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• MFT 216: Characterization, Testing of Nanotechnology Structures & Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  (Formerly MFT-216) This course examines a variety of measurements and techniques essential for controlling micro and nanofabrication processes. Monitoring techniques such as residual gas analysis, optical emission spectroscopy and end point detection are discussed. Characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, atomic probe methods, optical thin film measurements and resistivity/conductivity measurements are introduced. Basic measurements for yield analysis and process control are stressed. Prerequisite:    MFT 211, MFT 212  Corequisite:    MFT 215 
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• MIS 100: Intro Medical Insurance

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to introduce the students to the medical insurance billing profession. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills essential for completing insurance claim forms in the health care setting. Attention is also focused on the various medical insurance plans offered by today's health care payers. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
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• MIS 102: Medical Coding for Insurance Billing

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course will present a comprehensive study of diagnostic and procedural medical coding for insurance billing utilizing the ICD and CPT classification systems. Application of these codes to medical insurance claims forms and their impact on proper reimbursement for health care services will be emphasized. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    ALH 140 and Acceptance into the MIS Program  
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• MIS 103: Medical Insurance Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to study the legal aspects of the medical office. Emphasis is placed on legal issues involving legal forms of consent, informed consent, DNR, living wills, the Red Flags Rule, HIPAA and OSHA regulations. Case studies involving false claims, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and compliance issues are analyzed. The topic of job readiness is covered including resume writing and interviewing techniques. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MIS 100   
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• MIS 105: Medical Insurance Applications

  2.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is designed to study the post-adjudication claims process including patient liability issues, bankruptcy and estate claims. Emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills essential to problem solving rejected or pended medical claims, false claims and Medicare/Medicaid regulation compliance. Case studies involving the Explanation of Benefits Summary are analyzed. Credit and collection laws as they pertain to patient liability situations will also be addressed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MIS 100   
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• MLT 111: Clinical Laboratory Techniques 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an orientation to general laboratory practice, laboratory safety, venipuncture, capillary puncture and clinical urinalysis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into MLT Program  
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• MLT 112: Clinical Laboratory Techniques 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course is an introduction to immunology (serology). Emphasis will be on normal and abnormal immune responses and how they are manifested in laboratory tests. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MLT 111   
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• MLT 151: Clinical Microbiology 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on the identification of parasites and fungi (pathogens and common non-pathogens associated with human disease). This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MLT 111   
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• MLT 152: Clinical Microbiology 2

  5.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on the isolation and identification of microorganisms causing disease (pathogens). Topics include microbes, specimen collection, normal flora, characterization of specific pathogens, biochemical tests, susceptibility testing and determining the pathogenicity of organisms. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    MLT 151   
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• MLT 161: Clinical Instrumentation and Clinical Chemistry 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course covers quality control in the laboratory, the pathophysiology of disease of major body systems, body fluids, organic derivatives and clinical chemistry techniques. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    Acceptance into MLT Program  
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