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32 Fall 2019 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Health Care Medical Insurance Billing A-Z Plus is hands-on course covers valuable skills to compete in the current job market and has been expanded to ensure increased hands-on practice is covered to meet eligibility requirement for multiple credentials. Learn all aspects of medical billing and claims processing from A-Z Plus includ- ing HIPAA Compliance along with a basic introduction to diagnostic and procedural coding. You will gain real-world experience with simulated practice as you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. No previous medi- cal experience necessary. You who successfully complete this course will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam, and the AAPC Certified Pro- fessional Biller (CPB) exam (cost of exams not included in course tuition). Prerequisites: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Medical Billers/Coders, and strong computer (Windows, Word-processing, Excel) and keyboarding skills and Internet access. Computer courses may be found at earlier pages of this publication. 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. Purchase textbook and coding manuals from HCC Bookstore prior to first class. (T) 10.0 CEUs. $895 (includes $770 in fees*) Tue,Thu 6pm-9:45pm, Oct 15-Jan 21 and Sat 9am-4pm, Oct 26 & Nov 9 (No class Nov 28, Dec 24-Jan 2) XH-198 7275 #5178 Gateway Campus Patient Care Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology You'll have entry-level dental assisting job skills with CPR certification (valid for two years) when you successfully complete this noncredit program, approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Topics include dental ter- minology and anatomy, concepts of four-handed dentistry, instrumentation, causes and treatment of common dental diseases, CPR certification, and at least 24 hours of dental radiology instruction as required by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) for eligibility to sit for the DANB Radiology Health and Safety (RHS) certification exam. A completed Student Health Profile will be required by the third class session. For more detailed information visit: howardcc.edu/healthcare/dentalassistant. Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma/ GED; ability to speak and understand standard American English. CPR certification, handouts, materials, dental equipment and practice lab, textbooks, DANB (RHS) exam review and practice test, as well as DANB exam application fee are included in the tuition /fees cost. You must success - fully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. 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. is hybrid course is a combination of face-to-face lab practice and online internet instruction in addition to an 8 hour participation in a local dental office shadowing assignment. Computer literacy and internet access required. All Tuesday evening lab practice instruc- tion will be held at the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA) location, 8901 Hermann Drive, Columbia and one Sat, Oct 26 will be held at the HCC Hickory Ridge Building location (on the southwest corner of the HCC main campus). Space is limited—register early before class fills. 10.0 CEUs. $2,496 (includes $1,907 in fees*) HYBRID Tue 6pm-10:30pm, Aug 27-Jan 28 and Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Oct 26 (No class Dec 24 & 31) XH-195 7273 #4853 MSDA & Hickory Ridge (You must attend all classroom hours and successfully complete online coursework to receive a certificate. Access to a computer and sufficient computer skills are necessary to participate in this class. Mandatory face-to-face classes held at the MSDA location on Tuesdays, Aug 27, Sep 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 5 & 19, Dec 3 & 17, Jan 7, 21 & 28 [one Sat, Oct 26 at Hickory Ridge]. The next course is offered Winter/ Spring 2020, Feb 11-Jun 30, and will be listed in the 2020 Winter/ Spring Noncredit Schedule of Classes and posted to HCC's website in mid-November.) Dental Assisting Externship is 40-hour externship provides you who are completing the Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology course with valuable hands-on experience in a dental practice working under the supervision of a dentist. You will work alongside a dental provider in a local dental office, using concepts and skills acquired during your classroom training, such as universal precautions, infection control measures, effective communication skills, and preparing patients and instruments for dental exams. Working as part of the dental staff team, you will gain first-hand experience in the profes- sional, legal and ethical requirements of the dental office setting. Prerequisite: You must be currently enrolled in the Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology class (XH- 195 7273 #4853). 4.0 CEUs. $325 (includes $155 in fees*) Nov 4-Dec 6 XH-190 7274 #4856 Local Area Dentist Office Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Eligible — See inside back cover. Local Anesthesia for Maryland Dental Hygienists Look for the next Local Anesthesia for Maryland Dental Hygienists class in the 2020 Winter/Spring Noncredit Schedule of Classes. In partnership with HCC's credit Health Sciences Division, this three-day (28 hours) class will be begin mid-January. Visit our website in mid-November to view specific class dates and the registration deadline. This course is pending approval for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship. — See inside back cover. Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship Eligible — See inside back cover.