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Preparing for a Career in Non-Profit - HDEZ 1000 $75.00
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
This course is meant to train a person to enter the world of non-profit and help to design a meaningful career they can be passionate about. Topics include overview of a non-profit organization, different jobs and career choices within a non-profit organization, examples of both failed and successful non-profits, a diversified budget, implementing a successful fundraiser.
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Legal Office Procedures - POFL 1003 $300.00
LEGAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
Study of the administrative duties of support personnel in a law office including issues involved in understanding and using social, organizational, and technological systems. Summarize the types of activities legal support personnel perform; explain the basic components of technology systems and software and how such technology fits into the legal process; apply organizational and time management principles to increase productivity; and develop and practice professionalism.
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Legal Terminology - POFL 1005 $300.00
LEGAL TERMINOLOGY
Spelling, pronunciation, and definition of legal terms. Includes an overview of the areas of law and legal professions. Develop a legal vocabulary; and explain fundamental legal concepts, procedures, and terminology.
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Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility - LGLA 1019 $150.00
LEGAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
The ethical and legal responsibilities and duties that a member of the legal profession owes to the public, the court, clients, and other professional colleagues. Includes a review of the canons, codes, and rules of professional responsibility. Define and properly use terminology related to legal ethics; describe the ethical responsibilities of lawyers and law office personnel; recognize breaches of ethical obligations that may result in malpractice or disciplinary actions; and demonstrate knowledge of the canons of legal ethics governing legal professionals.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 506252 | LGLA 1019 | 41001 | STAFF | W | 1:00PM-4:00PM | L302 | 9/3-10/22 | 24/8 |
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Medical Administrative Procedures - MDCA 1000 $199.00
BASIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGY
A course in medical office procedures which may include appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and use of computer in the medical office.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507653 | MDCA 1000 | 41004 | Ragsdale | T | 6:00PM-10:00PM | L302 | 10/28-12/16 | 32/8 |
Medical Insurance - HITT 1013 $199.00
INSURANCE CODING
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507629 | HITT 1013 | 41013 | Tezeno | S | 8:00AM-12:00PM | N108 | 10/18-12/13 | 32/8 |
| NOTE: Skip date 11/28/2008. | ||||||||
Medical Law and Ethics - MDCA 1005 $199.00
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Includes current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities.
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| 507600 | MDCA 1005 | 41502 | Jackson | R | 6:00PM-10:00PM | L302 | 8/28-10/16 | 32/8 |
Medical Terminology I - MDCA 1013 $199.00
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507608 | MDCA 1013 | 41511 | Jackson | R | 6:00PM-10:00PM | L302 | 10/23-12/18 | 32/8 |
| NOTE: Skip date 11/27/2008. | ||||||||
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Anatomy & Physiology - MDCA 1009 $299.00
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
This course covers the structure and function of the systems and organs of the human body. Topics include the structural makeup of the human body and the organic processes of living matter.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507621 | MDCA 1009 | 41005 | Tay | S | 8:00AM-12:00PM | N221 | 9/6-11/22 | 48/12 |
CPT Coding - POFM 2010 $199.00
INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL CODING
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
This course covers advanced CPT/procedure coding, particularly in the area of coding professional component services and procedures, and aspects unique to hospitals and outpatient clinics.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 506633 | POFM 2010 | 41002 | French | M | 5:30PM-9:30PM | L302 | 9/8-10/27 | 32/8 |
Medical Terminology II - HITT 2031 $199.00
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY-ADVANCED
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology I
This course is the continuation of Medical Terminology and is designed to enhance the knowledge of spelling and use of medical terms and abbreviations.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507646 | HITT 2031 | 41007 | Ragsdale | T | 6:00PM-10:00PM | L302 | 9/2-10/21 | 32/8 |
ICD-9 Coding - HITT 1013 $199.00
INSURANCE CODING
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
This course covers advanced ICD-9/diagnosis coding, review of ICD-10, and how HCPCS works within the coding system.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 506243 | HITT 1013 | 41506 | French | M | 5:30PM-9:30PM | L302 | 11/3-12/22 | 32/8 |
Medical Spanish - SPNL 1002 $199.00
MEDICAL CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
This course is designed for students in nursing or medical professions who want to learn basic Spanish as related to their daily activities. The students learn dialogs related to specific medical tasks (e.g., assessing medical history, assessing health risks, making appointments, etc). This course is a combination of the basics of the Spanish language and basic skills to help medical personnel do specific tasks in Spanish. As such, there is no specific Spanish prerequisite to be enrolled in this course. All non-native speakers of Spanish at various levels are encouraged to enroll in this course.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507623 | SPNL 1002 | 41006 | Tay | F | 5:30PM-9:30PM | N221 | 9/5-10/24 | 32/8 |
Computers in Health Care - HITT 1011 $199.00
COMPUTERS IN HEALTH CARE
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology.
Introduction to the concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data using Medisoft software.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 507625 | HITT 1011 | 41004 | Tezeno | S | 8:00AM-12:00PM | N108 | 8/23-10/11 | 32/8 |
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Modern Trends in Training & Development - IMED 1091 $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA DESIGN
This course is designed to provide new training professionals with modern applications in training. Topics include history of training and development, resources to finding training materials and information, training theories, training associations, human resources issues, and educational/instructional media design. Textbook: Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Training.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 505849 | IMED 1091 | 41962 | Snowton | M | 5:30PM-9:30PM | N108 | 9/8-10/6 | 20/5 |
Creative and Effective Presentation Skills - POFT 1002 $125.00
BUSINESS SPEAKING SKILLS
Prerequisites: PowerPoint Level 1 or equivalent skills.
Students learn how to prepare and deliver all kinds of oral presentations. It covers the five elements of the speech process: research, organization, text, graphics, and delivery. Textbook: Pocket Guide to Public Speaking.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 505998 | POFT 1002 | 41004 | Garza | W | 5:30PM-9:30PM | N108 | 8/13-9/10 | 20/5 |
Instructional Design and Development - IMED 1091 $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA DESIGN
This course will identify current events used in educational/instructional media design and development. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Topics include adult learning styles, effective teaching principles, attitudes and behaviors, and writing grants and proposals. Textbook: Designing Powerful Training: The Sequential-Iterative Model (SIM).
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 506002 | IMED 1091 | 41515 | Garza | W | 5:30PM-9:30PM | N108 | 9/17-10/15 | 20/5 |
Human Relations Skills - HRPO 1091 $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
This course will provide knowledge and skills for developing effective working relationships within the home, school, community, and workplace. This course identifies current events, attitudes and behaviors pertinent to building, keeping, and renewing harmonious relationships. Topics to include problem solving, communications skills, the dynamics of change, teambuilding, attitude, and work ethics. Textbook: Your Attitude Is Showing: A Primer of Human Relations.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 505994 | HRPO 1091 | 41923 | Washington | W | 5:30PM-9:30PM | L302 | 11/12-12/17 | 20/5 |
| NOTE: Skip date 11/26/2008. | ||||||||
Cultural Diversity - BMGT 1091 $125.00
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT GENERAL
An overview of workplace diversity to include gender, cultural background, age, and other factors. Topics include behavioral expectations and standards in the business environment. Textbook: Communication 2000: Communication and Diversity.
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| 505850 | BMGT 1091 | 41916 | Snowton | M | 5:30PM-9:30PM | N108 | 10/13-11/10 | 20/5 |
Career Development - POFT 1006 $125.00
JOB SEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
This course covers networking, resume preparation, interview skills, Internet sources, and real world know how. Textbook: In Search of Career Excellence.
| Reg# | Course | Sec# | Instructor | Days | Time | Room | Dates | Hrs/Cls |
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| 505856 | POFT 1006 | 41913 | Snowton | M | 5:30PM-9:30PM | N108 | 11/17-12/15 | 20/5 |
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