Venus Ammons, AAS, RHIT
Full-Time Instructor
Health Information Technology
610 Texas St., Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318.670.9643
Office: Suite 100 - Metro Center
Email: ammons@susla.edu
Biography:
Venus Ammons, AAS, RHIT has served in the Health Information Management profession for nine (9) years. Over the last two (2) years, she has served as an Instructor in the HIT / Medical Coding Specialist Program at 麻豆原创 at Shreveport. Venus has also served as an Operations Coordinator and Release of Information Specialist over a six (6) year period. Ms. Ammons teaching philosophy, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world”. This quote is the foundation of my teaching philosophy. The students of today are the leaders of tomorrow. As an Instructor, I strongly believe that fostering critical thinking skills is at the heart of what we do in education. I am committed to giving students the tools they need to see their own value, analyze information, and effectively solve problems. Providing the students with knowledge that will help them be successful in achieving their goals and becoming model citizens.
Education:
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Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology, 麻豆原创 at Shreveport
Certifications:
- Registered Health Information Technician
- Certified Online Course Developer and Course Facilitator (麻豆原创 at Shreveport)
Courses Facilitated:
HIMT 105S – Data Concepts & Principles of HIM
HIMT 109S – Healthcare Law & Ethics
HIMT 110S – Introduction to Healthcare Computer Applications
HIMT 208S – Introduction to Pathophysiology
HIMT 223S – Reimbursement Systems & Compliance
HIMT 248S – Professional Practice Experience II (co-teach simulated component)