Jun 26, 2024  
2017-2018 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2017-2018 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as WRTG 0990 ).

 

Media Design Technology (SAT)

  
  • KMDT 0010 - Introduction to Media Design

    Contact Hours: 90
    An introduction to various multimedia applications: graphics, multi-media text, animation, sound, video, virtual reality and interactive features of multimedia. Learn the computer systems used to develop and play back multimedia products.


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  • KMDT 0020 - Graphic Design Applications

    Contact Hours: 90
    Focuses on familiarizing students with graphic design principles including color, typography and layout.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0031 - Design Principles

    Contact Hours: 90
    This course focuses on basic elements of design; line, shape format, texture, and spatial arrangement. Students will complete assignments designed to integrate these concepts into a variety of media types.

    Prerequisite: KMDT 0020 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0040 - Computer Illustration

    Contact Hours: 90
    Introduces concepts, technical information and artistic requirements for completing a successful illustration using the computer as a medium; includes creative techniques for drawing, designing, filling, blending and texturing.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0101 - Design & Internet Technologies

    Contact Hours: 90
    An introduction to the technologies associated with design applications for the internet; includes the basic use of XHTML, JavaScript, DHTML, DOM and the technologies involved with design and the internet.


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  • KMDT 0115 - Web Design Fundamentals

    Contact Hours: 90
    Web Design Fundamentals covers web design creation and publication to the Internet. It also covers areas such as basic HTML, HTML forms, HTML graphics, HTML editors, publishing to the Internet, and basic web design and graphic layout principles.


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  • KMDT 0120 - Web Design Authoring

    Contact Hours: 120
    An introduction to web authoring tools that allows for the smooth integration of a variety of multimedia creations into a finished movie title; includes creating a multimedia CD/DVD that can be printed or published to the internet.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0130 - Web Authoring Applications

    Contact Hours: 90
    Students will learn to design and create user-friendly, interactive websites without requiring a knowledge of developer skills. Students will design with useful graphic tools and publish HTML pages that conform to the latest web standards.

    Recommended Prerequisite: Recommended Prereq: KMDT 0320  or related knowledge and experience.


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  • KMDT 0140 - Web Design Animation

    Contact Hours: 90
    An introduction to a variety of elements involving web site animation. Learn applications that allow a web designer to create a variety of graphic objects that add visual stimulation to the web site.


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  • KMDT 0171 - Electronic Portfolio

    Contact Hours: 90
    The Electronic Portfolio course guides the student to prepare an electronic, web and physical version of their portfolio. When finished, students will have created a complete marketing package of their work on the web and via a CD ROM.

    Prerequisite: Completion of 540 hrs of elective courses or upon instructor approval


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  • KMDT 0205 - Interactive Media Scripting

    Contact Hours: 90
    Provides essential training for interactive scripting that supports authoring software programs such as Flash and Director. Students complete a series of projects which use programs to create interactive media projects.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0210 - Web Developer Final Project

    Contact Hours: 90
    Students complete a final project of their choice with instructor approval. Final projects are designed as they can be put forward in a proposal form or in a portfolio format.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0220 - Web Programming Introduction

    Contact Hours: 90
    An overview of various key Web development topics focused on Web applications that are dynamic, data-driven and interactive. An introduction to SML, VB. NET, ADO. NET, C#, CGI-PERL, Java, JSP, PHP, ColdFusion MX, Access, SQL.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0230 - Web Application Scripting I

    Contact Hours: 120
    Teaches basic JavaScript programming concepts with syntax for program development and implementation. Create and modify simple JavaScript language applications and the tools to create more complex applications.

    Prerequisite: KMDT 0111 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0240 - Web Application Scripting II

    Contact Hours: 120
    Learn the advanced video capturing and editing techniques used in non-linear and linear editing programs on desktop computers. An introduction to production assignments and staffing, camera operation and positions and graphics.

    Prerequisite: KMDT 0111 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0300 - Desktop Publishing Fund

    Contact Hours: 90
    An essential course for anyone looking for jobs in printing companies or prepress service bureaus. Learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing design and layout, and detailed use of at least one major publishing software program.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0311 - Image Editing

    Contact Hours: 90
    Edit, combine and manipulate digital images using industry standard software. Projects include creating line art, retouching damaged photos, building panoramic scenes, making digital collages and adding special effects.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0320 - Desktop Publishing Apps

    Contact Hours: 90
    Designed to teach skills for creating document layouts that are ready for printing and Web distribution using leading industry publishing software such as QuarkXPress. Maximize productivity for producing many different documents.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMDT 0520 - Video Production I

    Contact Hours: 90
    Covers the fundamentals of video capturing and video editing and detailed instruction in the use of non-linear editing programs including types of effects, titles, audio effects, equalization, videotape masters and EDLs.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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Medical Assistant

  
  • MA 1011 - Applied Math for Medical Assistants (QS)

    Credits: 3
    Students study the fundamental principles of applied math including: order of operations, problem solving techniques, decimals, fractions, conversions between various units of measurements specific to the Medical Assistant.

    Prerequisite: RDG 0900 or appropriate placement score; and MATH 0920 or MATH 0950 w/B grade or better
    Semester: All


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  • MA 1100 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 3
    Course format is lecture supplemented with videos and discussion covering medical word roots, suffixes, and prefixes. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, spelling, and proper usage of medical terms. Medical abbreviations are also introduced.

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1200 - Medical Office Management

    Credits: 2
    Course material includes an introduction to medical office administrative procedures such as appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, medical records, written communications, information management, patient reception, patient documentation, indexing, general medical office finances, customer services and mathematical computations. The course also includes discussion of office risk management including medical law and ethics.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant program
    Corequisite: MA 1210
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1210 - Practical Medical Office Mgt

    Credits: 3
    Practical application of concepts taught in MA 1200. Prereq: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program. MA 1100 and MA 1420, both w/C grade or better. Coreq: MA 1200 Semester: All

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program MA 1100 and MA 1420, both w/C grade or better
    Corequisite: MA 1200
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1300 - Clinical Pharmacology

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide medical assisting students with a solid foundation in the basic concepts and scientific principles of pharmacology.  It will also provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the major classifications of medications, complications of drug use, and legal issues in pharmacology.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Semester: All


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  • MA 1310 - Medical Math & Admin Meds

    Credits: 2
    This course teaches the practical applications of administration of medications, collecting blood specimens by capillary and phlebotomy methods, and introduces the students to the administration of IV medications. Students will also be instructed in and must demonstrate proficiency in the administration of medications by topical, oral and parental routs on fellow students and phantoms, and collection of blood via capillary and venous methods. Dosage calculations will also be covered including conversion between measurement systems, calculating oral and injectable medications.

    Prerequisite: Accepted & enrolled into Medical Assistant program and MA 1520  w/C grade or better (may be taken concurr)
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1400 - Fundamentals of Medical Assisting

    Credits: 2
    Patient care concepts such as: infection control, patient assessment, nutrition and health promotion, vital signs, physical examination, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology and pulmonary.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program.
    Corequisite: MA 1410  
    Semester: All


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  • MA 1410 - Practical Fundamentals of Medical Assisting

    Credits: 3
    Practical application of concepts taught in MA 1400.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Assistant program
    Corequisite: MA 1400  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1420 - Clinical Pathology I

    Credits: 3
    Discussion of the Structure and Function of the body system including the human cells, the structure of the skin and nervous system. Pathology of these systems will prepare the students for the medical office triage and the appropriate treatment disorders commonly seen in a clinical setting.

    Semester: All


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  • MA 1520 - Clinical Pathology II

    Credits: 3
    Course will discuss structure and function of the senses, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, renal system, pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, reproductive system, and human development and related system pathologies including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the disorders or diseases.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Semester: All


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  • MA 1600 - Medical Science I

    Credits: 2
    Theoretical applications of patient care concepts including patient education, safety practice, male and female reproduction, gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, endocrinology, neurology, pain, mental health and geriatrics.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Corequisite: MA 1610  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1610 - Practical Medical Science I

    Credits: 3
    Practical application of concepts taught in MA 1600. 

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into the Medical Assistant program
    Corequisite: MA 1600  
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 1700 - Introduction to Limited Radiology

    Credits: 2
    Theory and principals of basics x-ray exams in the office. It includes the role of the limited operator, radiographic equipment, basic math and physics, x-ray- production, x-ray circuitry and tube heat management, principles of exposure and image quality, scatter radiation and radiation protection.

    Prerequisite: MA 1420 and MA 1520, both w/C grade or better; or instructor approval
    Corequisite: MA 1710
    Semester: All


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  • MA 1710 - Practical Application of Limited Radiology

    Credits: 1
    Practical application of principles and theories taught in MA 1700. This course will now include a discussion of film imaging and patient positioning for extremities, chest and abdomen radiographs using the phantom. This course is the practical component of the knowledge, skills and abilities to pass the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam administered by the American Registry of Radiographic Technologists (ARRT) and receive state licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator (LXMO).

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled in the Medical Assistant program or instructor’s approval
    Corequisite: MA 1700
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 2300 - Medical Coding & Insurance

    Credits: 3
    Introduction and practice with the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) coding procedures, HCPCS for optimal reimbursements, as practiced in the medical setting. Course material is presented in a lecture format as well as the presentation and discussion of patient care scenarios to enhance the learning process. The student is also introduced to basics of Health Insurance and Health Insurance claim form.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Semester: All


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  • MA 2400 - Electronic Health Records

    Credits: 2
    This course will focus on real-world application of Electronic Health Records (EHR).  Students will learn the functionality of EHRs through hands on application and practice collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data.  Students will be introduced to both administrative and clinical functions of an EHR and learn best-practice for utilizing EHR in medical practice.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Semester: All


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  • MA 2600 - Medical Sciences II

    Credits: 2
    Theory-based course covering the practical application of advanced medical assisting skills in dermatology, general office medical procedures, medical triage and electrocardiogram (ECG). Disease processes and treatments relevant the renal, cardiovascular, and hematological systems. Guidelines related to clinical and laboratory safety procedures as well as healthy lifestyle and good nutrition will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Corequisite: MA 2610
    Semester: All


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  • MA 2610 - Practical Medical Sciences II

    Credits: 3
    Theory-based course covering the practical application of advanced medical assisting skills in dermatology, general office medical procedures, medical triage and electrocardiogram (ECG). Disease processes and treatments relevant the renal, cardiovascular, and hematological systems. Guidelines related to clinical and laboratory safety procedures as well as healthy lifestyle and good nutrition will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program
    Corequisite: MA 2600
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 2700 - Application of Limited Radiology

    Credits: 2
    Theory & principles of basic x-ray exams in the office. It includes digital imaging, image evaluation, ethical and legal situation, safety and infection control, managing acute situations. Also includes bone densitometry.

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program or instructor permission
    Corequisite: MA 2710
    Semester: All


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  • MA 2710 - Practical Application of Limited Radiology

    Credits: 1
    Practical application of principles and theories taught in MA 1700, including patient positioning for spine, skull/sinus using the phantom. Pediatric and geriatric radiography is also discussed. This course is the practical component of the knowledge, skills and abilities to pass the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography exam administered by the American Registry of Radiographic Technologists (ARRT) and receive state licensure as a limited x-ray machine operator (LXMO).

    Prerequisite: Accepted and enrolled into Medical Assistant program; and MA 1700 and MA 1710 both w/C grade or better or instructor approval
    Corequisite: MA 2700
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 2810 - Medical Assistant Practicum

    Credits: 4
    Upon successful completion of all courses in the Medical Assisting Program, the student will have the opportunity to experience on the job training while serving a 200-hour unpaid Practicum. Students will meet with the Practicum coordinator to discuss all aspects of the Practicum. Arrangement of the Practicum site will be the responsibility of the Practicum Coordinator with input from the student.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses in the Medical Assistant program w/C grade or 74% average, or better
    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • MA 2990 - Spcial Studies in Radiology

    Credits: 2-6
    Study of anatomy, proper patient positioning, setting tech factors and evaluation of radiographs of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, skulls and paranasal cavities. Credits: 1 for skull; 1 for spines; 1 for paranasal sinuses.

    Prerequisite:  MA 2540 , MA 2550  or instructor approval


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Medical Coding and Billing (SAT)

  
  • KMCB 0110 - Medical Filing

    Contact Hours: 15
    This class covers basic concepts and rules governing medical filing, including the correct use of terminology. Both theory and practical applications are covered.


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  • KMCB 0120 - Medical Terminology

    Contact Hours: 30
    Through lecture and video presentations, students learn 300 medical elements (roots, suffixes, and prefixes), with emphasis on pronunciation, definitions, and usage.


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  • KMCB 0121 - Medical Terminology

    Contact Hours: 40
    This course will teach the basic design of medical terminology and how to easily remember the meanings of 350 Latin and Greek word parts or elements.  After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to easily interpret and understand more than eleven thousand complex medical terms.  This skill and ability will provide the student with a powerful foundation of knowledge for the language of medicine.


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  • KMCB 0130 - Anatomy/Med. Coding & Billing

    Contact Hours: 40
    This class covers the basis human anatomy and physiology concepts required to help the student prepare for the AACP and/or AHIMA national certification tests. Terminology will be covered with emphasis on body structures and systems.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120 


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  • KMCB 0131 - Anatomy

    Contact Hours: 70
    This class covers the basic human anatomy and physiology concepts required to help the student prepare for the AACP and/or AHIMA national certification tests. Terminology will be covered with emphasis on body structure and systems.


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  • KMCB 0140 - Medical Office Software

    Contact Hours: 70
    The student will use medical office software to enter patient information, payment transactions, print statements and reports, create and submit insurance claims, prepare collection letters and reports, and schedule appointments.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMCB 0150 - ICD-9 Coding

    Contact Hours: 30
    This course covers basic concepts and rules governing diagnostic medical insurance coding, including the correct use of terminology specific to the coding process. Both lectures and practical applications using the ICD-9-CM are employed.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120 


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  • KMCB 0155 - Introduction to Electronic Health Records

    Contact Hours: 40
    Students will be introduced to Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation through industry-standard software. Students will learn electronic charting with emphasis from the basic patient’s chart to labs, tests, codes and templates. Students apply their knowledge by working through many case histories using SpringCharts EHR software.


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  • KMCB 0165 - Intro to Electronic Health Records

    Contact Hours: 50
    Students learn EHR documentation through industry-standard software. The students learn electronic charting with emphasis from the basic patient’s chart to labs, tests, codes and templates. The students apply their knowledge by working through many case histories using the Spring Charts EHR software.


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  • KMCB 0170 - ICD-10-CM Medical Coding

    Contact Hours: 45
    This course covers basic concepts and rules governing medical insurance coding, including the correct use of terminology specific to the diagnostic coding process. It covers all the newly expanded disease classifications and provides the greater specificity required by ICD-10-CM. Lectures and practical application will be utilized.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120  and KMCB 0130 


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  • KMCB 0171 - ICD-10 Coding

    Contact Hours: 50
    This course covers basic concepts and rules governing medical insurance coding, including the correct use of terminology specific to the diagnostic coding process. It covers all the newly expanded disease classifications and provides the greater specificity required by ICD-10-CM.  Lectures and practical application will be utilized.


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  • KMCB 0190 - Advanced Medical Coding

    Contact Hours: 120
    Students learn concepts and rules for the use of procedural coding including advanced ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS. Successful completion will help prepare students to take the AAPC and/or AHIMA national coding certification exams.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120 , KMCB 0150  and KMCB 0130 


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  • KMCB 0200 - Outpatient Medical Coding

    Contact Hours: 150
    This course covers concepts and rules governing diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient setting using the ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals. Course will include web-enhanced lectures, exercises, and practical application in a structured classroom environment. Successful completion will help prepare students to take the AAPC and/or AHIMA national coding certification exams.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120  and KMCB 0130 
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMCB 0201 - Outpatient Medical Coding

    Contact Hours: 170
    This course is a quality educational program that will allow for self-directed, self-paced, competency-based student training.  You will learn concepts and rules governing diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient setting using the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding manuals. The course will include web-enhanced lectures, exercises, practical applications, and assessment using the Canvas learning management system.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMCB 0210 - Cooperative Externship 1

    Contact Hours: 80
    The externship consists of 80 hours of work experience in an approved medical facility under professional supervision to give hands-on experience in the medical coding and billing profession.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0200 


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  • KMCB 0211 - Medical Coding & Billing Externship

    Contact Hours: 80
    The externship consists of 80 hours of work experience in an approved medical facility under professional supervision to give hands-on experience with medical billing procedures and coding procedures utilizing ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for a given medical condition.

    Semester: All


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  • KMCB 0220 - Intro to Med Insurance/Pharm

    Contact Hours: 40
    Students will learn basic concepts of health insurance, benefit determination and how to fill out an insurance form. Students will also learn basics of pharmacology including clinical uses of drugs.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120  and KMCB 0200 


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  • KMCB 0221 - Intro to Med Insurance/Pharm

    Contact Hours: 30
    Students will learn basic concepts of health insurance, benefit determination and how to fill out an insurance form. Students will also learn basics of pharmacology including clinical uses of drugs.

    Recommended Prerequisite: Recommended Prereq: KMCB 0120  and KMCB 0200 .


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  • KMCB 0230 - Adv Medical Coding (CPT/HCPCS)

    Contact Hours: 100
    Students learn concepts and rules for the use of procedural coding including advanced ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS. Successful completion will help prepare students to take the AAPC and/or AHIMA national coding certification exams.


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  • KMCB 0240 - Cooperative Externship 2

    Contact Hours: 120
    The externship consists of 120 hours of work experience in an approved medical facility under professional supervision to give hands-on experience with medical records.

    Prerequisite: KMCB 0120  and KMCB 0155 


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  • KMCB 0241 - Cooperative Externship 2


    The externship consists of 80 hours of work experience in an approved medical facility under professional supervision to give hands-on experience with medical records.

    Recommended Prerequisite: Recommended Prereq: KMCB 0170  and KMCB 0165 .


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  • KMCB 0242 - HIS Externship

    Contact Hours: 80
    The externship consists of 80 hours of work experience in an approved medical facility under professional supervision to give hands-on experience with medical records and electronic health records.


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  • KMCB 0250 - Medical Office Procedures

    Contact Hours: 40
    This course teaches basic skills needed by medical office workers including a review of medical terminal digit filing, time management techniques, common medical abbreviations, office machines, spelling of common office and medical words and a basic understanding of HIPPA laws.


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  • KMCB 0280 - Cooperative Externship

    Contact Hours: 80
    The externship consists of 110 hours of work experience in an approved medical facility under professional supervision to give hands-on experience in the medical coding profession.


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  • KMCB 0300 - Spreadsheets (Core)

    Contact Hours: 35
    Students will learn skills required for building, editing, and formatting worksheets and charts, and working with formulas and functions.


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  • KMCB 0310 - Medical Law & Ethics

    Contact Hours: 50
    This course covers major issues facing healthcare professionals including legal concerns, ethical issues and the emerging area of bioethics.  Students will be introduced to legal terminology, medical law, federal and state regulations, workplace issues including medical records, reimbursement and collection practices and bioethical issues in healthcare.


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  • KMOA 0211 - Medical Office Externship

    Contact Hours: 160
    This course provides an opportunity for the student to practice and demonstrate their administrative skills in a health care setting. This unpaid externship takes place in a medical office or clinic under supervision.

    Recommended Prerequisite: Recommended Prereq: KMOA 0180 .


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Medical Coding Procedures

  
  • KMCP 0110 - Beginning Keyboarding

    Contact Hours: 12
    This course teaches the efficient operation of the keyboard, including the touch method of operation (not looking at the keyboard), correct techniques, and correct fingering.


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  • KMCP 0130 - Ten-Key

    Contact Hours: 30
    Students learn basic ten-key calculator concepts and applications using the touch method, with emphasis on attaining speed, accuracy, and skills necessary to qualify for an entry-level job.


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  • KMCP 0140 - Computer Concepts/Windows

    Contact Hours: 45
    Students learn basic Windows skills: working with WordPad and Paint programs, and managing files using My Computer. Students also get an introduction to the Internet.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0110 


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  • KMCP 0150 - Customer Service/Life Skills

    Contact Hours: 60
    The class covers professionalism as it pertains to attitude, ethics, communication skills, grammar skills, conflict management/resolution, problem-solving skills, proper telephone etiquette, and data entry from verbal information.


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  • KMCP 0160 - Keyboard Skill Building

    Contact Hours: 113
    This course reinforces the touch method of keyboarding, with emphasis on attaining the speed, accuracy, and knowledge necessary for an entry-level job.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0110 


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  • KMCP 0170 - Word Processing (MS Word Core)

    Contact Hours: 30
    Students learn basic word-processing skills such as working with text, paragraphs, and documents; managing files; using tables; and working with pictures and charts. Teaches concepts needed for MOS Word Core Exam.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0110  and KMCP 0140 


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  • KMCP 0190 - Medical Terminology

    Contact Hours: 30
    Through lecture and video presentations, students learn 300 medical elements (roots, suffixes, and prefixes), with emphasis on pronunciation, definitions, and usage.


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  • KMCP 0200 - Medical Filing

    Contact Hours: 15
    This class covers basic concepts and rules governing medical filing including the correct use of terminology. Both theory and practical applications are covered.


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  • KMCP 0210 - Anatomy/Medical Coding,Billing

    Contact Hours: 40
    This class covers the basic human anatomy and physiology concepts required to help the student prepare for the AACP and/or AHIMA National Certification Tests. Terminology will be covered with emphasis on body structure and systems.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0190 


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  • KMCP 0220 - ICD-9 Coding

    Contact Hours: 30
    Basic concepts and rules governing medical insurance coding, including the correct use of terminology specific to the coding process are covered. Both lectures and practical applications using the ICD-9-CM are employed.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0190 


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  • KMCP 0230 - Medical Coding (CPT/HCPCS)

    Contact Hours: 100
    Students learn concepts and rules for the use of procedural coding including advanced ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS. Successful completion will prepare student to take the AACP and/or the AHIMA national coding certification tests.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0190 , KMCP 0210  and KMCP 0220 


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  • KMCP 0240 - Medical Acctg/Patient Software

    Contact Hours: 35
    The student will use medical accounting/patient software to enter patient information, payment transactions, print statements and standard reports, submit insurance claims, and schedule patient appointments.

    Prerequisite: KMCP 0140  


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Medical Office Administration (SAT)

  
  • KMOA 0101 - First Aid / CPR

    Contact Hours: 10
    Students will understand the importance of knowing what to do in a timely manner during and shortly after a medical emergency including basic first aid and Healthcare provider CPR.

    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KMOA 0145 - Anatomy and Physiology

    Contact Hours: 50
    A study of the structure and function of the human body. Includes an overview of all organ systems including processes and diagnostic treatment modalities.


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  • KMOA 0155 - Medical Office Procedures I

    Contact Hours: 60
    The first in a series of three that teaches the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.


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  • KMOA 0170 - Medical Office Procedures II

    Contact Hours: 60
    The second in a series of three that teaches the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.


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  • KMOA 0180 - Medical Office Procedures III

    Contact Hours: 60
    The third in a series of three that teaches the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.


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  • KMOA 0210 - Medical Office Externship

    Contact Hours: 90
    Provides an opportunity for the student to practice and demonstrate their administrative skills in a health care environment. This unpaid externship takes place in a working office or clinic under supervision.


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Medical Scribe (SAT)

  
  • KSMS 0200 - Pharmacology Basics

    Contact Hours: 16
    An overview of pharmacology including government regulations, drug names, uses, classifications, and risks.  Use of abbreviations, resources, and prescription requirements.

    Semester: All


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  • KSMS 0300 - Health Record Basics

    Contact Hours: 48
    Provides training in medical office written communication skills, the fundamentals of beginning and tracking a patient record using both paper and electronic medical record (EMR) software, and proficient documentation in the electronic medical record.

    Semester: All


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  • KSMS 0400 - Healthcare Insurance and Billing Basics

    Contact Hours: 48
    Provides an introduction to medical insurance coding, billing and claim processing procedures. Provides instruction and practice of medical office financial procedures.

    Semester: All


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  • KSMS 0500 - Healthcare Transcription Basic

    Contact Hours: 64
    Provides an introduction to transcription skills and practice converting dictated information into complete and accurate medical records using correct terminology, abbreviations, spelling, and format.

    Semester: All


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  • KSMS 0600 - Vital Sign Basics/First Aid/CPR

    Contact Hours: 25
    This course will provide fundamental understanding and practice of the skills of obtaining vital signs, basic first aid and healthcare provider level CPR. 

    Semester: All
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • KSMS 0700 - Medical Scribe Externship

    Contact Hours: 80
    This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate and practice their medical scribe skills learned in the classroom in a clinical setting with the oversight of the clinical supervisor.

    Semester: All


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Meteorology

  

Meter Apprentice (CE)

  
  • METE 1110 - Meter Apprentice 1A

    Credits: 5
    This course is for meter apprentices. It introduces electrical principles and principles of magnetism AC concepts. Students will learn about atomic structure, electrical qualities, Ohm’s Law, resistors, parallel circuits, trigonometry and alternating current.


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  • METE 1120 - Meter Apprentice 1B

    Credits: 5
    This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about math for metering, safety, watt hour meter principles and wire tables.

    Prerequisite: METE 1110 or departmental approval


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  • METE 1210 - Meter Apprentice 2A

    Credits: 5
    This course is for meter apprentices. Students will learn about meter watt hour constants, register ratios and formulas. Also covers principles of accuracy testing, meter testing and calibration.

    Prerequisite: METE 1120 or departmental approval


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