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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the legal side of the medical office and provides a foundation of law to be used as a guide against which individual behavior may be measured. Students are exposed to the legal concepts of standard of care, scope of employment, criminal and civil acts, contracts and negligence. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics for medical office professionals, and HIPAA issues are integrated throughout the course. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to health insurance and reimbursement. Students become familiar with common medical billing practices, the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. Through extensive hands-on applications, students learn to use three major coding manuals: CPT, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS. Prerequisite: Completion of NRST 1200 (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is the second course in a series that focuses on physician-based medical coding. Students will learn coding for anesthesia, radiology, pathology and lab, medicine and HCPCS, general surgery, musculoskeletal, respiratory surgery, and cardiovascular systems. The 50k series genitourinary system and 40k/60k series general surgery coding are also presented. Extensive hands-on application of principles related to the three main coding manuals (CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS) is provided. Prerequisite: Completion of BOTK 2622. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces student to the principles of medical coding related to the coding for in-patient and out-patient hospital cases using ICD-9-CM Volumes 1, 2, and 3. In-depth practice of assigning codes, analyzing operative reports, and synthesizing information from medical charts will be provided. Prerequisite: Completion of BOTK 2623. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Office Procedures is the study and development of personal qualities, skills, and knowledge needed by successful office administrative assistants. The goal is to prepare students to provide support in a business environment. Office etiquette, telephone and mail procedures, receptionist techniques, reference source use, reprographics, travel arrangements, business ethics and etiquette, career opportunities, and preparation for employment will be discussed and reinforced with case studies and activities. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    In order to remain competitive in today's market, all businesses must recognize and understand the international forces in the business environment. Firms must recognize and analyze these international forces to remain competitive. This course will be a broad survey of international business - with emphases placed on basic concepts of international trade activity, global economic and financial environment, international environmental forces, and strategic management for the global environment. Students will also develop cultural awareness and appreciation. (3 lect.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This is a one semester course dealing with the principles of chemistry as related to inorganic and organic systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the scientific method and practical applications of chemistry for non-science majors. Critical thinking is used for chemical problem solving. Qualitative and quantitative analytical laboratory techniques are practiced. This course also serves as a course for those with insufficient background for CHEM 1020. Credit for CHEM 1000, toward a degree, is not allowed for science majors. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI
  • 4.00 Credits

    This is the first semester of a two-semester course dealing with the general principles of chemistry as related to inorganic and organic systems. Specific course topics include: critical thinking, chemical problem solving, measurements, atomic theory, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, molecular structure and chemical bonding, gases, condensed states and solutions. Qualitative and quantitative analytical laboratory techniques are used. This course sequence is intended for those majoring in science or engineering. Students taking this course are encouraged to concurrently enroll in CHEM 1045 - Chemical Problem Solving I. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or placement into in MATH 1400 and one year of high school chemistry or integrated science recommended. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI
  • 1.00 Credits

    This is a one-semester course designed to accompany CHEM 1020, for those needing supplemental instruction in chemical problem solving. Emphasis will be on problems involving balancing equations, stoichiometry, heat and gas laws. (Offered in fall) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1020. (1 lect.)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This is the second semester of a two-semester course dealing with the general principles of chemistry as related to inorganic and organic systems. This course sequence is intended for those majoring in science or engineering. Specific course topics include: critical thinking, chemical reactions, equilibria, solubility, acid- base, oxidation-reduction, kinetics, electrochemistry and thermochemistry. Other topics may be added if time permits. Qualitative and quantitative analytical laboratory techniques are used. The student taking this course are encouraged to concurrently enroll in CHEM 1055 Chemical Problem Solving II. Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 1020; MATH 1400 highly recommended. (3 lect., 3 lab)