Academy of Health Professions
AHP 103- Computers in the Medical Office
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other healthcare software.
- Identify types of Electronic Health Records software and their application.
- Identify appropriate use of the internet and social medial in a professional setting.
AHP 104- Medical Office Administration
- Set up the appointment matrix for a group of physicians according to written guidelines, using an appointment book and an electronic scheduling function.
- Schedule diagnostic testing using simulated patient and procedure information.
- Complete charge slips for patients accurately, using a fee schedules, encounter forms, and record of procedures completed.
- Prepare an itemized bank slip using simulated items to be deposited.
AHP 105- Medical Coding I
- Discuss the history and current status of health insurance in the United States.
- Describe legal and ethical standards related to health insurance and health insurance reimbursement including both private and government plans.
- Describe the requirements for completing the CMS-1500 claim form
- Perform diagnostic coding (ICD-10) & procedural coding (CPT and HCPCS) for outpatient claims
AHP 107- Phlebotomy Externship
- Perform the responsibilities and duties of the phlebotomist/ECG technologist in a variety of health care environments.
- Exhibit proficiency in collecting, transporting handling, and processing blood specimens for analysis while adhering to infection control, and safety policies and procedures.
- Perform electrocardiograms without supervision.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical work habits as they apply to health care environments; exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, peers and health care personnel and the public.
- Demonstrate the necessary skills in employment readiness to become employed as a phlebotomist/ECG technologist.
AHP 108- Medical Coding II
- Identify all relationships between all coding systems.
- Compare and contrast CPT and HCPCS procedure coding systems.
- Perform diagnostic coding (ICD-10-CM and ICD-10) for outpatient case studies.
- Describe the medical coding process for operative reports
AHP 109- Laboratory Administration
- Demonstrate proficiency in the recognition of commonly used ICD-10 codes and medical billing procedures.
- Identify the tenets of being a health care professional and the basics of customer service.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize the laboratory information system and process specimens accordingly while understanding the significance and importance of bar-coding and patient identity matching.
AHP 110- Medical Billing
- Discuss the future of healthcare & types of health care professionals.
- Describe manual electronic submission of insurance claims.
- Explain how the reimbursement process should be managed.
- Describe documentation and risk assessment.
- Discuss the knowledge and skills required of a medical billing specialist/claims analyst.
AHP 111- Medical Writing
- Identify the requirements for documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
- Write professionally appropriate communication for the healthcare setting.
- Edit written communication to ensure the final product is clear, accurate, and appropriate for the intended audience in the healthcare setting.
AHP 112- Soft Skills for Healthcare Students
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Demonstrate various ways to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate various methods of conflict resolution.
- Examine the importance self-care.
- Demonstrate skills needed for cultural competency.
- Demonstrate skills needed for stress management.
AHP 113- Phlebotomy Theory
- Explain venous physiology and the medical terminology used in phlebotomy.
- Discuss infection control and safety as it applies to phlebotomy.
- Identify methods to communicate (both verbally and non-verbally) effectively in the workplace.
- Identify age specific or psychosocial considerations involved in the performance of phlebotomy procedures on various groups of patients.
AHP 114- Phlebotomy Lab
- Perform the responsibilities and duties of the phlebotomist/ECG technologist in a variety of health care environments.
- Exhibit proficiency in collecting, transporting handling, and processing blood specimens for analysis while adhering to infection control, and safety policies and procedures.
- Perform electrocardiograms without supervision
AHP 115- Nursing Assistant I
- Demonstrate responsibilities of caregiving in the home setting.
- Demonstrate infection control.
- Provide basic care to patients in the home setting
AHP 116- Nursing Assistant II
- Perform the entry-level technical skills of bedside care, including safety and infection control, personal care skills, and selected therapeutic and restorative procedures.
- Exhibit desirable patterns of organization and execution of work habits while performing as a nursing assistant and member of a health team.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family and staff
AHP 117- Nursing Assistant III
- Apply de-escalation methods learned.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Analyze disease processes including dementia care.
- Recognize the bridge from CNA to LPN.
AHP 220- Healthcare Delivery Systems
- Assess the components of the healthcare delivery system in the United States.
- Analyze the responsibility and operations of a healthcare organization in patient care outcomes and business performance.
- Apply critical thinking skills in financial management, human resourcing, operational improvement, and strategic planning within the health care delivery system.
AHP 225- Healthcare Administration Internship
- Describe the theoretical framework of healthcare systems.
- Apply principles and knowledge learned in the classroom for competent practice in a healthcare setting.
- Apply ethical principles in the diverse and complex context of a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in a healthcare setting.