Medical

Advanced Medical Assistant Technology (32 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
MDCA 2031 83001 603088 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/29/10 - 4/21/10 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. This class inlcudes the required liability insurance.

Advanced Medical Assistant Technology w/Insurance (32 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
MDCA 2031 83002 603089 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/29/10 - 4/21/10 Y105 $171 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 82001 603090 Online
- 1/19/10 - 5/07/10 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 83001 603092 S
8:30AM - 12:30PM 5/15/10 - 7/10/10 Y106 $185 Olsen
HITT 2049 82001 603091 S
8:30AM - 12:30PM 1/23/10 - 3/13/10 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 82001 603093 Online
- 1/20/10 - 2/15/10 Online $160 Smithart
MDCA 1054 83001 603094 Online
- 5/04/10 - 5/27/10 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 83001 603096 MTWThF
8:00AM - 5:00PM 4/26/10 - 5/07/10 off campus $155 Fair

Clinical - Medical Assistant Clinical (160 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
MDCA 1061 82002 604505 MTWThF
8:00AM - 5:00PM 1/20/10 - 2/10/10 off campus $300 Smithart

Clinical: Phlebotomy (48 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
PLAB 1091 83001 603121 MTWThF
8:00AM - 12:00PM 5/13/10 - 5/28/10 Off campus $180 Cecil

Computers in Healthcare (32 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
HITT 1011 83002 603124 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 2/22/10 - 3/10/10 TBA $200 Wilson
HITT 1011 83001 603125 F
1:00PM - 5:00PM 3/05/10 - 5/07/10 WH175 $200 Wilson
HITT 1011 82001 603123 MW
8:30AM - 12:30PM 1/20/10 - 2/15/10 TBA $200 Fair
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 82002 603138 S
8:00AM - 4:00PM 2/13/10 - 2/13/10 Y104 $60 Tapia
EMSP 1019 82003 604497 S
12:30PM - 8:30PM 1/23/10 - 1/23/10 Y104 $60 Saunders
EMSP 1019 83002 603147 S
1:00PM - 8:00PM 4/10/10 - 4/10/10 Y104 $60 Tapia
EMSP 1019 83001 603146 S
8:00AM - 4:00PM 3/13/10 - 3/13/10 Y104 $60 Saunders
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 82002 603150 F
1:00PM - 5:00PM 1/22/10 - 2/19/10 WH175 $150 Wilson
HITT 1091 83002 603154 Online
- 4/12/10 - 4/30/10 Online $150 Olsen
HITT 1091 83001 603153 TTh
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/02/10 - 3/11/10 TBA $150 Wilson
HITT 1091 82001 603149 Online
- 1/19/10 - 2/05/10 Online $150 Fair
HITT 1091 82003 603151 Online
- 2/15/10 - 3/05/10 Online $150 Olsen
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 82001 603155 Online
- 1/25/10 - 3/04/10 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.

Excel I for the Health Professional (16 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
ITSW 1022 83010 602482 S
8:30AM - 12:30PM 3/06/10 - 4/10/10 T227 $125 Staff
ITSW 1022 83011 602483 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/22/10 - 3/31/10 T227 $125 Staff
ITSW 1022 83012 602485 TTh
8:30AM - 12:30PM 3/30/10 - 4/08/10 T227 $125 Staff
This class recognizes the specific needs of those students training in the health profession. Students learn skills by creating, editing and formatting spreadsheets and charts relating to the medical field.

Human Behavior for Health Professions (32 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
COMG 1045 83001 605495 INET
- 3/23/10 - 4/15/10 Online $175 Smithart
COMG 1045 82001 605490 F
8:30AM - 12:30PM 2/12/10 - 4/16/10 Y105 $175 Reddy
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 83002 603163 Online
- 3/29/10 - 5/05/10 Online $200 Saunders
MDCA 1002 83001 603162 MW
S
8:30AM - 12:30PM
8:30AM - 12:30PM
3/29/10 - 5/05/10 Y105 $200 Reedy
MDCA 1002 83004 603164 Online
- 4/26/10 - 5/28/10 RC $200 Smithart
MDCA 1002 83003 603158 TTh
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/18/10 - 4/27/10 TBA $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 82001 603523 Online
- 1/19/10 - 5/13/10 Online $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 1025 82001 605489 TTh
12:30PM - 1:50PM 1/19/10 - 5/13/10 T224 $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 82001 604707 S
8:30AM - 1:00PM 1/23/10 - 5/22/10 Y105 $250 Samuel

Medical Assistant Lab Procedures w/Insurance (64 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
MDCA 1052 82002 604712 S
8:30AM - 12:30PM 1/23/10 - 5/22/10 Y105 $268.13 Samuel

Medical Coding - Advanced (64 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
POFM 2010 83001 604723 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/15/10 - 5/05/10 Y106/Y104 $250 Houston
POFM 2010 82001 604719 S
8:30AM - 12:30PM 1/23/10 - 5/15/10 Y106 $250 Olsen
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 83001 604730 MW
8:30AM - 12:30PM 4/05/10 - 5/12/10 Y106 $220 Fair
MDCA 1043 82001 604725 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 1/25/10 - 3/03/10 Y106 $220 Houston
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 82002 604733 Online
- 1/25/10 - 3/03/10 Online $220 Leonard

Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals (16 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
PBHL 1001 83002 604895 T
6:00PM - 9:15PM 4/27/10 - 5/25/10 TBA $75 staff
PBHL 1001 82001 604878 F
8:30AM - 11:45AM 1/22/10 - 2/19/10 Y106 $75 Reedy
PBHL 1001 82002 604882 Online
- 2/22/10 - 3/12/10 Online $75 Alexander
PBHL 1001 83001 604885 Online
- 3/22/10 - 4/09/10 Online $75 Hutchinson
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 Office Procedures (64 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
MDCA 1021 83001 604961 TTh
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/30/10 - 5/20/10 Y106 $240 Wilson
MDCA 1021 82001 604898 TTh
8:30AM - 12:30PM 2/02/10 - 3/26/10 Y106 $240 Wilson
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 82003 604967 TTh
6:00PM - 10:00PM 1/19/10 - 3/16/10 Y106 $240 Reedy
MDCA 1013 82001 604972 S
8:30AM - 1:00PM 1/23/10 - 5/15/10 WH175 $240 Wilson
MDCA 1013 82002 604969 MW
8:30AM - 12:30PM 1/20/10 - 3/15/10 Y106 $240 Neil
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 83001 604982 Online
- 3/01/10 - 4/21/10 Online $240 Saunders
MDCA 1013 82004 604973 Online
- 1/20/10 - 3/15/10 Online $240 Smithart

Medication Aide Renewal (7 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
NURA 1041 83002 604996 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 4/17/10 - 4/17/10 Y104 $35 Hutchinson
NURA 1041 82003 604989 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 1/30/10 - 1/30/10 Y104 $35 Hutchinson
NURA 1041 82002 604985 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 1/09/10 - 1/09/10 Y104 $35 Hutchinson
NURA 1041 83004 605007 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 5/29/10 - 5/29/10 Y104 $35 Hutchinson
NURA 1041 83001 604994 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 3/27/10 - 3/27/10 Y104 $35 Hutchinson
NURA 1041 83003 605005 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 5/08/10 - 5/08/10 Y104 $35 Hutchinson
NURA 1041 82004 604991 S
8:30AM - 4:30PM 2/20/10 - 2/20/10 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 82001 605009 MTWTh
8:30AM - 12:30PM 1/25/10 - 4/13/10 Y104 $486 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 82001 607561 Online
- - 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 82001 605026 T
6:00PM - 10:00PM 2/02/10 - 4/20/10 TBA $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 82001 605031 TTh
6:00PM - 10:00PM 1/19/10 - 2/11/10 Y105 $221 Cecil

Phlebotomy II (48 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
PLAB 1091 83001 605032 TTh
6:00PM - 10:00PM 2/23/10 - 4/08/10 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 1003 82001 605865 Online
- - 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 82001 605034 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 1/20/10 - 3/15/10 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 82002 605035 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 1/20/10 - 3/15/10 Y105 $261 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.

Word I for the Health Professional (16 Hrs)

Course # Reg # Days Hours Dates Room Fee Instructor
POFI 1024 83012 604247 TTh
8:30AM - 12:30PM 3/09/10 - 3/18/10 TBA $125 Staff
POFI 1024 82010 604245 S
8:30AM - 12:30PM 2/06/10 - 2/27/10 T227 $125 Staff
POFI 1024 83011 604246 MW
6:00PM - 10:00PM 3/01/10 - 3/10/10 TBA $125 Staff
This class recognizes the specific needs of those students training in health professions. Students will learn skills by creating, editing and formatting documents relating to the medical field.
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