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  • 2.00 Credits

    Students perform more complicated clinical procedures and utilize skills learned in the first semester. Topics include electrocardiography, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and administration of medications. Clinical skills are increased, and students gain comprehension of the disease process and its relationship to clinical situations. Prerequisite: Medical Assisting Techniques I (MEDA107)
  • 2.00 Credits

    The basic principles and skills of hematology are covered. Lecture and laboratory topics include blood collection, hematocrit, hemoglobin, while blood cell counts, and differential evaluations. A brief introduction to blood chemistry may also be included. Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: Basic Laboratory Procedures I (MEDA104)
  • 5.00 Credits

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  • 2.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    This one semester course will enable medical coding students, through lecture and computer laboratory, to acquire necessary knowledge of the health insurance industry. Health insurance programs including Health Maintenance Organizations, Medicare, Medicaid, PPO's and Private Insurance Companies will be discussed. Students will be introduced to medical coding and its application to health insurance billing and reimbursement. Third-party terminology will be discussed. Students will learn to complete insurance claim forms both manually and electronically through the use of medical coding software in order to receive prompt and accurate reimbursement. Follow up to claim submission and rejections from insurance carriers will be discussed. Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours
  • 2.00 Credits

    This one semester course is designed to enable medical coding students to learn the physical structures of the human body and the function and pathology of the major body systems. The students will learn medical terminology emphasizing the meaning of medical terms and their parts: word roots, prefixes and suffixes. Medical terminology abbreviations as utilized for medical coding will be taught.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This one semester course is designed to educate students in health information and medical records management. The purpose and management of medical records will be discussed. Regulations, ethics and standards of documentation will be taught. Students will learn the basic guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act and the importance of compliance as it applies to Medical Coding.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This one semester course will provide medical coding students advanced education in Medical ICD and CPT coding through lecture and computer laboratory. This course will include interpretation of medical and surgical procedures retrieved from medical records. Students will learn to appropriately code information for medical and surgical procedures, diseases of the various body systems, pregnancy, childbirth, injuries and burns. Students will learn to accurately code using coding manuals, textbook, and medical coding software. Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: Introduction To Health Insurance/Billing and Coding (MEDA231) or Permission of Instructor
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents the history of phlebotomy giving an overview of blood collection equipment and techniques, preparing the student for a clinical training experience at a hospital or private laboratory. Lecture topics include an introduction to the health care setting, anatomy and physiology of body systems, blood collection supplies and procedures, safety, and quality assurance. A brief introduction to an EKG is given. The laboratory component includes venipuncture and microcollection demonstration and practice. Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the Certificate in Phlebotomy Program, meeting all requirements.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course provides students with basic instruction in venipuncture and microcollection procedures. Special collection techniques such as blood cultures, bleeding times, and winged infusion procedures are included. Laboratory sessions will include demonstration and practice in all venipuncture and skin puncture techniques. Laboratory: 2 hours
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