HEALTH CARE

INFECTION CONTROL AND BARRIER PRECAUTIONS
NYS-approved for certain health care professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, dentists, registered nurses, podiatrists, optometrists, licensed practical nurses, and dental hygienists.
Section A: Thursday, October 2: 7pm-9:30pm
Section B: Thursday, November 20: 7pm-9:30pm
ONE SESSION IC501: $60

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN/LABORATORY AIDE
Coordinator: Barbara D'Albero
Admission to this program requires a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test. Please call 718.982.2182 for information or an appointment.
The Phlebotomy/Laboratory Technician Certificate program is a partnership between the Office of Continuing Education and Staten Island University Hospital. It follows the standards established in the NAACLS, and includes 54 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of clinical experience at an SIUH facility. Clinical hours will be arranged with SIUH on an individual basis.
All instruction will take place in the facilities of Staten Island University Hospital and affiliated locations. This program incorporates the Emergent Worker curriculum.
Section A: Tu/Th, September 23-December 4: 6pm-9pm
W, October 1and October 15: 6pm-9pm
Followed by 120 Clinical hours
No class September 30 and October 9
Section B: Tu/Th, November 25-February 5:6pm-9pm
W, November 26
Followed by 120 Clinical hours
No class November 27, December 23, 25, 30, January 1
EIGHTEEN SESSIONS AH200: $1,650

NY STATE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Coordinator: Donna Arena
Admission to this program requires a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test. Please call 718.982.2182 for information or an appointment.
Prepare for a challenging and fulfilling career as a NY State Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successfully completing the classroom theoretical and clinical training you can sit for the New York State Certification examination, the credential necessary for employment. A medical exam is required for participation at the clinical site. A testing fee for the NYS Certification Exam of $115 is due prior to testing. This program incorporates the Emergent Worker curriculum. Strong reading and interpersonal communication skills are needed. Call 718.982.2182 for further information.
Classroom training: 6 weeks
Tu/W/Th/Fr, October 14-November 21, 8am-3pm
Followed by clinical training: 7 weeks
No class October 9 and November 27
Total Clinic and Testing, 86 hours AH100: $1,650

MEDICAL BILLING/CODING CERTIFICATE
Admission to this program requires a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test. Please call 718.982.2182.
It is strongly recommended that all participants in this program have basic computer skills (Introduction to Computers including Email and the World Wide Web or better is suggested). For employability, all participants should plan to receive a high school diploma or GED by program completion. The New Jersey Home News Tribune reported on October 17, 2002 in an article entitled "Billing Firms Facing Shortages" (page R10) about staffing shortages, improving salaries, and recruitment/retention efforts in this exciting field! Core curriculum courses must be taken in sequence beginning with AH001 and AH002 taken together, followed by AH003, AH004, and AH005. The final sequence comprises AH006, AH007, and AH008. There is an exemption examination for waiving AH001 and AH002. The passing grade is 80%. To register for an exam call 718.982.2182.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course, to be taken with AH002, analyzes the basic elements of medical terms as they relate to body systems. Students learn the language of medicine.
Tuesday, September 23-December 16: 6:30pm-9pm
Thursday, September 25 and December 18: 6:30pm-9pm
No class September 30 or November 4
THIRTEEN SESSIONS AH001: $450

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This course, to be taken with AH001, explores the location, design, and function of organ systems.
Thursday, October 2-December 11: 6:30pm-9pm
No class October 9 or November 27
TEN SESSIONS AH002: $330

PATHOLOGY
This course investigates the essentials of human diseases and conditions including symptoms, laboratory pathological tests, and outcomes.
TBA: January 2009
EIGHT SESSIONS AH003: $265

ICD-9-CM CODING
This course explains how to code for medical diagnoses and in-hospital procedures using the ICD-9 coding language. ICD-9 coding manual and textbook are required.
TBA: Spring 2009
FIFTEEN SESSIONS AH005: $400

CPT-4 CODING
This course provides a detailed understanding of coding for procedures and services performed by physicians, utilizing the language of CPT-4. CPT-4 coding manual and textbook are required.
TBA: Spring/Summer 2009
FIFTEEN SESSIONS AH004: $400

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL RECORDS
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT
As an introduction to medical coding/organization, coders review all forms in the health record. Review of HIPAA, the new federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
TBA: Fall 2009
FIVE SESSIONS AH007: $145

MEDICAL BILLING
This course provides billing procedures utilizing CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS coding for claims submissions. Students will have 21 hours of concentrated coding content and procedures and an additional 12 hours of practical experience using the latest version of Lytec medical billing software.
TBA: Fall 2009
TWELVE SESSIONS AH006: $300

CHART REVIEW
This course is a practical hands-on approach to outpatient billing. Students will enter charges and post payments in the Lytec Medical Software system. They will learn the methods of accountability to ensure proper medical billing. This class includes an introduction to the hospital billing side through the Ambulatory Payment System, DRGs and the UB-92 claim form.
TBA: Fall 2009
SEVEN SESSIONS AH008: $230

Total cost for Medical Billing/Coding Certificate: $2,520
Some classes will take place at the McKee High School Satellite Site.

CPR/AED
Juan Maldonado, EMT
Learn how to save a life. Upon passing this course students will receive a certificate from The American Heart Association as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider valid for two years. (Certificate will be received approximately one month after completion of course)
Saturday, November 8: 9am-5pm
ONE SESSION BLS001: $75