This course is for the health care professional who needs to increase their knowledge of the pathophysiology of the human immune system and its clinical implications. There will be an emphasis on non-specific and specific resistance, the inflammatory response and cell mediated immunity. Common infectious diseases, CDC definitions and diseases in developing countries will be discussed.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN INFECTION CONTROL COURSE!
The number of people with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease has grown, generating a need for specialized training in this area. Patients with dementia cared for by knowledgeable and skilled individuals can have a better quality of life and remain independent longer. This course is aimed at those working with and/or seeking job opportunities working in home care, adult day care, human service agencies, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities. Family members are encouraged to attend to learn more about this disease. Topics include understanding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, living with Alzheimer's disease, improving communication with the Alzheimer individual, a map through the maze of Alzheimer's behaviors, assisting in activities of daily living, and caring for the caregiver.
This course covers the procedure of classifying verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and surgical procedures into numeric designations (codes). Using case scenarios, the characteristics, principles, rules, and conventions of coding are explained and demonstrated. Approved for the Training of Veterans. This class has a required textbook which can be purchased at the SunyUlster bookstore.
Obtain an in-depth review of procedural coding using the physicians Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). In addition, management of accounts receivables for the medical practice will be addressed. Approved for the Training of Veterans. This class has a required textbook which can be purchased at the SunyUlster bookstore. PREREQUISITE: DCB 726 Medical Terminology or equivalent experience.
This online course serves as a foundation for all other medical training courses. Over 1,000 words and terms are defined in 33 chapters outlined by body systems.
Medical coding prepares students for entry-level jobs in insurance coding in a doctor's office or other medical facility. This online course includes ICD-9 CM Coding, CPT Coding, Medicare Fraud and Abuse, and Evaluation and Management.
This 36-hour online course prepares students for entry-level jobs in accounting skills necessary in a doctor's office or other medical facility. This course includes Front Office Management, Filing Part B HCFA1500, filing Part A HCFA 1450, Medicare, Medicare Billing Problems, and Patient Record Keeping using Medisoft, Medicare as secondary payer. Medicare and Home Health and Women's Health. Also included is an Advanced Claims Processing Manual with everything you ever wanted to know about starting your own medical billing business from home.
Learn about course offerings leading to certifications in growing fields as well as for personal enrichment and enjoyment at SUNY Ulster’s Continuing and Professional Education Open House, Aug. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Business Resource Center (BRC) in Kingston.
SUNY Ulster's Department of Continuing & Professional Education will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the BRC in Kingston.
