New Non-credit Programs for Fall 2009
A great way to begin a new career!
| Pharmacy Technician Program |
| This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusing pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rated, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. |
| CRN 11717 |
| October 13, 2009 - December 8, 2009 |
| Tues. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: $999 (Textbooks included)
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Medical Billing and Coding Program |
| This combined 80 hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the folowing areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams. |
| CRN11719 |
| October 12, 2009 - January 13, 2009 |
| Mon. & Wed., 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Cost: $1,499 (Textboods included) |
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Phlebotomy Technician Program |
| This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skillls and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included ith this program. |
| CRN 11718 |
| October 5, 2009 - December 16, 2009 |
| Mon., Wed., 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. |
| Cost: $1,599 (Textbooks included) |
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Veterinary Assistant Program |
| This 100 hour Veterinary Assistant program introduces students to the exciting and growing field of veterinary medicine. Students will learn about the care of animals as well as how to recognize signs of illness and disease. This program also covers interpersonal communication, interaction with clients and their animals, as well as how to assist the veterinarian during examinations. Administrative duties, such as fee collection, banking, and accounts payable are also emphasized to provide the student with the skills necessary to maintain an efficient front office. Students will enjoy learning through classroom lecture as well as hands on labs. |
| CRN 11716 |
| October 6, 2009 - January 12, 2010 |
| Tues., Thurs., 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Cost: $1899 (Textbooks included) |
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