Announcements

Updated 7/11/08

THE PROGRAM IS NOW FULL FOR THE 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR.

The Health Information Technology and Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist programs are now full for the 2008-2009 academic year, although there are some courses available in the curriculum for those who wish to take a few courses on a part-time basis.

Due to the number of inquiries we receive for information on our program, we have developed this website at that we believe will answer most of your questions. It has detailed information including program prerequisites, suggested curriculum plans, admissions procedures (including application forms), classes available without the need for formal HCI program acceptance, etc. If you would like to be placed on a wait list, please apply to the HCI programs by printing the HCI Application and mailing it to

            Donna J. Wilde, MPA, RHIA
            Director, Health Care Information Programs
            Shoreline Community College
            16101 Greenwood Ave. N.
            Seattle, WA 98133

In your mailing, include copies of any transcripts from other colleges (unofficial is okay) and the results of college COMPASS placement exam if you have not taken (and passed with a grade of 2.0 or higher) Math 080 Elementary Algebra or ENGL 100 Analytical Reading and Writing. If you wish, you can fax the forms to 206-533-5103.

If any program positions become available, we will contact those on the waiting list according to the date that all materials were received. If a position opens, and if you have met the prerequisites, you will need to send the $15.00 application fee at that time. Even if you are not formally enrolled in the program Fall Term, it is suggested that you complete any needed Math or English classes, BIOL& 170 Human Biology, and HCI 134 Medical Terminology by the end of Fall Quarter, because positions in the program may open starting Winter Quarter. If you have finished these courses by then, you can start as a full or part-time student without losing time.

You can go to www.shoreline.edu/costsofattendance01.html to obtain information on tuition and fees. It has information for both Washington State resident and non-resident students. Please note that out-of-state students do not need to pay non-resident tuition for online programs. Go to the section “Non-resident eLearning Program” for the tuition fee structure. Shoreline has financial aid available for both in-state and out-of-state students. You can obtain information by going to www.shoreline.edu/financialaid01.htm.

If you have questions, please call the Health Occupations office at 206-546-4743 or by contacting Judy Proffitt, Health Occupations Secretary at jproffit@shoreline.edu.

DENTAL BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST PROGRAM

The Dental Business Office Specialist Program will be discontinued effective Summer 2008.

CONVERSION OF PROGRAM TO ONLINE STATUS

The Health Information Technology and Medical Coding and Reimbursement Specialist programs were converted to a total online basis effective Summer Quarter 2008. This is the result of a three-year project to change the offerings from on-campus to a total distance learning basis.

CHANGE IN COURSE NUMBERS

Effective Summer 2008, most course numbers will be changed to reflect the new state Common Course Numbering System. Click HERE for a cross reference list of classes with their old and new numbers.

COURSE SCHEDULES

When any HCI course is marked "Instructor Permission Required," this will require the student to register on campus and obtain a signature from Donna Wilde or Gloria Anderson on a course registration form or to obtain permission via email from either Donna Wilde or Gloria Anderson. The program prepares a list of students approved for taking these classes. All HCI classes, other than HCI 132 Medical Terminology and HCI 120 Survey of Health Care Delivery are available only to to students who have been formally accepted into the HCI programs. There are four courses, HCI 214 Pharmacology and HCI 215 Human Diseases, HCI 210 Legal Aspects of Health Care, and HCI 225 Computers in Health Care where non-HCI students may enroll with permission from Donna Wilde or Gloria Anderson only if there is space available after HCI students have enrolled. If a course is full that is required in your HCI curriculum, after you have been accepted into the HCI programs, please contact Donna Wilde or Gloria Anderson for assistance.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS

Health Information Technology students will be required to have a criminal background check, at their expense, prior to attending clinical practice. Students who do not pass this check may have difficulty finding clinical practice sites for their internships and may possibly not be able to complete their program. The Program Director will discuss procedures with students prior to placements at sites. For more information, contact Donna Wilde, Program Director.

ADVISORS

Both Donna Wilde, MPA, RHIA, Health Care Information Programs Director and Gloria Anderson, MAEd, RHIA, CCS, Health Care Information Program Professor will be able to advise you. Phone numbers and email addresses are:

Donna Wilde 206-546-4757 dwilde@shoreline.edu
Gloria Anderson 206-546-4707 ganderso@shoreline.edu

If these two advisors are not available, please contact the office of the Health Occupations and Physical Education Division at 206-546-4743 for assistance. Please note that during the summer months, faculty are not as available as they are during the normal academic year, and may not check their emails as often.