DCB catalog 2024-25

85 Medical Coding Certificate THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE Medical coders examine patient records to translate a diagnosis or procedure into a code to allow for reimbursement for the medical facility. Coders rely on computer programs, coding reference manuals, and their knowledge of diseases, anatomy, and procedures. Fall Credits Spring Credits AH 134 Medical Disorders 3 AH 142 Intermediate Coding I 3 AH 138 Medical Coding I 3 AH 143 Intermediate Coding II 3 AH 139 Medical Coding II 3 AH 231 Healthcare Law & Ethics 3 AH 171 Medical Terminology 3 AH 287 Comp App in Healthcare 3 BIOL 115 Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology** 4 PHRM 215 Intro to Pharmacology** 3 Fine Arts/Hum/Social Science Elective 3 **Offered on campus through IVN and online Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Sonographers practice in hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices, and in many clinical specialties. They are often found performing ultrasound procedures at a patient’s bedside, but also may work with imaging equipment in a dedicated room within the hospital or clinic. Most diagnostic sonographers work full time, and some may be assigned to work evenings, weekends or on holidays depending on their employer. Often the role requires being on your feet for most of the workday. Pre-requisites (must be completed prior to program admission) AH 171 Medical Terminology 3 BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 AH 231 Healthcare Law and Ethics 3 General Education (Can be completed before or during program) BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 PHYS 120 Fundamentals of Physics 4 ENGL 110 College Comp I or COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 MATH 103 College Algebra 4 CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers 3 Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective 3 Wellness Elective 1 Semester 1: DMS 201 Ultrasound Foundations Concepts 3 DMS 221 Abdominal Ultrasound I 2 DMS 221L Abdominal Ultrasound Lab 1 DMS 281 Clinical Practicum I (256 hours) 3 Semester 2: DMS 222 Abdominal Ultrasound II 3 DMS 222L Abdominal Ultrasound II Lab 1 DMS 232 OB/GYN II 1 DMS 232L OB/GYN II Lab 1 DMS 211 Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation I 2 DMS 282 Clinical Practicum II (288 hours) 3 Semester 3: DMS 251 Patient Care 1 DMS 212 Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation II 2 DMS 283 Clinical Practicum III (384 hours) 4 Semester 4: DMS 223 Abdominal Ultrasound III 2 DMS 223L Abdominal Ultrasound III Lab 1