2004-2006 Catalog - Iowa Lakes Community College

Course DescriptionsME145C Medical Office Management II, 3 cr.Covers private and public insurance types, processing andhandling claims, insurance coding and legal precautions inclaims processing. Instruction in pegboard accounting, bankingprocedures and financial record keeping, and records managementis an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: ME144C.ME147C Medical Transcription, 3 cr.Develops proficiency in the use of dictation and transcriptionequipment. Medical tapes of actual case histories, consultations,and surgical diagnostic and autopsy reports are used to providea realistic experience. Application and correct spelling ofmedical terminology is continuous with the learning processME149C Medical Law and Ethics, 3 cr.Legal and ethical knowledge to make proper professionaljudgements. Topics include legal issues pertinent to medical andchiropractic clinics. Major bioethical and ethical issues areincluded along with CPR and first aid training.ME150C Medical Laboratory Procedures, 4 cr.Laboratory safety measures and familiarization with the care anduse of laboratory equipment. Urinalysis techniques includingcollection, physical examination and microscopic examination ofurine specimens. Microbiology classification and the collectionand preparation of microbiological specimens.ME154C Limited Radiology, 7 cr.Principles of radiology; film evaluation, processing andtechnique; patient positioning, and radiation safety. Designed tomeet the requirements for a limited diagnostic radiographer asestablished by the radiologic principles of the Iowa Departmentof Health.ME155C Diagnostic Radiography II, 4 cr.Continuation of ME154C. The production of quality film. Viewingradiographs to determine the quality of the radiograph.Prerequisite: ME154C.ME156C Pharmacology, 3 cr.Commonly administered drugs, their uses and the effect on thebody. Information on correct dosage, methods and routes of drugadministration, dosage calculation and the legal and ethicalstandards for the administration and dispensing of drugs by thephysician.ME162C Clinical Assisting I, 3 cr.On-the-job training to provide students with training in medicalasepsis; infection control; interviewing and obtaining patientinformation; vital signs; vision screening; assisting the physicianwith various physical examinations; instructing patients withphysical therapy needs; and performing electrocardiograms.ME163C Clinical Assisting II, 3 cr.Further on-the-job training in aseptic techniques and assistingwith minor surgery examinations, including the identification anduse of instruments; sterilization and disinfection techniques;sterile dressing application; and cast application and care.ME173C Medical Secretary Practicum, 3 cr.ME176C Medical Assistant Practicum, 3 cr.On-the-job training in a position related to the student’s careergoal.ME186C Medical Coding I, 3 cr.Systematic coding concepts using CPT/HCPCS coding andclassification systems. Emphasis is placed on assigning andclassifying valid procedure codes in ambulatory care, emergencyroom, operating room and physician office settings. Studentswork with actual medical records, placing emphasis on accuracy,outpatient coding guidelines and conventions, reimbursementand billing as well as compliance issues.ME187C Medical Coding II, 3 cr.Classification of disease and diagnostic processes through ICD-9coding, placing emphasis on accuracy, concepts and complianceissues. ICD-9 coding is used for identification of medical necessityin procedures, reimbursement, utilization patterns and the studyof health care costs.ME206C Medical Insurance and Patient Billing, 3 cr.Educates the student in the area of health insurance and billing.Develops an understanding of all health insurance plan options,expansions as well as modifications in state and federalregulations. Instruction will be given in the areas of processinghealth insurance claims, planning options, carrier requirements,state and federal regulations, abstracting relevant informationfrom source documents, accurately completing claim forms, andcoding diagnoses and procedures.ME213C Limited Radiology I, 3 cr.Provides the foundation principles of physics and radiographicimaging necessary for the practice of limited radiology. Emphasisis on the application of the scientific concepts.ME224C Limited Radiology II, 4 cr.Introduces positioning for the practice of limited radiology.Prerequisite; ME213CMotorcycle TechnologyMM111C Engine Principles, 6 cr.Study of engine principles, operation, nomenclature, service andoverhaul with emphasis on disassembly, inspection, repair andreassembly using approved methods. Lecture and laboratory.MM112C Electrical Systems, 4 cr.Motorcycle electrical schematics and charging systems, testingand repair; includes tracing basic circuits and their functions.Lecture and laboratory.MM124C Motorcycle Chassis and Suspension, 2 cr.Function, construction and operation of the motorcycle chassis,suspension and related components. Lecture and laboratory.Prerequisite: first semester of program.MM125C Motorcycle Ignition Systems, 3 cr.Construction, principles of operation and design of motorcycleignition systems. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: firstsemester of program.MM126C Motorcycle Internship, 2 cr.MM127C Cooperative work experience, 2 cr.Supervised cooperative work experience in a dealership.MM128C Motorcycle Engines Two- and Four-Stroke, 2 cr.Construction and design of motorcycle engines, both two- andfour-stroke. Correct service procedures, troubleshooting, failure71