queens college - Center for the Biology of Natural Systems - CUNY

HEALTHCARE CAREERSDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsAH-252, Section TR21-QCComputer Successfor Medical Personnel*Certain computer applications and specificskills are essential for you to know in orderto gain employment in a physician’s office ormedical facility. This hands-on courseprovides an introduction to the followingsoftware programs. Microsoft Word (wordprocessing program), Excel (spreadsheetprogram), Power Point (presentationprogram), Access (database program) as wellas Medical Transcription equipment andpractice. You will also be taught the basicsof computers (hardware/software) andinternet search engines. 15 hrs.• Tuesday & Thursday, 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.September 8 - September 22$210 • 5 sessions • Diane Gahagan/Winfield EngAH-611, Section-TH21-QCCPC: Certified Procedural CoderPrerequisite: AH-200, AH-202 and/or 1 yearfield experience.This is the class for you! Sign up now if youwant to pass the CPC certification exam andget national recognition as a CertifiedProcedural Coder. Topics include an intensivereview of how and when to use specific CPTand HCPCS codes, coding scenarios,sample test questions, problem solving andanalysis of codes as well as test-takingstrategies. (Taught by a Certified ProceduralCoder.) Upon completion of this course, youcan register to take the CPC exam. For moreinformation about CPC certification, checkthe AA PC Website at www.NY mac.org orcall 1-(516) 987-6853. 30 hrs.• Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.October 15 - January 7, 2010$420 • 10 sessions • Marguerite SpenceAH-550, Section SA11-QCCPR: CardiopulmonaryResuscitation Adult/Child/Infant*How to recognize the signs and symptomsof a heart attack or life-threatening heartrelatedproblems and how to administer careto an adult, child or infant who has stoppedbreathing, is choking or whose heart hasstopped beating. Materials included. Formedical personnel and others who requirecertification. 10 hrs.• Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.October 17 - November 14$125 • 5 sessions • Arline EllisonAH 856, Section WE21-QCElectrocardiogram (EKG)Note: Open to all Healthcare CareerPrograms Students.Review the basics of heart electrophysiology.Learn to set up an EKG machine, preparepatient for testing and perform a 12-leadEKG, recognizing limb reversals, correctingexterior interference and correctly identifyingbipolar, unipolar leads. Precordial leads willalso be covered. 24 hrs. Textbook(s)required.• Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$310 • 12 sessions • Joanne DouglasCP-109 Excel• SEE PAGE 44 FOR SCHEDULESAH-861, Section TU21-QCFundamentals of Medicare &Medicaid*This informational course offers anintroduction to both Medicare and Medicaidentitlement programs. Learn eligibilityrequirements, program benefits andguidelines regarding claims processing, aswell as crosswalk stipulations. Review ofreimbursement regulations, utilization review,and the appeals process level. 18 hrs.• Tuesday, 8:00 -10:00 p.m.October 13 - December 8$235 • 9 sessions • Deanna BuechelAH-250, Section TU21-QCHCPCS (Healthcare CommonProcedure Coding System)Prerequisite: AH-200 & AH-202Master the procedure codes required whenbilling for Durable Medical EquipmentHCPCS Level II companies, physicianspractices, hospitals and other medicalprofessionals. These codes primarilyrepresent items, supplies and non-physicianservices not covered by CPT-4 and requiredfor Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.20 hrs. Textbook(s) required.• Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.October 13 - December 15$265 • 10 Sessions • Basdai Lalsingh*can be taken first or second semesterAH-302, Section TH21- QCHealth Information ManagementAn overview of the medical records departmentand filing systems used at variousfacilities; including release of information andconfidentiality issues; record assembly andanalysis; and processing incomplete records.20 hrs. Textbook(s) required.• Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 15 - January 7, 2010$275 • 10 sessions • TBAAH-854, Section WE21-QCHospital Patient CarePrerequisite: AH-852A body system approach to patient care in thehospital. Each system is discussed separatelywith related tests, procedures and surgeries,including special patient preparation. Personalprotection equipment and standard precautionsappropriate for the hospital environment arecovered. Including adjunct skin care, oxygentherapy and hospital documentation related tocourse topics. 30 hrs.Textbook(s) required.• Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$395 • 12 sessions • TBAAH-203, Section FR21-QCInpatient Hospital BillingPrerequisites: AH-205 & AH-207Learn the flow of hospital documentation frompre-admission to a payment claim, includingunique hospital coverage; procedures ofmajor third party payers; and businesslanguage/ abbreviation, UB-92 (UniformBilling Form); DRGs; per diem reimbursement;and more. 22 hrs.• Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 16 - January 15, 2010$290 • 11 sessions • Basdai LalsinghAH-204, Section TU21-QCInpatient Hospital CodingPrerequisite: AH-200, AH-202 and/or field-relatedcoding experience.Learn about hospital medical records and howto abstract and interpret information from them.With your coding knowledge from AH 200 orpractical experience, you practice ICD codingusing actual medical documentation. 22 hrs.ICD coding book (Vol. 3) and textbook are required.• Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 13 - December 22$290 • 11 sessions • Walter SandersonHealthcare CareersCourse WaiverIf you have previous experience in Medical Terminology, it is possible to waive the required course by taking a waiverexam. First register for AH-800 Medical Terminology Waiver. There is a $25 fee for the exam. After you register, pleasecall (718) 997-5734 for an appointment.QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP23