BTECH 254 - Medical Office Computerized Information Processing

3 credits

Prerequisites
AHLTH 150 or concurrent enrollment.

The course is designed for the advanced student and includes computerized practice of actual medical office procedures utilizing Medisoft, the industry standard software. Students perform computerized simulations of patient processing from the scheduling call to the patient’s final payment.

Theory Hours
2 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
2 guided practice hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Understand the use of computers in the medical office and institutional setting. (Disciplinary Learning, Critical Thinking, Using Resources)
Understand the entire paperwork flow for a patient. (Disciplinary Learning, Critical Thinking, Using Resources)
Understand medical terminology books, coding books and other resource books. (Disciplinary Learning, Critical Thinking, Using Resources)
Understand confidentiality in the medical setting and basic infection control procedures. (Disciplinary Learning, Critical Thinking, Using Resources)

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