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4.00 Credits
Spring, DL Students will learn medical transcription, using the latest PC based technology and digital audio in a case based approach. This coursewill additionally enhance the students proofreading, spelling skills and other responsibilities required of a medical transcriptionist. Prerequisite: BIOL 115, Medical Terminology or BIOL 116, Medical Terminology for Office Assistants or permission of department.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL The course introduces the student to the basics of standard medical coding classifications and nomenclatures used to code diseases and medical/ surgical procedures, i.e. CPT4, ICD9 and HCPCS. Students will explore the practical applications of medical coding relative to delivery system, health insurance and reimbursement mechanisms.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL The course offers an advanced study of the ICD- 9-CM, CPT-4 and the HCPCS coding systems with emphasis on accurate code sequencing of complex medical/surgical cases. Students will use case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding payment systems and methods of reimbursement. Students will work with both inpatient and outpatient claims forms to gain knowledge of the billing process. However, emphasis will be placed on coding in the outpatient setting. Students will investigate through assigned research reimbursement and coding topics including: DRGs, APCs, RBRVs, Chargemasters, Coding Compliance, ICD-10, encoding and grouping software. Students will use encoder/grouper software. Prerequisite: HITC 103, Introduction to Medical Coding, Health Insurance, and Reimbursement. applications-oriented approach to the mechanical components and processes of the refrigeration cycle, with emphasis placed on the use of gathered system data for use in system diagnosis and troubleshooting. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of refrigeration system sizing, application and equipment selection procedures. Prerequisite: HVAC 110, Refrigeration Principles I.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Basic examining room techniques including preparation of the patient, execution of simple laboratory procedures, recording of clinical data, care and maintenance of equipment and assistance to physicians during examination and treatment. This course is designed for Health Information Technician students in their third semester of study.
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3.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, DL This course covers basic concepts and techniques formanaging andmaintaining health record systems. Topics include health record content, qualitative and quantitative analysis, format, record control, storage, retention, forms design/control, indices and registers, and numbering and filing systems. Students will be introduced to the various functions performed in a health record departmentwith emphasis onmaintaining confidentiality of patient data. Prerequisite:HITC100,MedicalOffice Procedures.
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring This course will offer students an understanding of the components of healthy relationships. Through the study of those components, students will recognize the qualities of unhealthy relationships and discover directions for change. The techniques, skills and resources presented will heighten students' awareness of the roles and responsibilities of each partner in a relationship.
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring Stress and Health is a specific response to the need of the college community to exercise greater control over the stressful events in their lives. Through promoting positive stress management techniques, the students will develop life-long skills for a healthier and more meaningful life.
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2.00 Credits
Fall This course is designed to provide students a healthy perspective of ideal weight. They will be able to assess their current nutrition/exercise routine and prepare a new program to meet their personal needs: to gain weight, lose weight, or to maintain their current weight. Sound nutrition, exercise and stress reduction will be woven into this wellness approach to weight control.
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2.00 Credits
Fall This course is designed to remove the complexity and confusion from the health marketplace. Students will recognize the significant impact advertising has on health behavior. Presentation of facts and guidelines will enable students to make intelligent decisions in selecting safe health products and services. In becoming better consumers, students will protect both their health and their pocketbook.
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2.00 Credits
A course designed to provide the theory and skills necessary to administer first aid and/or CPR to a patient. Students who qualify will receive Red Cross certification in "First Aid: Responding to Emergencies" and "Adult CPR". Offered in Fall, Spring, Summer. A lab fee will be required. 2.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lecture School of Liberal Arts College Physical Education Department Course Attributes: Career,Tech,Foreign Lang(24HR), Free Elective, Restricted (HUS), Physical Education
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