Texas Healthtech Institute eCampus

This course introduces students to the study of the theories and practices related to the common diagnostic/clinical procedures and special lab tests involving cardiology and pulmonary patients. Additional emphasis will be placed on blood borne pathogens, hematology, and electrocardiograms. Students will study blood borne pathogens, hematology, and learn to give electrocardiograms as well as collect blood samples using hypodermic needles and body fluids from patients for laboratory testing. Students will study the Circulatory system and practice safety-conscious, blood-drawing techniques. (Lecture 40 clock hours/Lab 40 clock hours)

Basic functions such as office operations, insurance paper checking and medical billing are taught first. Student will also learn impact of health insurance on today's economy. We will also cover the different departments within an insurance company and operations. This phase will also give the student the opportunity to understand the importance of legal issues that affect the medical biller and health claims examiner. Students will be taught fundamentals of health information technology to provide them with the importance of written communication skills, accounts receivable management, supportive documentation, and customer service. Particularly, students will be taught the laws concerning medical record keeping, documentation guidelines and release. Federal Business Trade Act to prevent identity theft will also be covered. (lec 40 clock hrs/ lab20 hrs)

This course introduces students to the principles, procedures, and regulations involved in legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and assistants. The course includes HIPPA law interpretation and applications.  Emphasis is placed on the legal aspects of office procedures, current ethical issues, and risk management as they relate to the practice and fiduciary responsibilities. Upon completion of the subject students will be able to: 1) discuss what and to whom information about a patient may be released; 2) discuss the medical assistant's ethical obligations and restrictions; 3) explain the importance of a contract to a health care facility; and 4) list the six components of informed consent

The main subject of this course is the theoretical aspect of medical record coding. The student will be introduced to ICD-9-CM basic coding rules and conventions, sequencing codes and other coding principles. We will cover the CPT-4 Coding System Structure of the three levels of CPT-4, general guidelines for using CPT-4, basic steps to assign CPT-4 and understanding the sequencing and linking requirements. During this course the student will become familiar with the terminology in the procedure and diagnostic coding systems to use them efficiently and provide accurate descriptions of services rendered and maximize payment from insurance companies. (Lec 40 clock hrs/Lab 40 hrs)

Student will have the understanding and practical skills necessary to abstract relevant information from the medical records for completing the CMS-1500 claim form, as well as completely expediting the logins and processing of different types of medical forms. Students will study general guidelines for completing forms for different carriers to include: Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers' Compensation. This course will teach the student the knowledge necessary to optimize payment in a timely and cost efficient manner. The students will study the difference between clean, pending, rejected, incomplete and invalid claims and describe the reasons why claims were rejected. This course will also provide the student with the necessary skills to understand and complete the UB-92claim form and to know when it may or may not minimize their chances of rejection by insurance carriers. ( Lec 40 clock hrs/Lab 40 clock hr)

Study of therapeutic agents, their classifications, properties, actions, and effects on the human body and their role in the management of disease. Students will learn to provide detailed information regarding drug dosages, side effects, interactions, toxicities, and incompatibilities (Lec 40 clock hrs/ lab 40 hrs/ Ext 00 hrs).

English Composition I

Course Objective: This course provides knowledge on the fundamentals of the writing process and helps students learn how to use writing to gain knowledge, communicate, and analyze ideas. Students will be prepared for brainstorming, forming outlines, and researching ideas. Opportunities will also be given for creating initial drafts and engaging in revising and editing processes. Students will explore various elements of writing, including author’s purpose, voice, audience, and writing style.

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks: ISBN: 1260141144 College English and Business Communication: Authors Camp/Satterwhite; McGraw Hill 11e Edition

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Course Number: BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

Course Description: This course outlines the basic principles of business operations. Students will learn about decision-making, functions of business management, leadership, and structure of organizations. Other topics related to business will also be presented, such as account, banking, and ethics.

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 4 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  McGraw Hill; Business Foundations: A Changing World 13Edition

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab

Course Number: CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS I

Course Description: Students will learn real world applications involving the fundamentals of mathematics. Topics covered include critical thinking, sets, statistics, probability, number theories and systems, functions, relations, logic, measurement units, conversions, and geometry. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit hours

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  McGraw Hill; Practical Business Math Procedures; Slater 13Edition (Link will be provider for registration)

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab

Introduction to Computer Technology

Course Objective: This course will introduce students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking, computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, and other emerging technologies. Students will learn how to use search engines and evaluate the information found on web pages.

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks: ISBN13: 9781264136780 Computing Essentials 2023 29^th Edition By Timothy O'Leary and Linda O'Leary and Daniel O'Leary

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English Composition II

Course Objective: This course builds on the fundamental skills covered in English Composition I. Prior learning will be extended through study and practice with various research methods. Students will also examine multimedia text structures, including verbal, written and other forms of texts, as well as the importance of properly documenting the research process by citing sources and providing evidence of ideas. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit Hour (10 Week Course)

Prerequisite: English Composition I

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  College Writing Skills with Readings; John Langan;Zoe L Albright Eleventh edition McGraw Hill ISBN 978-1-264-30701-2

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab

Course Number: CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS II

Course Description: Students will apply real-world applications involving the fundamentals of mathematics learned in Contemporary Math II. Learning will be extended to include problem solving and critical thinking skills regarding number sets, statistics, probability, number theories and systems, functions, relations. logics, measurement units, conversions, and geometry. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours; 5 Quarter Credit hours

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  McGraw Hill; Practical Business Math Procedures; Slater 13Edition

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Instructional Methods: 1. Lecture 2. Audio-visuals 3. Computer Lab

Introduction To Psychology

Course Description: This course aims primarily at helping students develop skills and techniques necessary for writing  effective expository prose. Emphasis is placed on sentence structure, word choice, paragraph development, and organization of the whole essay. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours; 20 Lab hours  5 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks: ISBN13: 9781260829464 Understanding Psychology; 15th Edition By Robert Feldman

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Introduction to Accounting I

Course Objective: The student will demonstrate a proficiency in accounting for sole proprietorships in a service enterprise by completing exercises, problems, and tests. Demonstrate a basic understanding of terminology related to accounting through written and verbal communication with the instructor.

Course Length:  30 Lecture hours; 90 Lab hours; 6 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks: ISBN13: 9781260247909 College Accounting Chapters 1-30 McGraw Hill16th Edition By John Price and M. David Haddock and Michael Farina

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Introduction To PowerPoint

Course Description: Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, texts, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development

Course Length: 30 Lecture hours;  60Lab Hours; 6 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks:  ISBN13: 9781266783364 Microsoft Office 365: A Skills Approach, 2021 Edition; 1st Edition By Cheri Manning

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Introduction To Spreadsheet

Course Description: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: create and edit spreadsheets of varying complexity format cells, columns and rows as well as entire workbooks in a uniform and attractive style analyze numerical data and project outcomes to make informed decisions plan, research, create, revise and publish worksheets and worksheets and workbooks in varying formats demonstrate the ability to take numerical data create meaningful information to solve problems and create "what if" scenario. 

Course Length: 40 Lecture hours;  4 Quarter Credit Hour

Prerequisite: None

Instruction Delivery: Traditional, Hybrid, Distance Education

Required Textbooks: ISBN13: 9781266783364 Microsoft Office 365: A Skills Approach, 2021 Edition; 1st Edition By Cheri Manning

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