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  • AHM 104: Body Func Struct I

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course begins with an analysis of the structural foundation of the body and its ability to function integrating the levels of organization: chemical cellular, tissue, organ, and system. The course then emphasizes the anatomical structure, physiology, and selective disease processes specific to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, lymphatic, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Mechanisms by which the body maintains fluid and electrolyte balance and acid base balance are also emphasized. NOTE: College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Scientific Inquiry (SI) when taken with AHM 105 and AHM 220 Prerequisite:    ENG 050* or (AHM 233* and Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • AHM 105: Body Structure/Function II

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course emphasizes the anatomical structure, physiology, and selective disease processes specific to the digestive system, urinary system, nervous system and sense organs, endocrine system, and reproductive systems. How nutrition, growth, development, aging, and genetics influence body structure and function is also emphasized. NOTE: College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Scientific Inquiry (SI) when taken with AHM 104 and AHM 220 Prerequisite:    ENG 050* or (AHM 233* and Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • AHM 106: Medical Assistant Clinical I

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is structured to prepare the student to assist the physician in the clinic, outpatient office and ambulatory health care settings. The responsibilities include preparation of the client for examination, measurement of basic body functions, assistance in diagnostic testing and procedures, and general clinical procedures performed in the medical office. Prerequisite:    MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • AHM 107: Medical Assistant Clinical II

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The course prepares students to assist the physician in the clinic, outpatient office and ambulatory health care setting. Responsibilities include administration of medications, phlebotomy, and aiding in diagnostic tests and procedures commonly performed in the medical office. Prerequisite:    AHM 106
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  • AHM 109: Review Practicum I

    1.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is structured to provide the student with a review of the simulation laboratory experience in assisting the physician in the clinic, hospital or private office. Clinical skills covered include preparation of the client for examination, measurement of basic body functions, assistance in diagnostic testing and procedures, and general patient care procedures performed in the medical office. Prerequisite:    AHM 106
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  • AHM 110: Review Practicum II

    1.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The course prepares students with simulation laboratory experience in assisting the physician in the clinic, hospital or private office. Responsibilities include preparation of the client for examination, measurements of body functions, aiding in diagnostic tests and procedures, and general operation of the office. Prerequisite:    AHM 106 and AHM 107
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  • AHM 130: Medical Coding Concepts

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course, for non-coding majors, is designed to teach students general principles of ICD-CM (International Classification of Disease) And CPT-4 (Current Procedural Terminology) coding. Students will learn to translate medical terminology and descriptions into code numbers. In this course will focus on coding for both inpatient and outpatient procedures and diagnoses. Emphasis will be placed on accuracy of coding in a variety of settings. Prerequisite:    AHM 233
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  • AHM 140: Prof & Communication Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to communicate effectively in the health care setting. Emphasis is on development of interpersonal skills for workplace and therapeutic communication. Among the topics covered are basic communication skills, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, confidentiality, and professionalism. Prerequisite:    New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript
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  • AHM 185: Medical Office Management

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is structured for the Medical Assisting and other Administrative Health Professions and introduces students to the administrative procedures commonly performed in a health care setting. Emphasis on medical ethics and legal considerations, a history of medicine, communication skills, managing accounts payable and receivable, electronic health records, receptionist responsibility, operational functions and workplace dynamics will help prepare the student for entry-level office management. Coursework will be presented and completed in both manual and computerized formats, so that the student will have a more comprehensive understanding of an administrative health care facility and its procedures. Prerequisite:    AHM 233 and CS 100
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  • AHM 198: Medical Coding Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Selected medical coding experiences are provided in a healthcare facility or insurance company. Knowledge and guidelines basic to applying correct coding systems for appropriate reimbursement are stressed. NOTE: All certificate program requirements in the Medical Coding or Medical Coding for the Healthcare Professional must be completed before taking this course. Prerequisite:    All program requirements in Medical Billing or Medical Coding and Billing Certificate
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