| PNVN1811: Basic Foundations in Nursing & Nursing 
<br />Practice 
<br />Credit Hours: 8 
<br />Clock Hours:170/0/0 
<br />This course provides an introduction to pharmacology, 
<br />healthcare -related mathematical concepts, anatomy 
<br />and physiology, and the fundamentals of nursing 
<br />practice. Emphasis Is placed on using the nursing 
<br />process, evidenced based practice, safety, cultural 
<br />sensitivity and client centered care to promote health. 
<br />Theories of nursing practice and current industry trends 
<br />are introduced focusing on principles of therapeutic 
<br />communication, and the nurse -client relationship 
<br />across the lifespan. 
<br />POFM1201: Externship I 
<br />Credit Hours: 2.5 
<br />Clock 115 (Theory 35. Externship 80) (Ground 80, 
<br />Hours: Online 35) 
<br />This course is an integral part of the learning 
<br />experience for the student. Each student is assigned to 
<br />work in a medical facility in order to gain everyday 
<br />practical and clinical experience In the duties and 
<br />functions of a medical office employee and to apply the 
<br />student's educational training in a work environment, 
<br />Prerequisites: 
<br />POFM1312, POFM1322, POFM1332, POFM1342, 
<br />POFM1352, POFM1362, CPSO1011, CPSO1012, 
<br />CPSO1013, CPSO1014, CPSO1015, CPSO1016 
<br />POFMI202: Externship 11 
<br />Credit Hours: 2.5 
<br />Clock 115 (Theory 35, Externship 80) (Ground 80, 
<br />Hours: Online 35) 
<br />This course presents students with the opportunity to 
<br />continue building practical experience in a healthcare 
<br />work environment. Students will build confidence, skill 
<br />and competence in the field while honing the skills 
<br />learned in the classroom. 
<br />Prerequisites: 
<br />POFM1201, POFM1312, POFM1322, POFM1332, 
<br />POFM1342, POFM1352, POFM1362, CPSO1011, 
<br />CPSO1012, CPSO1013, CPSO1014. CPSOioi5, CPSOioi6 
<br />POFM1311: Medical Office Procedures 
<br />Credit Hours: 3 
<br />Clock Hours: 40/40/0 
<br />Students acquire clerical and administrative skills 
<br />typically expected In a medical office. This course 
<br />includes discussions and activities in 
<br />telecommunications, medical records management, 
<br />mail processing, and general office equipment. 
<br />Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and 
<br />speed and learn medical terminology. 
<br />POFMI312: Medical Office Procedures 
<br />Credit Hours: 3 
<br />Clock 80 (Theory 40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 
<br />Hours: 40) 
<br />Students acquire clerical and administrative skills 
<br />typically expected in a medical office. This course 
<br />includes discussions and activities in 
<br />telecommunications, medical record management, 
<br />mail processing and general office equipment. Students 
<br />practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and 
<br />learn medical terminology. 
<br />POFM1321: Computer Applications 
<br />Credit Hours: 3 
<br />Clock Hours: 40/40/0 
<br />Students explore and practice the Microsoft Office® 
<br />applications Word. Excel, and Outlook, Basic -level 
<br />functions are covered for students to create typical 
<br />documents used in medical practice. Students practice 
<br />keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and learn 
<br />medical terminology. 
<br />POPM1322: Computer Applications 
<br />Credit Hours: 3 
<br />Clock 80 (Theory 40, Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 
<br />Hours: 40) 
<br />Students explore and practice the Microsoft Office® 
<br />applications -Word, Excel and Outlook. Basic -level 
<br />functions are covered for students to create typical 
<br />documents used in medical practice. Students practice 
<br />keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and learn 
<br />medical terminology, 
<br />POFM1331: Medical Terminology & Communications 
<br />Credit Hours: 3 
<br />Clock Hours: 40/40/0 
<br />Students practice appropriate written and verbal forms 
<br />of professional communication, such as letter forms, 
<br />grammar, punctuation, and spelling, Students practice 
<br />keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and gain 
<br />proficiency In medical terminology. Students are 
<br />exposed to basic business mathematic concepts used 
<br />in the office environment. 
<br />POFM1332: Medical Insurance Coding I 
<br />Credit Hours: 3 
<br />Clock 80 (Theory 40. Lab 40) (Ground 40, Online 
<br />Hours: 40) 
<br />This course provides a detailed approach to the 
<br />accurate use of The Physician's Current Procedural 
<br />Terminology (CPT) and for procedural coding of 
<br />insurance claims. Activities in the Healthcare Procedure 
<br />Coding System (HCPCS) are also addressed, 
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