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3.00 Credits
Pre or Corequisite: HESC 1400. This course is designed to provide an overview of CPT and ICD- 9-CM coding systems. Emphasis will be placed on the in-depth understanding of ICD-9-CM coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and/or procedure codes. Integrated throughout the course will be the development of use of practical situations and critical decision making skills imperative to the professional medical coder.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisites: HESC 1400 and HESC 1006. This course provides an overview fo CPT and ICD-9- CM coding system for procedures in ambulatory care. Emphasis is on development skills needed for completion of the procedure coding for medical billing forms prepared in physician offices, medical-surgical clinics, and other ambulatory facilities. Basic coding rules, regulations, use of symbols, abbreviations, conventions, and guidelines for performance of diagnosis and procedure coding are explored.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HESC 1006, HESC 1007, and HESC 1400, Pre or Corequisites: HESC 1003, HESC 1004. This course is designed to assist students in developing and understanding advanced CPT and ICD-9-CM coding classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and/or procedure codes. Other classifications, nomeclatures, and medical vocabularies are also presented. The laboratory sessions include opportunities for application of coding principles related to reimbursement, the prospective payment system, and ethical issues related to reimbursement. Practice sessions will include coding inpatient and outpatient records, case mix/severity data, and PPS reimbursement methods.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge in the treatment of common illnesses and ailments with nonprescription drug therapy. The major concepts include defining the health problem being treated, selecting the appropriate drug product for treatment, drug administration, drug classification, drug ingredients, drug interactions, contraindications, and other essentials for helping individuals self treat. Open to students in all majors.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to enable the student to understand and interpret complex medical terms by learning prefixes, suffixes, and root elements commonly used in a clinical setting. Knowledge of these terms will enhance the student.s ability to understand frequently used medical terms relating to patient (client) care.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1001, HESC 1003, HESC 1004, HESC 1400, PHSC 1001. Pre or Corequisite: HESC 1115. This course provides instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital, retail, and long-term care settings when under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, dispensing techniques, non-sterile compounding, quality assurance, pharmacy law, billing and inventory management, and the future of pharmacy practice.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: HESC 1101, HESC 1102, HESC 1115, HESC 1116 and HESC 1151. This course provides an introduction to aseptic techniques, admixture preparation, incompatibility and stability, immunization and irrigation solutions, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1001, HESC 1003, HESC 1400, PHSC 1001. Pre or Corequisite: HESC 1101. A course designed to provide the allied health student with a foundation in drug related information. The major concepts include allied health roles in drug administration, classification of drugs, methods of drug administration, and physiological responses to drug administration.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1001, HESC 1003, HESC 1004, HESC 1400, PHSC 1001. Pre or Corequisite: HESC 1101, HESC 1102, HESC 1115. A course designed to provide the allied health student with a foundation in dosage calculations and measurements. The major concepts are to instruct and train the individual to calculate properly medication (drugs) dosages and measurements. This course is designed to present clear and concise methods of dosage calculation and afford the student the opportunity to practice these skills utilizing practical situations.
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 1001, HESC 1003, HESC 1004, HESC 1400, PHSC 1001. Pre or Corequisite: HESC 1102, HESC 1115, HESC 1116. This course provides the Pharmacy Technician clinical student the opportunity to work in pharmacy settings under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, understanding pharmacy operations, and dispensing of medications. The student will be assigned to retail and hospital pharmacies for approximately 240 hours.
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