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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to have students apply knowledge and skills from their Medical Coding and Billing classes in a comprehensive hands-on experiential learning setting. Through this AHIMA Virtual Practicum, students will have the opportunity to use various software application programs including ATHENS Electronic Health Records software, Quadra Med Encoder Software, McKesson Horizon Master Patient Index Software and 3M Coding and Reimbursement Software. Various experts in the field will lecture on their specific subject areas. This course will also provide students with an opportunity to create a portfolio which will demonstrate employment skills to future employers.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to use computer applications and technology related to Medical Billing and Coding. Analyze, interpret and evaluate data in the medical record to determine correct clinical documentation to support codes used. Abstract data from electronic medical records and code these records with appropriate ICD, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes and coding from source documents. Interpret and evaluate data in the electronic medical record while searching for deficiencies in demographic and/or insurance information. Enter patient registrations and insurance information into a patient management system. Create new patients in the system and enter clinical and administrative data. Describe how compliance standards correlate with medical records and documentation guidelines. Evaluate various specialties of coding and compare and contrast the different specialties. Create a portfolio to demonstrate professional skills to enhance marketability for employment.
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Prerequisites: AHM 232 and AHM 240 and AHM 241
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach the student the skills necessary to function as a patient care assistant in hospitals and ambulatory care facilities. The role of the patient care assistant has evolved and expanded to include diagnostic testing skills that are performed under the supervision of the professional nurse or other licensed health professional. These skills include phlebotomy, recording electrocardiography, applying basic oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, measuring blood glucose levels, and collection and processing various body fluids for testing. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the purpose of electrocardiography as it is related to the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. Perform the skills necessary to complete an electrocardiogram. Describe basic hematology laboratory tests and the components and function of the blood. Perform phlebotomy skills, including venipuncture and skin puncture correctly and successfully. Demonstrate proper technique in obtaining blood glucose measurements and other components of blood obtained through skin puncture. Explain the reasons for the collection of urine, stool and sputum specimens in assessing health status and diagnosing disease. Perform procedures for collecting, measuring and testing urine, stool and sputum specimens appropriately. Describe basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the underlying principles associated with respiration. Demonstrate skills in administration of low-flow oxygen therapy, reservoir systems, hyperinflations therapy, and oxygen assessment.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisites: AHN 100.
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6.00 Credits
Delaware County Community College's "Excellence in Care" Nursing Assistant Program is a 133-hour intensive course in accordance with the regulatory guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It includes, 48 hours of didactic, 25 hours of simulation laboratory activities, and 60 hours of clinical experience at an approved long term care facility. This course prepares students for employment in acute care, acute rehab, hospice, home health care and long-term care facilities. In addition to preparing students clinically, this course emphasizes leadership skills, service excellence values, problem solving/decision making, cultural sensitivity, interpersonal and civility skills in the workplace, professionalism/employability skills, conflict resolution, and time and stress management. Students completing this course are qualified to test with the American Red Cross and placed on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Departmental approval is required to enroll in the course to comply with federal and state legislative requirements- OBRA and Act 14, respectively. NOTE Prerequisites: High School diploma or GED. Students must meet DCCC's clinical and physical program requirements and therefore departmental approval is required. INT 100 is strongly encouraged. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Function as an unlicensed individual in the role of a nurse aide within the legal and ethical standards set forth by the profession nursing as regulated by the State Board of Nursing for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective communication skills. Apply the basic principles of infection control. Assist with basic emergency procedures. Demonstrate behavior that maintains client and/or client rights. Demonstrate behaviors and skills that promote client and clients independence and prevents abuse Demonstrate knowledge and applies the principles of basic nutrition to prevent neglect and exploitation Identify and report abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions of the body systems. Provide for a safe, clean environment. Provide personal care as directed by the licensed professional/practitioner/supervisor. Provide care to client when death is imminent. Demonstrate skills that incorporate principles of restorative care under the direction of a licensed professional/practitioner/supervisor. Demonstrate basic skills by identifying the psychosocial characteristics of the populations being served in the nursing facility and/or by the health care agency including persons affected by intellectual disabilities, mental illness, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders that cause cognitive impairment. Explain how to anticipate and manage crises and identifies alternative solutions when appropriate interventions fail. Plan problem-solving strategies using critical thinking to improve the health care delivery process. Employ leadership and peer mentoring skills in the clinical setting.
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AHN200 High School diploma or GED. Students must meet DCCC's clinical and physical program requirements and therefore departmental approval is required. INT 100 is strongly encouraged.
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5.00 Credits
The basic knowledge and fundamental techniques necessary for assuming the responsibilities of a surgical technologist are highlighted. Preoperative and intraoperative patient care concepts, with both nonsterile and sterile responsibilities, are emphasized. Workplace management concepts, such as medical-legal aspects, ethics, cultural sensitivity, the hospital and operating room environment, and scope of practice are introduced. This course also includes study and skill development relating to surgical instrumentation, devices and equipment; modes of patient transport and safety precautions; variations and precautions in surgical positioning and care of surgical patients; preoperative patient preparation including surgical site antisepsis; consent for surgery; use of the Universal Protocol for surgical procedure, patient and site verification; and other important intraoperative risk management processes and procedures. Related patient care procedures such as taking vital signs, laboratory study review, wound healing, specimen management, intraoperative medication management; anesthesia, sterilization and disinfection are included.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the role, function and relationship of the surgical technologist to other members of the surgical team. Utilize a vocabulary of medical terms related to surgical patient care. Identify microbiological principles underlying the prevention and control of infection, sterilization and disinfection methods, and aseptic technique. Review common safety risks for surgical patients and the strategies to manage them before and during a surgical intervention. Discuss the preoperative nonsterile and sterile responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the preparation of a patient for a surgical procedure. Discuss the case management responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the preparation of the operating room for a surgical procedure. Describe the intraoperative responsibilities of the surgical technologist in performing the role of the scrubbed team member during a surgical procedure.
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Prerequisite: AHM 220, AHS 101* and (AHM 104 or BIO 150)*. Courses marked with (*) may be taken concurrently
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5.00 Credits
This course includes clinical assignment in operating room of affiliating health agencies. Selected learning experience in the application of preoperative and intraoperative patient care concepts, with both nonsterile and sterile responsibilities, are emphasized as the student integrates theory with practice during assignment to surgical patients undergoing basic surgical interventions. NOTE Prerequisite: Clearance card from College Health Office Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate correct opening and preparation of supplies used in the operating room. Demonstrate competency in handling basic surgical instruments and devices. Establish a safe operating room environment for the surgical patient. Utilize sterile technique when creating and maintaining surgical field. Demonstrate competency in hand and surgical site antisepsis, gowning and gloving the self and members of the surgical team. Participate in intraoperative activities such as surgical counts, suture preparation, and involvement in other basic intraoperative case management activities. Participate in preoperative case management activities such as patient transport and positioning patients in the surgical position designated by surgeon. Participate in the terminal cleaning, sterilization, and packaging of sterile instruments and supplies.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: AHM 220, AHS 100* and (AHM 104 or BIO 150)*. Courses marked with (*) may be taken concurrently
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Surgical Technology I. Knowledge and techniques basic to effective performance as a scrubbed team member in the operating room will be stressed. An intense review of the surgical specialties focuses on pathophysiology, diagnostic interventions, the surgical intervention (special considerations, position/positioning aids, incisions, supplies, equipment, instrumentation, procedural steps, counts and specimen care) and complications. The responsibilities of the surgical technologist in intraoperative case management during intermediate surgical interventions are emphasized. The role of the unsterile circulating team member is reviewed as the concepts of teamwork, consideration and cooperation of the surgical team are explored.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the responsibilities of the surgical technologist in assisting the registered nurse circulator during a surgical procedure. Identify surgical interventions, instruments, sutures and accessory items used during intermediate surgical interventions such as the following: hernia repair; breast surgery; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; surgery of the biliary tract, pancreas and spleen; gastrointestinal surgery; gynecological surgery;genitourinary surgery; thoracic surgery; vascular surgery; cardiac surgery; neurosurgery; ENT; and orthopedic surgery.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: AHS 100 and AHS 101 and AHS 103* and (AHM 104 or BIO 150), and (AHM 105 or BIO 151)* Courses marked with (*) may be taken concurrently
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6.00 Credits
Clinical assignment in operating room of affiliating agency. Knowledge and techniques basic to effective performance as a scrubbed member of general surgery and specialty surgery will be stressed. Developing and improving skills as the scrub person and in the organization of work is emphasized. Progression to solo scrub experiences is expected, enabling the student to focus on anticipating the needs of the surgical team. Students will be expected to display manual and mental dexterity in the use of surgical instruments in a step-by-step fashion for specific surgical interventions. Assignments will also be made with the anesthesia department and in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), during which the student will correlate the actions and uses of anesthetic agents and recovery from them and as a second assistant to the registered nurse circulator, during which the student will focus on providing a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient and respecting the patient's inherent right to privacy, dignity, and culturally competent care. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Choose and assemble the instruments, supplies and accessory items used during intermediate surgical interventions such as hernia repair; breast surgery; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; surgery of the biliary tract, liver, pancreas and spleen; gastrointestinal surgery; gynecological surgery; genitourinary surgery; thoracic surgery; vascular surgery; cardiac surgery; neurosurgery; ENT; and orthopedic surgery. Demonstrate ability to function as a scrubbed member of the surgical team during intermediate surgical interventions such as hernia repair; breast surgery; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; surgery of biliary tract, liver pancreas and spleen; gastrointestinal surgery; gynecological surgery; genitourinary surgery; thoracic surgery; vascular surgery; cardiac surgery; neurosurgery; ENT; and orthopedic surgery. Collaborate with the registered nurse circulator and anesthesia team in providing a safe, efficient patient care environment.
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Prerequisite: AHS 100 and AHS 101 and AHS 102* and (AHM 104 or BIO 150), and (AHM 105 or BIO 151)* Courses marked with (*) may be taken concurrently
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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Surgical Technology II. Knowledge and techniques basic to effective performance as a scrubbed member in the operating room are stressed. The responsibilities of the surgical technologist in the care and safety of the patient during and after the surgical intervention, in the general and specialty fields of surgery, are reviewed.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify operative procedures, surgical instruments, accessory items and suture materials used in advanced surgical interventions such as surgery of the eye, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric surgery, and surgery of the burn, trauma and transplant patient.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: AHS 102 and AHS 103 and AHS 201*. (*May be taken concurrently.)
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6.00 Credits
Clinical assignment in the operating room of an affiliating agency. Selected learning experiences in advanced surgical interventions in general and specialty surgery are included. Focus is directed on independent role assumption as a surgical technologist to facilitate transition from student to graduate.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Assemble the instruments and supplies necessary for advanced surgical interventions such as surgery of the eye; plastic and reconstructive surgery; pediatric surgery; burn surgery; trauma surgery, and transplant surgery. Demonstrate the ability to function as a member of the sterile surgical team during advanced surgical interventions such as surgery of the eye; plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric surgery, burn surgery; trauma surgery; and transplant surgery.
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Prerequisite: AHS 102 and AHS 103 and AHS 200*. (*May be taken concurrently.)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamentals of drafting for architectural construction, the course is primarily directed at developing construction documentation skills with a review of light frame construction materials and methods. The course begins with instruction in the application of basic hand sketching and computer-aided drafting skills and the fundamental principles of graphic delineation. It leads students through the development of a set of residential construction documents. Included is an overview of reprographic techniques for the use of related office equipment such as the Diazo whiteprinter and electrostatic copier.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate familiarity with reprographic techniques for basic office equipment and processes used in construction documentation. Select appropriate light frame, residential construction material and assemblies in response to a schematic architectural design. Solve design development problems, given a preliminary design concept, involving issues of space function and layout, construction detail and aesthetics. Prepare graphic documentation, using computer assisted drafting, to communicate a residential design concept to the contractor.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: TCS 100 and TCC 121* (*May be taken concurrently).
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