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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces medical terminology used by personnel in hospitals and other health-related fields. It places emphasis on terms related to normal anatomy and physiology, common disease conditions, operative techniques, diagnostic measures, and various methods of treatment. The course focuses on the urinary, gastrointestinal, nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, eye and ear, musculoskeletal, reproductive, blood, endocrine, lymphatic, and skin systems and oncology and psychiatry terminology.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210 This course continues the study of medical terminology related to the various body systems. In addition, it reviews advanced information related to the medical profession, such as oncology and pharmacology. It places emphasis on terms relating to anatomy and physiology, disease conditions, operative techniques, diagnostic measures, and various methods of treatment. The course focuses on the female reproductive, male reproductive, blood, integumentary, endocrine, lymphatic, and immune systems as well as the eye and ear. (2 contact hours)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210, HLTH 1220 (can be taken concurrently) This course, in conjunction with HLTH 1235 CPT Coding, addresses specialized methodologies necessary to correctly submit insurance claim forms, including the basic principles required to code diagnoses using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification System to meet the requirements for physician billing. (3 contact hours)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210, HLTH 1220 (can be taken concurrently) This course, in conjunction with HLTH 1230 ICD-9-CM Coding, addresses specialized methodologies necessary to correctly submit insurance claim forms, including using current procedural terminology (CPT) with emphasis on the basic skills required to code medical services and procedures for the physician office. (3 contact hours)
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to basic human body structure and function using the body-systems approach. It emphasizes the interrelationships between body system structure and function with common diseases, diagnostic tests and treatments. (4 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210, admission to the Phlebotomy program or admission to the Medical Assisting program or permission of the Phlebotomy program coordinator This course introduces students to the theory and practice of phlebotomy, using a variety of blood collection techniques. Laboratory procedures include venipuncture and skin puncture techniques. Students will correlate particular laboratory tests with specific color-coding for collection tubes. (4 contact hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1240, SPCH 1100 (can be taken concurrently), HLTH 1265 (must be taken concurrently) This course specializes in the practice of phlebotomy procedures as performed by students in the clinical laboratory or associated facilities, with practical application of phlebotomy techniques learned in HLTH 1240 Phlebotomy. (12 contact hours: 12 clinical)
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1260 (must be taken concurrently) This course specializes in the issues and trends in healthcare, including ethics and law, government regulations, professional development, employment opportunities, interviewing techniques, resume writing and job seeking skills. The course includes discussion of practicum experiences. (1 contact hour)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210 This course focuses on the concept of medical insurance and billing procedures in the physician's office. It includes the use of insurance terminology, types of insurance coverage, assignment of benefits and claim forms preparation. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210 This course introduces coding skills and helps prepare students to excel as medical coding and billing professionals within the health information management realm. It emphasizes facility, ancillary, medical supply coding, and specific carrier guidelines. (2 contact hours)
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