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30 Fall 2019 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd 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. $565 (includes $415 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:30pm, Aug 24-Sep 23 & Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Aug 24, Sep 7, Sep 14, & Sep 21 XH-126 7270 #1098 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. $724 (includes $592 in fees*) Mon,Wed 6pm-9:45pm, Sep 28-Nov 13 and Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Sep 28, Oct 12 & 26, and Nov 2 & 9 XH-187 7272 #4959 Gateway Campus Health Care The below introductory courses do not fulfill prerequisites for certification. Take the below courses if you're interested in exploring Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, or Administrative Medical Assistant but are not sure if medical billing/coding is the right career for you. Medical Terminology Explore a career in health care by learning key medical terminology. Topics include root terms, word associations, and word combinations. Aer you register, please create an online account at ed2go.com/howardcc. is is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680. $140 (includes $95 in fees*) Sep 11-Oct 18 XO-190 4028 #5028 Online Oct 16-Nov 22 XO-190 4029 #5029 Online Nov 13-Dec 20 XO-190 4030 #5030 Online Dec 11-Jan 17 XO-190 4031 #5031 Online Medical Coding You will learn to use the CPT manual and the ICD-9- CM to find medical codes for diseases, treatments, and surgical procedures. Aer you register, please create an online account at ed2go.com/howardcc. is is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680. $140 (includes $95 in fees*) Sep 11-Oct 18 XO-419 4020 #5020 Online Oct 16-Nov 22 XO-419 4021 #5021 Online Nov 13-Dec 20 XO-419 4022 #5022 Online Dec 11-Jan 17 XO-419 4023 #5023 Online Administrative Medical Assistant Explore a career as an administrative medical assistant. Topics include scheduling patients, billing, and insurance claims. Aer you register, please create an online account at ed2go.com/howardcc. is is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680. $140 (includes $95 in fees*) Sep 11-Oct 18 XO-480 4032 #5032 Online Oct 16-Nov 22 XO-480 4033 #5033 Online Nov 13-Dec 20 XO-480 4034 #5034 Online Dec 11-Jan 17 XO-480 4035 #5035 Online Register by August 10 for a $50 early bird discount. In addition to the courses above, you can enroll in more introductory courses including: • Certificate in Gerontology • Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician • Explore a Career in Medical Transcription • Certificate in Spirituality For more information, visit ed2go.com/howardcc or call 443-518-4680. COURSE NOTES * Fees not eligible for waiver. ** Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver. (S) = Supplies needed. Instructor will provide list at first class. (T) = Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore or online before first class. This course is pending approval for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship. — See inside back cover. This course is pending approval for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship. — See inside back cover.