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

Healthcare CareersThe world of medicineHEALTHCARE CAREERSDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsAH-206, Section MO21-QCManaged Care & Special Plans*Prerequisite AH-205 & AH-207An exclusive look at HMO, PPO and specialcoverage plans for those who are enteringmedical billing and need to know PCP, specialreferral, pre-certification and billing conceptsas they apply to managed care. Classesincludes claims, reimbursement tips, and across-section of guidelines. 20 hrs.• Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 19 - December 21$265 • 10 sessions • Basdai LalsinghAH-205, Section MO21-QCMedical Billing for Private PracticeNote: This course is best taken with AH-207Quickly master basics of the insurance billingprocess. Learn the forms and information tobe maintained, how to submit insuranceclaims following third party reimbursementregulations, and important tips for Medicareand private carriers. 22 hrs.• Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 19 - January 4, 2010$290 • 11 sessions • Marguerite SpenceAH-859, Section TH21-QCMedical Law & Ethics*Note: Open to all Healthcare CareerStudentsThis course covers medical law, ethics,bioethics, and professional conduct, pluslegal terms and specific law and statutesapplicable to health professionals. Includespatients bill of rights, advanced directives andscope of practice issues. Students gain aworking knowledge of medical legal terms.22 hrs. Textbook(s) required.• Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 15 - January 14, 2010$275 • 11 sessions • David DorfmanAH-201, Seection TU21-QCMedical Manager IPrerequisite: Basic typing skills, intermediatecomputer skills; AH-205Using a leading medical software program,Medical Manager, learn to input patientdemographics, create insurance claimcenters, input billing data and post chargepayments. 24 hrs. Textbook(s) Required.• Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 20 - January 12, 2010$310 • 12 sessions • Diane GahaganAH-251, Section WE21-QCMedical Manager, IIPrerequisite: AH-201Using the Medical Manager Softwareprogram, learn to input patient demographics,charge and payment posting, andinsurance claims. Learn how to utilizemonetary reports for various facilities. 24 hrs.Textbook(s) required.• Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$310 • 12 Sessions • TBAAH-103, Section TU21 - QCMedical Office ProceduresMaster the basic skills for managing aphysician’s front desk. Telephone etiquette,appointment scheduling, pharmacy calls,patient record-keeping and an introduction toinsurance billing. 24 hrs.Textbook(s) required.• Tuesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 13 - January 5, 2010$310 • 12 sessions • Lucille EdeleAH-108, Section MO21-QCMedical Office Writing Skills*Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Word 2002Learn the basic elements of effective writingin order to present your ideas clearly inbusiness reports, letters and memos. UsingWord 2002 software, you will composebusiness and medical office correspondenceafter a thorough review of sentence structure,punctuation, spelling, proofreading andfundamentals of English grammar. 16 hrs.• Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 19 - December 7$210 • 8 sessions • Sheila BuhseAH-101, See Sections Below-QCMedical TerminologyThis introduction uses an anatomy systemsapproach to Medical Terminology. Constructmedical terms by word parts and develop apractical medical vocabulary (with correctpronunciation). 24 hrs. Textbook(s) required.• Section TU21Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 20 - January 12, 2010$310 • 12 Sessions • TBA• Section TU12Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.October 13 - January 5, 2010$310 • 12 Sessions • Jane SandrowskyAH-750, SectionWE21-QCMedical Transcription IntroductionPrerequisite: CP-200, AH-101 & field experience withtyping ability of 25+ w.p.m.With computer and transcriber, you learnbasic skills for transcribing dictation by aphysician. Includes: how to operate thetranscriber, transcribe onto word processor,spell-check and print medical documents,and format patient histories, operative reports,consultations, discharge summaries, andletters. 20 hrs.• Wednesday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.October 21 - January 13, 2010$305 • 10 sessions • TBAAH-852, Section TU21-QCPatient Care Skills, BasicNote: Open to all Healthcare CareerPrograms StudentsCover skills common to private practice andhospital clinical work. Includes obtainingmedical histories, vital signs (blood pressure,temperature, pulse/respiration rates), andpreparing/draping patient for physicianexamination, plus infection control, propergloving techniques, first aid care andemergency procedures. 24 hrs. Textbook(s)required.• Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.October 13 - January 5, 2010$310 • 12 sessions • TBAAH-400, Section MW21-QCMedical TranscriptionCertificate ProgramPrerequisite: High school diploma/GED, 25+ w.p.m.typing, excellent English grammar and spelling.This complete transcription course meetstwice a week, once for instruction — includingmedical terminology, transcription guidelinesand medical document formatting — and oncefor lab practice using a computer anddictaphone to produce medical documentswith teacher guidance. (You must complete aportfolio of transcription documents whichrequire extra practice time.) To use collegefacilities and transcribers, you must obtain alab ID card for unlimited free use during postedlab hours for the current semester. 72 hrs.Class size is limited, please register early.Textbooks and transcription tapesrequired.• Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.October 19 - January 25, 2010$675 • 24 sessions • TBA*can be taken first or second semester24QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP