12 courses with the subject AHEA, 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.
AHEA 101Introduction to Health Care Science3
Course Description This course will familiarize students with health care organizations, the health care system, and the clinical environment in relationship to the student’s role as a future health care provider. Topics will include functions of hospital systems, documentation and medical records, professionalism, communication in the health care environment. Text Haroun, Lee. Dakota Mitchell. Introduction to Health Care. 5th ed. Boston: Cengage, 2020. Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of medical ethics and law. The student will gain a knowledge of law, medical ethics, and bioethics as they impact current health care practices. Special emphasis will be placed on documentation, types of consent, standard of care, physician-patient relationship, licensure and accreditation, and professional liability and malpractice. Text Judson, K., Harrison, C., & Hicks, S. (2021). Law and Ethics for Health Professionals (9th ed.) McGraw Hill. Objectives
(4 lecture) Course Description This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental aspects of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the human body. Through lectures and interactive discussions, students will explore the intricacies of major body structures, the function of human organs, and organ systems, medical terminology, common diseases, and the effects of aging. Text Logenbaker, Susannah. Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology. 10th ed. New York: McGraw, 2019. Objectives A. Identify major body structures. B. Explain functions of the human organs and organ systems. C. Define, spell, and pronounce medical terms. D. Identify signs and symptoms of commonly occurring diseases in body systems. E. Explain the effects of aging on body systems. Content A. Body cavities and anatomical directional terminology. B. Organs, organ systems, and their anatomy. C. Medical terminology. D. Etiology of human diseases. E. Aging of the human body and its systems. Student Evaluation A-B-C-D-E - Assignments A-B-C-D-E - Exams and quizzes A-B-C-D-E - Discussion board
(3 lecture) Course Description This course is designed to introduce electronic health records usage within an ambulatory setting. Topics include vendor selection, system implementation, administrative and clinical usages of electronic health records (EHR). Upon completion of this course, students are eligible for the Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam offered through the National Health Career Association. Prerequisite COMP 210 or OADM 107 and AHEA 280. Text SimChart for the Medical Office. Web Based EHR Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description This course focuses on principles of medical insurance and claims reimbursement. Topics include appropriate reimbursement procedures, claims processing, coordination of insurance benefits, and legal processing issues. The course will integrate the use of electronic claims submission, the appeals process, and documentation requirements. Prerequisite AHEA 218. Text Green, Michelle A. Understanding Health Insurance; A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement - with workbook . 2021 16th Edition. Cengage Learning, print year 2020. Objectives
(4 lecture) Course Description This course is designed to prepare the student for the administrative competencies required for entry-level front office employment in an ambulatory healthcare setting. Topics include clerical, operational, and bookkeeping functions, establishing and maintaining the medical record, performing routine medical office administrative procedures, and utilizing computer software to maintain office systems. Prerequisite AHEA 280 Text Niedzwiecki, B., Pepper, J., & Weaver, P. A. (2020). Kinn’s The Administrative Medical Assistant (14th ed.). Elsevier. Niezwiecki, B., Pepper, J., & Weaver, P.A. (2020). Kinn’s The Medical Admirative Assistant Study Guide . (14 th ed.). Elsevier (2021). Elsevier/Evolve; Elsevier. https://evolve.elsevier.com - Access Code Objectives
AHEA 145Medical Coding and Billing Specialist Practicum4
(1 lecture, 11 work hours per week) Course Description Students enrolled in the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate program will apply coding/billing principles in a health care setting. During the 165 hour site experience, students will gain experience in diagnostic and procedural coding systems, insurance reimbursement and related activities. Prerequisite Completion of 32 credits in the program with at least a “C” average and/or permission of the instructor.
(3 lecture) Course Description Diagnosis coding is the language of reporting why a service was medically necessary for patient care. This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of basic coding systems and their diverse applications in the healthcare environment. Prerequisite AHEA 280 and AHEA 125 Corequisite AHEA 280 and AHEA 125 Text Bowie, Mary Jo. Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext. 2025 edition. Stamford: Cengage, 2024, Print. 2025 ICD-10-CM Expert. St. Louis: AAPC, 2024, Print. Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description This course focuses on advanced principles of International Classification of Diseases 10 th Revision ( ICD-10-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and an introduction to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding. The course will cover coding guidelines in areas of medical necessity, reimbursement, and claims submission. Prerequisite AHEA 218. Text Bowie, Mary Jo. Understanding Procedural Coding: A Worktext .6th ed. Stamford: Cengage, 2016. Print. American Medical Association. CPT 2019 Professional . Chicago: American Medical Association, 2018. Print. Buck, Carol. 2019 HCPCS Level II Professional Edition . St. Louis: Elsevier, 2018. Print. 2019 ICD-10-CM Expert . St. Louis: AAPC, 2018. Print. Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description This course is designed to introduce students to pathology and the disease process. Content includes organ system pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology etiology, clinical procedures, and treatment of major diseases affecting each system. Prerequisite AHEA 125, or BIOL 116, or BIOL 131 and BIOL 132, or BIOL 131 and permission of the instructor. Text Frazier, Margaret, Fuqua, Tracie. (2021). Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions. (7 th ed.). Elsevier. Frazier, Margaret, Fuqua, Tracie. (2021) Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions Workbook . (7 th ed.) Elsevier. . Objectives
3 Lecture Course Description This course prepares students to take certification exams offered by professional coding organizations. Students will review medical coding guidelines and examination strategies. Prerequisite Completion of 32 credits in the program with at least a “C” average and permission of the instructor. Objectives
(3 lecture) Course Description This course is an introduction to the formation and usage of general medical terminology as it relates to the major body systems. The student will learn how to describe and identify basic medical terms, build medical terms from word parts, use medical terms within an appropriate context, and accurately pronounce and spell words used in the medical language system. Text Chabner, Davi-Ellen. (2021). The Language of Medicine. (12th ed.). Elsevier. Anderson, K., & Anderson, L. (2017). Mosby’s Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions (9th ed.). Mosby Objectives
