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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide a culminating experience in business communications and professional development. Covered in this course is advanced English usage essential to written business document creation and oral presentations. Using individual participation and demonstration methods, students will be trained in interviewing techniques and in developing professional demeanors vital to career success. This course does not satisfy the General Education requirement for AOS degrees. Prerequisite: GEN 127
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the moral principles and standards that guide behavior in today's complex society. The definition and application of moral philosophies are used to explore ethical decision-making using a case study approach. Economic, legal and social dimensions are explored along with interpersonal relationships and the development of morality within individual thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to the foundation of medical terminology through a thorough study of the roots, prefixes, and suffixes which form medical language. Students will also learn the vocabulary used in various medical specialties. Spelling, definitions, and pronunciation are stressed.
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This course will introduce for discussion a variety of ethical issues that healthcare professionals may encounter during the course of their careers. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of ethical and professionalbehavior in the healthcare workplace. In depth discussions, textbook assignments and role playing will provide guidance to students in how to successfully manage patient relationships, protect patient privacy in compliance with the Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act as well as understand the distinct job responsibilities of the myriad of employees who comprise the typical healthcare organization. *Students may take this course concurrently with MSC101
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the basic operations of a pharmacy. In addition, they will also learn the legal and practical responsibilities of a pharmacy technician. The legal and practical responsibilities will focus on customer service, HIPAA laws regarding drug regulation, and calculations.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the variety and nuances of the myriad of health insurance policies currently owned by the general public. In depth discussions of managed care plans, government insurance and reimbursement methodologies will take place. In addition eligibility, pre-certification, credentialing and clean claim filing will be discussed. Prerequisite: MED111
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with an introduction to the historical development of medical nomenclature and classification systems including ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding. This course concentrates on the coding of diseases, operative procedures, and abstraction of clinical diagnostic data from source documentation in order to produce optimal reimbursement when filing claims with third party payors. Prerequisites: MED111 and MED103
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3.00 Credits
This course will leverage and build upon the skills acquired in Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding. This course concentrates on integrating increasingly complex coding and billing scenarios. Specialty coding, Modifiers, bundling of procedures, secondary billing, balance billing, electronic claim processing, clearinghouse reports, EOB denial analysis, collection procedures, appeal processes, and financial report generation. Prerequisite: MED201
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes inventory management , insurance coverage, and customer service. Through these skills, the students can appreciate the overall operations of a pharmacy. Prerequisite: MED115
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with hands-on experience in using the Medical Manager practice management software used in many physician's office to organize the flow of information, maintain the appointment calendar, generate reports, accurately prepare third-party billings and the posting of payments received from third party payors and patients. The course is intended as a lab experience, simulating an actual medical front and back office environment. Prerequisite: MED203
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