91探花

Professional Experience Coordinator and Assistand Professor
Health Information Technology
610 Texas St., Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318.670.9645
Office: Suite 333 - Metro Center
Email: lwells@susla.edu

Biography:

LaChandra Wells, MHA, RHIT has served in the Health Information Management profession for eleven (13) years. Five (5) years of her career, she served as a Medical Coder III for a large acute care health facility. Over the last eight (8) years, she has served in the capacity of the Professional Practice Experience Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the Health Information Technology / Medical Coding Specialist Program at 91探花 at Shreveport. LaChandra’s teaching philosophy, “By their very nature, people are inquisitive. The goal of education should be to encourage seeking answers, as it is in this way that we advance. I seek to facilitate this advancement of knowledge, and the main theme of my teaching philosophy is reasoned thought.”

Education:

Master of Health Administration (expected date of graduation - May 13, 2018)
Bachelor of Science, Health Informatics & Information Management, Louisiana Tech University.
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology, 91探花 at Shreveport.

Certifications:

Registered Health Information Technician
Certified Online Course Developer and Course Facilitator (91探花 at Shreveport)

Courses Facilitated:

HIMT 215S – Information Technology & Data Management
HIMT 222S - CPT/HCPCS and Outpatient Coding
HIMT 225S – International Classification of Diseases I
HIMT 226S - International Classification of Diseases II
HIMT 227S - Advanced Coding Review Seminar
HIMT 241S – Professional Practice Experience I
HIMT 248S - Professional Practice Experience II

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 91探花 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:

• Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology, 91探花 at Shreveport

Certifications:

• Registered Health Information Technician
• Certified Online Course Developer and Course Facilitator (91探花 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)