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2.00 Credits
Administrative responsibilities performed by medical/dental assistants and other health care providers in outpatient facilities. Includes duties of the office assistant, receptionist or secretary. Focus on reception, telephone procedures, public relations and professionalism. Prerequisites: High school graduation or GED.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth study of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), designed for classification of patient morbidity and mortality information for statistical purposes and for the indexing of health records for the health care profession. Recommended: HLTH F100. Offered As Demand Warrants
Prerequisite:
HLTH F112 UF C- (OR (HLTH F100 UF C- OR HLTH F204 UF C- ) AND HLTH F114 UF C- )
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the principles of nutrition and its relationship to the life cycle. Focus on the importance nutrition plays in personal health and how to objectively evaluate nutritional intake using scientifically sound resources.
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6.00 Credits
Basic pharmacology and medication administration for certified nurse aides and personal care attendants. Includes drug delivery routes, classifications, effects and side effects. Communication principles, ethics, nursing process, and body structure and function will be reviewed. This course prepares the CNA to assist the RN or LPN to pass medications in health care settings as approved by the Alaska Board of Nursing and to sit for the National Council State Board of Nursing Medication Aide Certification Exam. The CNA student is not required to sit for the NCSBN MA Examination to pass the course. It will prepare the PCA to assist in the delivery of medications in ALH and private homes. Prerequisites: Current license as a CNA or PCA by the State of Alaska, have at least one full year of experience as a CNA/PCA, supply three letters of reference from healthcare professionals, Accuplacer sentence skills and reading comphrehension total score of at least 110; ALEKS test score of at least 15; be 18 years of age or older; documentation of vaccines or titer for the following: Hepatitis B series, two MMRs, two chickenpox and a two-step PPD testing within previous 12 months of the clinical component of the class. Other vaccines may be required by the clinical site. Must have a current AHA BLS provider or healthcare provider CPR and first aid card.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of human diseases. Pathogenesis, etiology and predisposing factors will be examined. The most common diseases and disorders of each body system are presented along with a review of the pertinent anatomy and physiology. Includes the effects of aging on the system and the relationship of aging to disease. Prerequisites: HLTH F100 with a C or higher.
Prerequisite:
HLTH F100 UF C
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4.00 Credits
Office management and financial procedures used in medical offices. Includes medical financial recordkeeping systems and computerized office management systems. Includes ICD-9, CPT coding system, patient insurance billing/reimbursement procedures, the demonstration of computational skills in accounts payable/accounts receivable, and office management in the health care setting. Prerequisites: CIOS F150; HLTH F100; HLTH F132; placement in WRTG F111X.
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4.00 Credits
The current procedural terminology (CPT) and the international classification of diseases (ICD) systems used in the medical setting. Examines the medical and legal uses of the CPT and ICT code systems in inpatient and outpatient medical settings, urgent care settings, billing departments and ancillary medical professions. Prepares students to take national certification exams. Recommended: HLTH F100; HLTH F132; HLTH F208; HLTH F234.
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3.00 Credits
Outpatient reimbursement issues including documentation, insurance carriers, schedules and payment profiles. Collection strategies and legal issues, and the importance of educating the patient to the financial policies of the practice. Prerequisites: HLTH F132; concurrent HLTH F234.
Prerequisite:
HLTH F132 UF C- AND HLTH F234 UF C- Concurrent
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3.00 Credits
Rules and regulations governing the reimbursement of inpatient and hospital coding. Includes HIPAA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, third party billing, and the legal and ethical guidelines of inpatient billing. Prerequisites: HLTH F132; HLTH F135; HLTH F234.
Prerequisite:
HLTH F132 UF C- AND HLTH F135 UF C- AND HLTH F234 UF C-
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5.00 Credits
This comprehensive lecture, lab, and externship course is designed to provide information covering phlebotomy technique, anatomy and physiology as it pertains to venipuncture, and lab testing. Quality control, quality assurance, universal precautions, and OSHA regulations will be reviewed. Specimen collection and proper specimen handling is an essential segment of successfully completing this course. This course includes 100 hours of practical experience. Upon completion, the student will have satisfied the educational requirements for national phlebotomy certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Prerequisites: HLTH F122 or AHA BLS for healthcare provider CPR card and First Aid card. Placement into or completion of DEVM F055; Placement into or completion of WRTG F090; Documentation of positive antibody titer for hepatitis B, current immunizations or titers to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, flu shot and two 2-step PPD's within the past year. Other specific immunizations as required by the the externship sites.
Prerequisite:
(AASR 110 OR AACS 470 ) (AND AX1 015 OR AX2 015 OR AX3 015 OR AX4 015 OR AX5 015 OR DEVE F104 UF C- ) AND DEVM F055 UF C-
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