May 03, 2024  
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Administrative Office Technology

  
  • AOT 3030 - Financial Functions - Financial Services



    Clock Hours: 100

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    The student will learn accounting basics, with a general background of accounting and will progress to specific accounting principles. The student will develop skills in: the basic accounting equation, T accounts, debits and credits, the accounting cycle and journal transactions, working with the general ledger, generating financial statements, and working with adjusting and closing entries.  Additionally, the student will gain experience in practicing / reviewing all skills developed through a project in working with a fictitious business.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting principles.
    2. Understand rules of debit and credit.
    3. Define and recognize basic accounting forms and financial statements.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to accurately enter information from source documents into automated accounting software.
    5. Use automated accounting software to generate reports, charts, and tax forms.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to make corrections in the accounting software.
    7. Understand the terminology and rules and regulations surrounding payroll taxes and deductions.
    8. Be able to calculate gross wages for various types of paid employees.
    9. Perform basic banking tasks.
    10. Manage A/R and A/P in an automated accounting system.
    11. Be familiar laws and regulations related to collecting business accounts.
    12. Reinforce business math concepts.

  
  • AOT 3031 - Financial Functions



    Clock Hours: 96

    Course Description:
    The student will learn accounting basics, with a general background of accounting and will progress to specific accounting principles. The student will develop skills in: the basic accounting equation, T accounts, debits and credits, the accounting cycle and journal transactions, working with the general ledger, generating financial statements, and working with adjusting and closing entries. Additionally, the student will gain experience in practicing / reviewing all skills developed through a project in working with a fictitious business.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting principles.
    2. Understand rules of debit and credit.
    3. Define and recognize basic accounting forms and financial statements.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to accurately enter information from source documents into automated accounting software.
    5. Use automated accounting software to generate reports, charts, and tax forms.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to make corrections in the accounting software.
    7. Understand the terminology, rules, and regulations surrounding payroll taxes and deductions.
    Approved September 2023
    8. Be able to calculate gross wages for various types of paid employees.
    9. Perform basic banking tasks.
    10. Manage A/R and A/P in an automated accounting system.
    11. Be familiar laws and regulations related to collecting business accounts.
    12. Reinforce business math concepts.
  
  • AOT 3031 - Financial Functions - Administrative Assistant



    Clock Hours: 100

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support Specialists Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    The student will learn accounting basics, with a general background of accounting and will progress to specific accounting principles. The student will develop skills in: the basic accounting equation, T accounts, debits and credits, the accounting cycle and journal transactions, working with the general ledger, generating financial statements, and working with adjusting and closing entries. Additionally, the student will gain experience in practicing / reviewing all skills developed through a project in working with a fictitious business.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting principles.

    2. Understand rules of debit and credit.

    3. Define and recognize basic accounting forms and financial statements.

    4. Demonstrate the ability to accurately enter information from source documents into automated accounting software.

    5. Use automated accounting software to generate reports, charts, and tax forms.

    6. Demonstrate the ability to make corrections in the accounting software.

    7. Understand the terminology, rules, and regulations surrounding payroll taxes and deductions. 8. Be able to calculate gross wages for various types of paid employees.

  
  • AOT 3040 - Administrative Office Practicum



    Clock Hours: 100

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support Specialists Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    Students will practically apply this skills learned in the classroom to the work setting.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Complete a practicum which simulates skills in the administrative office.

  
  • AOT 3050 - Accounting



    Clock Hours: 214

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Course Description:
    The student will learn accounting basics, with a general background of accounting and will progress to specific accounting principles. The student will develop skills in: the basic accounting equation, T accounts, debits and credits, the accounting cycle and journal transactions, working with the general ledger, generating financial statements, and working with adjusting and closing entries.  Additionally, the student will gain experience in practicing / reviewing all skills developed through a project in working with a fictitious business. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Accounting: The Language of Business
    2. Analyzing Business Transactions
    3. Analyzing Business Transactions Using T Accounts
    4. The General Journal and the General Ledger
    5. Adjustments and the Worksheet
    6. Closing Entries and the Post-closing Trial Balance
    7. Accounting for Sales and Accounts Receivable, and Cash Receipts
    8. Accounting for Purchases, Accounts Payable, and Cash Payments
    9. Cash
    10. Payroll Computations, Records, and Payment
    11. Payroll Taxes, Deposits, and Reports
    12. Accruals, Deferrals, and the Worksheet
    13. Financial Statements and Closing Procedures

  
  • AOT 3055 - Digital Media Design and Publishing



    Clock Hours: 80

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support Specialists Certificates.

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). 

    Course Description:
    Students will learn how to design, edit, and produce a variety of business documents for marketing purposes using digital media design techniques.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify desktop publishing terminology and concepts.

    2. Demonstrate competency in the use of industry standard desktop publishing software/applications.

    3. Demonstrate competency in basic layout and design using theories of design as a means of communication and implementing tools for effective design strategies.

    4. Design and produce attractive desktop published documents.

    5. Plan a printed presentation of text by determining appropriate typefaces, type sizes, height, leading, alignment spacing attributes, kerning, and the use of special characters. Approved September 2023

    6. Create a desktop publication that includes graphics in the form of clip art, boxes, shading, lines, and illustrations.

    7. Generate a variety of documents such as flyers, newsletters, bulletins, proposals, reports, calendars, announces, certificates, and brochures.

    8. Create brochures using a variety of page layouts and design techniques.

    9. Define, create, and incorporate design elements into newsletters.

    10. Apply consistent style standards, including fonts, margins, layout, color scheme, and image and text formats.

    11. Import text and graphics from other software programs.

    12. Import text from a word processing program into a desktop publishing program.

    13. Import graphics, charts, or text or tables from other sources into a desktop document.

    14. Manipulate, enhance, and produce digital photographs, graphics, or other art elements utilizing photographic and/or graphic editing software.

  
  • AOT 3055 - Digital Media Design and Publishing



    Clock Hours: 80

    Course Description:
    Students will learn how to design, edit, and produce a variety of business documents for marketing purposes using digital media design techniques.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:
    1. Identify desktop publishing terminology and concepts.
    2. Demonstrate competency in the use of industry standard desktop publishing software/applications.
    3. Demonstrate competency in basic layout and design using theories of design as a means of communication and implementing tools for effective design strategies.
    4. Design and produce attractive desktop published documents.
    5. Plan a printed presentation of text by determining appropriate typefaces, type sizes, height, leading, alignment spacing attributes, kerning, and the use of special characters.
    Approved September 2023
    6. Create a desktop publication that includes graphics in the form of clip art, boxes, shading, lines, and illustrations.
    7. Generate a variety of documents such as flyers, newsletters, bulletins, proposals, reports, calendars, announces, certificates, and brochures.
    8. Create brochures using a variety of page layouts and design techniques.
    9. Define, create, and incorporate design elements into newsletters.
    10. Apply consistent style standards, including fonts, margins, layout, color scheme, and image and text formats.
    11. Import text and graphics from other software programs.
    12. Import text from a word processing program into a desktop publishing program.
    13. Import graphics, charts, or text or tables from other sources into a desktop document.
    14. Manipulate, enhance, and produce digital photographs, graphics, or other art elements utilizing photographic and/or graphic editing software.
  
  • AOT 3056 - Social Media and Marketing



    Clock Hours: 80

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support Specialists Certificates.

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    Students will learn about the use of digital and social media in the marketing of goods and services. Topics include: the relevance of emerging digital technologies to marketing activities, and the problems and opportunities that digital marketing activities pose for the marketing managers. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Define and describe social media and digital marketing concepts.

    2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of consumer behavior and target markets.

    3. Identify and evaluate different social media and digital marketing platforms used for marketing and discuss challenges associate with each.

    4. Identify the benefits and best practices for social media marketing using performance metrics, digital marketing models, and the role of strategic planning.

    5. Use web-based technology to communicate and solve customer problems through the internet.

    6. Discuss the importance of providing customer service through mobile devices and online. Approved September 2023

    7. Using social networks and user communities to disseminate information to the customer base.

    8. Apply the knowledge, concepts, and tools of digital and social media in making marketing decisions.

  
  • AOT 3056 - Social Media and Marketing



    Clock Hours: 80

    Course Description:
    Students will learn about the use of digital and social media in the marketing of goods and services. Topics include: the relevance of emerging digital technologies to marketing activities, and the problems and opportunities that digital marketing activities pose for the marketing managers.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:
    1. Define and describe social media and digital marketing concepts.
    2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of consumer behavior and target markets.
    3. Identify and evaluate different social media and digital marketing platforms used for marketing and discuss challenges associate with each.
    4. Identify the benefits and best practices for social media marketing using performance metrics, digital marketing models, and the role of strategic planning.
    5. Use web-based technology to communicate and solve customer problems through the internet.
    6. Discuss the importance of providing customer service through mobile devices and online.
    Approved September 2023
    7. Using social networks and user communities to disseminate information to the customer base.
    8. Apply the knowledge, concepts, and tools of digital and social media in making marketing decisions.
  
  • AOT 3060 - Payroll



    Clock Hours: 106

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies are aligned with the requirements for the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB)/ Payroll Certification exam.

    Course Description:
    The student will develop skills to apply basic payroll and payroll tax accounting principles and procedures; to be proficient in the use of computers to maintain payroll and payroll tax accounting records; and to complete journalizing, worksheets, payroll, etc.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Payroll and Personnel Records
    2. Computing Wages and Salary
    3. Social Security Taxes
    4. Income Tax Withholding
    5. Unemployment Compensation Taxes
    6. Analyzing and Journalizing Payroll Transactions

  
  • AOT 3071 - Computerized Accounting



    Clock Hours: 106

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies are aligned with the requirements for the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) and QuickBooks Certification Exam and the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (IQCU) exam.

    Course Description:
    The student will learn to apply basic accounting principles and procedures to computerized accounting procedures. This will be completed through a review of fundamental accounting concepts, working with financial statements, working with source documents, performing financial analysis and comparisons through reporting, and creating and managing computerized accounts /reports.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Getting Started/basic operations of computerized accounting
    2. Setting up Software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, etc.
    3. Working with Lists
    4. Working with bank accounts
    5. Using other accounts
    6. Entering sales information
    7. Receiving payments and making deposits
    8. Entering and paying bills/invoices
    9. Analyzing financial data
    10. Setting up inventory
    11. Tracking and paying sales tax
    12. Doing payroll
    13. Estimating and progress invoicing
    14. Tracking time
    15. Customizing forms and writing QuickBooks letter
    16. Working with multiple currencies

  
  • AOT 3080 - Medical Terminology



    Clock Hours: 70

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Yes, to prepare students for the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification tests through National Healthcareer Association (nhanow.com) and the Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate test through American Medical Certification Association- http://www.americanmedicalcertification.com/Library/certification_exams.aspx.

    Course Description:
    The student will develop skills in medical terminology in order to successfully communicate and work in a medical administrative career. These skills are developed through the understanding of word components: prefixes, root words, suffixes, combing forms and abbreviations. Additionally, students will work with anatomical graphs, word graphs, and the use of interactive flash cards.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Understand basic word structure.
    • Master pronunciation and spelling of medical terms.
    • Apply prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of medical terms.
    • Recognize synonyms and abbreviations used in medical terminology.
    • Understand the organization of the body.
    • Understand the difference in medical specialties.
    • Learn how to work with a medical dictionary/thesaurus.

  
  • AOT 3090 - Medical Ethics and Office Management



    Clock Hours: 88

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications To prepare students for the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification tests through National Healthcareer Association (nhanow.com) and the Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate test through American Medical Certification Association- http://www.americanmedicalcertification.com/Library/certification_exams.aspx.

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to prepare the student for administrative duties in the medical office. Students will develop skills in administrative office procedures as well as providing exercises in judgment, independent action, providing quality customer service, and coping with interruptions. Additionally, students will learn the concepts of medical ethics in working in the medical administrative office. Students will learn the principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants as well as current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Discuss the principles of medical ethics as they apply to employment in a medical office.
    2. Discuss the foundations of ethical conduct.
    3. Gain an understanding of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) and the impact on both individuals and health care providers and any exceptions.
    4. Describe the importance of administrative support in today’s medical office.
    5. Demonstrate proper behavior when interacting with patients.
    6. Emphasize the need for an efficient scheduling system.
    7. List principles of office management necessary in a medical setting.
    8. Compose well-organized medical correspondence/documents.
    9. Create and maintain patients’ records.
    10. Maintain financial records in a medical office.
    11. Discuss employee’s role in processing insurance claims.
    12. Locate documentation in the patient record to support coding procedure.

  
  • AOT 3101 - Intro to Medical Insurance



    Clock Hours: 150

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications To prepare students for the Billing Coding Specialist Certification (BCSC) test through American Medical Certification Association: http://www.americanmedicalcertification.com/Library/certification_exams.aspx and/or the Certified Billing and coding Specialist (CBCS) test through National Healthcareer Association: http://www.nhanow.com and/or the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): https://www.aapc.com.

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of medical insurance, including insurance terminology, private payers and government programs, and general insurance procedures and policies. Students will learn how to complete the universal medical insurance form. Additionally, this course will introduce the basic concepts of medical billing and coding by gaining basic knowledge of the ICD-10 and CPT, and learn the purposes of diagnostic coding and procedural coding.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Understand the role of an insurance billing specialist. 
    2. Understand the claims process. 
    3. Apply basic insurance information and understand the benefits, eligibility, pre-authorization procedures, filing deadlines, and third party liability (for Medicaid) common to all insurance carriers:
      1. Medicare - Part A & B 
      2. Medicaid 
      3. The Blue Plans/Private Insurance/Managed 
      4. Workers’ Compensation 
      5. TRICARE/CHAMPVA 
    4. Disability Income 
    5. Hospital Billing 
    6. Transfer simple, moderate, and complex case histories
    7. Practice with case studies similar to situations to be encountered.
    8. Ability to determine primary insurance. 
    9. Organization for effective collections. 
    10. Apply legal considerations for sharing and protection of the patient’s health information/medical record.   
    11. Avoid potentially fraudulent situations
    12. Practice medical records confidentiality and retention policies
    13. Explain the importance of a “Release of Medical Information” statement
    14. Claim follow-up and payment processing:
      1. Delinquent payments 
      2. Rebilling 
      3. Appeals 
      4. Understands claims review 
      5. Billing secondary insurance 
      6. The remittance advice 
    15. Gain an understanding of claim coding: 
      1. Knowledge of diagnostic coding: ICD-10-CM 
      2. Procedural Coding: CPT and HCPCS 
      3. Visit charges and complaint billing 
    16. Calculation of patient balances.
    17. Overview of anatomical systems.
    18. Introduces format of the ICD-9-CM code set.
    19. Describes how to select codes for conditions.
    20. Walks through code selection process.
    21. Describes the transition to ICD-10-CM and CPT manual.

  
  • AOT 3110 - Electronic Health Records



    Clock Hours: 78

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications To prepare students for the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification tests through National Healthcareer Association (nhanow.com) and the Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate test through American Medical Certification Association- http://www.americanmedicalcertification.com/Library/certification_exams.aspx.

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to introduce the student to electronic health records theory and management in both inpatient and outpatient settings and to provide hands-on experience /simulation with data entry into electronic records.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Learn computerized patient and insurer billing practices including the use of International Classification of Diseases codes.
    2. Abstract clinical information for reports and perform basic coding to file electronic claims.
    3. Apply basic insurance information common to all insurance carriers.
    4. Transfer simple, moderate, and complex case histories onto insurance forms adhering with legal and regulatory requirements.
    5. Process release of information request for medical records.
    6. Collect patient demographic and insurance information.
    7. Review patient records to ensure they are accurate and complete. Understand administration of electronic health records including features and setup.

  
  • AOT 3121 - Medical Practicum & Simulation



    Clock Hours: 40

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Course Description:
    Students will practically apply this skills learned in the classroom to the work setting.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Complete a practicum which simulates skills in the medical office.

  
  • AOT 3130 - Legal Terminology



    Clock Hours: 96

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications To prepare students for the Certified Legal Professional /Professional Legal Secretary exam with the National Association of Legal Secretaries; www.nals.org.

    Course Description:
    The student will develop skills in terminology, abbreviations and familiarity of legal concepts in order to successfully communicate and work in the legal career field.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Master pronunciation and spelling of legal terms in specific areas of law. 
    2. Learn similarities and differences in definitions of key terms in specific areas of law.
    3. Recognize synonyms and abbreviations used in legal terminology. 
    4. Learn how to work with a legal dictionary thesaurus. 
    5. Learn how to research legal topics and interpret legal terminology used in the research.

  
  • AOT 3140 - Legal Office Technology



    Clock Hours: 120

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support 
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications To prepare students for the Certified Legal Professional /Professional Legal Secretary exam with the National Association of Legal Secretaries; www.nals.org.

    Course Description:
    This course introduces the student to the continuing and vital impact of technology in the operation of a successful law practice. Students will gain skill development in the basics of computer technology to include: typical hardware and software found in a modern legal practice and the useful computer software for a modern law office as well as how to effectively use the internet for research. Areas of focus include ethical obligations surrounding technology use; privacy and security; practice management; electronic discovery; information literacy (including advanced research techniques) and media literacy; and presentation and courtroom technology. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Demonstrate ability to draft, edit, and print short legal documents by using a word processor and document assembly software
    2. Demonstrate ability to develop spreadsheets used in the legal environment.
    3. Explain the importance of timekeeping and billing, the types of legal fee agreements, and how computers can be used to expedite the timekeeping and billing process.
    4. Explain how legal and factual research are done on the Internet.
    5. Explain how the cloud is used in the legal environment, and demonstrate an understanding of security and confidentiality issues related to electronic transmission of documents/information.
    6. Demonstrate ability to use case management and docket control programs.
    7. Understand how to provide litigation support to litigators, including how to build litigation support databases, strategies for searching and extracting information from databases.
    8. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of electronic discovery.
    9. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in an automated courtroom.
    10. Explain the value of the use of graphics in litigation and demonstrate the ability to design and execute effective presentations.

  
  • AOT 3150 - Legal Office Ethics and Procedures



    Clock Hours: 120

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support 
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications To prepare students for the Certified Legal Professional /Professional Legal Secretary exam with the National Association of Legal Secretaries; www.nals.org.

    Course Description:
    This course will introduce the principles of professional responsibility and ethics of the legal office, regulation of the legal profession, lawyer-client relationship, conflicts of interest and rules of confidentiality. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Gain an understanding of the careers that exist in the legal field.
    2. Describe the structure and organization of small, medium and large firms.
    3. Understand the operations and management of a law office.
    4. Identify the areas of the law office that become duties of the legal administrative assistant.
    5. Be able to distinguish between permissible and impermissible conduct in the legal office and common ethical and malpractice problems in a law office.
    6. Understand accounting principles that will be used to financially manage the legal office, to include: billing, managing client trust accounts and payroll.
    7. Understand records / file management in the legal office.
    8. Learn the importance of the law library and how to research using it.

  
  • AOT 3160 - Legal Office Practicum



    Clock Hours: 90

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support 
    Specialist Certificates

    Course Description:
    Students will practically apply the skills learned in the classroom to the work setting.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Complete a practicum which simulates skills in the law office.

     

  
  • AOT 3170 - Understanding Bank Products



    Clock Hours: 58

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    The student will be introduced to customer service strategies and the responsibilities of the teller, the essential departments of the bank, bank regulations, and specialized products offered with a bank. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    1. Gain a knowledge of day-to-day responsibilities of a teller.
    2. Understand the importance of customers to a bank.
    3. Understand essential customer relations responsibilities.
    4. Know the key departments that comprise a bank and how the employees in those departments work together with tellers.
    5. Recognize the different types of products and services offered by the bank.
    6. Know the importance of regulations and how to comply with bank regulations.
    7. Know how to manage/maintain your cash drawer.
    8. Know how to identify the financial needs of the bank customers and assist them with meeting those needs.
    9. Learn to protect the bank and its customers in cases of forgery, counterfeits, and fraud.

  
  • AOT 3181 - Teller Basics



    Clock Hours: 90

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support 
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    The student will be introduced to customer service strategies and the responsibilities of the teller, the essential departments of the bank, bank regulations, and specialized products offered with a bank.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1.Gain a knowledge of day-to-day responsibilities of a teller.

    2. Understand the importance of customers to a bank.

    3. Understand essential customer relations responsibilities.

    4. Know the key departments that comprise a bank and how the employees in those departments work together with tellers.

    5. Recognize the different types of products and services offered by the bank.

    6. Know the importance of regulations and how to comply with bank regulations.

    7. Know how to manage/maintain your cash drawer. Approved September 2023

    8. Know how to identify the financial needs of the bank customers and assist them with meeting those needs.

    9. Learn to protect the bank and its customers in cases of forgery, counterfeits, and fraud.

  
  • AOT 3181 - Teller Basics



    Clock Hours: 90

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Prerequisites: Completion of General Office and Administrative Support 
    Specialist Certificates

    Industry Certifications Competencies in this diploma are aligned with the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), which follows the requirements from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).

    Course Description:
    The student will learn about negotiable instruments and services offered through banks and financial institutions. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Explain what negotiable instruments are, why they were developed and how they are transferred.
    2. Identify the differences between various types of negotiable instruments and how they are used by customers.
    3. Issue negotiable instruments, including cashier’s checks, money orders, and traveler’s checks. 
    4. Understand bank services and products: loans, savings clubs, tax deposits, utility payments and bearer bond coupons and US Savings Bonds.
    5. Issue credit card advances.
    6. Describe electronic banking services.
    7. Identify specialized bank products and services and have knowledge to explain their features and benefits.

  
  • AOT 7005 - Productivity Programs



    Clock Hours: 84

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    The goal of the course is to give the students the basic skills needed to perform basic functions in the productivity programs used in the medical office using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Demonstrate a knowledge of working with application programs Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    2. Start and exit a program.
    3. Create, share, and maintain documents.
    4. Format content, apply page layout, and reusable content.
    5. Include illustrations and graphics in a document.
    6. Proofread a document with program tools.
    7. Manage worksheets.
    8. Create and format cell data.
    9. Format cells and worksheets.
    10. Manage worksheets and workbooks.
    11. Apply formulas and functions.
    12. Present data visually.
    13. Share worksheet data with other users.

  
  • AOT 7009 - Electronic Health Records



    Clock Hours: 80

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to introduce the student to electronic health records theory in both inpatient and outpatient settings and to provide hands-on experience/simulation with data entry into the records.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Learn computerized patient and insurer billing practices including the use of International Classification of Diseases codes.
    2. Abstract clinical information for reports and perform basic coding to file electronic claims. 
    3. Apply basic insurance information common to all insurance carriers. 
    4. Transfer simple, moderate, and complex case histories onto insurance forms adhering with legal and regulatory requirements. 
    5. Process release of information request for medical records. 
    6. Collect patient demographic and insurance information. 
    7. Review patient records to ensure they are accurate and complete. Understand administration of electronic health records including features and setup.

  
  • AOT 7010 - Employability Skills



    Clock Hours: 72

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    This class will provide you with the skills you need to search for job opportunities; apply for jobs; create a cover letter, resume, and follow-up letter; perform successfully in an interview; complete a job application; and remain current in your profession.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Use time management skills to be as productive as possible.
    2. Understand the responsibility owed to the employer to be on time, productive and professional in dress and behavior.
    3. Demonstrate teamwork, either using face-to-face or collaborative technologies, such as Skype, web conferencing, wikis, and/or virtual worlds.
    4. Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes good work ethics.
    5. Understand the importance of confidentiality on the job.
    6. Apply job search techniques, such as in person and online networking. 
    7. Prepare a variety of employment communications.
    8. Demonstrate effective responses to common interview questions.
    9. Demonstrate good preparation activities for interviews.

  
  • AOT 7011 - Medical Terminology



    Clock Hours: 80

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    Medical Terminology and Anatomy for ICD-10 Coding integrates expanded anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology coverage with the latest medical terminology students need to correctly code in ICD-10.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Understand basic word structure. 
    2. Master pronunciation and spelling of medical terms. 
    3. Apply prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of medical terms. 
    4. Recognize synonyms and abbreviations used in medical terminology. 
    5. Understand the organization of the body. 
    6. Understand the difference in medical specialties. 
    7. Learn how to work with a medical dictionary/thesaurus.

  
  • AOT 8005 - Medical Insurance and Billing



    Clock Hours: 100

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications These competencies are aligned to prepare students for the Billing Coding Specialist Certification (BCSC) test through American Medical Certification Association and/or the Certified Billing and coding Specialist (CBCS) test through National Health Career Association

    Course Description:
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of medical insurance, including insurance terminology, private payers and government programs, and general insurance procedures.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Understand the role of an insurance billing specialist. 
    2. Understand the claims process. 
    3. Apply basic insurance information and understand the benefits, eligibility, pre-authorization procedures, filing deadlines, and third party liability (for Medicaid) common to all insurance carriers.
    • Medicare - Part A & B 
    • Medicaid 
    • The Blue Plans/Private Insurance/Managed 
    • Workers’ Compensation 
    • TRICARE/CHAMPVA 
    • Disability Income 
    • Hospital Billing 
    1. Transfer simple, moderate, and complex case histories
    • Practice with case studies similar to situations to be encountered.
    1. Ability to determine primary insurance. 
    2. Organization for effective collections. 
    3. Apply legal considerations for sharing and protection of the patient’s health information/medical record.  
    • Avoid potentially fraudulent situations 
    • Practice medical records confidentiality and retention policies
    • Explain the importance of a “Release of Medical Information” statement
    1. Claim follow-up and payment processing. 
    • Delinquent payments 
    • Rebilling 
    • Appeals 
    • Understands claims review 
    • Billing secondary insurance 
    • The remittance advice 
    1. Gain an understanding of claim coding. 
    • Diagnostic coding: ICD-10-CM 
    • Procedural Coding: CPT and HCPCS 
    • Visit charges and complaint billing 
    1. Calculation of patient balances.

  
  • AOT 8006 - Medical Coding I



    Clock Hours: 84

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC.

    Course Description:
    The focus is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems are presented-DRG, APC, RUGS III. The medical topics of Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and PROs are also reviewed.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Distinguish among Medicare Part A, B, C, and D.
    2. Interpret rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
    3. Locate information in the Federal Register.
    4. Explain the RBRVS system.
    5. Understand the framework of Medicare Fraud programs.
    6. Identify the major components of Managed Health Care.
    7. Identify the purpose of the CPT, ICD-10-CM Code Set, and HCPCS Level II code books 
    8. Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines 
    9. Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes
    10. Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services 
    11. Introduction to CPT
    12. Introduction to the Level II National Codes (HCPCS)
    13. Using Modifiers
    14. Understand and apply chapter specific codes for anesthesia
    15. Understand and apply chapter specific codes for surgery guidelines and general surgery


  
  • AOT 8007 - Medical Coding II



    Clock Hours: 84

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC.

    Course Description:
    The focus is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems are presented-DRG, APC, RUGS III. The medical topics of Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and PROs are also reviewed.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Demonstrate the ability to code integumentary services and procedures.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to code musculoskeletal services and procedures.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to code respiratory services and procedures.
    4. Demonstrate the ability to report cardiovascular services.
    5. Demonstrate the ability to code hemic and lymphatic systems services.
    6. Demonstrate the ability to code mediastinum and diaphragm services.
    7. Demonstrate the ability to code female genital and maternity care and delivery subsection.
    8. Demonstrate the ability to code endocrine system services.
    9. Demonstrate the ability to code nervous system services.
    10. Demonstrate the ability to code eye and ocular adnexa services.
    11. Demonstrate the ability to code auditory system services.
    12. Demonstrate the ability to code radiology services and procedures.
    13. Demonstrate the ability to code pathology and laboratory services.
    14. Demonstrate the ability to report gastrointestinal services.
    15. Code physical medicine and rehabilitation services.
    16. Examine the ICD-10-PCS System.

  
  • AOT 8008 - CPT Coding



    Clock Hours: 84

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC.

    Course Description:
    The focus is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems are presented-DRG, APC, RUGS III. The medical topics of Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and PROs are also reviewed.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Explain the format and organization of CPT. 
    2. Describe the sections found in CPT. 
    3. Describe the procedural codes found in CPT. 
    4. Explain the procedures associated with the various procedural codes found in CPT. 
    5. Assign CPT procedural phrases. 
    6. Assign CPT procedural codes to case studies.

  
  • AOT 8009 - Practicum



    Clock Hours: 74

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Industry Certifications Certified Professional Coder exam through the AAPC.

    Course Description:
    The focus of this class is a review all the coding and reimbursement materials that the student has covered in preparation to take the Certified Professional Coder exam.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Complete a practicum which simulates the coding and billing procedures used in a medical setting.

           OR

    1. Reinforce concepts learned in preparation for certification exams.


Administrative Professional Technology

  
  • ADMN 1302 - Keyboarding/Formatting I



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    An introductory keyboarding course with an emphasis on the techniques of touch typing, speed building, and formatting of basic business documents.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Create, review, edit, and correctly format basic business documents.
    2. Develop keyboarding skill using the touch system.
    3. Increase keyboarding speed and accuracy by the end of the course.

  
  • ADMN 1304 - Transcription and Editing



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Keyboard speed of 35 wpm or permission of instructor

    Course Description:
    Machine transcription emphasizing speed and accuracy in transcribing materials from business and professional offices; medical and legal specialization available.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    The successful learner will be able to:

    1. Explain an understanding of the vocabulary/terminology associated with the area of studies to include: business, medical and legal.
    2. Apply listening, keyboarding, computer/word processing, and written skills while transcribing documents.
    3. Utilize basic grammar, word structure, editing, and punctuation skills in transcribing documents.

  
  • ADMN 1305 - Business English



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A course emphasizing the rules and accepted practices of English grammar in the contemporary business office.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Apply correct business English grammar rules.
    2. Proofread and edit business documents.
    3. Apply the proper use of business vocabulary and spelling.

  
  • ADMN 1306 - Medical Terminology I



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    First of two semester courses exploring medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology, review of diseases, diagnostic procedures and related treatments with additional emphasis on specialties and diagnoses.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Emphasize mastery of basic medical terminology elements - word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes.
    2. Increase understanding of human anatomy and basic physiology for body systems.
    3. Expand understanding of disease pathology, symptoms, and treatment as well as diagnostic and surgical procedures.
    4. Develop ability to use medical terminology correctly in oral and written communication.
    5. Develop ability to pronounce and spell medical terms.

  
  • ADMN 1307 - Survey of Coding



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course provides an overview of coding and classification systems in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include classification and coding systems emphasizing ICD and CPT, reimbursement/billing systems, and coding’s relationship to health information management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign ICD and CPT codes and utilize electronic filing for reimbursement. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current nomenclature.
    2. Discuss established guidelines in code assignment.
    3. Describe importance of clinical information found in the health record.
    4. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.

  
  • ADMN 1308 - Office Procedures



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    The student will learn job functions that are common to most offices including scheduling appointments, processing incoming/outgoing communications and using telecommunications systems/services to accomplish tasks and follow procedures. The course is designed to teach problem solving and creative thinking from the perspective of an administrative office manager while maintaining the principles of human relations, ethics and legal perspectives.  

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    The successful learner will be able to:

    1. Critique case situations conducive to real world situations that require problem - solving skills and knowledge gained from human relations skills and communication methods.
    2. Research and present data related to the role of administrative tasks and office procedures.
    3. Demonstrate the ability to perform office based projects through the use of computer applications.
    4. Define the role and prioritize the functions of management in the workplace.
    5. Identify workplace issues that affect job performance.
    6. Define ethics and ethical behavior.

  
  • ADMN 1309 - Records Management



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Provides an opportunity to demonstrate management decisions involved in planning, organizing, and controlling the records of an organization.  Topics include using ARMA rules for alphabetic, geographic, subject, chronologic, and numeric filing; simulating filing procedures and techniques; and exploring computer filing methods and micrographics

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Describe the role of records management in the organization
    2. Identify basic types of filing and storage equipment
    3. Demonstrate the use of card, alphabetic, subject, numeric, and geographic records systems
    4. Describe special records storage and retrieval including microfilm, mechanized, and  automated systems
    5. Define and explain establishment and control of a records management program
    6. Use ARMA roes for filing systems
    7. Describe information technology such as the internet, optical disk storage systems, image systems, and electronic mail

  
  • ADMN 1310 - Business Communications



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course is a study of the principles, practices, and review of grammar and mechanics of various types of effective written and oral business communications.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Explain communication processes in business.
    2. Explain the importance of team communication in the workplace.
    3. Define possible barriers to intercultural communication.
    4. Apply the concepts for writing and proofing letters, memos, emails, business reports, proposals, and oral presentations in the workplace.

  
  • ADMN 1311 - Word Processing I



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    An application-oriented course that includes designing and editing a variety of business documents, with emphasis on decision making and problem solving based on document design principles and mail standards. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Use character, paragraph, and page formatting commands efficiently.
    2. Identify acceptable professional document layouts and design.
    3. Create, edit, and print business documents using Word features.
    4. Use basic and advanced features to create and edit tables.

  
  • ADMN 1312 - Keyboarding / Formatting II



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: ADMN 1302 - Keyboarding/Formatting I   OR BUSN 1302 Keyboarding w/ Word Processing  

    Course Description:
    This course continues emphasis on speed and accuracy building along with timed production in word processing and document production. In order to enter this course, students must key 35 net words per minute on a straight copy speed test.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Key 50+ words per minute with no more than 5 errors on a straight-copy five-minute timed writing.
    2. Key and format business documents including memos, block and modified block letters, two-page letters, envelopes, tables, reports, and newsletters.
    3. Perform mail merges to produce form letters, envelopes, and labels with data source sorting and filters applied.

  
  • ADMN 1313 - Spreadsheet Applications



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A study to provide fundamentals of spreadsheet applications including entering, formatting, charting, managing, and analyzing data using software.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Create, edit, format, and print spreadsheets.
    2. Enter formulas and functions in a spreadsheet.
    3. Analyze and chart financial data
    4. Manage multiple worksheets and workbooks.

  
  • ADMN 1320 - Medical Office Practice



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Technical and practical information is presented in this course through realistic medical office situations including role playing and project assignments.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Effectively communicate the roles of medical office personnel
    2. Understand the dynamics of the medical office
    3. Demonstrate the day to day functions of the medical office

  
  • ADMN 1321 - Communication Media



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: INFS 1010 - Computer Applications   or equivalent

    Course Description:
    This course focuses on creating a professional corporate presence by using available media resources. Effective communication skills will be emphasized as students explore social networking through various tools such as web conferencing, mobile computing, blogs, videos, audio clips, and podcasts.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Student will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate his/her knowledge of communications media through the use of social   networking applications.
    2. Strengthen vocabulary, grammatical /punctuation skills for professional writing.
    3. Apply his/her ability to research and identify businesses with a successful corporate presence.           
    4. Demonstrate mastery of course through course capstone social media project.

  
  • ADMN 1322 - Presentation Applications



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A course designed to prepare, edit and format a presentation. Students will gain experience in adding animation, using WordArt, and creating organizational charts for use in presentations.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Prepare, edit and format a presentation
    2. Create organizational charts
    3. Add animation using WordArt

  
  • ADMN 1325 - Integrated Office Applications



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Simulates document production in today’s office with an emphasis on the integration of applications software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and communications packages.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate competencies in database management software
    2. Set priorities as to dates/times for completion of all items and activities
    3. Plan and organize work so that tasks are completed within the shortest time possible
    4. Evaluate completed work for correctness in terms of format, content, and adherence to directions
    5. Demonstrate competencies in email management software

  
  • ADMN 2301 - Computers in the Legal Office



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Legal Assistance and Office Management examines the legal assistant profession, including duties, responsibilities, employment settings, and skills. Office projects provide an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to solve challenging and real-life situations involving various types of law. Each project concludes with critical thinking scenarios that reinforce analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Explain the importance of timekeeping and billing, the types of legal fee agreements, and how computers can be used to expedite the timekeeping and billing process.
    2. Demonstrate ability to draft, edit, and print short legal documents by using a word processor and document assembly software.
    3. Demonstrate ability to use case management and docket control programs to manage and control a legal organization’s cases and its tasks to be completed and scheduled.
    4. Understand how to provide litigation support to litigators, including how to build litigation support databases, strategies for searching and extracting information from databases.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of electronic discovery, an ability to work effectively in an automated courtroom, and the ability to design and execute effective presentations

  
  • ADMN 2303 - CPT Coding



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    CPT Coding provides an introduction to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS Level II coding systems. Topics include CPT coding format and conventions, applying coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, complexities of assigning evaluation and management codes and the format and usage of coding and modifiers.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Use the CPT and HCPCS manuals to assign billing codes.
    2. Demonstrate the ability to assign modifiers as appropriate to the related CPT code
    3. Explain evaluation and management code assignment.
    4. Explain consultation codes.
    5. Assign CPT codes associated with anesthesia services.

     

     

  
  • ADMN 2304 - Introduction to Electronic Health Records



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Introduction to Electronic Health Records (EHR) presents the history of the EHR and the standards surrounding the EHR. The course provides the student with in-depth and practical training on a widely used EHR software program.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Summarize the history of the electronic health record (EHR).
    2. Summarize the standards history for the electronic health record.
    3. Examine the components of the EHR.
    4. Demonstrate the use of basic EHR software application features.

  
  • ADMN 2305 - Introduction to Desktop Publishing



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Introduction to Desktop Publishing acquaints the student with the desktop publishing capabilities of a word processing program. Students are given the opportunity to develop competence in creating, designing, and formatting business documents

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Evaluate design elements in a desktop published document for the appropriate use of focus, balance, proportion, contrast, directional flow, consistency, color, and page layout.
    2. Produce business documents for both internal and external use.

  
  • ADMN 2306 - Legal Terminology and Transcription



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Legal Terminology and Transcription provides knowledge of the definition and use of common terms in the legal profession. Pronunciation, spelling, and keyboard practice for each term is emphasized. Transcription from prerecorded dictation allows for extensive practice designed to provide competence for success in a legal environment. Emphasis is placed on formatting, editing, and transcribing legal documents

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Spell, pronounce, and define legal terms used in most law environments
    2. Transcribe legal documents from prerecorded dictation
    3. Format legal documents for a variety of law specialties

  
  • ADMN 2307 - Medical Transcription



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Medical Transcription requires the student to apply skills gained in medical office procedures, medical terminology, and grammar to the field of medical transcription. Transcription activities include letters, memos, and reports.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Transcribe medical reports using correct report format.
    2. Transcribe medical reports using correct capitalization, numbering, punctuation, abbreviation, symbol, and metric measurement rules.
    3. Spell correctly both the English and medical terms and abbreviations presented, either by memory or by using a dictionary or medical reference book.

  
  • ADMN 2308 - Administrative Office Management



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course is a study of practices and procedures of current office concepts including travel arrangement, itinerary planning and conference arrangements. The course will also include supervision of office personnel and labor management relations.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate ability to manage travel arrangements, itinerary planning and conference scheduling
    2. Demonstrate ability to supervise office personnel
    3. Explain labor management relations

  
  • ADMN 2310 - Advanced Word Processing



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Creating and editing advanced text documents and importing the text documents into desktop publishing software packages will be emphasized in this course. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Utilize word processing software to create, edit, and format word documents. 
    2. Utilize publication software to create business publications.

  
  • ADMN 2311 - ICD-PCS Coding



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    ICD-CM Coding introduces the student to coding conventions, guidelines, and proper use of the Index and Tabular Lists for coding diagnoses of ambulatory (outpatient) and inpatient medical necessity. HIPAA standards, reimbursement, and Medicare fraud/abuse are also reviewed. Instruction focuses on mastery of coding guidelines and medical terminology used in professional medical practice.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Distinguish among Medicare Part A, B, C, and D.
    2. Examine guidelines for reporting ICD-CM codes.
    3. Explain the uses of coding conventions when assigning codes.
    4. Identify the first-listed diagnosis.
    5. Validate V or Z code assignment.

  
  • ADMN 2313 - Health Insurance Survey



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A study of the coding and billing processes of insurance plans and payers, claim form completion specific to the insurance carrier, and reimbursement procedures.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Enhance understanding of various insurance programs and plans using correct terminology.
    2. Expand the student’s understanding of the importance of diagnostic and procedural coding to physician reimbursement.
    3. Expand understanding/knowledge of federal and state regulations (HIPPA, red flags, etc.) and ethical issues.
    4. Emphasize mastery of use of electronic claims software.
    5. Develop an awareness of the relationship between insurance billing/coding/insurance reimbursement and practice management to current health and medical topics of interest.

  
  • ADMN 2314 - Computers in the Medical Office



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Computers in the Medical Office introduces the student to common administrative procedures performed in both small and large medical practices. Students will learn to input patient information, bill insurance companies, schedule appointments, and run common reports associated with the medical practice.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Describe the billing and reimbursement cycle in the medical office.
    2. Discuss the types of information collected from the patients.
    3. Describe the difference between CPT coding and ICD-9 coding.
    4. Explain the scheduling matrix in a medical office.
    5. Apply charges and payments.

  
  • ADMN 2315 - Special Topics for Administrative Professionals



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Special topics relating to various aspects of Administrative Professional Technology. The course may be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Topics will be determined from consults with advisory committees, research of the industry’s best practices and direction from departmental advisors.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Student outcomes for this course will be determined based on the content of the course.

  
  • ADMN 2317 - Emerging Trends in Technology



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A dynamic course designed to explore emerging trends in technology. Topics will be determined from consults with advisory committees, the college’s Educational Technology Services, and research of the industry’s best practices. The content of this course will be updated each semester.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Student will be able to:

    1. Identify current technology trends.
    2. Build the skills to organize and streamline information sharing.
    3. Effectively use e-portfolios for relevant student work.
    4. Increase students’ understanding and uses for available mobile applications.
    5. Explore specific software applications, learn the basic features of the application, and teach other students how to use those features in a project based exercise.

  
  • ADMN 2318 - Medical Office Procedures



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A study of the career of a medical office assistant including medical ethics, communications, billing and collections, and insurance in the medical office.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. List and explain HIPAA provisions.
    2. Follow guidelines for professional telephone and written office communications.
    3. Explain hospital revenue cycle management.

  
  • ADMN 2319 - Healthcare Delivery Systems



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course is a study of the healthcare delivery systems in the United States including federal, state and local entities and provides an historical perspective on financing, technology and institutions.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Identify all the past and current modes of healthcare delivery
    2. Identify federal, state and local entities
    3. Compare efficacy of all modes of delivery

  
  • ADMN 2321 - Introduction to Managing Health Information



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Introduction to Managing Health Information is a study of recordkeeping practices in the hospital and physician’s office. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization, patient record content, procedures in filing, numbering, and retention of patient records, quantitative analysis, release of patient information, forms control and design, indexes, and registers, reimbursement, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and alternate health care delivery systems.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Describe characteristics of health care delivery and settings in the United States.
    2. Delineate career opportunities for health information management professionals.
    3. Describe types of patient records, numbering and filing systems, and record storage and circulation methods.
    4. Explain indexes, registers, and health data collection.
    5. Introduce legal aspects of health information management

     

     

  
  • ADMN 2322 - Intro to Basic Law



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course provides an overview of the major principles and functions of our legal system and introduces students to various legal fields and special topics. Legal aspects of current topics are discussed to assist students in acquiring an appreciation of the dynamic role of law in our changing society. Legal vocabulary is emphasized.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Explore the various legal fields
    2. Define the major principles and functions of our legal system
    3. Effectively speak and write using legal vocabulary

  
  • ADMN 2323 - Legal Assistance and Office Management



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course examines the legal assistant profession, including duties, responsibilities, employment settings and skills. The course entails critical thinking scenarios that reinforce analytical and problem-solving skills

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Apply document processing, writing and proofing skills to practices in the legal office
    2. Solve real-life legal office and document production problems
    3. Validate and apply document layout and formatting
    4. Rank job priorities using time management skills

  
  • ADMN 2324 - Legal Document Production and Control



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course presents an overview of the structure and function of the law office. Different specialty areas are explored in depth. Students will be presented with practical problems that one would encounter in a law office

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Classify substantive areas of law
    2. Specify various types of law office structure
    3. Outline the local, state and federal court systems
    4. Format legal documents appropriate for each area of law
    5. Outline the administrative responsibilities in a law office

  
  • ADMN 2325 - Medical Terminology II



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Second of two semester courses exploring medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology, review of diseases, diagnostic procedures and related treatments with additional emphasis on specialties and diagnoses.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Emphasize mastery of basic medical terminology elements - word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes.
    2. Increase understanding of human anatomy and basic physiology for body systems.
    3. Expand understanding of disease pathology, symptoms, and treatment as well as diagnostic and surgical procedures.
    4. Develop ability to use medical terminology correctly in oral and written communication.
    5. Develop ability to pronounce and spell medical terms.

  
  • ADMN 2326 - Word Processing II



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: ADMN 1311  Word Processing I  

    Course Description:
    Word Processing II builds upon skills developed ADMN 13XX Word Processing to expand the practice of word processing techniques with special emphasis on managing data, customizing documents and features, and referencing data.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Merge documents
    2. Manage lists, multipage, and shared documents
    3. Customize using AutoCorrect, themes, and styles
    4. Create multipage documents incorporating endnotes, footnotes, indexes, and tables
    5. Design and create forms

  
  • ADMN 2330 - Database Applications



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    A course designed to expand the student’s skill with database applications used by an administrative professional.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Create and modify database tables and queries.
    2. Design and create database forms and reports.
    3. Organize and manage databases.

  
  • ADMN 2350 - Business Documents and Publishing



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    This course prepares students to create and publish professional business documents for an office setting. Major emphasis will be working efficiently in designated software packages while utilizing decision making skills. Word processing and desktop publishing software will be used in this course.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Create and publish a variety of business documents in either print or electronic formats.
    2. Use computer commands and tools to increase the effectiveness and professional appearance of documents and electronic communications.
    3. Create and use mail merges.
    4. Apply decision-making and problem-solving skills

  
  • ADMN 2375 - Career Development and Planning



    Credit hours: 3

    Course Description:
    Career Planning and Development builds bridges from classroom to career. Practical assignments connect students directly with the business community, employers, and the Internet. This course provides students with knowledge to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace through career self-assessment and job search, resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job-building strategies.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1.  Identify job strengths and match them to the best possible job and career targets
    2. Prepare professional resumes and cover letters, including electronic resumes
    3. Manage the application process
    4. Interview and incorporate appropriate follow-up techniques
    5. Apply techniques on the job to promote career success
    6. Use the internet to increase jog search and career management processes

  
  • ADMN 2390 - Capstone Experience for APT



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Advisor-based decision

    Course Description:
    This culminating class will utilize the competencies developed in the professional courses to demonstrate decision-making and problem solving techniques in the field.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Competencies:

    1. Build student’s knowledge of available resources available for use in their work environment.
    2. Extend students’ knowledge of work productivity skills by setting objectives, organizing, prioritizing, and accomplishing specific tasks.
    3. Expand students’ understanding of critical thinking skills in relation to making decisions in an office setting

  
  • ADMN 2395 - APT Internship



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Approval by Department Chair

    Course Description:
    This internship course requires students to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and communications skills to a real or simulated business environment.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Utilize all components of computer software to create professional business documents.
    2. Demonstrate proper procedures to create documents suitable for course work, professional purposes, and personal use.
    3. Explore the web as a resource tool to gather data to produce office documents and presentations.
    4. Integrate all components of computer software using proper office format and confidentiality practices.
    5. Apply knowledge from previous course work to a wide range of real-world business processes.
    6. Demonstrate skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, decision-making and management of resources

  
  • ADMN 2700 - Legal Terminology & Transcription



    Credit hours: 3

  
  • HCM 2000 - Healthcare Delivery Systems



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Level 2 Placement in English and Reading

    Course Description:
    This course focuses on the United States healthcare institutions and the legal regulations for each of these institutions. It examines historical backgrounds, future perspectives, and trends. It reviews the way in which each delivery system is organized and the impact it has on various demographics. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

     

    1.  Identify and explain terminology related to health care delivery systems.

    2.  Identify various types of healthcare delivery systems and items unique to each.

    3.  Identify methods used in measuring the quality of health care services

    4.  Define the roles and responsibilities of each health care profession/provider and their role in quality    improvement.

  
  • HCM 2200 - Medical Legal Issues



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: Level 2 Placement in English and Reading

    Course Description:
    An overview of the legal issues arising in the healthcare workplace. Topics include a brief history of the legal system, torts, contracts, confidentiality, laws relating to drug administration, medical records as a legal document, patients’ authorization, informed consent, medical practice acts, and areas of potential liability for the healthcare professional. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    1. Identify and explain terminology related to health care delivery systems.
    2. Identify various types of healthcare delivery systems and items unique to each.
    3. Identify methods used in measuring the quality of health care services.
    4. Define the roles and responsibilities of each health care profession/provider and their role in quality improvement.

  
  • HCM 2250 - Survey of Coding



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: HCM 2000 and HCM 2200

    Course Description:
    This course provides an overview of coding and classification systems in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include classification and coding systems emphasizing ICD and CPT, reimbursement/billing systems, and coding’s relationship to health information management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign ICD and CPT codes and utilize electronic filing for reimbursement. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

     

    1.  Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current nomenclature.

     

    2.  Discuss established guidelines in code assignment.

     

    3.  Describe importance of clinical information found in the health record.

     

    4.  Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.

  
  • HCM 2750 - Electronic Healthcare Applications



    Credit hours: 3

    Prerequisites: INFS 1010 and HCM 2000

    Course Description:
    This course covers EMR/EHR systems, design, implementation, and application. Topics include EHR, Health Informatics, information/network security, troubleshooting, medical office hardware and software applications, and on- and off-site medical record storage. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies. 

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

     

    1.  Use, evaluate, and maintain health-data.

    2.  Utilize technology, including hardware and software to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.

    3.  Discuss Health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications

    4.  Analyze current Healthcare IT needs for a provider and suggest real world solutions to adhere to Meaningful Use Standards

    5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the health workflow process.


Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

  
  • EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical



    Credit hours: 1 (48-96 lab hours)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the program.

    Corequisites: EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies  

    EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab  

    Course Description:
    The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. 

    The s presented in EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. The student will demonstrate competency in the psychomotor domain consistent with that of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician student attending Clinical II as confirmed by the clinical preceptor’s evaluation.
    2. The student will demonstrate competency in the affective domain consistent with that of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician student attending Clinical II as confirmed by the clinical preceptor’s evaluation.
    3. The student will demonstrate competency in the cognitive domain consistent with that of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician student attending Clinical II as confirmed by the clinical preceptor’s evaluation.

  
  • EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship



    Credit hours: 1 (48-96 lab hours)

    Prerequisites: EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical  

    EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies  

    EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab   depending on delivery schedule.  

    Course Description:
    The Advanced EMT Field Internship is the one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. 

    The outcomes presented in EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. The student will demonstrate competency in the psychomotor domain consistent with that of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician student attending Clinical II as confirmed by the clinical preceptor’s evaluation.
    2. The student will demonstrate competency in the affective domain consistent with that of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician student attending Clinical II as confirmed by the clinical preceptor’s evaluation.
    3. The student will demonstrate competency in the cognitive domain consistent with that of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician student attending Clinical II as confirmed by the clinical preceptor’s evaluation.

     

  
  • EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab



    Credit hours: 2 (20 contact hours)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the program

    Corequisites: EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies  

    EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical  

    Course Description:
    The Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab is the one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course.  This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic pulmonary and cardiovascular emergency.
    2. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic neurologic emergency.
    3. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic gastroenterology emergency.
    4. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic hematological emergency.
    5. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic gynecological and obstetrical emergency.
    6. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic pediatric emergency.
    7. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with acute or chronic traumatic and non-traumatic emergency disorders.

  
  • EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab



    Credit hours: 2 (60 contact hours)

    Continuing Education Units (CEUs): EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab  

    EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies  

    EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship   depending on delivery schedule.

    Course Description:
    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course.  This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.

    The skills presented in EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1202 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic pulmonary and cardiovascular emergency.
    2. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic neurologic emergency.
    3. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic gastroenterology emergency.
    4. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic hematological emergency.
    5. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic gynecological and obstetrical emergency.
    6. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic pediatric emergency.
    7. Student will safely and effectively perform the psychomotor skills relative to age-related management of a patient with an acute or chronic traumatic and non-traumatic emergency disorders.

  
  • EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies



    Credit hours: 5 (75 lecture)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Program

    Corequisites: EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab  

    EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical  

    Course Description:
    The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician- National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies.

    The skills presented in EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1502 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. The student will apply the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of operating as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting. 
    2. The student will apply the multiple determinants of medical and legal considerations of operating as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting. 
    3. The student will apply the multiple determinants of the general pathophysiology of the human body relative to patient assessment and treatment.
    4. The student will demonstrate fundamental knowledge used in the skills associated with advanced level management of age-related patient airway presentations associated with care as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting. 
    5. The student will apply fundamental knowledge in the multiple determinants of pharmacological interventions available to treat patients as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital emergency care setting.
    6. The student will apply fundamental knowledge in the multiple determinants of age-related patient management of a medical patient including, but not limited to neurologic emergencies, gastrointestinal/urologic emergencies, immunologic emergencies, endocrine/hematologic emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and toxicological emergencies and operational emergencies associated with care as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the pre-hospital setting. 
    7. The student will apply fundamental knowledge to perform age-related management of shock and resuscitation.
    8. The student will apply scene information to guide emergency management of patients by using scene size up information, patient findings related to primary and secondary assessment, patient history, and reassessment.

  
  • EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies



    Credit hours: 5 (75 lecture)

    Prerequisites: EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies  

    EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab   

    EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship   depending on delivery schedule.

    Course Description:
    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock.  Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.

    The skills presented in EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1502 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of:

    1. The student will apply fundamental knowledge relative to the multiple determinants of professional roles and responsibilities of the emergency medical services system as well as emergency medical services system operations as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
    2. The student will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of age-related management of prehospital emergency care within the scope practice of a prehospital care provider caring for a patient including, but not limited to bleeding, soft-tissue injuries, face and neck injuries, head and spine injuries, chest injuries, abdominal/genitourinary injuries, orthopedic injuries, and environmental emergencies.
    3. The student will apply fundamental knowledge to perform age-related management of shock and resuscitation.
    4. The student will apply fundamental knowledge in the care of special populations to include but not limited to psychiatric emergencies, gynecologic/obstetrical, neonatal care, pediatric patients, geriatric patients, and patients with special challenges.
    5. The student will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of environmental emergencies, EMS operations, transport operations, lifting and moving patients, vehicle extrication, special rescue, incident management, and terrorism response as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
    6. The student will demonstrate critical thinking skills to develop the ability to analyze and develop the most effective means of caring for age-related patient management of prehospital care for patients as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.


Advanced Manufacturing Education

  
  • AME 0001 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    The goal of the course is to improve the essential worker characteristics of students to prepare them for entrance into the workforce.  The course is based around the ten traits that have been identified as being needed to foster positive work habits.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will demonstrate attendance skills
    • The student will demonstrate character
    • The student will demonstrate teamwork
    • The student will demonstrate knowledge of appearance expectations
    • The student will demonstrate appropriate attitude
    • The student will remain productive
    • The student will demonstrate basic organizational skills
    • The student will demonstrate communication skills
    • The student will show effective cooperation
    • The student will demonstrate respect

  
  • AME 0002 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    The goal of the course is to improve the essential worker characteristics of students to prepare them for entrance into the workforce.  The course is based around the ten traits that have been identified as being needed to foster positive work habits.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will demonstrate attendance skills
    • The student will demonstrate character
    • The student will demonstrate teamwork
    • The student will demonstrate knowledge of appearance expectations
    • The student will demonstrate appropriate attitude
    • The student will remain productive
    • The student will demonstrate basic organizational skills
    • The student will demonstrate communication skills
    • The student will show effective cooperation
    • The student will demonstrate respect

  
  • AME 0003 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    The goal of the course is to improve the essential worker characteristics of students to prepare them for entrance into the workforce.  The course is based around the ten traits that have been identified as being needed to foster positive work habits.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will demonstrate attendance skills
    • The student will demonstrate character
    • The student will demonstrate teamwork
    • The student will demonstrate knowledge of appearance expectations
    • The student will demonstrate appropriate attitude
    • The student will remain productive
    • The student will demonstrate basic organizational skills
    • The student will demonstrate communication skills
    • The student will show effective cooperation
    • The student will demonstrate respect

  
  • AME 0004 - Worker Characteristic



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    The goal of the course is to improve the essential worker characteristics of students to prepare them for entrance into the workforce.  The course is based around the ten traits that have been identified as being needed to foster positive work habits.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will demonstrate attendance skills
    • The student will demonstrate character
    • The student will demonstrate teamwork
    • The student will demonstrate knowledge of appearance expectations
    • The student will demonstrate appropriate attitude
    • The student will remain productive
    • The student will demonstrate basic organizational skills
    • The student will demonstrate communication skills
    • The student will show effective cooperation
    • The student will demonstrate respect

  
  • AME 1010 - Orientation Safety Alcohol Education & Haven



    Clock Hours: 6

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental safety practices for manufacturing industries.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be introduced to safety equipment available in the classroom and lab
    • The student will demonstrate proper knowledge of safety measures for the class
    • The student will understand the course expectations
    • The student will understand the different types of emergency procedures
    • The student will understand the locations of first aid equipment

  
  • AME 1020 - Technology Foundations



    Clock Hours: 24

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will be provided general education in reading comprehension, applied mathematics and graphical literacy.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will demonstrate prior knowledge of basic reading, math, and graphic literacy skills
    • The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of applied mathematics
    • The student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend a written article
    • The student will demonstrate basic ability to read and understand graphic representations of data
    • The student will meet a standard ability score in each of the aforementioned categories

  
  • AME 1031 - Safety (CPT Module)



    Clock Hours: 54

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will learn safety practices that are used in industry settings.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be introduced to industrial safety equipment
    • The student will be introduced to industrial safety practices
    • The student will be introduced to industrial safety guidelines
    • The student will be introduced to national safety standards

  
  • AME 1041 - Quality Practices and Measurements



    Clock Hours: 54

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will learn quality practices and measurements for industrial use.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be introduced to industrial quality equipment
    • The student will be introduced to industrial quality practices
    • The student will be introduced to industrial quality guidelines
    • The student will be introduced to standard industrial measuring equipment
    • The student will be introduced to industrial measurement guidelines

  
  • AME 1050 - Maintenance Awareness



    Clock Hours: 45

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will learn basic industrial maintenance practices.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be introduced to industrial maintenance equipment
    • The student will be introduced to industrial maintenance practices
    • The student will be introduced to industrial maintenance guidelines
    • The student will be introduced to basic industrial maintenance procedures

     

  
  • AME 1060 - Manufacturing Process & Production



    Clock Hours: 45

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will learn about manufacturing processes and production techniques that are commonly employed in the industry.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be introduced to basic manufacturing processes
    • The student will determine the differences between types of manufacturing processes
    • The student will be introduced to production techniques employed in industry
    • The student will determine the differences in different production techniques
    • The student will be able to plan for a basic production scenario

  
  • AME 1070 - Root Cause Analysis



    Clock Hours: 45

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will learn about root cause analysis and how to implement it in various areas of life.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be shown why determining root causes are important to the solving of a problem
    • The student will learn that using root cause can reduce the time and effort needed to get to the cause of a problem
    • The student will be shown different methods of cause analysis and how to use each one
    • The student will be given examples of using root cause analysis in everyday life
    • The student will learn “mistake-proofing” to reduce or eliminate problems

  
  • AME 1080 - SPC



    Clock Hours: 45

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:
    SPC


  
  • AME 1083 - Principles of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma



    Clock Hours: 63

    Course Description:
    Students will learn about lean manufacturing and the tools and techniques used to create and improve processes.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will be introduced to lean manufacturing
    • The student will be able to define a process
    • The student will demonstrate understanding of DMAIC
    • The student will demonstrate understanding of how to optimize process flow
    • The student will understand how to chart processes and process improvement
    • The student will be able to follow a predefined process for process optimization

     

  
  • AME 1091 - CAD for 3D Printing



    Clock Hours: 81

    Delivery Mode
    on-line

    Course Description:
    Students will utilize CAD in the AME program to give the student the ability and knowledge to communicate on a technical, engineering level for rapid prototyping, engineering, and reverse engineering.

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will utilize CAD software to clearly illustrate ideas
    • The student will understand how to model basic 3D objects using CAD
    • The student will understand how to model moderately complex objects using CAD
    • The student will be able to clearly communicate ideas in the form of 3D models

  
  • AME 1100 - CMM Coordinate Measure Machine



    Clock Hours: 54

    Delivery Mode
    on-ground

    Course Description:

    Students will utilize a CMM to record measurements and produce reports based on the measurements taken to ensure accuracy of a part based on a set of tolerances.



    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Course Competencies:

    • The student will understand basic programming for a CMM
    • The student will understand how to utilize a 3D model in a CMM program
    • The student will understand how to generate a report based on specific measurements
    • The student will understand how to compare a report to a set of predefined measurements

  
  • AME 1110 - 3D Printing



    Clock Hours: 90

    Course Description:
    Need course description

    Student Learning Outcomes:
    Need course competencies
 

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