Health Information Technology Faculty & Staff

Professional Practice Experience Coordinator /Assistant 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 seventeen (17) years. Five (5) years of her career, she served as a Medical Coder III for a large acute care health facility. For several years, she has served in the capacity of the Professional Practice Experience Coordinator & Assistant Professor for the Health Information Technology/Medical Coding Specialist Programs at Southern University at Shreveport

EDUCATION

• Master of Health Administration, Louisiana State University-Shreveport
• Bachelor of Science, Health Informatics & Information Management, Louisiana Tech University
• Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology, Southern University at Shreveport

CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Health Information Technician
• Certified Online Course Developer and Course Facilitator (Southern University at Shreveport)

Courses Facilitated:

• HIMT 110S - Introduction to Healthcare Computer Applications
• HIMT 208S – Introduction to Pathophysiology
• HIMT 215S – Information Technology & Data Management
• HIMT 222S - CPT/HCPCS and Outpatient Coding
• HIMT 223S - Reimbursement Systems & Compliance
• HIMT 225S – International Classification of Diseases I
• HIMT 226S - International Classification of Diseases II
• HIMT 227S - Advanced Coding Review Seminar
• HIMT 231S-Healthcare Statistics and Quality Improvement
• HIMT 241S – Professional Practice Experience I
• HIMT 248S - Professional Practice Experience II
• HIMT 250S-RHIT Exam Review (co-teach)

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 Southern University 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, Southern University at Shreveport

Certifications:

• Registered Health Information Technician
• Certified Online Course Developer and Course Facilitator (Southern University 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)