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3.00 Credits
3 credits Today's multicultural environment demands increased attention by healthcare professionals to the traditions, culture, and language of our patients. This course aims to provide the American English speaker with the ability to engage in basic Spanish conversation with patients and their family members in a variety of healthcare settings. PREREQUISITE: HC-125 OR HC-126
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3.00 Credits
3 credits A study of the field of Community Health that addresses the health issues facing communities in the United States. The course will explore the meanings of health, disease and illness, the concept of community, and the ways in which health problems are considered. There is a focus on health behaviors, health promotion and disease prevention, environmental influences, and health care financing.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Accurate processing of health insurance claims and billing procedures is studied in this course. Abstract patient records and other source documents to accurately code all diagnoses, procedures, and services using ICD-9-CM for diagnoses, and CPT codes. Research and apply knowledge of insurance rules and regulations for major insurance programs. Operate the office bookkeeping system properly. Accurately post charges, payments, and adjustments to patient accounts. Review all insurance payments and explanation of benefits forms. Perform patient scheduling using the Medical Office Manager software. PREREQUISITE: HA-140, Must have 42 credits (Last Semester)
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The purpose of this course is to give the student a general knowledge and understanding of the demographics, psychosocial perspectives and biomedical components of the process of human aging. Students examine the effect of aging on the individual, their families and communities, as well as society as a whole. Topics that are explored include: family relationships, the role of the caregiver, housing requirements, health care services, public policies and the marketing of products and services. PREREQUISITES: HA-101 or HA- 106 and LA-101 or LA-102 or LA-111
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of health attitudes and behavior within the contexts of sociological, psychological, and biological systems. The use of behavior change theories as a basis for the development of behavior change intervention programs will be explored. Consideration is given to social, interpersonal, and individual factors that influence health behavior and status.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides students with practical training on transcription equipment and preparation of medical documents. Emphasis is placed upon accurate transcription and document formatting for operative reports, discharge summaries and progress notes. PREREQUISITES: HA-101 or HA- 106, HC-125, and BT-101
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of health information management. Emphasis will be placed on record content, and documentation requirements, in addition to the methods by which health care organizations gather, organize, and utilize patient information. Health information management services, professionals, as well as regulatory issues will also be covered. PREREQUISITE: HA-101 or HA-106
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is a continuation to the Introduction to Medical Coding course. This course continues in depth to concentrate on the coding of the diseases, operative procedures, abstracting clinical diagnostic data from medical information and coding of the procedures or services rendered both in the in-patient and outpatient setting to the highest level of specificity. PREREQUISITE: HA-140
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Following approval, students spend fifteen hours per week each week of the semester in an approved health care delivery setting under the direct supervision of office personnel. Students observe and participate in basic administrative and clinical office procedures. This course allows opportunities to perform tasks learned in the college classroom, to observe other procedures and participate in the routines and operations of medical practices. PREREQUISITE: 30 credits
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The course explores the fundamental concepts of management theory and examines the organizational structure of the health care delivery system and administrative processes such as planning, problem solving, decision making, and quality productivity improvement. Emphasis will also be placed on the major issues and problem areas confronting health service administrators. This two-semester foundation course will survey topics covered in higher level courses, as well as describe the broader environment in which individual services are grounded. PREREQUISITES: HA-101, HC-125, and 45 credits
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