Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: POFM-1302- Section: 71 Medical Software Applications

Instructor Information
Instructor	Sheila Guillot
E-mail	guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6381
Office	Location: UITC - Room: 201 B Hours: By appointment
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Medical software applications for the management and operation of healthcare information systems
Prerequisites	None.
Learning Outcomes	*Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (Measured by Pre-/Post-test) PSLO ALPHA *Use medical terminology, jargon, and abbreviations correctly in medical office documents and software (Measured by quizzes) PSLO 1 *Utilize medical software applications (Measured by quizzes) PSLO 3 *Manage patient database (Managed by lab assignment) PSLO 3 *Maintain appointment schedules electronically (Managed by lab assignment) PSLO 3 *Process medical billing (Managed by lab assignment) PSLO 3 *Generate reports (i.e., day sheets, patient aging reports, insurance aging reports)--(Managed by lab assignment) PSLO 3 *Manage activities in medical insurance (Measured by exam) PSLO 3 *Demonstrate an understanding of HIPAA guidelines (Measured by chapter assignment) PSLO 4 *Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of health care information systems (Measured by chapter assignment) PSLO 4
Core Objectives	Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Alpha: Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material by using appropriate reading and vocabulary strategies. 1: Analyzes medical terms, translates healthcare abbreviations, interprets medical symbols, and identifies cells, tissues, organs and systems of the human body. 2: Abstracts and applies correct coding systems and nomenclatures through the use of health records, case studies, and federal regulations regarding methods of reimbursement. 3: Utilizes medical software applications and the Internet, creates manual and electronic claim forms, creates and maintains database; and analyzes content of health records for documentation requirements. 4: Explains governmental health care guidelines, bioethics, and ethics relevant to medical practice.
Textbooks	(1) Computers in the Medical Office, 9th edition, Sanderson, McGraw/Hill Publishing, ISBN# 978-0-07-783638-2
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course introduction; syllabus review; pre-test; introduction to health information technology and medical billing (Chapter 1) Week 2: Introduction to Medisoft (Chapter 2) Week 3: Scheduling (Chapter 3) Week 4: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3); entering patient information (Chapter 4) Week 5: Patient Information continued Week 6: Working with cases (Chapter 5) Week 7: Entering charge transactions and patient payments (Chapter 6) Week 8: Exam 2 (Chapters 4-6); Creating claims (Chapter 7) Week 9: Posting payments and creating patient statements (Chapter 8) Week 10: Creating reports (Chapter 9) Week 11: Collections in the Medical Office (Chapter 10); Exam 3 (Ch. 7-10) Week 12: Applying your skills--appointments and registration (Chapter 11); Week 13: Applying your skills--cases, transactions, and claims (Chapter 12) Week 14: Applying your skills--reports and collections (Chapter 13); Week 15: Applying your skills--putting it all together (Chapter 14) Week 16: Post-test; final exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Course introduction; syllabus review; pre-test; introduction to health information technology and medical billing (Chapter 1); chapter questions; Lab Assignment Week 2: Introduction to Medisoft (Chapter 2); chapter questions; lab assignment Week 3: Scheduling (Chapter 3); chapter questions and Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 4: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3); entering patient information (Chapter 4) Week 5: Entering patient information continued; Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 6: Working with cases (Chapter 5); chapter questions and Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 7: Entering charge transactions and patient payments (Chapter 6); chapter questions; Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 8: Exam 2 (Chapters 4-6); Creating claims (Chapter 7); chapter questions; Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 9: Posting payments and creating patient statements (Chapter 8); chapter questions; Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 10: Creating reports (Chapter 9); chapter exercises; Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 11: Collections in the Medical Office (Chapter 10); Exam 3 (Ch. 7-10); Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 12: Applying your skills--appointments and registration (Chapter 11); Connect exercises; lab assignment Week13: Applying your skills--cases, transactions, and claims (Chapter 12); Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 14: Applying your skills--reports and collections (Chapter 13); Connect exercises; lab assignment Week 15: Applying your skills--putting it all together (Chapter 14); Connect exercises Week 16: Review for final exam; post test; final exam
Final Exam Date	December 10, 2019 - 11:00 AM   Through  December 10, 2019 - 1:30 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Lab work is worth 20% of the overall grade. The remaining 80% is shown below: Exams/Final 50% Homework/Assignments 20% Quizzes 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. Academic Policies If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished. There will be a comprehensive final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a "0" on the final exam. Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. No sharing textbooks during class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. Late work will be assessed a five-point penalty for each day late. Late work will be accepted for up to three days after the original due date. After the three-day period, no work will be accepted. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will result in the student being given an "F" for the course. Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered--no ID, no exam. Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. Instructors do not "drop" grades. Extra credit may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor. Statement of Academic Integrity *A student attending LSCPA assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. *Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. *There is no tolerance for plagiarism or academic dishonesty in any form, including unacknowledged "borrowing" of proprietary material, copying answers or papers, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, using crib sheets, unauthorized help during exams, or passing off someone else's work as one's own. *Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Withdrawal Policy: *It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decides to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. * If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. *The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records. *The student is required to turn in any equipment or items that belong to the department. Failure to do so may compromise their standing with LSCPA. *State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. Classroom Etiquette: The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; leaving class early without informing the instructor; surfing the Internet during lecture; and displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Again, you may be asked to leave the room for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones in the classroom. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student's name, course, and any return phone number. LAB ASSIGNMENTS *For each assignment, students must complete the entire lesson (file) on their own. Students are never allowed to use anyone's USB or file but their own, or work together. Students should never lend their file to another student nor should a student have any other students work in their possession for any reason. If a student uses another student's files, both students are considered guilty of cheating. If caught cheating, the students will get a "0" on the assignment. If a second incidence occurs, both students will be given a final grade of "F" for the course. Software Requirements: *If you are in an online course that requires a specific software, you also MUST have a copy of the software available either on your own computer or you must make arrangements to use the open lab provided on campus. Do not sign up to take an online course if you do not have the correct software. *Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. *Computer failure and lack of internet access are Not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. DO NOT wait until the "last minute" to complete class work or exams.
Attendance Policy	Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. Two tardies will be considered an absence for attendance purposes. 4 absences = one letter grade drop 6 absences = two letter grade drop 8 absences = automatic failure of class Quizzes may be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes already turned in. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class; student assignments coming in late will be assessed a penalty, even if the student arrives to class late and turns in work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent from the previous class meeting. Tardiness is not acceptable. Frequent tardiness to class will result in a meeting between the student and instructor. Continued tardiness will result in a ten-point penalty on the student's final course grade.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.