College Catalog 2009-2010 PDF - Phillips Community College

OT 153 Introduction to Medical Coding
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: OT 113, By 103 or departmental approval. This
course is designed to give students a basic introduction to coding
in medical offices. Fall semester.
OT 203 Computers in the Medical Office
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: OT 113, CT 114 or departmental approval. This
course is designed to familiarize students with the capabilities of
a Medical Practice Management software program. Students will
use a computer program to maintain patient files, store treatment
information, match CRT and diagnosis codes with treatment
procedure and charges, create insurance claim forms, follow the
claims until they are reimbursed, and perform related tasks.
OT 223 Administrative Support Procedures
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: OT 133 and CT 114 or departmental approval.
Emphasis is placed on administrative practices and procedures
used in a business office. Topics include personal development,
interpersonal relations, customer service, telephone techniques,
filing, and business etiquette.
OT 243 Business Mathematics/Machines
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: MS 1023 or higher. This course reviews basic
mathematical operations and presents typical business
applications while offering instruction and practice in the proper
use of electronic calculating equipment.
OT 263 Intermediate Medical Coding
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
A continuation of OT 153 dealing with Intermediate principles
of coding using both ICD-9-CM AND CPT-4, focus is based
on physicians office and outpatient settings. Experience with
coding of medical records as well as use of an encoder and the
administrative aspects of coding will be emphasized. Spring
semester.
OT 273 Machine Transcription
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: OT 133, EH 113, or departmental approval.
Pre or co-requisites: EH 123, WP 193. Provides training
in the transcribing of documents from recordings using a
microcomputer. Emphasizes proofreading skills and other aspects
of producing accurate letters and transcripts.
OT 283 Advanced Medical Coding
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: OT 263.
This continuation course prepares students for a coding position
in a hospital or physician’s office. Provides an in-depth study of
Evaluation and Management coding. DRG coding principles
will also be emphasized. Summer semester.
OT 292 CCS/CCS-P
2 hrs. lec., 2 credits
Prerequisite: OT 283 or departmental approval. This class is
designed to prepare students to successfully complete the National
Coding Exam to become either a Certified Coding Specialist
(CCS) or a Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-
P). Summer semester.
OT 1033 Introduction to Keyboarding
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Students will learn to operate the keyboard by touch, learn the
proper use of the microcomputer, and begin development of
speed, accuracy, and fluency in the keying of drills, exercises,
and timings.
OT 1203 Administrative Support Internship
3 credits
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. The student will be placed
in a business office during their last semester under the direction of
an agency supervisor and qualified faculty member. The student
will have one required job placement and attend seminar classes
to integrate classroom work with the internship.
OT 1213 Medical Office Internship
3 credits
Prerequisite: Departmental approval. The student will be placed
in a medical facility during their last semester under the direction
of an agency supervisor and qualified faculty member. The student
will have one required job placement and attend seminar classes
to integrate classroom work with the internship.
OT 1273 Medical Transcription
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Prerequisite: OT 113, OT 133, EH 113, WP 193 or departmental
approval. Provides training in transcribing original medical
dictation including history and physical reports, chart notes,
and other medical documents. Emphasizes proofreading skills,
transcription speed and accuracy, and increased knowledge of
medical terminology.
PHILOSOPHy
PHIL 153 Introduction to Philosophy
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 153, serves as a general introduction
to philosophy for majors and non-majors alike. It
is a survey course of the major contributions to philosophical
thought, primarily within the western tradition and examines
human values, critical thinking and the nature of reality and
knowledge.
PHIL 213 Ethics of Christianity
3 hrs. lec., 3 credits
A course that studies the ethics of Christianity, including its
system of human responsibility and patterns of conduct.
PHLEBOTOMy
PLB 113 Phlebotomy Procedures
40 lec. hrs., 15 lab hrs., 3 credits
Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program. Corequisites: PLB 116
& 123. Basic anatomy and physiology of body systems involved in
phlebotomy sites; collection equipment and techniques involved
in performance of venipuncture.
PLB 116 Phlebotomy Skills
260 hrs. lab, 6 credits
Corequisites: PLB 113 & 123. Performing and managing
specimen collections in the health care setting.
PLB 123 Special Techniques
48 lec. hrs., 3 credits
Corequisites: PLB 113 & 116. The health care setting, medical
terminology, collection equipment and techniques involved in
skin punctures, special collection procedures, quality control
and assurance procedures, interpersonal skills and health care
safety and liability requirements.
PHySICAL EDUCATION
Only PEAC courses will meet the activity requirements for
graduation or transfer in general education.