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Woman with test tubesNoncredit Continuing Education Courses
Summer 2008


HEALTH CARE OFFICE SKILLS

Advanced Medical Coding III-Hospital Coding/Outpatient
Gain knowledge and training in hospital-based outpatient specialty areas using the latest 3M coding software. Learn reimbursement methodology of the Revenue centers, Medicare Ambulatory Patient Classification, coding assignment of the ICD 9CM, and CPT/HCPCS for the outpatient. Course covers physician's documentation and the technical components of coding for the specialty areas. Outpatient specialty Coding for Emergency Room, Ambulatory Surgery, Radiology-Nuclear Medicines, Radiation Therapy, X-rays, MRI, Cardiology-Cardiac Catheterization, GYN-Labor and delivery, Hematology Oncology-Infusion coding/Chemotherapy Coding Nephrology-Dialysis, Phychiatry, Clinic coding for the outpatient, and much more will be covered in depth with the associated revenue. Gain a full understanding working and coding for the outpatient hospital. Prerequisite: Advanced Medical Coding II-Hospital Coding/Inpatient. 3.0 CEUs. $325 (includes $75 materials fee and $100 lab fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Mon,Wed 6pm-9:15pm

 Jun 02-Jun 21

#5357   XH 293 7535

Hickory Ridge 102

Sat 8:30am-4pm

 Jun 02-Jun 21

#5357   XH 293 7535

Hickory Ridge 232

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Medical Administration Law and Ethics *NEW!*
Prepare for the administrative responsibilities and the compliance initiatives you will encounter as an Allied Healthcare Professional. Discussion of health care regulations, laws, and ethics will help you understand the changing health care environment. .6 CEUs. $60 (includes $10 materials fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Mon,Wed 6pm-9:15pm

 Jun 23-Jun 25

#5362   XH 301 7539

Hickory Ridge 102

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Career Marketing for the Allied Healthcare Professional *NEW!*
Successful employment in the health care industry is the ultimate goal of the medical billing and coding series. This course shows you win-win strategic methods of obtaining gainful employment in the industry. You will focus on resume building for the health care industry, interview techniques, dress codes, effective work ethics, marketing strategies that work, and much more. .6 CEUs. $75 (includes $15 materials fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Sat 9am-4pm

 Jun 28

#5355   XH 280 7540

Hickory Ridge 120

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Medical Insurance Billing III-Hospital Billing
Gain extensive knowledge of hospital billing. Learn about hospital payment systems for both inpatient DRG and outpatient Medicare APC and the revenue centers, as well as use of the CMS 1450. Case mix scenarios will be presented to formulate payment. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Anatomy/Physiology for Medical Insurance Billers/Coders, Introduction to Medical Coding I-ICD-9-CM, and Introduction to Medical Coding II-CPT-HCPCS. 3.5 CEUs. $195 (includes $25 materials fee and $45 lab fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Tue,Thu 6pm-9:45pm

 Jun 10-Jul 10

#5354   XH 300 7538

Hickory Ridge 228

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AAPC, AHIMA, and AMBA Exam Review *NEW!*
In this online course, prepare for (1) the Certified Professional Coder Examination (Hospital) administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAAPC), (2) the Certified Coding Associate exam administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and (3) the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist exam administered by the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA). Topics include Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, CPT Coding guidelines, ICD-9-CM (Vol. 1,2), Diagnostic Coding, HCPS Level 2, E/M Coding, Anesthesia Coding, and Use of Modifiers. Purchase required CD for about $60 (includes shipping and handling) at www.dlearn.com/buynow.htm. no out of county or out of state fees. 3.9 CEUs. $185

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Mon -,

Jun 30-Aug 25

#5368   XH 310 7568

ONLINE


PATIENT CARE

Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory and Clinical
Prepare to function as a nursing assistant in healthcare settings. This course is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. It provides training in life span development, vital signs, basic patient care skills, etc. Certified Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical must be successfully completed at the same location to receive a certificate. You will be eligible to take the State Geriatric Examination. Requirements: Criminal background pre-check essential, cost of $48.50, paid by students-information provided first night of class; Immunization- Negative TB skin test or chest X-ray; Literacy screening completed at first class; Uniform, white shoes, watch, BP cuff and stethoscope; $95 fee for GNA testing at course completion; $20 Registry fee and $62 fee for criminal background check (in addition to the pre-check required the first week of class) for the Maryland Board of Nursing at completion of course. (T) Theory-88 hours, Clincial-45 hours.  Refund policy does not apply to this course.  8.8 CEUs. $985 ($725 for theory including $200 lab fee* plus $260 for clinical). Supervised clinical at local nursing homes.

Choose one pair** of theory and clinical classes below and register for BOTH:

**Theory-Tue, Thu 5:30pm-9:45pm, Aug 07-Oct 23
#1781  XH 177 7376      Hickory Ridge
AND
Clinical-Sat, Sun 7am-3pm, Sep 13-Oct 19
#1793 XH 652 7401 Area Nursing Home
Sep 13, 20, 21; Oct 04, 05, 18, 19
(You must register for BOTH of the above sections.)

-- OR --

**Theory-Wed, Fri 5:30pm-9:45pm, Jun 18-Sep 19
#7579  XH 177 7373      Hickory Ridge
AND
Clinical-Sat, Sun 7am-3pm, Jul 26-Sep 07
#7593  XH 652 7374      Area Nursing Home
Jul 26; Aug 09, 10, 23, 24; Sep 06, 07

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Advanced Patient Care Skills: Theory
Learn advanced patient care skills to function as a multi-skilled patient care technician or nursing extender. This course helps certified nursing assistants perform complex health care procedures including phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, monitoring glucose, intravenous therapy, sterile dressings, and urinary catheterization. Refund policy does not apply to this course. Please bring current CNA registry card to first class. (T) 8.0 CEUs. $870 (includes $450 lab fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Tue,Thu 6pm-10:15pm

 Jul 17-Sep 25

#1792   XH 519 7377

Hickory Ridge 156

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Medicine Aide
This course is for Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistants with one year's experience currently employed in a Maryland nursing home and on the Maryland Board of Nursing registry. Employment through an agency does not meet course requirement. (Please bring documentation to first class.) Learn about the recognition, safe preparation, and administration of medications. The course consists of theory and supervised clinical experience at area nursing homes. Refund policy does not apply to this course. 7.2 CEUs. $675 (includes $165 lab fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Tue,Thu 9am-12:15pm AND -- (below)

Fri 7am-3:30pm

 Jul 24-Sep 09

#8007   XH 460 J1700

Laurel College Center

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Medicine Aide Update
Learn the principles of safe preparation and administration of medications. This course provides the continuing education required by the Maryland Board of Nursing for renewal of Medicine Aide's certificate. You must attend all sessions. Please bring documentation of current CNA/GNA and Medicine Aide registry with the Maryland Board of Nursing and verification of active practice as a CNA/GNA/CMA in a licensed nursing home for at least 100 hours in the preceding 2 years to first class. Certificates will not be awarded without successfully completing the course and submitting the required documentation. .8 CEUs. $110

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Tue,Thu,Fri 5:30pm-8:45pm

 Jul 22-Jul 25

#1786   XH 426 7375

Hickory Ridge 104

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CPR: Healthcare Provider
You will receive the updated 2006 CPR Basic Life Support standards for the healthcare professional. This course is primarily for healthcare workers but is open to the general public. Topics covered: Adult, Infant, and Child 1 and 2-person CPR techniques, barrier device, bag mask, (AED )Automatic External Defibrillation, and Airway Obstruction Management. Upon successful completion of the class you will receive a card good for two-years from the American Heart Association. Purchase textbook at HCC Bookstore prior to class.(T) Refund policy does not apply to this course. .8 CEUs. $115 (includes $35 materials fee*)

Days and Times

Date

Course Number

Location

Mon,Wed 6pm-9:30pm

 Jun 02-Jun 04

#7516   XH 454 7109

Hickory Ridge 156

Tue,Thu 6pm-9:30pm

 Jun 24-Jun 26

#1789   XH 454 7111

Hickory Ridge 120

Mon,Wed 6pm-9:30pm

 Jul 07-Jul 09

#1791   XH 454 7623

Hickory Ridge 108

Sat 9am-5pm

 Jul 26

#1788   XH 454 7624

Hickory Ridge 108

Tue,Thu 6pm-9:30pm

 Aug 05-Aug 07

#1790   XH 454 7625

Hickory Ridge 108

Maryland Community College Association for Continuing Education and Training is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Howard Community College is a member of the Association.

*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.







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