Total Program Credits: 90

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• Quarter 1

• HT 100

  Fundamentals of Medical Terminology

  5 CR

  The student will gain a basic knowledge of medical word building. The course will address root words, prefixes and suffixes and terms which are used in diagnostic, operative, and symptoms relating to the various systems of the body. Emphasis on correct spelling and pronunciation of selected common eponyms.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher. ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher

• HT 103

  Diseases of the Human Body

  5 CR

  Introduction to the effects of system diseases on the human body. Course includes discussions of selected diseases, including causes and treatments. Course also includes an overview of principles of pharmacology , and description/purposes of selected laboratory test. Co-requisites: HT 100 and HT 121

• HT 121

  Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

  5 CR

  The student will develop a basic knowledge of the structure and function of the various body systems. The course emphasizes the essential structure and function of the normal human body, which will serve as a foundation of general understanding for future study in health occupations. Integration of each system to other systems and the whole organism as well as application of key concepts to health and disease are emphasized.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher. ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher

• Quarter 2

• CAP 101

  Introduction to Computer Applications

  5 CR

  General computer skills are important for students and employees. In this course, students will use a personal computer to demonstrate basic skills in Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Students will describe safe technology practices, use the tools within the BTC learning management system, demonstrate file management techniques, and demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher.

• HT 120

  Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing

  5 CR

  This course focuses on insurance billing procedures; billing requirements in relation to insurance companies, clinics and hospitals; & insurance billing compliance standards and mandates. Students will learn skills that will enable them to create, process and correct insurance claims. Other subjects include billing office topics related to medical insurance, accounts receivable, and collection techniques.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100, HT 103, HT 121 all with a C or higher.

• HT 122

  Medical Office Procedures

  5 CR

  Medical Office Procedures is an introduction to healthcare administration. This course gives students transferable skills that will aid them in attaining employment within healthcare, as well as a global understanding of the differences within the various healthcare systems. A strong emphasis will be placed on customer service skills when working in a diverse office team environment. The student will learn the duties in the medical office, computerized medical office procedures as well as exercises in judgement, independent action, and coping with interruptions. In addition to computerized appointment scheduling and billing, students learn about the major insurances with ICD and CPT coding. This course is designed to give an overview of the various areas within healthcare administration that most healthcare professionals will be expected to understand and know when seeking a job. Although healthcare operations may vary, a basic level of understanding in administration is vital for all healthcare professionals.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher. ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

• Quarter 3

• HT 131

  Introduction to Medical Coding

  5 CR

  This course introduces students to medical coding in an outpatient clinical setting. The course focuses on the comprehensive overview of current CPT, ICD and HCPCS coed sets and provides an introduction to new industry changes with ICD codes. This course also includes an introduction to coding compliance and industry guidelines for clinical application.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100, HT 103, HT 120, HT 121, HT 122 all with a C or higher.

• HT 132

  Medical Records Management

  5 CR

  This course instructs students in the application of medical records management. Medical records management includes, but is not limited to: electronic medical records, health care policy & procedure records, patient documentation & forms, Washington state and federal record retention timelines and appropriate clinical documentation improvement strategies. This course also includes an overview of compliance, guidelines and medical record auditing in a clinical practice.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100, HT 103, HT 120, HT 121, HT 122 all with a C or higher.

• HT 135

  Pharmacology for the Medical Office

  3 CR

  This course will introduce students to the various forms of medications, drug classifications, administration routes and how they work. Students will also learn the terminology associated with each, for those medications commonly prescribed in the medical office setting.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100 and HT 121, both with a C or higher.

• Quarter 4

• ENGL& 101

  English Composition I

  5 CR

  A composition course in which students read, analyze, and write essays using a variety of rhetorical strategies, as well as develop and verbally express ideas clearly and effectively. The critical reading of essays will provide a basis for the student's own critical writing, which will reflect a command of college-level literacy standards. Attention to writing fundamentals and stylistic techniques will also be included. Word processing, email and internet knowledge required.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension score of 85 or RDG 085 with a C or higher, AND ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills score of 86 or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher

• OR

• ENGL& 102

  English Composition II

  5 CR

  Intermediate academic essay writing. Emphasis on critical reading and writing, synthesis of cross-disciplinary texts, documentation of sources and argumentation.
  Prerequisite:
  ENGL& 101 with a C or higher

• PSYC& 100

  General Psychology

  5 CR

  An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to theories of learning, the senses, perceptions, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher OR RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a B or higher OR AENGL 100 with a C or higher, OR BUS 191 with a C or higher.

• HT 225

  Nutrition & Health for Healthcare Professionals

  4 CR

  Through this course, students will gain applicable knowledge of nutrition and health as it relates to patient services. Students will demonstrate and apply concepts of day-to-day healthy living and stress management techniques which improve patient services, human recourse management and aid in the prevention of health care professional burn out. This course also includes an overview of reimbursement practices for nutrition and health improvement strategies in a clinical setting.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100, HT 103 and HT 121 all with a C or higher.

• Quarter 5

• MATH& 107

  Math in Society

  5 CR

  This course exposes students to mathematical thoughts and quantitative thinking to solve problems in the context of real-world scenarios. It introduces topics such as consumer problem solving, voting/decision theory, graph theory, growth and decay models, finance, statistics, probability, and counting systems in the context of their applications.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER AAF (240) or higher or MATH 099 with a C or higher.

• OR Higher

• HT 230

  Medical Diagnostic Coding - ICD

  5 CR

  Learn to assign codes in medical/health records to ensure accurate and complete reimbursement documentation. The focus will be on ICD-10 codes with some discussion of CPT codes.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100, HT 103, and HT 121 all with a C or higher.

• HT 240

  Medical Procedure Coding - CPT & HCPCS

  5 CR

  Course trains students to assign physician's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes in medical/health records to ensure accurate and complete reimbursement documentation.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 100, HT 103, and HT 121 all with a C or higher.

• Quarter 6

• HT 265

  Medical Billing & Coding Practicum

  8 CR

  Students use the information learned in medical insurance billing and coding to demonstrate proficiency in coding procedures. Students, using simulated patient records and various insurance forms, will analyze patient account statements and records. Medical documentation guidelines, ethics and laws as they pertain to patient information will also be addressed.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 120, HT 230, and HT 240 all with a C or higher.

• HT 275

  Medical Ethics & Law

  5 CR

  Medical Ethics and Law is a student centered course that is designed to help students understand the relevance of current ethical and legal trends in the health care industry. This course prepares students not only for healthcare ethics on a national level, but also an international level that relates to working with today's diverse population. Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the challenges providers and healthcare workers face when treating patients who may be culturally diverse, have varying religious beliefs, or lifestyle choices, and the various psycho-social aspects of each as it relates to healthcare. Students will also attain an understanding of the complex legal issues medical providers face and how changing state and federal laws directly impact health care business operations.
  Prerequisites:
  HT 120 and HT 122 both with a C or higher.

• CMST& 210

  Interpersonal Communication

  5 CR

  Designed to introduce students to the application of basic interpersonal communication theory, with a focus on achieving success in the workplace. Topics explored include self-awareness, self-disclosure, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, assertiveness, teamwork and group dynamics, conflict management strategies, and communicating in a diverse world.
  Prerequisites:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher or RDG 085 with a C or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher or ENGL 092 with a C or higher.

• OR

• SOC& 101

  Introduction to Sociology

  5 CR

  This course introduces the major concepts and definitions of the science of sociology. Basic sociological inquiry is covered, and how social forces shape communal and individual behaviors and attitudes. Topics include socialization, cultures, deviance, social control, inequality, power, social class, race, gender, and institutions. Students learn the basic theories and perspectives of sociology and how those theories apply to the social landscape.
  Prerequisite:
  ACCUPLACER Reading (256) or higher or RDG 085 with a B or higher, and ACCUPLACER Writing (255) or ENGL 092 with a B or higher or AENGL 100 with a C or higher.

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