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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1230, HLTH 1235, HLTH 1238, HLTH 1270; or permission of program coordinator This course, in conjunction with HLTH 1230 ICD-9-CM Coding, HLTH 1235 CPT Coding, and HLTH 1270 Physician Medical Reimbursement, is designed for coders to advance their skills in physician coding with emphasis on procedural, diagnosis and medical supply coding and specific carrier guidelines for prompt reimbursement. This course seeks to broaden coding skills and helps prepare students to excel as medical coding and billing professionals within the health information management realm. (3 contact hours)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1230, HLTH 1235, HLTH 1238, HLTH 1272; or permission of program coordinator This course, in conjunction with HLTH 1230 ICD-9-CM Coding, HLTH 1235 CPT Coding, and HLTH 1272 Facility Medical Reimbursement, is designed for coders to advance their skills in facility coding with emphasis on procedural, diagnosis and medical supply coding and specific carrier guidelines for prompt reimbursement. This course seeks to broaden coding skills and helps prepare students to excel as facility coders in the health information management realm. (3 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides non-nursing majors with an overview of basic nutrition principles. Students will investigate nutrition goals, requirements, and problems of young adults, older adults, pregnant women, infants, preschoolers, children, and adolescents. Students will learn to evaluate food products for their nutritional value, using reliable nutrition information, food guides, and food labels. The course places emphasis on energy balance and maintaining good health by making good nutrition choices. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course, designed for nursing students, provides fundamental theoretical knowledge related to the basic principles of nutrition. It places emphasis on the practical application of these principles to diet therapy requirements for maintenance of wellness in all age groups. Although it is not a prerequisite for this course, students will benefit from having taken BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies prior to taking this course. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course explores the definition and characteristics of healthcare customers and the importance of customer service in today's competitive healthcare market. It emphasizes patient rights and responsibilities, complaint resolution, verbal and non-verbal communication, telephone etiquette and interviewing skills, and laws and regulations as they apply to customer service. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course examines principles and topics that are essential in the development of the Healthcare Access Associate. It includes general responsibilities, infection control, agencies and government regulations, health information management, finance, and information systems. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to basic ethical and legal concepts, ethical decision-making processes, and current issues in ethics. Selected classroom experiences provide students with the opportunity to consider and debate current ethical dilemmas. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210 (can be taken concurrently), MATH 0745 or placement into MATH 0850 or NURS 0900 This course introduces basic principles and concepts of pharmacology, including dosage calculations, drug classifications and uses, sources of drugs, storage and handling of medications, prescribing and dispensing drugs, drug abuse and the role of the healthcare provider concerning medications. The course includes record keeping, documentation and legal concerns. (2 contact hours)
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 1210 This course provides fundamental knowledge of electrocardiography testing, including the anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system, electrophysiology, electrocardiography techniques, and common arrhythmia. Students must provide their own calipers. (2 contact hours)
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: admission to the Healthcare Access Associate program, HIMT 2530, HLTH 1210, HLTH 1400, HLTH 1810 (must be taken concurrently), ITIS 1000 This course introduces issues and trends in Healthcare Access Services, government regulations, time management, professional development, employment opportunities, interviewing techniques, resume writing, job seeking skills, and discussion of internship experiences. (1 contact hour)
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