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  • HCW 029: Pharmacy Science

    1.80 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Presents and discusses the sciences as they relate to pharmaceutical practice. This course centers on various classifications of drugs and their impact on different body systems. Textbooks are an additional cost and mandatory for the first day of class. Prerequisites: HCW 059 ??? Pharmacy Calculations; HCW 028 ??? Pharmacy Practice. Prerequisite:    HCW 028 Corequisite:    HCW 028
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  • HCW 031: Pharm Tech Cert Prep Course

    1.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course is designed to prepare the individual to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). An overview will be provided on the outline of the exam and the application process. PTCB's exam determines whether individuals have mastered the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy Technicians who want to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer better patient care and service take the PTCE to become nationally certified. Benefits of PTCB certification include an increase of job promotion opportunities, recognition within the pharmacy technicians demonstrate their qualifications and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to function as a pharmacy technician through the examinations. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) may use the designated CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician).
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  • HCW 033: Cardiac Illness and Disease

    1.80 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This 18-hour course goes into detailed workings of the cardiovascular system including disorders, diseases, and pharmacology. It is designed to provide the Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) student with the specified information pertaining to the cardiovascular system in order for preparation to take the EKG Theory course. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology. Prerequisite:    HCW 001 & HCW 002 Corequisite:    HCW 001, HCW 002
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  • HCW 034: EKG Theory

    4.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course deals with basic scientific theory underlying EKGs and cardiac rhythms. This course will provide the allied health professional with knowledge and skills necessary to recognize cardiac dysrhythmias. The course will include a review of cardiac anatomy and physiology. The relationship between myocardial infarctions and the different EKG changes will also be included. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology and Intro to Anatomy and Physiology and Cardiac Illness and Disease. This course is also available to nurses who are interested rhythm interpretation and can be taken as a standalone course. Textbooks are an additional cost and mandatory first day. Prerequisite:    HCW 001 & HCW 002 & HCW 033 Corequisite:    HCW 001, HCW 002, HCW 033
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  • HCW 035: EKG Applications

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course provides a focus on the applications of coding principles learned in EKG Theory and is designed to further prepare and educate students for certification. This course provides a hands-on introduction to the devices used in testing the cardiovascular system. This will include recording of basic vital signs, EKGs, cardiac monitoring and stress testing. The course involves the set up and adjustments of the equipment as well as the interpretation the results. Textbooks are an additional cost and mandatory first day of class. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology, Intro to A&P, Cardiac Illness and Disease and EKG Theory. Prerequisite:    HCW 001 & HCW 002 & HCW 033 & HCW 034 Corequisite:    HCW 001, HCW 002, HCW 033, HCW 034
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  • HCW 036: Coding Compliance

    1.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course will equip the students with knowledge and understanding of compliance organizations, what they do, the purpose and effectiveness of a compliance plan, FWA (fraud, waste and abuse), how to be an ??ethical coder??, and how to improve clinical documentation.
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  • HCW 037: Medical Coding Professional Tr

    11.80 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This program is designed to prepare individuals for careers medical community outpatient settings that involve medical billing, coding or claims processing. Coding specialists are responsible for translating and sequencing medical documentation into formal standardized, numerical codes for diagnoses and procedures. Coding specialists work closely with healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of the translation. Medical coding is a vital behind-the-scenes activity that supports the billing process and quality patient care. The program focuses on advanced coding skills and preparing for certification in this field. Students taking this program are prepared to take the CPC certification exam for professional coders offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). A six-hour certification preparation course is provided as part of this program.
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  • HCW 038: Medical Coding Specialist Prog

    25.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This program is designed to prepare individuals for careers medical community that involve coding or claims processing. Coding Specialists are responsible for translating and sequencing medical documentation into formal standardized, numerical codes for diagnoses and procedures. Coding Specialists work closely with healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of the translation. Medical coding is a vital behind-the-scenes activity that supports the coding process and quality patient care. The program focuses on advanced coding skills and preparing for certification in this field. The program is composed of five courses. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to sit for the Certified Professional Coding examination administered by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
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  • HCW 039: Healthcare Office Assistant

    15.20 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Prepares the student for an entry-level position in an outpatient healthcare setting such as a medical practice or health-related call center. Students will become familiar with a general workflow of an outpatient medical practice. Critical thinking concepts and customer service skills and activities are infused throughout the curriculum, as will generational and cultural diversity, where appropriate.
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  • HCW 041: NHA Review Course

    0.01 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This course serves as a 15-hour course that includes a detailed review of current Nursing Home Administrators regulations, how to apply for the licensure exams, and practice exam questions to prepare the learner for the PA State Board of Examiners Nursing Home Administrator examination.
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