ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCES (AAS) PROGRAM
The Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) program is a degree program offered as an extension to students in the Clinical Medical Assisting (CMA) and the Healthcare Administration Billing and Coding (HABC) certificate programs.
The redesign of the AAS program was a tremendous project in which my team and I reimagined and executed a revamped 12-course degree program in the midst of an LMS transfer (from Moodle to Desire2Learn). The project included a review and recreation of both synchronous (in-person) and asynchronous (online) AAS classes. 24 classes in total.
The process started first with successfully transferring all SCORM packages from the old LMS to the new LMS. Next, with a review of the content structure, the content itself, and finally the assessments. We ensured all content aligned with the course objectives. We created new, simpler learning pathways using Vygotsky's theory of scaffolding. And designed rubrics and other grading assessments to ensure grading validity amongst instructors.
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCES AAS COURSES
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 601
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COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 602
Students will explore and understand the complexity of the mind- body in relation to beneficial and optimal medicinal treatments using the methods of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This form of medicine involves the body, mind and spirit to gain balance, pain control, disease control and interventions to increase positive medical outcomes.
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 701
Students will explore the meaning of health care management as it pertains to all health professionals. The focus is on understanding, the foundational standards of ethics, human resource management, marketing, communication, cultural diversity care, leadership, teamwork, strategic planning, information technology, financing health care, and managing costs and revenues.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 702
Students will explore the meaning of health information management as it pertains to all health professionals, by incorporating the broad landscape of patient-centered care. Focus is on understanding the areas of setting, regulatory status, documentation, reimbursement, and legal issues that surround all facets of patient-centered healthcare.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 801
This course is a fundamental writing course in which the outcomes are focused on personal writing and reading comprehension. Students will develop medically-consistent writing skills. This is an introductory course established to evaluate the level of the student’s writing and progress.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 802
The course builds on the existing knowledge gained from English Composition I. While English Composition I is a fundamental writing course, English Composition II is an academic writing class. The focus of this class will be on critically analyzing peer-reviewed journals, empirical research, and producing well-reason arguments in APA formatted research papers.
SPEECH (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 803
This course is a ‘hands-on’ approach to public speaking; students will understand how to create, write, and adjust speech presentations for a public or medical setting. Making the appropriate presentation is the ultimate goal.
CRITICAL THINKING
HMI 804
The purpose of the course is to develop thinking skills, to take nothing for granted, and to establish a firm, reasonable stance – without being influenced by outside factors -- when evaluating anything. Students will take charge of their thinking and express the same both in written and oral presentations. This course could also be called “Problem Solving.”
SOCIOLOGY (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 805
This is an introductory course that presents a broad overview to the field of sociology. It will focus on the sociological influences in today’s society and the different factors that have come to form our way of life and the social world around us. The course examines how topics such as culture, gender, ethnicity, race, media, family background and world affairs affects both individual and group behaviors. We will explore different sociological theories, concepts, perspectives in order to explain societal patterns. This course not only focuses on the understanding of sociology as a discipline but also explains how medical professionals can utilize this knowledge in the betterment of your communities.
AMERICAN HISTORY (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 806
The course is a survey of major events in American History. More specifically, we will examine the social, political, economic, and cultural themes surrounding and involving America from the 1400’s to the present time. Students will analyze the beginnings of the United States from its first declaration of independence to its growth through immigration and manufacturing, and to its development as a technologically advanced society all within a multi-cultural nation.
MATH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 807
Explore and understand the mathematical concepts of basic math review, roman numerals, fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, accounting, the metric systems, apothecary systems, power of 10 concept and statistics. These mathematical concepts will enhance the safe practice of all health professionals dealing with medications, procedures, and medical billing.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (CAMPUS/ONLINE)
HMI 808
This course will provide an in-depth look into several major topics in field of psychology. Topics include brain and behavior, cognitive processes, learning and motivation, emotion, lifespan development, psychological disorders, and social behavior. Students will examine these psychological concepts, their theories, and methodologies so that they may apply them to the needs of a medical professional.