Health Medical Terminology/Anatomy I MRP 80/ 245 .

Health Information TechnologyMedical OfficeAdministrative AssistantMeet the demand for medical administrative personnel. Be prepared to work as aMedical Office Administrative Assistant inrapidly expanding ambulatory care settings, managed care, HMOs as well astraditional health care facilities. This program is particularly suited for those whohave worked or wish to work in an officesetting. It can be combined with theMedical Biller Certificate program or theMedical Transcriptionist Certificateprogram to completely round out the individual’s office skills.Students may select individual coursesor complete the certificate program.Students must apply for the program (seepage 5), complete six required courses with agrade of “C” or better and attend at least 80percent of class meetings for each course.Required CoursesMRP 80 Medical Terminology/Anatomy IMRP 81 Medical Terminology/Anatomy IIEDP 07 Introduction to MicrocomputingCBS 78 Word Processing with MicrosoftWordMRP 50 Medical Office ProceduresMRP 60 Medicaid Eligibility InterviewerTrainingStudents are to follow the prerequisites andcorequisites listed with each course.Medical Terminology/Anatomy IMRP 80/ 245 (see page 22)Medical Terminology/Anatomy IIMRP 81/ 365 (see page 22)Introduction to MicrocomputingEDP 07/ 305 (see page 15)Word Processing withMicrosoft WordCBS 78/ 305 (see page 20)Medical Office ProceduresMRP 50/ 295This course provides instruction in medical/surgical office procedures: front desk management; initiating and maintaining medical records; patient scheduling; surgical bookingand pre-certification; reviewing patientdemographics and insurance; managed carecontracts and HMO referrals processing; introduction to claims processing to insurancecompanies, including billing, posting, claimssubmission, bank deposits and follow-up oninsurance payments. (No prerequisite.) 3.6CEU TThursdays, Sept. 26-Dec. 19, 7-9:30 p.m.,12 sessions. Madeline Mirabal, billingmanager, Montefiore Medical Center.Medicaid Eligibility InterviewerTrainingMRP 60/ 190This course provides the skills necessary tohelp determine Medicaid eligibility. The fivecategories of eligibility are covered in depth.The knowledge of federal regulations helpsoptimize Medicaid’s reimbursement to healthcare facilities and assists patients’ understanding of the Medicaid application process.The basic training needed for the position ofMedicaid eligibility interviewer is providedby this course. Students should have excellentoral communication skills. 2.5 CEUThursdays, Sept. 26-Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,10 sessions. Drana K. Santos, director, N.Y.C.Medicaid Eligibility Information Services.MedicalTranscriptionistThis program prepares students for thekey position of medical transcriptionist inhospitals, transcription services, andoutpatient settings. Trained medical transcriptionists are also in demand forhome-based employment.Students may select individual coursesor complete the certificate program.Students must apply for the program (seepage 5), complete five required courses witha grade of “C” or better and attend at least 80percent of class meetings for each course.Students MUST have a working knowledgeof word processing prior to enrolling inMRP 70.T Textbook to be brought to first classmeeting(Continued on next page)2625

Health Information TechnologyRequired CoursesMRP 80 Medical Terminology/Anatomy IMRP 81 Medical Terminology/Anatomy IIMRP 70 Introduction to Medical MachineTranscriptionMRP 74 Advanced Medical/SurgicalTranscription with PracticumEDP 07 Introduction to MicrocomputingStudents are to follow the prerequisites andcorequisites listed with each course.Medical Terminology/Anatomy IMRP 80/ 245 (see page 22)Medical Terminology/Anatomy IIMRP 81/ 365 (see page 22)Introduction to MicrocomputingEDP 07/ 305 (see page 15)Introduction to Medical MachineTranscriptionMRP 70/ 385Students transcribe reports containing medicalinformation–discharge summaries, radiologyreports, admission histories and physicals, andconsultations–from tapes dictated by a physician and learn to use the reference materialsmost commonly found in medical recordsdepartments. Students use IBM-compatiblepersonal computers. Enrollment limited: onestudent per PC and transcription machine.(Prerequisites: MRP 80, MRP 81, EDP 07,ability to type 45-50 wpm and workingknowledge of word processing.) MicrosoftWord is utilized in the course. 4 CEU TMondays, Sept. 23-Dec. 9, 6-9:10 p.m.,11 sessions. Pamela Rhodes, medicaltranscriptionist.Advanced Medical/Surgical Transcriptionwith PracticumMRP 74/ 495A continuation of MRP 70, this course provides a background in specialized medical/surgical terminology essential for the welltrained transcriptionist. The practicum consists of transcribing medical and surgicalreports from dictated tapes. Enrollment limited: one student per PC and transcription machine. (Prerequisite: MRP 70.) MicrosoftWord is utilized in the course. 5.4 CEU TMondays, Sept. 23-Jan. 13, 6-9:15 p.m.,14 sessions. Pamela Rhodes (see above).T Textbook to be brought to first classmeeting26Cancer RegistryManagementApproved by the National CancerRegistrar’s Association as preparation for the NCRA National Qualifying Examination for the CertifiedTumor Registrar (CTR) CredentialThe Cancer Registry Management CertificateProgram is designed for students who wish todirect or redirect their careers to serve as cancer registrars for health care facilities, data organizations, and free standing cancer registries.Students who complete the program in addition to the NCRA clinical practice requirements will be eligible to take the CertifiedTumor Registrar examination. NOTE: There isno fee for the NCRA required clinical practice.Admission PolicyStudents must complete the prerequisitecourses before they are allowed to register forthe professional component. Proficiency inEnglish is required. NOTE: Health information professionals, RHIAs, RHITs, RNs andMDs need only complete the professionalcomponent of the program. All applicantsmust apply (see page 5) and be approved bythe program director to enter the professionalprogram. For additional information, pleasecall Rhea Wolfthal at (718) 960-8514.To earn the Lehman College Cancer RegistryManagement Certificate, students are tocomplete five prerequisite courses (unlesswaived), the three professional componentcourses with a grade of “C” or better, attendat least 80 percent of class meetings for eachcourse and the 160 hour NCRA requiredclinical practicum. Enrollment is limited.Prerequisite CoursesMRP 18 Medical Record Science(offered spring 2003)MRP 80 Medical Terminology/Anatomy I(see page 22)MRP 81 Medical Terminology/Anatomy II(see page 22)MRP 90 Pathology of Disease: Neoplasia(see page 23)EDP 07 Introduction to Microcomputing(see page 15)Professional ComponentCRP 10 Cancer Registry Organization andOperationCRP 20 Cancer Registry Abstracting,Coding, Staging, Cancer Treatmentand Data Management(offered spring 2003)CRP 30 Cancer Registry Data Utilization,Statistics and Epidemiology;Review of Requirement for CTRExam27

Cancer Registry ManagementCancer Registry Organizationand OperationCRP 10/ 465This course covers the organization and management of Cancer Registries. The AmericanCollege of Surgeons Commission on Cancer,Cancer Program Standards, Registry Operationsand Data Standards (ROADS, Vol. I) are studied. Preparation of annual reports, generalprinciples of abstracting and ICD-O 3 codingare introduced. (Prerequisites: MRP 80,MRP 81, MRP 18, MRP 90, EDP 07.)4.5 CEUThursdays, Sept. 19-Dec. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,13 sessions. Cancer Registry Managementfaculty.Cancer Registry Abstracting,Coding, Staging, CancerTreatment and Data ManagementCRP 20/ 435This course focuses on and offers practicalinstruction in the components of the CancerRegistry; coding of neoplasms–ICD-O 3 coding standards, rules and practice; case ascertainment and computer principles; extent ofdisease and cancer staging systems; cancertreatment methodology; monitoring patientoutcome and quality control of Registry data.Hands-on experience/practica utilizing theMRS computerized database is included.(Prerequisite: CRP 10.) 4.5 CEU(To be offered in spring 2003)Cancer Registry DataUtilization, Statistics andEpidemiology; Review ofRequirement for CTR ExamCRP 30/ 435This course covers the practical use of Registry data in the health care environment. Thefocus is on statistical use of Registry data;epidemiology; data utilization and comparison, report composition and content. Thecourse will also include a review of therequirements and content of the CTR certification examination and hands-on practiceutilizing the MRS computerized database.(Prerequisite: CRP 20.) 4.5 CEUTuesdays, Sept. 24-Dec. 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,13 sessions. Cancer Registry Managementfaculty.Guarantee yourself a space in thecourse of your choice by registeringearly. In order for us to hold a coursewe must first meet registration minimums. If you don’t want to see yourcourse cancelled, don’t wait until theday of the class to register.28Alcoholism andSubstance AbuseCounselorThe demand for excellent professionalskills in the field of alcoholism and substance abuse counseling is increasing withthe emergence of managed care. The variety of methodologies and approaches within the human services provider networkrequires counselors to have a sound clinicalfoundation as well as sensitivity to thediversity of the client population. The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse CounselorCertificate Program is designed for healthand human services professionals, educators,clergy, and employee assistance personnelwho wish to enter or advance in the field.The Certificate ProgramSatisfactory completion of a required numberof hours of education/training, supervisedpractical training, and documented work experience will enable an individual to sit forthe New York State Office of Alcoholismand Substance Abuse Services (NYS-OASAS)oral and written examinations to obtain theCredentialed Alcoholism and SubstanceAbuse Counselor (CASAC) designation.Credential applicants are required to document350 clock hours of course work covering 4categories of knowledge. The Office of Continuing Education offers the 350 hours with 9courses. Counseling is available to currentlyenrolled and new students to assist them withcourse selection and career guidance. In addition, the program coordinator will provide assistance in identifying resources for thesupervised practical training hours.To earn the Lehman College Alcoholism andSubstance Abuse Counselor Certificate, students must (1) complete all required courseswith a grade of “C” or better; (2) attend atleast 80 percent of class meetings for eachcourse; and (3) maintain an overall gradeaverage of “B.”A certificate of completion is awarded aftersatisfactory completion of each course.This training is provided under New YorkState Office of Alcoholism and SubstanceAbuse Services Provider Number AI 0157.Required CoursesA. Knowledge of Alcohol and SubstanceAbuse (85 hours)ASC 01 Overview of Alcohol and SubstanceAbuse (40 hours)ASC 02 Diversity of Intervention andTreatment Approaches inAlcoholism and Substance Abuse(45 hours)(Continued on next page)27

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse CounselorB. Alcoholism & Substance AbuseCounseling (150 hours)ASC 24 Counseling Issues I: Individual andGroup Counseling (45 hours)ASC 26 Human Growth and Development(30 hours)ASC 27 Counseling Issues II: The Family,Relapse Prevention and VocationalEducation (40 hours)ASC 28 Counseling Issues III: Communicable Diseases and SpecialPopulations (35 hours)C. Assessment, Clinical Evaluation,Treatment Planning, Case Managementand Patient, Family & CommunityEducation (70 hours)ASC 31 Treatment Planning, ClinicalRecord Keeping and DischargePlanning (30 hours)ASC 33 Assessment, Evaluation, CaseManagement and Referral (40 hours)D. Professional & Ethical Responsibility &Documentation (45 hours)ASC 42 Professional and EthicalResponsibilities and theCounselor/Client Relationship(45 hours)The FacultyAll faculty members are highly experiencedprofessionals in their field and are committedto providing the best educational experiencepossible to enable students to succeed.Admission PolicyA high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required for admission. Applicants must submit: (1) a completed application form; (2) a non-refundable 25 application fee (check or money orderpayable to Lehman College); (3) an officialcopy of proof of highest level of educationattained (i.e., high school, GED, college orgraduate school diploma); transcript if currently enrolled in a degree program, or transcript of continuing education courses. Allapplications should be submitted no laterthan September 18. Applicants will be notified of their status after applications havebeen reviewed by Daniel McGill, coordinatorof the program. An interview may be required. For individuals who have been affected by alcoholism or any chemical addiction, it is strongly recommended that therehave been a period of three years of uninterrupted recovery in order to be prepared forthe personal and professional rigors of an intensive, extended program.Due to curriculum modifications, all students admitted prior to the fall 2001semester should consult Daniel McGill,program coordinator, for advisement priorto registration. Appointments can be madeby calling (718) 960-8512. It is stronglyrecommended that this be done well inadvance of the beginning of the semester.28Overview of Alcohol andSubstance AbuseASC 01/ 370This course provides an overview of basicknowledge of alcoholism and substanceabuse. Special attention is given to physicaland pharmacological effects of alcohol andother substances of abuse and the interactiverole of these effects on the dynamics ofaddiction. 40 hours, 4 CEUThursdays, Sept. 26-Jan. 2, 6:30-9:35 p.m.,13 sessions. Eileen T. Cullen, MA, CASAC.Diversity of Intervention andTreatment Approaches inAlcoholism and Substance AbuseASC 02/ 415This course provides basic instruction in thediversity of alcoholism and substance abuseintervention and treatment approaches including school and community-based intervention programs, inpatient treatment andrehabilitation programs, residential treatmentprograms, detoxification services, medicallysupervised ambulatory drug-free treatmentprograms, methadone maintenance, psychotherapy, acupuncture, and self-help principles.(Prerequisite: ASC 01 or permission of theprogram coordinator.) 45 hours, 4.5 CEUMondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Dec. 2,7-9:30 p.m., 18 sessions. Instructor: TBACounseling Issues I: Individualand Group CounselingASC 24/ 415The theories and practices of counseling thealcohol and substance abuser in both individual and group settings are addressed. Topics include the definition of the group counseling process, selection and establishment ofthe group structure and the time frame formaximizing group dynamics. Individualcounseling issues such as client-counselordynamics are explored along with guidelinesfor establishing client-counselor contracts.(Prerequisites: ASC 01 and ASC 02 orpermission of the program coordinator.)45 hours, 4.5 CEUSaturdays, Sept. 21-Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-12 noon,15 sessions. Instructor: TBAHuman Growth and DevelopmentASC 26/ 280Physical growth and psychological development from the prenatal period through lateadulthood are studied. The relationship between life-span development and alcohol andsubstance abuse issues is addressed. Undergraduate or graduate courses in this areamight be accepted for CASAC credentialing;therefore students are advised to consult withthe program coordinator prior to enrolling.(No prerequisite.) 30 hours, 3 CEUFridays, Sept. 27-Dec. 20, 6:30-9 p.m.,12 sessions. Instructor: TBA29

Counseling Issues II: The Family,Relapse Prevention andVocational EducationASC 27/ 370(To be offered in spring 2003)Counseling Issues III:Communicable Diseases andSpecial PopulationsASC 28/ 325(To be offered in summer 2003)Treatment Planning, ClinicalRecord Keeping and DischargePlanningASC 31/ 280(To be offered in spring 2003)Assessment, Evaluation, CaseManagement and ReferralASC 33/ 370This course focuses on clinical assessmentand evaluation and their impact on case management and the referral process. Interviewingtechniques and instruments used in assessment and case management are covered. Therole of the CASAC counselor in the largercontext of social and other human servicesdelivery systems is addressed. (Prerequisites:ASC 01, ASC 02 and ASC 31.) 40 hours,4 CEUWednesdays, Sept. 25-Jan. 15, 6:30-9:35p.m., 13 sessions. Instructor: TBAProfessional and EthicalResponsibilities and theCounselor/Client RelationshipASC 42/ 415(To be offered in summer 2003)FREE CAREER SEMINARAlcoholism and SubstanceAbuse CounselorMonday, September 97-8:30 p.m.For information, call (718) 960-851230Child CareChild Care is one of the tenfastest growing sources ofjobs and careers. We offera program based upon thenationally recognized ChildDevelopment Associate (CDA)Competency Standards for Preschool Children. Completion of the entire program isa step towards receiving a credential fromthe Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Students will be working to complete the required formal education (120 clock hours in the eight requiredcontent areas which include the thirteenFunctional Areas of the CDA CompetencyStandards). Students completing the program may receive help to prepare for theassessment process leading to a CDA credential. The program prepares you forentry-level employment in a child carefacility working with preschool children.Students may select individual coursesor complete the certificate program.Students must apply for the program (seepage 5), complete eight required courses witha 70 percent average on exams and projectsand attend at least 80 percent of class meetings for each course. Applicants who havenot graduated from high school may apply tohave this requirement waived with permissionof the program coordinator. Note: No studentis eligible to seek a CDA credential untilproof of a high school diploma or GED issubmitted.Core CoursesCCP 10 Principles of Child Growth andDevelopmentCCP 20 Planning a Safe, Healthy LearningEnvironmentCCP 30 Promoting Children’s Physical andIntellectual DevelopmentCCP 40 Observing and RecordingChildren’s BehaviorCCP 50 Supporting Children’s Social andEmotional DevelopmentCCP 60 Establishing ProductiveRelationships with FamiliesCCP 70 Managing an Effective ProgramOperationCCP 80 Maintaining a Commitment toProfessionalism and Seminar onChild AbuseOptional CourseCCP 90 Practicum in Child CareThe program is offered in a modular format.Students may complete four courses (modules) in a given semester.(Continued on next page)29

Child CarePrinciples of Child Growthand DevelopmentObserving and RecordingChildren’s BehaviorCCP 10/ 155CCP 40/ 165Learn how children grow and develop according to the major theories and basic factsabout physical, intellectual, emotional, andsocial development from infancy to six yearsold. Discuss what is common to each childand what is unique to individual children.Required (15 hrs.)Wednesdays, Sept. 25-Oct. 30, 6:30-9:30p.m., 5 sessions. Instructor: TBAPlanning a Safe, HealthyLearning EnvironmentCCP 20/ 175Three functional competency areas in theCDA standards are covered: (1) Safe;(2) Health; and (3) Learning Environment.Learn how to provide safe and healthy indoorand

MRP 81 Medical Terminology/Anatomy II MRP 18 Medical Record Science MRP 90 Pathology of Disease: Neoplasia MRP 10 ICD-9-CM Coding I MRP 11 ICD-9-CM Coding II MRP 14 Internship for ICD-9-CM Coding MRP 15 Coding for Physicians’ Services: CPT-4 Students are to follow the prerequisites and corequisites listed with each course. Medical Terminology .