24 courses with the subject AH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AH 0010Clinical Procedures and Applications I3
Introduces the medical assistant student to basic patient care skills, which include infection control, preparation, examination, and basic assessment of patients. Skills taught include vital signs, medical asepsis, OSHA guidelines, sterilization, electrocardiography, and patient modalities. Students learn to prepare the examination and treatment areas.
Exposes students pursuing medical careers to the legal and ethical aspects of working in a medical office. Students will be given an overview of what they need to know to be able to give competent care to patients that is within acceptable legal and ethical boundaries. Principles governing the release of information and confidentiality of patient information are discussed.
Serves as an introduction to the daily functions and practices of an automated medical office. Topics include job responsibilities, medical practice settings, patient case histories, interpersonal communications, and administrative procedures such as receiving patients, setting appointments, and answering telephones. Technological skills will be developed as students learn to manage specialized software used by medical offices.
AH 1002Document Processing for the Medical Office3
Integrates word processing and keyboarding theory to provide students with a working knowledge of medical correspondence. By using a word processing software package, students learn concepts and techniques commonly used to create, format, edit, save and print medical documents. This course supports the development of medical terminology and proofreading.
Assists students in developing the necessary operational, financial, and records management job skills needed to manage a medical office. AH1003c Medical Financial & Records Management 2 credits This course is designed to assist students in developing basic bookkeeping and records management skills need to manage today's medical front office.
Provides the student with the basic principles of ICD-CM Coding and Classification Systems: sequencing of codes and impact on reimbursement. Students will analyze real life scenarios applying their knowledge of documentation and coding guidelines. This course is one in a sequence of coding courses that will help students to prepare for certification in medical coding. AH1004b Basic Coding for Medical Assisting 3 credits This course provides the student with the basic principles of ICD-10-CM Coding and Classification Systems and the basic principles of CPT Coding and the impact correct coding has on third-party reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Students will analyze real life scenarios, applying their knowledge of documentation and coding guidelines. The course places emphasis on coding guidelines, sequencing, and the use of a medical practice management system in a medical office setting. 71
Provides the student with the basic principles of ICD-CM /PCS Coding and Classification Systems: sequencing of codes and impact on reimbursement. Students will also have a foundation of the application of ORG weights for reimbursement. This course is one in a sequence of coding courses that will help students to prepare for certification in medical coding.
Provides the student with the basic principles of CPT Coding and Classification systems; sequencing of codes and impact on reimbursement.This course is one of several courses that will help students prepare for certification in medical coding. AH1006b HCPCS Coding 4 credits The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic principles of HCPCS Coding and classification systems; sequencing of codes and impact on reimbursement. This course is one of several coding courses that will help students to prepare for certification in medical coding. AH1008b Medical Assisting Practicum 4 credits This course is a practicum that provides the student with medical assisting experience in the physician's private office, clinic, or hospital. The student will be supervised and evaluated for work performed in both the administrative and clinical areas. Students cannot receive direct or indirect remuneration (Students will communicate throughout this course including required face-to- face meetings). Handouts and other supplementary materials will be posted online. All course and practice activities are under the direction of a program director/instructor. Students must complete a minimum number of externship hours. Associate degree students must meet the minimum required post-test score to be eligible to sit for the RMA. Passing the RMA is both a requirement for this course and graduation for Associate degree students.
This course prepares students to develop advanced skills and training in diagnostic and procedural coding. Students will problem solve real-world scenarios applying their knowledge in documentation, coding guidelines and reimbursement and use software to access different coding guideline resources to justify the accuracy of diagnosis and procedure codes. Students will also have a foundation in the application of different APC status indicators and DRG weights for reimbursement. This course is one of several coding courses that will help students prepare for certification in medical coding.
This course prepares students to understand and use health records in a medical setting in both paper and electronic format. Students will use real-world exercises for the practical application of knowledge on documentation requirements, legal and ethical standards in healthcare, third party regulations governing documentation and issues related to the quality improvement process in the healthcare environment. Using state-of-the-art software to simulate an electronic healthcare environment, students will capture and document patients’ demographic, insurance, and health information.
Builds on Clinical Procedures I. Students will learn procedures involving sterile techniques and assisting with specialty exams. Basic principles of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gereontology, Urology, Eye and Ear, Electrocardiography, minor surgical procedures, blood collection, Pediatrics, and First Aid and CPR are studied. The lab class requires students to perform applications of the procedures learned in the lecture class.
Prepares students to perform laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants under the supervision of a physician. Topics include laboratory equipment and safety, quality control, drug administration, basic microbiology, collecting and processing urine and blood specimens, performing selected tests, and OSHA/CLIA regulations. The laboratory requires a performance application of the procedures studied in the lecture class. AH1014c Medical Administrative Procedures and Document Processing for the Medical Office 3 credits This course integrates word processing and keyboarding theory to provide students with a working knowledge of medical correspondence. Introduces the student to the daily functions and practices of an automated medical office. Students learn to manage specialized software utilized by medical offices.
Total Program Requirements (Semester Credits) ........................................................... 120 * Any Accounting, Health Information Technology (HIT), Management, or Allied Health course with advisor approval ** Students opting Patient Care are required to sit for certification exams in Phlebotomy (CPT) and Patient Care Technician (PCT). *** Students interested in Electronic Health Records certification (CEHRS) are eligible to take the exam provided they also enroll in HT204 Technology for Health Record Specialists as a restricted elective. Students are encouraged to do so but are not required. 69
This course provides ICD-CM coding principles and practice for students interested in working in long-term care. Students will code using actual patient records, patient record abstracts, and an electronic health record system.
AH 1022Documentation and Reimbursement for Long-Term Care3
This course provides students with the principles and practice for documentation requirements in long-term care facilities. Topics include the importance of the resident assessment instrument, minimum data set, and resident assessment protocol, planning and narrative charting, and the skilled nursing prospective payment system. Students understand the importance of documentation, the need for accurate assessment, and the connection among the resident assessment instrument, quality indicators, and quality measures. Documentation is tied into the reimbursement cycle.
Is a course designed to provide students with some basic management principles to organize and supervise the front office of a small to medium-sized facility. Topics include the health profession; personnel management; the medical record; billing, coding, and collections; ethical and legal issues; technology; finances; and marketing. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT40 System Technology and Application 3 credits (formerly 40 Word Processing Concepts) Is an introductory course designed to give students an understanding of word processing and its relationship to the Windows operating system. Students learn concepts and techniques commonly used to create, format, edit, and print documents. IT44 Computer Operating Systems 3 credits Is a course which focuses on microcomputer operating system concepts with emphasis on Windows and the basic operations. Hands-on practice provides students with a working knowledge of procedures used to manage an operating system most commonly used in the business environment.
This course focuses on the development of clinical nursing skills involved in managing the health care of patients in the acute care setting, skilled nursing homes, and assisted living. Concepts address providing hands-on assistance to meet the patient’s basic needs in accomplishing his or her activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Students gain knowledge and skills to safely perform basic client care within the designated role on the healthcare team. They demonstrate understanding of assisting with ambulation emphasizing proper body mechanics, assisting client with hygiene and nutritional intake needs, and obtaining lab specimens. Students will continue to practice effective communication techniques, as well as patient observation skills when completing clinical procedures. They also continue the study and practice of clinical skills such as vital signs, EKGs and phlebotomy while continuing to demonstrate infection control and legal, ethical, and professional standards. 108
Provides the student interested in working in a health care providers’ office with a working knowledge of the major nation- wide medical insurance programs. Topics include: the roles and responsibilities of the health insurance specialist, the types of insurance, and preparing insurance claims.
This course is designed for the student who plans to work in a medical environment or an environment that requires medical vocabulary. Terminology relating to the human body systems is introduced. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of terms, and discussion of common procedures and drugs used for various diseases and conditions.
