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Medical
Continuing Education
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Class Listing
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Computer Fundamentals
MED01
66 Hours
Lecture: 24 Hours
Lab: 42 Hours
This
course is an introduction to the use of the computer
in business.
Students will write letters, create forms, and
format documents in Microsoft Word.
This course will also include creating and formatting
spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
Included in the course will be printing documents,
performing basic research on the Internet and effectively
using the tools available in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Prerequisite: None
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Business Communication
MED02 36 Hours
Lecture: 18 Hours
Lab: 18 Hours
Students will learn the
meaning and importance of writing coherently, concisely,
and with purpose using correct grammar and acceptable
writing techniques.
Practice in using cross-cultural awareness skills,
verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills,
and professional telephone technique will also prepare
the students to interact with patients, suppliers and
co-workers.
Prerequisite: None
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Business Math
MED03
18 Hours
Lecture: 6 Hours
Lab:
12 Hours
This
course includes the fundamentals of mathematics including
consumer mathematics, decimals, percents, and fractions.
Students will be able to handle monetary transactions
and do routine business calculations.
Prerequisite: None
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Accounting and Collections
MED04
18 Hours
Lecture:
10 Hours
Lab: 8 Hours
Students will learn basic
terms and principles that businesses use to record business
transactions in single and double-entry bookkeeping systems.
Students receive an introduction to source documents
and financial forms in the medical office. The students will also learn the fundamentals of collection laws,
techniques, and correspondence.
Prerequisite: MED01 and
MED03
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Medical Terminology,
Anatomy and Physiology
MED05
102 Hours
Lecture: 102 Hours
This
course covers word building rules, prefixes, suffixes
and whole body terminology.
Students will learn terms covering anatomy and
physiology, pathological conditions, and diagnostic
treatments and procedures.
Terms relating to each body system and medical
specialty are included. The students will learn
detailed descriptions and explanations of the
structures, functions, and interrelated processes of
the human body. The students will learn to relate each of these
items to specific medical procedures.
Prerequisite: None
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Medical Coding and Billing
MED07
102 Hours
Lecture: 60
Hours
Lab: 42 Hours
In this course the students
will learn and practice the fundamentals of the CPT-4
and ICD-9-CM coding systems.
The students will learn and practice Evaluation
and Management coding, procedural coding from each section
of the CPT-4 manual, in addition to diagnosis and procedural
coding utilizing the ICD-9-CM volumes 1, 2, and 3.
Students will be introduced to the HCPCS level
II and ICD-10 coding systems.
Prerequisite: MED05 and MED06
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Computerized Medical
Office
MED09
36 Hours
Lecture: 18 Hours
Lab: 18 Hours
Students in
this course will use popular medical records management
software in a simulated medical office.
Prerequisite: None
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Medical Law
and Ethics
MED10
18 Hours
Lecture: 18 Hour
This
course covers federal and state health care legislation
and regulations.
Students will learn to maintain confidentiality,
document accurately, use appropriate guidelines when
releasing information and comply with established risk
management and safety procedures.
Prerequisite: MED05
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Medical Billing Forms
and Claims
MED11
66 Hour
Lecture: 22 Hours
Lab: 44 Hours
This
course introduces the application of billing techniques,
delinquent claims and credit and collections.
Students will learn to process insurance claims
for common health insurance plans to facilitate reimbursement.
Prerequisite: MED07
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Personal Development
MED12
24 Hours
Lecture: 8 Hours
Lab: 16 Hours
This course enables the
student to develop the ability to work as a team member,
manage time effectively and prioritize and perform multiple
tasks.
The students will practice practical applications of
job hunting, resume writing, interviewing, setting career
goals, networking and effective communication.
Prerequisite: None
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Externship
MED13
120 Hours
Upon completion of MED01
through MED12 the students participate in an
Externship at an approved medical facility. The
Externship enables students to work in the medical
environment and apply the principles and practices
learned in the classroom. Externs work under the
direct supervision of qualified personnel in
participating facilities and under the supervision
of a person with appropriate instructor credentials.
Prerequisite: MED01, MED02, MED03, MED04, MED05,
MED07, MED09, MED10, MED11, and MED12 |
Medical Transcription
MED14
102 Hours
Lecture: 42 Hours
Lab: 60 Hours
This course is designed
to introduce the student to the fundamentals of medical
transcription.
Students will learn to take dictation from medical
professionals and record it on a computer in an appropriate
format.
Laboratory hours will be spent in practicing transcription
of sample medical items.
Prerequisite: MED05
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