St. Georges Technical High School
Instructor: Ms. M. McCloskey
Course: Health Information Technology – Level 3 (12th grade)
Phone: 302-449-1973
Room: 208
Email: mary.mccloskey@nccvt.k12.de.us
Planning Period: 1st
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Description:
Level 3
This is the final course in the Medical Insurance Coding Specialist pathway. Students will demonstrate
knowledge of patient reception guidelines, medical office management, use of electronic medical record software, medical
transcription, office safety issues, infection control measures, physical examination assistance, vital sign procedures, collection and
testing of specimens, and knowledge of blood glucose values according to the standards set by the National Health Career
Association, as well as knowledge of career opportunities in the field. Successful completion of this course provides the foundation
for entry level fulltime employment in the medical coding/billing field.
Course Goal(s):
Level 3
Upon completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of patient reception guidelines, medical office
management, use of electronic medical record software, medical transcription, office safety issues, infection control measures,
physical examination assistance, vital sign procedures, collection and testing of specimens, and knowledge of blood glucose
values according through both classroom and hands on experiences. Successful completion of the level III course prepares the
student for entry level employment in the medical coding and billing industry.
Course Objective(s):
Level 3
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Students will be able to, according to National Health Career Association standards:
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Function effectively in a patient reception area.
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Demonstrate principles of efficient office management.
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Use electronic medical record software.
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Perform medical transcription accurately.
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Follow established safety procedures.
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Demonstrate effective infection control measures.
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Assist with physical examinations.
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Collect and test specimens.
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Accurately check blood glucose levels.
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Demonstrate knowledge of normal values for blood glucose.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING:
Students will need to purchase a few items to work in the career area:
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Loose leaf paper
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Pen, pencil, yellow highlighter, colored pencils
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1 large three ring binder with dividers
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Class shirt (~$28.00), if not already purchased.
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Handheld calculator
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Stethoscope (optional)
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National Billing and Coding Specialist certification exam. Approximate cost is $105.00
Certification Testing:
The national Coding and Billing Specialist Certification test will be administered in the 12 th grade year. Students are expected to
participate in the national testing. The cost of the test is the students’ responsibility (approx.. $105.00) Successful completion of the
test will provide students will additional credibility to their level of competency in Health Information Technology. The test will be
administered through the school.
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GRADING POLICY:
There will be grades on three major areas: Employability Work Habits, Vocational Competencies, and Summative Assessments
consisting of (Notebooks, Journals, Test, Quizzes, Class Work, Projects, Presentations, Homework, Labs and Reports). Each area of
the student’s work will be graded as follows:
Summative (70%) – Total student performance on major task list items related to the academic/theory performance.
Formative (30%) - Notebook, tests quizzes, presentations, class work, homework and reports used to assess students academic
performance in the career program.
St Georges Employability Rubric.
Mid Term Exam (10%)
Final Exam (10%)
* Note-- as a district requirement, full year courses will count for 80% (20% each marking period) for the student’s course grade. The
mid term 10% and final exam 10% will count as 20% of the total course grade.
ATTENDANCE and LATENESS:
Regular attendance and punctuality are critical. A student will be considered late if they are not seated when the bell rings. All
housekeeping should be completed before the bell rings. If a student is late or absent from school, he or she must call the
attendance monitor and the career instructor to notify each person of the absence to receive partial employability points towards
the employability grade.
CONSEQUENCES: Early in the school year I will establish classroom and career area procedures related to how I will conduct my
classroom. After the expectations have been established, I will use the following method to correct my student’s misbehavior.
Although I will make multiple attempts to resolve issues in my classroom, at some point I will use the following procedure.
1st offense = Verbal warning (if the violation is serious or deemed by the instructor to be a safety violation, a referral to the
student advisor will occur).
2nd Offense = Verbal warning and a phone call to parent/guardian (if the violation is serious or deemed by the instructor to
be a safety violation, a referral to the student advisor will occur).
3rd offense = Written referral to the student advisor and a phone call to the parent/guardian. Consequence(s) will be
decided at the discretion of the student advisor.
CO-OPERATIVE EMPLOYMENT, EXTERNSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS AND PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT:
As an integral part of the vocational and technical training experience, cooperative employment or related externships are a
critical part of the senior student training experience. This experience broadens the students training in addition to providing them
with valuable “real world” work opportunities required to complete this career training program. It is required that all students
participate in these experiences during their senior year. Typically, at the end of the junior school year, the students are ready for
the co-op experience.
MAKE-UP & LATE WORK POLICY:
An excused absence is an absence for which parents note or documentation is provided. Following such an absence, the student
will be allowed to make up all work missed, to take tests which were missed, and to submit any assignments which became due
during the absence. The time allowance for taking tests or turning in assignments shall be equal to the number of school days or
number of class meetings missed due to the excused absence. A teacher may extend the time allowance for making up work
missed if the specific circumstances of the situation merit such action. The time allowances should not exceed more than double
the days the student was absent. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INITIATING MAKE-UP WORK AND TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS RESTS WITH THE
STUDENT.
EXTRA HELP SESSIONS:
If a student’s grades are below an 80% in any class, it is highly recommended that the student stay after school for Extra Help with
that instructor. The student needing extra help must arrange in advance the date and time they will be staying for extra help with
the teacher. If there is a scheduling conflict, the student, teacher or counselor can arrange help with another instructor. Saturday
Academy is available from 8-11am and Tuesday or Thursday buses are available at 4:00pm for students that stay for extra help
sessions.
ACCEPTANCE OF STANDARDS:
This course syllabus is to be signed by each student and their parents/guardians to ensure that everyone understands the
expectations for the course. If there are any questions or concerns, please call or email me at the contact information above. The
continued cooperation of the student, parents, and the instructor is vital to the success of each student.
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I, __________________________, have read through the course requirements, course outline, and classroom procedures. I agree to
Student Name (Print)
follow all class rules and procedures. I agree to bring my required materials and covered textbook to class everyday. I agree to try
my best and to come to class each day ready to learn.
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Student Signature
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Date
I, __________________________ have read through the course requirements, course outline, and classroom procedures. I agree to
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help my son/daughter obtain the required materials needed for the class. I agree to help my son/daughter to do their very best in
this class and to encourage them to succeed.
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Parent Signature
Date
Note: I find it much quicker, time wise, to respond to email than by phone but I will respond either way. Your child’s success is very
important to me and communication is the primary key to success. I am looking forward to a great school year!