist in healthcare in the Middle East. The course will focus on both recognizing and responding to contemporary ethical topics in health care management | 3 | - | 3 |
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Thesis\Treatise Track: Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 36 Credit Hours ) as Follows
Specialization Requirements
Students must pass all of the following courses plus ( 6 ) credit hours for the Thesis
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151066000 | HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the leadership and management skills required for success in healthcare organizations. Students will learn to lead high performance organizations and will focus on the management, human resources and financial management functions in healthcare organizations as well as ways to improve performance in the delivery of health care. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066050 | HEALTH INFORMATICS | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066100 | CPT CODING | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts of the CPT coding system. Students will learn the coding principles and rules to ensure that all services and procedures documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes. Students will use medical software and tools for coding in this course. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066150 | HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT | Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the role of health information manager and equip them with the skills to file, retrieve and evaluate health records to improve the flow of information and quality of care. Students will learn to manage health care data for compliance with standards, regulations and accreditation as well as for research, analysis and presentation. They will also learn to manage the issues that arise as health care institutions upgrade their systems from paper-based to electronic records. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066050 HEALTH INFORMATICS Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. |
| 151066200 | ICD-10 CODING | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of medical coding as well as the practical experience working with the ICD-10-CM manual and procedures. Students will learn the steps for coding diagnostics and procedures and will examine how to prepare the relevant billing forms. This course will provide a foundation for a course in CPT coding. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066100 CPT CODING Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts of the CPT coding system. Students will learn the coding principles and rules to ensure that all services and procedures documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes. Students will use medical software and tools for coding in this course. |
| 151066300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTHCARE | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the skills to perform research in healthcare with the ultimate goal of providing ensure quality care. Students will understand the principles of research, learn the practical aspects of research, link the research process with theories in healthcare, and acquire the skills to collect, analyze, interpret and present data that supports their conclusions. Students focus their research studies on topics that are current and relevant in the Middle East. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066350 | HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to manage the different technologies commonly found in health management information systems. Students will evaluate information system design, adoption and implementation and analyze how an effective health information technology system can create value for a health organization and for its patients. This course will assume knowledge of Health Informatics and approach HIT from a management perspective. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066050 HEALTH INFORMATICS Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. |
| 151066450 | HEALTH CARE STATISTICS | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills necessary to perform research and statistical analysis in a healthcare setting. Students will learn the research methods used in healthcare and how to gather the necessary data for decision making. This course will help develop students’ skills in computing and calculating health data and will teach students how to use software tools to analyze, interpret and present data. | 3 | - | 3 |
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Students must pass ( 6 ) credit hours from any of the following courses
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Weekly Hours |
Cr. Hrs. |
Prerequisite |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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| 151066250 | REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS | The objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge of common medical billing practices, methods of reimbursement and differences in reimbursement methodologies. Students will learn principles of medical billing and coding techniques related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. Students will also examine how these techniques and processes have evolved in the Middle East in recent years. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066100 CPT CODING Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts of the CPT coding system. Students will learn the coding principles and rules to ensure that all services and procedures documented in patient records are coded accurately for reimbursement, research, and statistical purposes. Students will use medical software and tools for coding in this course. |
| 151066400 | QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE | The objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to manage quality and performance improvement in healthcare organizations. Students will examine the principles and techniques of total quality management as well as tools for implementing total quality in health care, and will learn to plan, develop and implement successful continuous quality improvement programs in healthcare organizations. Students will focus on the role of healthcare managers in achieving quality and safety in healthcare. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066500 | PUBLIC HEALTH | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the ability to evaluate current topics in public health and to propose ways to improve public health. Students will examine the purpose, functions, activities and results of public health practice and will learn about population-based, prevention-oriented issues relating to public health. The focus will be on current studies and research findings on problems important to the health of individuals and communities in the Middle East. الصحة العامة Public Health - | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066550 | HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to enable students to apply a quantitative approach to analyzing healthcare questions and issues and to utilize statistical tools to determine a solution to their problem. Students will learn to formulate a model, interpret the information produced by the model, present their findings and make a decision based on their results. Emphasis will be placed on how these models can be utilized to make informed decisions to improve healthcare delivery and quality. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066300 RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTHCARE Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the skills to perform research in healthcare with the ultimate goal of providing ensure quality care. Students will understand the principles of research, learn the practical aspects of research, link the research process with theories in healthcare, and acquire the skills to collect, analyze, interpret and present data that supports their conclusions. Students focus their research studies on topics that are current and relevant in the Middle East. |
| 151066600 | HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the human resources management skills required to be successful managers in a 21st century organization. Students will learn quantitative and qualitative strategies used by managers and human resource professionals to design appropriate jobs and attract and develop the best employees. Emphasis will be placed on skill development, critical thinking and application of HRM best practices to impact the success of an organization. | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 151066650 | LEADERSHIP IN HEALTH CARE | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the particular skills needed as leaders in the health care industry. Students will distinguish between the concepts of leadership and management as they are applied in health care settings and will learn to appraise the strategies and skills of effective leadership. Students will also evaluate the role of the health management professional in changing healthcare systems through leadership and knowledge and assess the impact on patients and population health. | 3 | - | 3 |
151066050 HEALTH INFORMATICS Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the skills to perform the functions of a health information management professional. Students will learn about the ways health care information is collected, stored, analyzed and reported and will be exposed to current issues impacting the field, including those of professional ethics and patient privacy. |
| 151066700 | LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE | Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with a foundation to analyze and evaluate ethics and ethical decision-making in modern healthcare management. Students will develop an understanding of a number of the most important and controversial ethical questions in contemporary medical practice and specifically those challenges that exist in healthcare in the Middle East. The course will focus on both recognizing and responding to contemporary ethical topics in health care management | 3 | - | 3 |
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