• MCHT 1530: INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL MILL

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students will learn to identify the major parts of the vertical mill and align a vise. Students will also learn to use an indicator, edge finder, and boring head. Students will determine speeds and feeds to perform simple indexing while milling flat and square surfaces. They will also learn to drill, bore, and tap holes to meet very precise tolerances. Students will gain hands-on experience while performing milling operations in a lab environment. The student pays an additional course fee to cover the cost of consumables such as metal used during lab activities. This course is offered in the fall semester.
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• MCHT 1540: INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL LATHE

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to basic lathe applications. They will identify lathe components and controls while gaining an understanding of the following: turning safety, calculating speeds and feeds, various tools and tool holders, basic tool geometry, and the use of common lathe spindle tooling. Students will gain hands-on experience while performing lathe operations in a lab environment. The student pays an additional course fee to cover the cost of consumables such as metal used during lab activities. This course is offered in the fall semester.
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• MCHT 1570: MACHINE TRADES COMPUTATIONS

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students will examine the use of basic mathematical and measurement principles in work-related situations. Students will gain an understanding of the practical application of mathematical problems and formulas as they directly relate to the machine shop. This course is offered in the fall semester.
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• MCHT 1630: TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS AND MACHINES

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students will learn to safely use bench tools, layout tools, power saws, and taps while sharpening general purpose drill bits and grinding lathe bits. Students will be introduced to precision measuring and basic operational procedures for drill presses, power saws, grinders and will also learn the correct use of hand tools. The student pays an additional course fee to cover the cost of consumables such as metal used during lab activities. This course is offered in the fall semester.
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• MCHT 1800: INTERPRETING PRINTS AND DRAWINGS FOR MA

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to accurate print reading and interpretation of drawings, tolerances, and symbols used in the machining field. The basic principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) are introduced. This course is offered in the fall semester.
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• MEDC 1500: BASIC ICD-10-CM/PCS CODING

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to the basic coding guidelines using Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases) coding classification system. Students practice the application of diagnosis codes, linking them to procedural codes and focusing on accuracy and the clinical information found in the medical record. Ethical coding standards are applied and promoted while students focus on current regulations and guidelines of the National Correct Coding Initiative. Students also examine ICD-10 codes and are given practical applications of how to link ICD-9 and ICD-10.
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• MEDC 1550: ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC CODING

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students continue to sharpen the skills and knowledge introduced in Basic Diagnostic Coding by practicing higher-level case scenarios. Students analyze primary and secondary diagnoses and how they relate to reimbursement. Students study and apply modifiers, V codes, and E codes following the current guidelines and regulations. ICD-10 conventions are explored in more depth, and students must be able to apply both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes proficiently. Students evaluate ethics in relation to fraud and incorrect coding. Prerequisite: Completion of MEDC 1500.
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• MEDC 1600: BASIC CPT CODING

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students are introduced to the basic coding guidelines of the Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) nomenclature. Students practice the application of CPT/HCPCS codes validating coding accuracy using clinical information found in the medical record. Students gain a fundamental understanding of the general steps in coding and apply the guidelines of the National Correct Coding Initiative.
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• MEDC 1650: ADVANCED CPT CODING

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students build on the base knowledge learned from Basic CPT Coding. Students link CPT codes and ICD codes using examples from medical records. Analyzing dictation reports, students follow the guidelines for reporting secondary procedures and diagnosis codes. Students add the knowledge of using modifiers and HCPCS codes. Students also review the current regulations as related to coding compliance and discuss major coding errors including fraud. Prerequisite: Completion of MEDC 1600.
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• MEDC 1675: ADVANCED CODING

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students build on the base knowledge learned from the Basic Diagnosis Coding and Basic CPT Coding courses. Student link CPT codes and ICD codes using examples from medical records. Analyzing both inpatient and outpatient records, students follow the guidelines for reporting codes for procedures, diagnosis, and ancillary services. Students review the current regulations related to coding compliance and evaluate ethics in relation to fraud and incorrect coding. Prerequisite: Completion of MEDC 1500 and MEDC 1600.
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