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Professional Development

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Human Development

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.

Reg# Course Sec# Instructor Days Time Room Dates Hrs/Cls
None at this time.

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Legal Assistant

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.

Reg# Course Sec# Instructor Days Time Room Dates Hrs/Cls
None at this time.

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.

Reg# Course Sec# Instructor Days Time Room Dates Hrs/Cls
None at this time.

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
506252 LGLA 1019 41001 STAFF W 1:00PM-4:00PM L302 9/3-10/22  24/8

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Medical Office

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.

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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
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
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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Medical Billing & Coding

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.

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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.

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506633 POFM 2010 41002 French 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.

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507646 HITT 2031 41007 Ragsdale 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.

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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
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
507625 HITT 1011 41004 Tezeno S 8:00AM-12:00PM N108  8/23-10/11  32/8

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Training & Development Workforce Education

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.

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505849 IMED 1091 41962 Snowton 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
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).

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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
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.

Reg# Course Sec# Instructor Days Time Room Dates Hrs/Cls
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
505856 POFT 1006 41913 Snowton M 5:30PM-9:30PM N108 11/17-12/15 20/5

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