Medical

Advanced Medical Assistant Technology (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 2031 81001	584054	MW	8:30AM - 12:30PM	11/04/09 - 12/02/09	Y105	$160	Reedy
Prerequisite: Completion of basic classes in the Medical Assisting Program. Focuses on the theory and application of patient assessment and examination; and assessment and management of medical emergencies. Includes operation and maintenance of clinical equipment and preparation of examination and treatment areas.

Advanced Medical Assistant Technology w/Insurance (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 2031 81002	584064	MW	8:30AM - 12:30PM	11/04/09 - 12/02/09	Y105	$178.13	Reedy
Prerequisite: Completion of basic classes in the Medical Assisting Program. Focuses on the theory and application of patient assessment and examination; and assessment and management of medical emergencies. Includes operation and maintenance of clinical equipment and preparation of examination and treatment areas. This class inlcudes the required liability insurance.

Business Principles for Medical Office Managers Online (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
BMGT 1091 81001	584076	Online	-	9/14/09 - 11/30/09	Online	$250	Fair
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

Certified Insurance Coding Exam Review (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HITT 2049 81001	584081	S	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/12/09 - 10/31/09	TBA	$185	Olsen
Certification review for AHIMA and AAPC exam. Students will review general terminology and coding skills needed for the certification exam. Sample tests will be given in preparation for national exam. Topics covered in this review course will be based on criteria from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) areas of competency. Text required.

Certified Medical Assistant Exam Review (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1054 81002	584092	Online	-	11/23/09 - 12/16/09	Online	$160	Smithart
MDCA 1054 81001	584086	Online	-	9/07/09 - 10/02/09	Online	$160	Smithart
Certification review for AAMA or RMA exam. Students will review general, administrative and clinical skills needed for the Medical Assisting Certification Exam. Sample tests will be given in preparation for national exam. Topics covered in this review course will be based on criteria from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) areas of competency. Text required.

Clinical - Medical Assistant Administrative w/Insurance (80 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1060 82001	584100	MTWThF	8:00AM - 5:00PM	12/07/09 - 12/18/09	off campus	$155	Fair

Clinical - Medical Assistant Clinical (160 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1061 82001	584103	MTWThF	8:00AM - 5:00PM	12/07/09 - 1/05/10	off campus	$300	Smithart

Clinical: Phlebotomy (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
PLAB 1091 82001	584116	MTWThF	8:00AM - 12:00PM	11/30/09 - 12/18/09	off campus	$180	Cecil

Computers in Healthcare (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HITT 1011 81001	584231	F	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/11/09 - 10/30/09	TBA	$200	Wilson
HITT 1011 81002	584239	MW	6:00PM - 10:00PM	10/05/09 - 10/28/09	TBA	$200	Wilson
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Medical Insurance. Introduction to the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health data. Describe the purpose and value of computer functions; care for and maintain computer components; complete computerized task performance assignments; and perform systems back-up. Text and thumb drive required for first class.

CPR for Healthcare Professionals (7 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
EMSP 1019 82005	585069	S	1:00PM - 8:00PM	12/05/09 - 12/05/09	Y104	$60	Tapia
EMSP 1019 81002	584247	S	8:00AM - 4:00PM	10/10/09 - 10/10/09	Y104	$60	Saunders
EMSP 1019 81003	584249	S	8:00AM - 4:00PM	11/07/09 - 11/07/09	Y104	$60	Saunders
EMSP 1019 81001	584243	S	8:00AM - 4:00PM	9/12/09 - 9/12/09	Y104	$60	Tapia
All skills used by the healthcare professional for Basic Life Support will be taught. To receive the AHA Course Completion Card and the Healthcare Professional Course Manual, students must attend the entire class and pass written and performance exams.

Electronic Medical Records (16 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HITT 1091 81003	584269	Online	-	11/02/09 - 11/20/09	Online	$150	Olsen
HITT 1091 81002	584263	Online	-	9/08/09 - 9/29/09	Online	$150	Fair
HITT 1091 81001	584340	F	8:30AM - 12:30PM	11/06/09 - 12/04/09	S175	$150	Wilson
HITT 1091 81004	584256	F	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/04/09 - 9/25/09	TBA	$150	Wilson
Prerequistive: Basic computer skills in MS Office software. Introduction to the concepts of electronic/health medical records related to healthcare and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving patient records in an electronic medical record format. Students must have book, thumb drive and stofware the first day of class.

English and Communications (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HPRS 2032 81001	584341	Online	-	9/19/09 - 10/24/09	Online	$200	Marinaj
Prereq.: Computer literacy. Application of oral, written, and technological methods of communication with clients, client support groups, health care professionals, and external agencies. Attention will be given to writing skills pertaining to medical documentation and the use of technology to accomplish it.

Human Behavior for Health Professions (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
COMG 1045 81001	584342	F	8:30AM - 12:30PM	10/23/09 - 12/18/09	Y105	$175	Smithart
Information on techniques and skills needed for the healthcare provider to effectively communicate with coworkers, patients and their family members. Includes skills in building and maintain effective teamwork.

Human Disease/Pathophysiology (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1002 81003	584343	TTh S	8:30AM - 12:30PM 8:30AM - 12:30PM	11/03/09 - 12/15/09	Y105	$200	Reedy
MDCA 1002 81001	584345	Online	-	11/04/09 - 12/16/09	INET	$200	Saunders
MDCA 1002 81002	584344	MW	6:00PM - 10:00PM	11/04/09 - 12/16/09	Y106	$200	Hill
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, sign and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. Text required.

Human Resource Management (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HRPO 2001 81001	584346	Online	-	8/24/09 - 12/10/09	INET	$123	Daniel
Prerequisites: Medical Law and Ethics. This is an introductory course to the behavioral and legal approaches to the management of human resources in organizations.

Introduction to Accounting (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
ACNT 1003 81002	584354	TTh	12:30PM - 1:50PM	8/24/09 - 12/10/09	TBA	$123	Gross
A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment. Emphasis on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations and payroll.

Medical Assistant Lab Procedures (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1052 81001	584357	S	8:30AM - 1:00PM	9/12/09 - 12/19/09	Y105	$250	Smithart

Medical Assistant Lab Procedures w/Insurance (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1052 81009	585073	S	8:30AM - 1:00PM	9/12/09 - 12/19/09	Y105	$268.13	Smithart

Medical Coding - Advanced (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFM 2010 81002	584359	MW	6:00PM - 10:00PM	10/26/09 - 12/21/09	Y105/Y106	$250	Leonard
POFM 2010 81001	584358	S	8:30AM - 1:05PM	9/12/09 - 12/19/09	Y106	$250	Leonard
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Human Disease/Pathophysiology, and Medical Insurance/Coding. Presentation and application of coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing various coding systems. The student will accurately code procedures and diagnoses, abstract information from health records for appropriate code validation, and apply decision-making skills to ensure proper sequencing. Text required.

Medical Insurance/Coding (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1043 81001	584600	MW	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/09/09 - 10/19/09	Y106	$220	Fair
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues. Topics include: medical records coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT-4, billing and bookkeeping, beneift coverage, insurance claims including workers' compensation, Medicare and Medicaid. Text required.

Medical Insurance/Coding Online (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1043 81002	584611	Online	-	11/03/09 - 12/15/09	Online	$220	Leonard

Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals (16 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
PBHL 1001 81001	584618	F	8:30AM - 11:45AM	9/18/09 - 10/16/09	Y106	$75	Reedy
PBHL 1001 81002	584621	T	6:00PM - 9:15PM	11/03/09 - 12/01/09	Y104	$75	Slaughter
A study of the principles of medical ethics and law. Topics include: legal relationship between patient and physician, legal documents, contracts, informed consent, professional liability and torts including negligence, medico-legal aspects, licensure, accreditation, and types of medical practice. Text required for first class.

Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals Online (16 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
PBHL 1001 81003	584616	Online	-	9/09/09 - 10/07/09	Online	$75	Alexander

Medical Office Procedures (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1021 81001	584623	TTh	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/29/09 - 11/19/09	Y106	$240	Wilson
MDCA 1021 81002	584624	Online	-	10/19/09 - 12/14/09	Online	$240	Fair
Medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, financial processes, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and computer use in the medical office.

Medical Terminology I (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1013 81004	588792	S	8:30AM - 1:00PM	9/05/09 - 12/19/09	S175	$240	Alexander
MDCA 1013 81002	584657	MW	6:00PM - 10:00PM	9/09/09 - 11/04/09	Y104	$240	Reedy
MDCA 1013 81001	584656	TTH	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/08/09 - 10/29/09	Y105	$240	Neill
Study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. Topics include the vocabulary related to anatomy, major body systems and diseases. Text required.

Medical Terminology I On Line (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1013 81003	584658	Online	-	9/08/09 - 10/29/09	Online	$240	Saunders

Medication Aide Renewal (7 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
NURA 1041 82001	584682	S	8:30AM - 4:30PM	12/12/09 - 12/12/09	Y104	$35	Hutchinson
NURA 1041 81003	584677	S	8:30AM - 4:30PM	11/21/09 - 11/21/09	Y104	$35	Hutchinson
NURA 1041 81002	584672	S	8:30AM - 4:30PM	10/17/09 - 10/17/09	Y104	$35	Hutchinson
NURA 1041 81001	584667	S	8:30AM - 4:30PM	9/19/09 - 9/19/09	Y104	$35	Hutchinson
This course fulfills the annual educational renewal requirements for Certified Medication Aide. Includes review and update of medication aide training rules, medication administration, and related responsibilities. A passing grade of 70 is required . Students must arrive on time and stay for the entire class.

Medication Aide w/Insurance - Basic (136 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
NURA 1013 81001	584685	MTWTh	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/08/09 - 11/18/09	Y104	$493	Hutchinson
Prereqs: Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English, free of communicable diseases, stable physical and emotional health to safely administer medications, and be currently employed in a facility as a nurse aide or non-licensed direct care staff. This is a basic course of instruction in preparation and administration of designated medications under the supervision of a nurse to long-term care facility residents. This course meets the guidelines established by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Text and insurance required.

MS Office 2007 (80 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
POFI 1041 84001	588797	Online	-	8/24/09 - 12/10/09	Online	$123	Nino
A study of the Microsoft Office 2007 programs including Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel. Students will learn current computer terminology and technology, advanced computer skills in software applications.

Pharmacology for Office Personnel (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
HPRS 2000 81001	584710	T	6:00PM - 10:00PM	10/06/09 - 12/22/09	Y106	$200	Alexander
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Human Disease. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages as they related to anoatomy and physiology. Text required.

Phlebotomy I w/ insurance (32 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
PLAB 1023 81001	584728	TTh	6:00PM - 10:00PM	9/08/09 - 10/01/09	Y105	$228.13	Cecil

Phlebotomy II (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
PLAB 1091 81002	584731	TTh	6:00PM - 10:00PM	10/06/09 - 11/12/09	Y105	$210	Cecil
Prerequisites: Admission in the Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting program or consent of the Program Director. Students learn to perform advanced phlebotomy procedures and the working of a medical laboratory. Topics include the use of Universal Precautions and guidelines in doing phlebotomy and skin punctures; collecting and processing specimens, and using quality control. Text required. Also uniform or scrubs.

Principles of Accounting I (48 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
ACNT 1025 81001	588794	Online	-	8/24/09 - 12/10/09	Online	$123	Gross
A study of accounting concepts and their application in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation and asset and equity accounting in proprietorships and corporations. Emphasis on accounting cycle for service industries such as healthcare.

Procedures in a Clinical Setting (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1017 81001	584734	MW	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/09/09 - 11/04/09	Y105	$250	Reedy
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, CPR, and Human Disease/ Pathophysiology. Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. Participant examines the process of obtaining and recording patient histories. Prevention of infections, disposing of hazardous waste and maintaining medical records. Text required.

Procedures in a Clinical Setting w/Insurance (64 Hrs)

Course #	Reg #	Days	Hours	Dates	Room	Fee	Instructor
MDCA 1017 81002	584740	MW	8:30AM - 12:30PM	9/09/09 - 11/04/09	Y105	$268.13	Reedy
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, CPR, and Human Disease/ Pathophysiology. Emphasis on patient-centered assessment, examination, intervention, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. Participant examines the process of obtaining and recording patient histories. Prevention of infections, disposing of hazardous waste and maintaining medical records. Text required. This class includes the required liability insurance.