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This course introduces the foundations of the language of medicine and develops medical vocabulary through the study of the structures, functions, diagnostic procedures, pathology, and treatment procedures of the body systems.

This course provides an introduction to operating systems and browsers as well as word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, and e-mail applications used in office productivity software. 4.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none.

Basic Diagnosis Coding is an introduction to the ICD-9-CM data set used for reporting diagnoses. This course will also include instruction on how to classify and index diagnosis in the healthcare setting. The various uses for diagnosis codes will be discussed as well.

Basic Procedure Coding helps students describe all types of healthcare services, treatments, and procedures provided to patients in both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as ancillary departments such as imaging centers and pathology laboratories.

Intermediate Diagnosis Coding Is A Continuation Of Basic Diagnosis Coding With Advanced Instruction On Icd-9-cm Chapter-specific Guidelines (specialty Coding). Abstracting Skills Will Continue To Be Reinforced. An Overview Of Icd-10-cm Will Be Included To Provide An Introduction To This New Code Set.

Intermediate Procedure Coding Continues To Teach Students How To Identify All Types Of Healthcare Services, Treatments, And Procedures Provided To Patients In Both Inpatient And Outpatient Facilities As Well As Ancillary Departments, Such As Imaging Centers And Pathology Laboratories. In Addition, How To Properly Apply Hcpcs Level Ii Codes And Icd-9-cm Volume 3 Procedure Codes Will Be Covered. An Introduction To Icd-10-pcs Will Be Provided.

This course provides the medical assisting student an introduction to medical law and legal and ethical responsibilities of the physician and the allied healthcare professional. Medical ethics and bioethical topics are discussed. Professional credentialing opportunities are addressed as well as practice examinations focused on the graduate sitting for the national Certification Examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants. 2.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: All didactic course work with a GPA of 2.0

During The Internship Phase Of Training, The Student Will Experience Various Aspects Of Working In The Coding Field. The Internship Will Provide The Student With The Opportunity To Experience And Participate In The Duties Of A Medical Coder In A Working Environment. Areas Such As Abstracting From Medical Records, Cpt-4, And Icd-9-cm Coding Schemes Will Also Be Used. Other Aspects Of Medical Coding And Billing Will Be Experienced. Experienced Coding Personnel Provide The Instruction. 4.0 Credit Hours. Prerequisites: All Didactic Course Work With A Gpa Of 2.0 And Pd 212 Mbic Internship Preparation.

This course includes the development of keyboarding skills through touch, mastery of the keyboard, speed building, and preparation of office documents. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course introduces the student to the administrative portion of the healthcare environment as well as important legal and ethical guidelines. Students will become familiar with health information systems including interpersonal communication, customer service techniques, and appointment scheduling. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none

This course provides an overview of administrative tasks performed in a medical office. Students will learn about office financial management, accounting concepts, the types of medical recordkeeping, accepting and entering payments, and human resource management. 3.0 credit hours. Prerequisite: none

This course provides instruction in the study of human diseases with focus on the symptoms, signs, causes, and diagnosis of disease. Additionally, students will learn about pharmacology, drug categories, and pharmacological treatment related to human diseases.

This is the lab portion of MO 150 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology.

This Course Is Designed To Provide Students With An Understanding Of The Basic Types Of Medical Insurance Programs Available In Today’s Healthcare System. It Also Acquaints Students With Billing Formats Using The Universal Claim Form And Provides The Skills Necessary To Master The Basic Aspects Of Medical Insurance Billing. Current Reimbursement Methodologies (i.e., Rbrvs, Apcs) And Compliance Will Also Be Covered. 3.0 Credit Hours. Prerequisite: None

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entrylevel office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, longterm care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entrylevel office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, longterm care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entrylevel office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, longterm care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

This is the lab portion of SC 245. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisites: SC 145/SC 145L Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab. Corequisite: SC 245 Anatomy and Physiology II.

This course deals with concepts of personal financial planning and financial control. Topics center on critical self examination of student planning techniques through analysis and research of personal financial legal documents, checking accounts and banking services, income tax procedures, savings methods, investment planning, risk management and insurance, and credit records, credit law, and the cost of credit. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This course provides a critical examination of issues embedded in the practice of providing customer service. Topics include research about best practice in customer service and communication techniques, psychologically based methods for dealing with the management of customer complaints, and the roles of a customer service employee and supervisor within ethical boundaries and common business practice. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

This seminar provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career. Students will be encouraged to develop a plan for maintaining life-long learning skills. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, creating personal budgets, and refining interview and communication skills. 1.0 credit hour. Prerequisite: none

Subjects – History of the insurance industry. Methods of practice. Different organizations: Bureau des services financiers, Chambre de l’assurance de dommages. Role of the representative and code of ethics in insurance for individuals

Subjects – History, evolution and functioning of automobile insurance. Automobile insurance outside of Quebec and in the province of Quebec. Elements of automobile insurance contracts. Guarantees, exclusions and clauses for vehicle owners, drivers, garage, non-owners and car renters. Rules and practices in automobile insurance. Automobile insurance proposal and subscription

Subjects – History, evolution and functioning of household insurance. Major products in household insurance. Legal aspects and special conditions in household insurance. Guarantees, exclusions and clauses for different types of household insurance designed for owner occupant, lodgers, co-lodgers, non owners, lessors. Rules and practices in household insurance. Pricing

Subjects – Quebec Civil Code – Nature and scope of a contract. Insurance contract and related rules. Regulation and legislation in casualty insurance for individuals and claims adjustments. Legal concepts pertaining to accident and household insurances. Private insurance in Quebec. Code of ethic, rights and obligations for representatives

Subjects – Revision and practice of the concepts covered during the program and preparation for the Certification exams: household insurance, automobile insurance and legal concepts and legislation in damage insurance

Subjects – Market studies. Promotion, advertising and public relations strategies. Purchasing and selling products process. Product presentation. Negotiation and sales conclusion. Customer’s service

Subjects – Preparation of reports. Structure of a report. Key elements of a report. Reports for different situations

Subjects – Claims in automobile insurance and in household insurance. Agent and insurance broker’s obligations and responsibilities. Claims categories and civil responsibilities. Steps in damage estimation. Settlements. Arbitration, mediation fraud to the insurance company. Natural disasters

Subjects – Client’s needs evaluation in terms of automobile insurance and household insurance. Presentation of the insurance policy relevant information to the customers. Choice of products for customer’s needs. Eligibility conditions and subscription. Modification requests, renewal and follow-up with customers

Subjects – Insurance pricing as per client’s needs. Setting values for insurable goods. Pricing, tarification, premium calculation, reduction and additional premium. Risk analysis

Subjects – Default parameters. Editing commands, special effects, cells formating, graphic creation.

Subjects – Creation of a database and tables. Data entry, modification, deletion. Request creation using one condition. Selection and creation of screen formats and report printing.

This course covers working with the Windows operating system to manage files and folders and customize the desktop, creating documents, and using the Internet for communication and research.

Subjects – File editing : editing commands, margins, fonts, header and footer. Special effects. Table of contents. Spelling correction function. File treatment.