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  • HSC 190: Pharmacology Law and Ethics

    2.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to Federal and State laws governing the practice of Pharmacy and the activities of the Pharmacy Technician. It explores the commonly encountered ethical dilemmas in Pharmacy practice and provides methods of analyses for appropriate ethical decision making.
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  • HSC 191: Pharmacology Calculations

    2.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to calculations encountered in pharmacy practice. Presented are the methods for conversion and dosage calculation for solids, liquids, dilutions, compound formulas. Patient appropriate calculations are integrated throughout the course. Interpretation of prescriptions, physician orders, drug labels and medication errors are covered.
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  • HSC 192: Pharmacy Technician Practice

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course prepares the student for clinical practice. The course provides an overview of the practice of the pharmacy technician and develops the fundamental concepts and principles for success in the field. All activities within the scope of practice are presented. Topics include pharmacy technology, medication distribution systems, repackaging pharmaceuticals, intravenous admixture, compounds, dispensing, billing, managing inventory, and setting-specific activities.
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  • HSC 205: Medical Coding ICD-10

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Course Description: This course provides a foundation using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) to code diagnoses and procedures. Coding, sequencing, and grouping diagnoses will be reviewed using coding manuals and software tools while using fundamental concepts of medical reimbursement and health information management systems; focusing on the process of assigning appropriate code numbers to medical diagnoses and procedures to meet patient health record and insurance billing requirements. Coding resources and ethics will be emphasized. Prerequisite:    HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • HSC 210: Medical Coding CPT

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. The terminology provides a uniform language that accurately describes medical, surgical, and diagnostic services and thereby provides an effective means for reliable nationwide communication among physicians, patients, and third parties. This course introduces the student to this language and challenges them to integrate the knowledge into the medical chart and therefore document the necessity of payment for the appropriate medical service and/or procedure. NOTE: Students must earn a C grade or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program. Prerequisite:    HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • HSC 212: Medical Coding Certification Prep

    4.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    HCPCS codes are fully integrated to enhance the student's depth of knowledge. This course will focus on bringing all aspects of coding together and provide the student with a simulated coding internship, preparing them to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Real world chart analysis (abstracting) will be the focus that will provide the student with skill advantage over other medical coders. Note(s): Students must earn a "C" or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program. Prerequisite:    HSC 100, HSC 130, HSC 205, and HSC 210
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  • HSC 215: Human Disease & Treatment Mod

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course provides an overview of the disease processes and introduces students to how the disease is diagnosed, managed, along with any possible consequences. Major disease entities, including etiology and symptoms that are presented. Overview of basic diagnostic tests and treatments that include both medical and pharmacologic options. This course will not only cover traditional but alternative therapies as well. This course will include a virtual component enhancing the students'' understanding of the concepts associated with basic diseases of each body system as well as up to date treatment modalities. Prerequisite:    HSC 100 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 130 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • HSC 221: Med Assisting Administrative II

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course builds upon the concepts in HSC 121 Medical Assisting Administrative I, while introducing advanced administrative skills. All aspects of financial management concepts, including insurance, billing and collections are presented and practiced. A comparison of electronic and manual systems will be explained and demonstrated. Confidentiality and other current laws, as they apply to collections, will be integrated throughout the course. Concepts of office management and human resources are included. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to enter the medical assistant field with confidence in their administrative skills. Students will have the opportunity to practice skills with supervision in the clinical laboratory in order to achieve competency. NOTE: Students must earn a C or higher in all HSC courses in order to advance in the curriculum and graduate from the program. Prerequisite:    HSC 121 (Grade of C or Higher) and Clearances (PA State Police Criminal History Record and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance)
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  • HSC 232: Medical Cert Exam Preparation

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This course will focus on bringing all aspects of medical coding, billing and health information together and preparing students to take any certified coding, billing and other health information exams with a focus on the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Chart analysis, abstraction and practice test taking will be the focus that will provide the student with a skill advantage over other medical coders. Prerequisite:    HSC 205 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 210 (Grade of C or Higher)
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  • HSC 235: Medical Coding Simulation

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

    This is a self-directed simulation where the medical coding and billing specialist student will have the opportunity to learn to become proficient in the field of medical coding and billing. The student will learn by way of conversational language and step-by-step instruction to abstract information from medical charts, code it for the proper reimbursement and bill it by completing the right documents and forms. The preparatory courses that lead to the simulation prepare the student with the knowledge and tools to complete the self-directed simulation with confidence and expertise. Prerequisite:    HSC 205 (Grade of C or Higher) and HSC 210 (Grade of C or Higher)
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