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  • LEAD 114: Ldshp for Effective Org

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    This course engages students in case studies, reading, research, and discussion about leadership, especially in community non-profit organizations. The course focuses on the articulation of an organization's purpose, on the recruitment, organizing, and encouragement of members, on teamwork, effective fundraising and the successful conducting of projects, and on communicating an organization's mission and activities to the public. LEAD 111, 112, and 113 together are equivalent to LEAD 114.
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  • LEAD 120: Conflict Resolution

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    This course introduces students to the psycho-social dynamics of conflict as it occurs at the interpersonal, organizational, and community levels of interaction. Various theories addressing the causes and stages of conflict will be presented in order to examine ways in which conflict functions to create and maintain personal identity, group boundaries, and in and out-group identities. Students will develop theoretical and practical frameworks within which to analyze and explore ways to resolve conflicts in settings ranging from home to the workplace. Particular attention will be paid to intractability in community relations and best practices for dispute management and resolution.
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  • LEAD 125: Comm Inv:theory & Pr

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    Students will have the opportunity to earn academic credit for 20 hours during the semester of volunteer work in a recognized community organization and for reading, writing and reflecting upon the social meaning and value of their expereince. Students will learn about the history of voluntary organizations and will develop the communication skills necessary to function effectively in their communities. Such communication skills will include learning how to write a grant proposal to fund a community-based project. Satisfies American Diversity requirement.
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  • LEAD 214: Ldshp for Effective Org

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    This course engages students in case studies, reading, research and discussion about leadership, especially in community nonprofit organizations. The course focuses on the articulation of an organization's purpose; on the recruitment, organizing, and encouragement of members; on teamwork, effective fund-rasing and the successful conducting of projects; and on communicating an organization's mission and activities to the public. LEAD 211, LEAD 212, and LEAD 213 together are equivalent to LEAD 214.
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  • MA 104: Medical Law and Ethics

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    An introduction to philosophical consideration of problems at the interface of medicine and ethics. Students will use existing ethical theories to explore the dimensions of issues such as professional ethics, patient rights, informed consent, communicable/notifiable diseases, narcotics, abortion, sterilization, euthanasia, and life-sustaining technology. Ethical issues will be explored within the context of current laws and cases which structure medical practice. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101
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  • MA 110: Intro to Clinical Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    This course introduces students to the theory, practice and techniques basic to the clinical aspects of medical assisting. Students learn about disease prevention, disease processes, the body's defenses and the cycle of infection. They learn how to obtain patients' vital signs, weight, and height. The purpose of, the patient preparation for, and the diagnostic tests performed for a general physical, pediatric gynecologic and an obstetrical exam are taught. Students also learn how respond to common medical emergencies and how to perform basic first aid. Preparing medical assistants to respond to and participate in emergency planning and disaster preparedness is addressed as well as patient preparation and the purpose and types of various radiographic examinations. Prerequisite:    AH 101 (Grade of C or Better)
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  • MA 112: Med Admin Procedures

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    This course introduces students to the front office admin- istrative responsibilities of the medical assistant. Students will develop competency in communication skills, appointment scheduling, telephone techniques, recording and filing medical records, processing mail, billing and collection procedures, banking services, and accounting and bookkeeping procedures. Medical transcription will also be introduced. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101
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  • MA 120: Reimbursement Methodologies

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    The course defines and analyzes the major types of health care reimbursement methods, the concept of managed care, various payment systems, fee schedules, charge masters, and fraud and abuse. Reimbursement methodologies for inpatient and outpatient services are discussed and students learn to apply them using case studies and real-life scenarios. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101
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