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NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE
Criminal Background checks and program health and immunization requirements must be met prior to entering a health program. Please see current Program Handbook for deadlines and requirements, or check with Janice Bernard at 419-251-1722 or janice.bernard@
mercycollege.edu.
Overview
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program seeks to prepare students to work as part of the healthcare team to provide care of patients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in a variety of pharmacy environments including hospital, retail, and industrial complexes.
The program includes didactic, laboratory and clinical components specifically designed to prepare students for entry into professional practice as a Pharmacy Technician and prepare them to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient and must pass math compass placement test with a score of 35 or higher. Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide a certificate education based on Christian values. The education of Pharmacy Technicians is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by State of Ohio regulations, education, and credentialing in the field of Pharmacy Technology.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The goal is to produce a competent technician who can prepare prescription medications under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as well pass the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional prescription medication preparation.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Prepare prescription medications.
4. Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade, or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the Pharmacy Technician program or withdraw from the course will not receive a course certificate.
Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program Curriculum Plan
The Certificate program in Pharmacy Technology is a comprehensive program, as it includes the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) curriculum and provides students with 56 contact hours of didactic education and a minimum of 90 clinical contact hours.
The course includes basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and pharmacy calculations, as well as a number of functional areas including: assisting the pharmacist in serving patients, maintaining medication and inventory control systems, and administration and management of pharmacy practice.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
PHLEBOTOMY
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE
Criminal Background checks and program health and immunization requirements must be met prior to entering a health program. Please see current Program Handbook for deadlines and requirements, or check with Janice Bernard at 419-251-1722 or janice.bernard@
mercycollege.edu.
Overview
The Phlebotomy Certificate program seeks to prepare students to work in healthcare by collecting blood samples for laboratory testing. The program includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical components specifically designed to prepare students for entry into a career in
phlebotomy while preparing them for a national phlebotomy certification examination.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient.
Applicants are required to complete a background check, health physical, and provide up-to-date immunization documentation. Applicants must also possess the needed manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy skills and be able to secure a patient for drawing needs.
Philosophy
In accordance with the college mission statement, the philosophy of the Phlebotomy program is to provide a certificate education based on Christian values. The education of Phlebotomist is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of phlebotomy.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the Phlebotomy Certificate program, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of important concepts of healthcare delivery such as infection control, safety, quality assurance and legal implications associated with the role of phlebotomy.
2. Understand basic medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology that are associated with the procurement of quality laboratory specimens.
3. Apply knowledge of blood and other specimen collection equipment to maximize results in the clinical setting.
4. Perform venipunctures and other specimen collection procedures safely and competently.
5. Integrate pre-analytical considerations into the procurement of quality specimens.
6. Display ability to interact professionally and confidently with clients and co-workers.
Program Completion
Students must complete the lecture and lab portion of the course with a minimum of an 80% and successful complete a variety of skills in order to progress to the clinical portion of the program. It is an expectation that during the clinical component, students will successfully complete over 100 draws, including both venipuncture and dermal. Those who meet all of these qualifications will be awarded a certificate of program completion.
An accumulative grade, lower than a “C”, is considered a failure. Students who fail the Phlebotomy program or withdraw from the course will not receive a course refund or certificate of completion.
Phlebotomy Certificate Program Curriculum Plan
The Certificate program in Phlebotomy is a comprehensive program and provides students with 55- contact hours of education and 100-hours of clinical externship. This course offers
instruction pertaining to phlebotomy safety, infection control, venipuncture equipment, routine venipuncture and dermal techniques, complications, medical ethics, confidentiality, patient communication, and specimen handling. Some non-blood collection procedures will also be discussed as well as the awareness to the function of a full services laboratory. Upon completion, students will be offered a national phlebotomy credentialing exam.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING (online through Career Step)
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE
Overview
The Professional Medical Coding and Billing program prepares students to translate records into standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party payers such as insurance companies, Medicaid and Medicare. They review patient medical records and assign codes to tests, treatments, diagnosis, and procedures performed. Coders use the most current diagnostic codes sets according to federal standards. The curriculum offers experience that will prepare a student to pass one of the national coding certification exams and to find employment as a professional medical coder and biller.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient.
Philosophy
The education of medical coders and billers is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of medical coding and billing.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the preparation for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification exams. The goal is to produce competent medical coders and billers as well as pass the CCA and CPC examination.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Display responsible, ethical and professional assistance to patients.
2. Employ components of effective communication.
3. Build a foundation of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to interpret and document proper clinical documentation.
4. Utilize various types of payment systems used to reimburse impatient and outpatient medical services.
5. Document patient records, tests, treatments, and procedures using the current International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification and the Current Procedural Terminology code books.
6. Pass the CCA and CPC examinations.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.
Professional Medical Coding and Billing Curriculum Plan
The certificate in PMCB Is a comprehensive 565 hours of self-paced lessons. Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator is available (via email) to answer questions and provide feedback.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE OFFICER (online)
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE
Overview
The Professional Health Care Compliance Officer program prepares students with the key requirements needed to effectively develop, implement, and monitor a health care compliance program for any practice. The course is a 34 hour time on task non-credit course. This course is fully online and self-paced and is based on regulatory guidelines.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient.
Philosophy
The education of the health care compliance officer is responsive to national and
community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of health care compliance.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the preparation for the AAPC’s Certified Professional Compliance Officer “CPCO” exams. The goal is to produce competent health care compliance officers.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Demonstrate responsible knowledge of compliance program effectiveness techniques.
2. Demonstrate understanding of key health care fraud and abuse laws, including the FALSE CLAIMS ACT, STARK LAWS, and ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTE, including the associated penalties.
3. Understand how the PPACA will affect medical practices.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of other laws and regulations, including HIPAA, EMTALA, and CLIA.
5. Demonstrate understanding of how to handle investigations, including self-disclosure protocols.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of requirements of Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) and Certificate of Compliance Agreements (CCAs).
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AUDITOR (online)
NON-CREDIT CERTIFICATE
Overview
The Professional Medical Auditor program prepares students to use their experience with coding and documentation guidelines in order to improve healthcare revenue cycles. The course is a 54 hour time-on task, non-credit course. The course can be completed fully online and completely self-paced.
Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a high school graduate or a general equivalency (GED) recipient. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical coder.
Philosophy
The education of the medical auditor is responsive to national and community needs that are clearly supported by state and national regulations, education and credentialing in the field of health care auditing.
Course goals and objectives are determined based on the preparation for the Certified
Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) exam. The goal is to produce competent medical auditors.
Program Learning Outcomes
The certificate completer will also be able to:
1. Define the standards of a medical record.
2. Describe the proper documentation requirements for consent forms, including the Advanced Beneficiary Notice.
3. Describe how federal and state HIPAA laws apply to medical records.
4. Identify the seven core elements of a compliance plan.
5. Explain how to develop corrective action initiative for detected offenses.
6. Explain the purpose and instructions for compliance for each type of government audit.
7. Distinguish between the interpretation of a new procedure and a review of a previously performed procedure.
8. Identify billable services based on the intent, amount and types of medications infused.
Program Completion
Students who earn a “C” grade or higher in the course receive a certificate of completion.
Any grade lower than a “C” is considered a failure. Students who fail the course will not receive a certificate or course refund.