DCB catalog 2024-25

101 Pre: AH 171, AH 134 This course teaches the basic skills needed for medical coding. The course is an overview of basic coding principles of ICD-10 coding. AH 142 Intermediate Coding I (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: AH 138, AH 139 This course gives students the opportunity to analyze medical case studies and code medical records using both CPT and ICD-10 coding methods. AH 143 Intermediate Coding II (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: AH 142 This course gives students the opportunity to analyze medical case studies and code medical records using both CPT and ICD-10 coding methods. AH 171 Medical Terminology (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None Study of prefixes, suffixes, and root words of medical terms. Emphasis on building a working medical vocabulary based on body systems by studying the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. The anatomy and physiology of each body system is included in this course. AH 222 Medical Transcription I (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: AH 134, AH 171; Pre/Co: PHRM 215 This course is an introduction to basic medical transcription through the process of transcribing medical dictation and completing related assignments. Transcription skills emphasizing correct use of grammar, punctuation and spelling are studied. Basic transcription practice that includes a variety of dictated medical reports is also included. An emphasis on AHDI (Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity) style and format is included. AH 231 Healthcare Law and Ethics (3CR) Fall, Spring. Pre: None This course will cover laws pertaining to health care (confidentiality, patient rights, HIPPA regulations) as well as common ethical problems that are encountered and how these problems are handled. AH 257 ECG/EKG Interpretation (2CR) Spring. Pre/Co: AH 137 This course is designed for students who want to learn the basic ECG skills of measuring, recognizing, and interpreting simple cardiac rhythms. Topics include correct leas placement, troubleshooting poor tracings, recognition, and measurement of various EKG waves. AH 258 Practical Skills Lab (2CR) Spring. Pre: AH 136 Students will see, practice, and perform demonstrations of basic medical assistant skills and procedures in a supervised setting. Includes the study of math and medical terminology and use of the medical assisting process and critical thinking skills to organize and provide safe and effective client care under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. AH 259 CCMA Exam Prep (1CR) Spring. Pre/Co: AH 297 or Instructor Approval This course is designed to aid the student in studying for a medical assisting credentialing exam. It is focused on all the general, administrative, and clinical topics from the medical assisting curriculum. AH 266 Laboratory Tests & Diagnostic Procedures (2CR) Fall, Spring; Pre: AH 171, AH 134 This course teaches basic laboratory studies, normal and abnormal values, lab studies specific to body systems and basic diagnostic procedures. AH 287 Computer Applications in Health Care (3CR) Fall, Spring;