3 credits
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or higher.
BTEC 172 W Medical Office Procedures
3 credits
Provides instruction and practice for advanced administrative support skills in the medical office. Topics include payroll procedures, banking; fees, credit and collections; patient and insurance billing; bookkeeping, including practice in singleentry methods; and diagnostic and procedural coding. Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or TECH 105 or instructor permission, MATH 079 or TECH 079 or instructor permission, and BTEC 171, each with a grade of C or better.
BTEC 173 Sp Computers in the Medical Office
3 credits
Prepares students for administrative talks in healthcare practices. Using computer software students learn to enter patient information, schedule appointments, and handle billing and insurance claims. Prerequisite: BTEC 172 with grade C or better.
BTEC 181 F,W,Sp,S Medical Terminology I
1-3 credits
Provides a foundation for building a medical vocabulary including the study of prefixes, roots, suffixes, combining forms, and pronunciation. Emphasis is on using medical terms accurately in documenting and reporting patient care procedures.
F,W,Sp
2 credits
Provides preparation for pursuing a career in business technology, with a focus on self-assessment, job search, application process documents, and interviewing techniques. This course is intended for Business Technology students in their second year. Students should enroll in this course during one of the last two quarters of their program. Prerequisite: Program advisor permission.
Chemical Dependency Studies (CDS) CDS 101 F,Sp 5 credits Intro to Addictions & Chemical Dependency SS Introduces the student to the basic theories of drug/alcohol use and abuse. Explores the scope of chemical substance dependency. Topics include socio-cultural aspects of drug usage, patterns and progression, definitions of substance abuse and dependency recovery and prevention. This course is the primary course for students interested in a career counseling the chemically dependent.
CDS 102 W 3 credits Introduction to Theories and Counseling of Chemically Dependent Clients H,P Introduces the student to the need for a theoretical base for CD counseling. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of at least three contemporary theories of counseling, and will gain a working knowledge of brief therapy. Prerequisite: CDS 101 with a grade of C or better.
1-3 credits
CDS 105 W 3 credits Introduction to Theories and Counseling of Chemically Dependent Clients
Continues the focus of BTEC 181 incorporating actual medical records and demonstrating how medical terminology is used in the clinical setting.
Provides students with a basic understanding of social problems and legal issues relative to domestic violence and its impact on children and families.
BTEC 182 F,W,Sp,S Medical Terminology II
Prerequisite: BTEC 181 or MEDA 101 each with a grade of C or better.
BTEC 230 F,W,Sp,S Legal Terminology
1-3 credits
Provides instruction in legal terminology including definitions of terms and correct pronunciation. Emphasis is placed on understanding legal terminology through the study of legal concepts and their application in the federal and state court systems, trial procedures, and translation into layperson language. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or BUS 119 with a grade of C or better or instructor permission.
BTEC 260 Sp Office Procedures
5 credits
Provides and enhances essential skills for today’s modern office including teamwork, time management, basic bookkeeping, critical thinking, office technology, communication, and cultural diversity awareness to prepare for transition from school to work. Prerequisite: BUS 119 and BUS 104 with a grade of C or better or instructor permission.
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Provides a foundation of basic knowledge and skills for employment in a physician’s office or clinic. Topics include reception techniques, medical records and related laws, appointment scheduling, telephone use procedures, and office maintenance.
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BTEC 171 F Medical Reception Procedures
CDS 106 W Prevention/Intervention Specialist
3 credits
Provides a general overview of prevention, philosophies and school-based substance abuse prevention/intervention models. This course will also cover information about the role and function of the prevention/intervention specialist, school infrastructure, and systemic dynamics that may sabotage prevention efforts. This course is designed for CD counselors, nurses, social workers, counselors and teachers; instructor’s permission required for others to enroll.
CDS 107 Sp 3 credits Adolescent Developmental Issues and Chemical Dependency Examines the special issues and challenges of working with adolescent chemical abuse and dependency. This class will cover the following: adolescent development tasks, assessment process and tools, diagnostic challenges, treatment and recovery considerations, co-occurring disorders and relapse prevention. It will also cover information about family assessment, treatment, and recovery issues.
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