Howard Community College

howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Winter/Spring 2019 31 Health Care Medical Terminology is course provides the basics of medical terminology in preparation for any health care career and is a prerequisite to on-site medical coding and billing classes. It can also help those who want to upgrade skills for a current position, or gain knowledge to succeed in other medical courses. Em- phasis is on learning the language of medicine in relation to the body systems rather than rote memorization of terms in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. No prerequisite. Purchase textbook and medical dictionary from the HCC Bookstore prior to first class. (T) 5.5 CEUs. $560 (includes $415 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:30pm, Jan 28-Mar 13 and Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Feb 9-Mar 2 XH-126 7293 #5183 Gateway Campus Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Medical Insurance Billers/Coders Learn the normal structure and function of the body includ- ing pathologic conditions of each system. Topics include: comprehensive anatomy and functional understanding of pathophysiology for application in the medical coding and billing industry and an introduction to radiology, nuclear medicine, pharmacology and psychiatry. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology. Purchase textbook (same textbook from Medical Terminology class) from the HCC Bookstore prior to first class. (T) 8.3 CEUs. $704 (includes $592 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:30pm, Apr 1-Jun 19 (No class Apr 15 & Apr 17) and Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Apr 27, May 18 & Jun 8 XH-187 7304 #5207 Gateway Campus Introduction to ICD-10-CM Medical Coding is course is designed to provide basic coding knowledge for entry-level medical billing and coding students. Instruc- tion will cover basic orientation to the coding conventions, principles and practices of the International Classification of Disease, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD- 10-CM) coding classification system and the concept of reimbursement. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Medical Insurance Billers/ Coders. Purchase required manual and handbook: ICD-10- CM Complete Code Set 2019 Manual and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Handbook, 2019 ed. from the HCC Bookstore prior to first class. Other resources provided in class or online are included in cost of the course. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. (T) 6.3 CEUs. $685 (includes $470 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Jan 2-Jan 30 (No class Jan 21) and Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Jan 5, 19 & 26 XH-148 7299 #5191 Gateway Campus (This class has an additional 13 hours of online assignments.) CT classes begin January 2019. MRI classes begin March 2019. To apply or for more information, call 443-518-4772 or email pfassbender@howardcc.edu. e need for trained diagnostic professionals is growing at a fast rate. Employment of CT and MRI technologists is projected to increase by 28% by 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Enroll in our continuing education CT or MRI certificate program in partnership with HCC's credit Health Sciences Division. • is program is for diagnostic technologists who are interested in becoming more competitive in the workforce by enhancing their credentials. • To earn a Certificate of Completion, you must fulfill the required number of classwork and clinical hours (eight to 15 months) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). You will then be eligible to sit for the national exam! Become a certified Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist. Attention, Diagnostic Technologists Register by January 14 for a $50 early bird discount.

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