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| Health Care Technology |
DEGREE CURRICULA
Major
CREDIT CERTIFICATE CURRICULA
Health Information Technology
DEGREE CURRICULA
CREDIT CERTIFICATE CURRICULA
Medical Assisting
DEGREE CURRICULA
CREDIT CERTIFICATE CURRICULAThe Health Care Technology Department offers a variety of vocational programs to prepare students for employment in the healthcare profession. Please see individual program areas for specifics regarding registration, certification, licensure and/or degree status.
Learning Outcomes
Programs within the Health Care Technology Department prepare individuals for employment in both in-hospital and pre-hospital careers. Students successfully completing programs shall attain the knowledge and competency based skills required to pass certification or licensure examinations.
Degree Curriculum
General Information. The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP) Program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide advanced emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting. The licensed paramedic is the highest level of the pre-hospital care team and may find employment with a fire department, private ambulance service, third city service, hospital, police department or other operation. The Paramedic Program includes classroom didactic, practical laboratory, in-hospital clinical and pre-hospital field internship to allow students to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Certifying Examination upon successful completion of the program.
Accreditation. The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoA-EMSP).
Prerequisites. The prerequisite for the Paramedic Program is current EMT-I certification per Title 22. It is recommended that students have six months field experience as an EMT-I prior to submitting an application to the Paramedic Program.
Admission to the Program. Enrollment is open to qualified applicants who fulfill the following admission requirements:
1. Hold a valid EMT-I certification
2. Attend mandatory orientation
session
3. Complete application to the
program
4. Pass the EMT review test at
80% or higher
5. Submit two letters of recommendation
General Education. The Paramedic Program is structured so students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. Students who satisfy these requirements and complete the paramedic curricula with a grade of 3.0 or higher and grade of 2.5 or higher in general education classes may receive the Associate of Science Degree with a Major in Paramedic Training.
The course of study is designed so students who complete each of the following courses, and complete the Graduation requirements for the Associate in Science Degree, or the CCSF transfer Associate Degree General Education requirements, will satisfy the requirements for the Paramedic Major.
Courses Required for the Major in Paramedic
Classes are offered in a sequence that may not match with semester start and end dates, so classes are listed in order of sequence only.
Course Units EMT-P 120 Paramedic Theory-Human Systems .......................... 5 EMT-P 121 Paramedic Theory-Roles and REsponsibilities ............. 2 EMT-P 122 Paramedic Theory-Drugs, IV, Airway .................... 2.5 EMT-P 123 Paramedic Theory-Trauma ................................. 4 EMT-P 124 Paramedic Theory-PHTLS .................................. 1 EMT-P 125 Paramedic Thoery-Cardiac .............................. 4.5 EMT-P 126 Paramedic Theory-Endocrine/Nervous ...................... 4 EMT-P 127 Paramedic Theory-Special/Abdominal ...................... 5 EMT-P 128 Paramedic Theory-Repro/Pedi ............................. 4 EMT-P 129 Paramedic Theory-Special Systems ........................ 5 EMT-P 130 Paramedic Theory-Clinical/Field Internship ............. 12 EMT 104 Intermediate Skills for the EMT ........................... 4 Additional graduation requirements Total Units .................................................. 53
Certificate Curriculum
Program Goal. This certificate program prepares students for employment in a non-invasive cardiology lab as a technologist performing cardiac ultrasound exams, stress echoes, treadmill exams and ECGs. The program concentrates on cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) with content covering identification of cardiac pathology using M-Mode, 2D echo, Doppler, and color flow Doppler. Students will develop scanning and instrumentation techniques in the classroom lab and hospital labs. Students will participate in hospital or office clinical rotation in the second semester. For information call (415) 561-1900.
Admission: Application to CVT/Echocardiography Technician Program
and successful advising appointment.
Prerequisite: Anatomy 14 or 25; may be a corequisite
Courses Required for Completion of Certificate in CVT/Echocardiography Technician
First Semester
Course Units ECHO 1 Echocardiography I ........................................ 8 CVT 101 Cardiovascular Technician ................................. 5
Second Semester
ECHO 2 Echocardiography II ....................................... 8 CVT 102 Cardiovascular Technician ............................... 5.5 Total Units ................................................ 26.5Requirements for Completion. Successful completion of courses with a grade of C or higher and minimum 80% attendance.
Certificate Curriculum
Program Goal. Prepares students to operate an EKG machine and work as technicians in non-invasive cardiac diagnostic laboratory units in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and medical clinics and facilities. Students will be able to prepare patients for EKG mountings and tracings, will learn the cardiovascular system, and interpret EKG readings. Upon completing program, students will also become cognizant of advanced heart diseases including interpretation of advanced arrhythmias, hypertrophies, and myocardial infarction. Students will also be able to operate a 12 lead, 3 channel EKG machine. For more information call 561-1900.
Prerequisites. CCSF placement.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in EKG Technician
Core Courses Units EKGT 101 EKG Technician I ......................................... 4 EKGT 102 EKG Technician II ........................................ 4 Total Units ................................................... 8Requirements for Completion. Successful completion of program with a grade of C or higher and minimum of 80% attendance.
Certificate Curriculum
Program Goal. The program will assist the EMT trainees in developing skills in areas of specialized emergency problems, initial patient assessment and care, transportation, and communication. For more information call 561-1900.
Admission Requirements. CCSF placement.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Emergency Medical Technician
Core Courses Units EMT 102 Emer Med Tech I, Clinical ................................. 1 EMT 100 Emer Med Tech I, Theory .................................. 12 Total Units .................................................. 13Requirements for Completion. Completion of required courses with a C grade or higher in each phase of the program.
Certificate Curriculum
The program is designed to prepare students to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Certifying Examination.
Credit Toward Graduation. The credit students earn in obtaining the Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic may also be applied toward satisfaction of the requirements for graduation.
Requirements for the Certificate of Completion. Students may obtain the Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic by completing each of the following courses.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Completion in Paramedic
Course Units EMT-P 120 Paramedic Theory-Human Systems .......................... 5 EMT-P 121 Paramedic Theory-Roles and REsponsibilities ............. 2 EMT-P 122 Paramedic Theory-Drugs, IV, Airway .................... 2.5 EMT-P 123 Paramedic Theory-Trauma ................................. 4 EMT-P 124 Paramedic Theory-PHTLS .................................. 1 EMT-P 125 Paramedic Thoery-Cardiac .............................. 4.5 EMT-P 126 Paramedic Theory-Endocrine/Nervous ...................... 4 EMT-P 127 Paramedic Theory-Special/Abdominal ...................... 5 EMT-P 128 Paramedic Theory-Repro/Pedi ............................. 4 EMT-P 129 Paramedic Theory-Special Systems ........................ 5 EMT-P 130 Paramedic Theory-Clinical/Field Internship ............. 12 EMT 104 Intermediate Skills for the EMT ........................... 4 Additional graduation requirements Total Units .................................................. 53
General Information
The Health Information Technology Program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to collect, store, process, retrieve, analyze, disseminate, maintain and communicate information related to research, planning, provision, financing, and evaluation of health care services. A career as a health information professional offers a unique opportunity to be a member of the health care team and combine an interest in health information, business, and computer information systems.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts a 46% shortage of credentialed Health Information professionals by the year 2010 (>90,000 jobs). Increasing legislation and computerization of health information allows more career opportunities for trained health information technicians. Projected to be one of the most fastest growing occupations. For more information call 561-1900.
Accreditation. The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Health Information Technology (HIT) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to collect, store, process, retrieve, analyze, disseminate, maintain, and communicate information related to research, planning, provision, financing, and evaluation of health care services. A career as a health information professional offers unique opportunities in health information, business, and computer information systems. The HIT Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM).
Admission. Enrollment is open to all interested students who fulfill the following admission requirements:
Associate of Science Degree . The curriculum is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. Students who satisfy these requirements and complete the Health Information Technology Curricula with a 2.0 grade point average or higher receive the Major in Health Information Technology.
National Certification Examination Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Graduates with an Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology are eligible to apply and take the national certification examination given by the American Health Information Association to earn the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.
Students who already possess an associate, bachelor’s degree, or higher in a discipline must apply for an Associate of Science degree from the college and Award of Achievement in Health Information Technology.
Course of Study. Each option, in addition to an emphasis in the major field, includes training in the following areas common to a variety of health care settings: computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs: analysis of the record by verifying their completeness, accuracy and proper entry into computer systems to ensure quality; coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement, research and statistics; cancer registries which maintain and compile data on cancer patients and cancer registrars; release of information; quality assurance and personnel management. Supervised professional practice in the third and fourth semesters gives students experience in health information departments in various health care facilities.
Basis for Disqualification. Students who receive a final grade
lower than C in any Health Information Technology course will be disqualified
from continuing in the program. Students will be permitted to repeat a
course only once and must achieve a grade of C at all evaluation periods.
Students may also be disqualified for other reasons consistent with College
policy.
First Semester
Course Units ANAT 14 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology .............. 4 HCT 61 Introduction to Health Care ............................... 3 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HIT 67 Computer Applications ...................................... 2 Additional graduation RequirementsSecond Semester
Course Units HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2 HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3 HIT 63 Health Information Systems ................................. 3 HIT 65 Organization of Health Data ................................ 2 HIT 73A Basic ICD-9-CM Coding ..................................... 2 Additional graduation RequirementsThird Semester
Course Units HIT 72 Legal Aspects of HIT ....................................... 3 HIT 73B Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding .................................. 4 HIT 77A Professional Practice I ................................... 3 HIT 74 Quality Assessment and Improvement ......................... 2 Additional graduation RequirementsFourth Semester
Course Units HIT 75 Organization and Management ................................ 3 HIT 76 CPT Coding.................................................. 3 HIT 77B Professional Practice II .................................. 3 HIT 78 Reimbursement Methods in HIT ............................... 2 Additional graduation Requirements Total Units .................................................. 47
Students may obtain the Certificate of Completion in Health Information
Clerk I, Health Information Clerk II, Health Information Coding Specialist,
Medical Transcription, and Health Information Technology by completing
the curriculum with a final grade point average of 2.00 or higher and also
complete each individual course with a final grade of C or higher or credit.
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in medical record/health information departments, physician offices, ambulatory, long-term, home health, and other health care settings. Opportunities for employment include reception and admitting/registration department responsibilities, filing and retrieval of records, sorting and filing loose documents, purging of records, storage and retention activities, data entry, and assembly of medical documents in a sequential order.
Courses required for the Certificate of Completion in Health Information Clerk I
Course Units HCT 61 Introduction to Health Care ................................ 3 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HIT 67 Computer Applications ...................................... 2 ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anat and Phys .............................. 4 ENGL 90 Basic Comp & Reading I or ESL 72 Inter Comp and Reading or ESL 150 Adv Academic ESL ................................... 3 Total Units .................................................. 15Health Information Clerk II
This certificate program prepares students for technical positions in medical record/health information departments, ambulatory, long term/rehabilitation, psychiatric/drug rehabilitation, home health, hospice, cancer registries, pharmaceutical companies, and other health care settings. Employment opportunities include organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating medical records to established standards; maintaining and using a variety of indices and storage retrieval systems; controlling the usage and release of health information; abstracting health data and compiling statistics for health care; and coding of records according to specific classification systems.
Courses required for the Certificate of Achievement in Health Information Clerk II
First Semester
Course Units HCT 61 Intro to Health Care ....................................... 3 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HIT 67 Computer Applications ...................................... 2 ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anat and Phys .............................. 4 ENGL 90 Bas Comp & Reading I or ESL 72 Inter Comp and Reading or ESL 150 Adv Academic ESL ................................... 3Second Semester
Course Units HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2 HIT 63 Health Information Systems ................................. 3 HIT 65 Organization of Health Care ................................ 2 HIT 72 Legal Aspects of HIT ....................................... 3 HIT 73A Basic ICD-9-CM Coding ..................................... 2 HIT 77A Professional Practice I ................................... 3 MATH E Basic Mathematics with Problem Solving* or MATH E1 Basic Math (Individualized)......................... 2 Total Units .................................................. 32* Requirement based on college Math Placement Test Score.
Health Information Technology Coding Specialist
This certificate program prepares students to code medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding classification systems and regulatory guidelines. Emphasis on preparing students to read and interpret medical record documentation and apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures to support clinical data. Students are trained to code manually and with encoders. Employment opportunities include coding in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, ambulatory care facilities, long-term care, psychiatric, home health, and other health care settings. Other opportunities may include developing and maintaining a health information management compliance program, Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) activities, and utilization review.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Health Information Coding Specialist
First Semester
Course Units ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anat and Phys .............................. 4 HCT 61 Intro to Health Care ....................................... 3 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HIT 67 Computer Applications ...................................... 2 ENGL 90 Bas Comp & Reading I or ESL 72 Inter Comp and Reading or ESL 150 Adv Academic ESL ................................... 3Second Semester
Course Units HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2 HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3 HIT 63 Health Information Systems ................................. 3 HIT 65 Organization of Health Care ................................ 2 HIT 73A Basic ICD-9-CM Coding ..................................... 3Third Semester
Course Units HIT 73B Adv ICD-9-CM Coding ....................................... 4 HIT 74 Quality Assessment and Improvement ......................... 3 HIT 76 Basic CPT .................................................. 2 HIT 77A Professional Practice I ................................... 3 HIT 78 Reimbursement Methods in HIT ............................... 3 Total Units .................................................. 41Medical Transcription
This certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical transcriptionists by providing the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness; ability to demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology; ability to operate designated word processing, dictation, and transcription equipment; ability to demonstrate correct English usage and format medical documents; and ability to apply ethics in medical transcription practices. Opportunities for employment include private physicians' offices, insurance companies, hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term, psychiatric, radiology, and pathology departments, and privately owned medical transcription services.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Transcription
First Semester
Course Units ANAT 14 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology ........................... 4 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HCT 55A Medical Transcription I ................................... 2 HCT 66 Medical Typing/Transcription ............................... 4Second Semester
Course Units HCT 61 Introduction to Health Care ................................ 3 HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2 HIT 55B Medical Transcription II .................................. 3 HIT 67 Computer Applications ...................................... 2Third Semester
Course Units HIT 55C Medical Transcription III ................................. 3 HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3 HIT 72 Legal Aspects of HIT ....................................... 3 Total Units .................................................. 32
Health Information Technology
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Health Information Technology
This certificate program is designed for students entering City College
with a degree (A.A. or higher) or for those who have completed ALL of the
CCSF graduation requirements.
First Semester
Course Units ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anat and Phys .............................. 4 HCT 61 Intro to Health Care ....................................... 3 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HIT 67 Computer Applications ...................................... 2 Second Semester
HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2 HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3 HIT 63 Health Information Systems ................................. 3 HIT 65 Organization of Health Data ................................ 2 HIT 73A Basic ICD-9-CM Coding ..................................... 2
Third Semester
HIT 72 Legal Aspects of HIT ....................................... 3 HIT 73B Adv ICD-9-CM Coding ....................................... 4 HIT 77A Professional Practice I ................................... 3 HIT 75 Organization and Supervision ................................2
Fourth Semester
HIT 74 Quality Assessment and Improvement ..........................3 HIT 76 Basic CPT .................................................. 2 HIT 77B Professional Practice II .................................. 3 HIT 78 Reimbursement Methods in HIT ............................... 2 Total Units .................................................. 46
Degree Curriculum
(Options in Medical-Office Assisting and Medical Administrative Assisting)
In the curriculum in Medical Assisting, a two-year course of study, the College offers students training for employment through options in two areas: Medical Office Assisting and Medical Administrative Assisting. The program is offered in cooperation with the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Admission. Enrollment is open to all interested students; however, students must have completed ENGL 90 or ESL 150 or placement in ENGL 92 or ESL 82 or 160. Students are required to submit evidence of a recent tuberculin test and a physical examination which indicates that they are in good physical and mental health and hold current CPR certification before enrolling in MED 82. Students must complete HCT 61 with a final grade of C or higher. HCT 61 is an orientation course conducted by the faculty of the Health Care Technology Department to review the requirements and expectations of the curriculum. Students are also required to satisfy prerequisites in order to enroll in certain courses.
Credit by Examination: Applicants who have been admitted to the Program and who have previous education or medical assisting/clerical or related experience may apply for credit and advanced placement in the curriculum.
Accreditation. The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education.
Course of Study. Each option includes training in the following subjects common to all branches of medical assisting: Anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, business correspondence, business mathematics, business records and record keeping, filing, first aid and CPR, psychology, professional relationships, typing, and medical coding and insurance.
In addition, students who elect the Option in Medical Office Assisting receive specialized training in clinical procedures, phlebotomy and medical laboratory techniques, medical transcription, and other related medical practices.
In Internship/Certification or Administrative Internship, a course included in the second year, students are given practical training off campus in their special field. Students who have elected the Option in Medical Office Assisting work without compensation with physicians and medical office assistants in both hospital outpatient clinics and medical offices.
Students who have elected the Option in Medical Administrative Assisting are assigned primarily to perform clerical duties without compensation in outpatient clinics and medical offices.
Employment. Students who have completed their training satisfactorily are qualified for employment in various capacities. Those who have completed the Option in Medical-Office Assisting are prepared to hold positions combining the duties of medical assistant, receptionist, and office manager in physicians' offices. Those who have completed the Option in Medical Administrative Assisting are qualified for the positions of receptionist, admitting clerk and ward clerk in hospital outpatient clinics, clinics, and health centers.
Associate in Science Degree. The curriculum is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. Students who satisfy these requirements and complete their training in Medical Office Assisting or Medical Administrative Assisting with a 2.5 grade point average or higher receive the Award of Achievement in Medical Office Assisting or Medical Administrative Assisting.
Certified Medical Assistant Examination. Graduates who receive the Certificate of Completion in Medical Office Assisting are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Medical Office Assisting
Students who complete their training satisfactorily are prepared to hold positions as a medical assistant, medical receptionist, or office manager in the physician’s office, hospital outpatient clinic, medical clinics, and health centers. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average or higher. The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates who complete the Associate of Science in Medical Office Assisting are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Courses Required for the Major in Medical Office Assisting
Required Courses Units ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anatomy and PhysiologyFall Semester
or ANAT 25 General Human Anatomy
and PHYS 1 Introductory Human Physiology
or PHYS 12 Introduction to Human Physiology .................4-9 PSYC 1 Applied Psychology ...................................... 3
Course Units HCT 61 Introduction to Health Care ............................. 3 HCT 66 Medical Typing/Transcription ............................ 4 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ................................... 3 HIT 57 Disease Process ......................................... 3Spring Semester
MED 49 Clinical Procedures ..................................... 4 MED 56 Administrative Procedures ............................... 3
Course Units ERT 104 Intoduction to Phlebotomy ............................. 3.5 HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................. 2 HIT 76 CPT Coding .............................................. 3 MED 55 The Electronic Health Record ............................ 4 MED 70 Bookkeeping/Insurance Procedures ........................ 3 MED 71 Computers for the Medical Office ...................... 1.5Summer Semester
Course Units MED 82 Internship/Certification ................................ 5Fall Semester
Course Units HIT 73A Basic ICD Coding ........................................ 3 HIT 75 Organization and Management ............................ 3 MED 73 Advanced Medical Manager ................................ 2 Total Units ............................................... 57-62General Education Requirements Areas A-H, see CCSF current Catalog for course listings and descriptions.
Medical Administrative Assisting
Students who complete their training satisfactorily are prepared to hold positions as a medical receptionist, admitting clerk, ward clerk or office manager in the physicians's office, hospital outpatient clinic, medical clinics, and health centers. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average or higher. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist Physician Office (CCS-P) examinations.
Courses Required for the Major in Medical Administrative Assisting
Course Units ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anat and PhysiologyFall Semester
or ANAT 25 General Human Anatomy
and PHYS 1 Introductory Human Physiology
or PHYS 12 Introduction to Human Physiology ................. 4-9 PSYC 1 General Psychology ...................................... 3
Course Units HCT 61 Introduction to Health Care ............................. 3 HCT 66 Medical Typing/Transcription ............................ 4 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ................................... 3 HIT 57 Disease Process ......................................... 3 MED 56 Administrative Procedures ............................... 3Spring Semester
Course Units HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................. 2Summer Semester
HIT 73A Basic ICD Coding ........................................ 2 HIT 76 CPT Coding .............................................. 2
MED 55 The Electronic Health Record ............................ 4 MED 70 Medical Bookkeeping and Insurance ....................... 3 MED 71 Electronic Management of Financial Medical Records .... 1.5
Course Units MED 82 Internship/Certification ................................. 5Fall Semester
Course Units HIT 75 Organization and Supervision ............................ 2 MED 72 Advanced Insurance Billing .............................. 3 MED 73 Advanced Medical Manager ................................ 2 Total Units ........................................... 51.5-56.5General Education Requirements Areas A-H, see CCSF current Catalog for course listings and descriptions.
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate in Medical Office Assisting provides students with both clinical and administrative training. Students who complete their training satisfactorily are prepared to hold positions as a medical assistant, medical receptionist, or office manager in a physician’s office, hospital outpatient clinic, medical clinics, and health centers. The medical assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Graduates who complete the certification of Achievement are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant examination given by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Students must be eligible for ENGL
92 or 82
and must be able to type 40 nwpm for a five minute period with a 10 percent
error rate or less.
Requirements for the Certification of Achievement in Medical Office Assisting
Suggested Sequence of Courses
ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology or ANAT 25 General Human Anatomy and PHYS 1 Introductory Human Physiology or PHYS 12 Intro to Human Physiology ........................ 4-9
PSYC 1 General Psychology ......................................... 3
Fall Semester
Course Units HCT 61 Intro to Health Care ....................................... 3 HCT 66 Med Typing/Transcription ................................... 4 HIT 50A Med Terminology I ......................................... 3 HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3 MED 49 Clinical Procedures ........................................ 2Summer Session
MED 56 Administrative Procedures................................... 3
Spring Semester Course Units ERT 104 Intro to Phlebotomy ..................................... 3.5
HIT 50B Medical Terminology II.................................... 2
HIT 73A Basic ICD Coding .......................................... 2
HIT 76 CPT Coding ................................................. 3
MED 55 The Electronic Health Record ............................... 4
MED 70 Medical Bookkeeping and Insurance ......................... 3 MED 71 Electronic Management of Financial Medical Records ...... 1.5
Course Units MED 82 Internship Certification ................................... 5 Total Units ............................................... 51-56
Certificate Curriculum
This certificate program prepares students to complete medical insurance claims for private physicians and outpatient facilities. Students learn CPT-4 and ICD-9-CM coding, medical terminology, disease process, manual and computer bookkeeping, and manual and computer insurance billing. Private insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, and managed care plans are included.
Students must be able to type 45 nwpm for a five minute period with a 10 percent error rate or less.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Biller
Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Spring Semester
Course Units ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology ..................... 4 HCT 66 Medical Typing/Transcription ............................... 4 HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3 HIT 76 Basic CPT .................................................. 2 MED 70 Medical Bookkeeping and Insurance .......................... 3 MED 71 Electronic Management of Financial Medical Records ....... 1.5 BSMA G, H, J or MATH E1 or E3 ........................................... 2 or 3Fall Semester
Course Units HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2 HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3 HIT 73A Basic ICD-9-CM Coding ..................................... 2 MED 72 Adv Insurance Billing ...................................... 3 MED 73 Adv Medical Manager ........................................ 3 ENGL 92 Basic Composition and Reading I or ESL 160 Advanced Composition ....................... 3 or 4 Total Units ........................................... 35.5-37.5
*Based on placement scores
Note: Students will be able to petition for the certificate of achievement starting in Fall 2010.
This certificate program is designed specifically for employment within the San Francisco Public Health Department including the neighborhood health clinics. Students have the option of completing additional courses for a Certificate of Completion in Medical Office Assisting. Students receive training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, health care systems, medical typing and transcription, health education and disease processes, clinical procedures, phlebotomy, and computer applications. Students will complete an internship and must hold a valid CPR Health Provider card and a HIPAA Awareness Training certificate. Students may obtain the Certificate of Achievement for MEA by completing the following courses with a final grade of C+ (2.5 grade point average) or higher.
Enrollment is open to all interested students; however, students must have completed ENGL 90 or ESL 150 or place in ENGL 92 or ESL 160.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Evaluation Assistant
Course Units Fall Semester (15-20 units) ANAT 14 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or ANAT 25 General Human Anatomy and PHYS 1 Introductory Human Physiology or PHYS 12 Introduction to Human Physiology .............. 4 or 9
HCT 66 Medical Typing/Transcription ............................... 4
HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3
MED 55 The Electronic Health Record ............................... 4 Spring Semester (17.5 units)
ERT 104 Introduction to Phlebotomy ................................ 4
HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2
HIT 57 Disease Process ............................................ 3
HLTH 66 Health Education and Chronic Disease ...................... 3
MED 49 Clinical Procedures ........................................ 4
MED 71 Electronic Management of Financial Medical Records ....... 1.5 Summer (5 units)
MED 82 Internship/Certification ................................... 5
Total Units ........................................... 37.5-42.5
Note: Students will be able to petition for the certificate of achievement starting in Spring 2010.
This certificate program prepares students for employment as a receptionist in a physician's office, outpatient clinic, or other medical facility. Students receive training in computer applications, appointment scheduling, telephone etiquette, medical record preparation, medical terminology, business correspondence, insurance claims completion, and first aid and CPR.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Medical Receptionist
Course Units Fall Semester (17-22 units) ANAT 14 Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology
or ANAT 25 General Human Anatomy
and PHYS 1 Introductory Human Physiology
or PHYS 12 Intro to Human Physiology ..................... 4 or 9
HCT 61 Introduction to Health Care ................................ 3
HCT 66 Medical Typing/Transcription ............................... 4
HIT 50A Medical Terminology I ..................................... 3
MED 56 Administrative Procedures .................................. 3 Spring Semester (14.5 units)
HIT 50B Medical Terminology II .................................... 2
HIT 76 CPT Coding ................................................. 3
MED 55 The Electronic Health Record ............................... 4
MED 70 Bookkeeping/Insurance Procedures ........................... 3
MED 71 Electronic Management of Financial Medical Records ....... 1.5
HLTH 12 Health Provider BLS-C/First Aid ........................... 1 Summer (5 units)
MED 82 Internship/Certification ................................... 5
Total Units ........................................... 36.5-41.5
Program Goal. This certificate program prepares students to work as technicians in pharmacies utilizing automation and math ability for safe medical dosages. Emphasis will be on optimum patient clinical outcome and customer services. For more information call (415) 561-1900.
Admission Requirements. Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Program after successful interview and suitability for State Board registration.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Pharmacy Technician
First Semester
Course Units PHTC 101 Theory I ................................................. 9 PHTC 102 Clinical I ............................................... 3Second Semester
PHTC 103 Theory II ................................................ 9 PHTC 104 Clinical II .............................................. 3 Total Units .................................................. 24
Core Courses. Both theory and clinical courses must be taken
in the same semester.
Requirements for Completion. The Certificate of Achievement requires completion of 24 units. Each course must be completed with a final grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
Program Goal. This program is designed to introduce the student to the clerical aspects of the hospital unit coordinator or ward clerk, liaison between the inpatient and the medical professionals in a hospital or other medical facility, and to familiarize the student with basic procedures and communication skills. For more information call 561-1900.
Admission Requirements. High school diploma, GED, or high school proficiency certificate.
Length of Course. One semester.
Core Course Hours/Weeks AHWC 9183---Unit Coordinator (Hospital) ..................... . 162/18Requirements for Completion. Successful completion of required courses with a grade of C or better.