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• HSC 152: PCT Practicum/Clinical

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course is a credit worthy clinical experience that will provide the students with the ability to transfer knowledge and skill sets from the classroom to the clinical setting through direct patient care in the acute care setting environment. Students will be supervised by a qualified clinical instructor that has had recent clinical experience in the acute care setting. Pre-requisite: HSC111 Phlebotomy and ECG Skills for the Patient Care Technician Co-requisite: HSC151 Health Assessment and Patient Care Skills, HSC126 Application for Infection Control 3 credits (2 lecture, 1 lab) Corequisite:    HSC151 AND HSC126
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• HSC 155: Intro to Electronic Health Records

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course introduces the student to the purpose, history, and methods pertaining to documentation and record keeping in the health care industry. Data analytics, continuum of care, HIPAA and the HITECH Act are also integrated throughout the course. Students will learn the financial implications and incentives government offers to facilities and private practices for compliance with utilizing electronic formats for charting, prescribing medications, tests, treatments etc. This is an introductory course. Note: Health Science students must earn a 'C' or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from their respective programs. 3 Credits
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• HSC 160: Law & Ethics for Health Occupations

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  The student is introduced to a variety of issues facing health care personnel including legal situations involving health law, functioning within the constraints of applicable law and current challenges facing health care providers. Presented are aspects of medical malpractice, the regulatory environment, civil versus criminal law and the judicial system. There is an overview of medical ethics with discussion of such issues as right to life, right to die, euthanasia, stem cell research, cloning and genetic engineering, as well as other ethical issues facing health care workers. This is also available as an online course. 3 credits
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• HSC 167: Critical Thinking & Ethics Health

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This nonclinical course examines the components of critical thinking, decision making, logic, ethico-legal principles and regulations, and handling difficult situations in the health care environment. the learner clarifies personal values, cultural perspectives, and gains increased appreciation for human uniqueness, autonomy, and freedom of choice. 3 credits
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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. 2 credits
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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. 2 credits
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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. 3 credits
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• HSC 205: Medical Coding ICD-10

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  This course will introduce the student to the ICD-10-CM classification of symptoms, conditions and diseases according to the International Classification of Disease Clinical Modification. The diagnosis and procedure coding course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of 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. Emphasis will be placed on coding outpatient medical records. Note(s): Students must earn a "C" or higher in all HSC courses to graduate from the program. Medical Assisting students must complete 100% of the competencies to pass this course. Prerequisite(s): HSC 100 Medical Terminology and HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology - both with a grade of 'C' or better 3 credits (3 lecture; 0 lab)
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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 (terminology) and challenges them to integrate the knowledge into the medical chart and therefore document necessity of payment for the appropriate medical services and/or procedure. NOTE: Students must earn a "C" grade or higher in all HSC courses in order to graduate from the program. Prerequisite(s): HSC100 Medical Terminology and HSC130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology both with a grade of "C" or higher 3 credits
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• HSC 212: Medical Coding Certification Prep

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  
  'HSC 212 -Medical Coding Certification Prep Diseases) and 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(s): HSC 100 Medical Terminology; HSC 130 Basic Anatomy and Physiology; HSC 205 Medical Coding ICD-10-CM; HSC 210 Medical Coding CPT Co-requisite(s): None 4 credits (2 lecture; 2 lab) '
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