( Medical / Health ) - CERTIFICATION

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MEDICAL CODING
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the medical field as a professional medical coder? This entry-level course is specifically designed to give you a solid foundation in medical coding. The fundamentals of medical coding include knowledge of how to use and understand the coding guidelines of the procedure and diagnosis coding books. In addition to a solid review of the contents of the coding books you will be given hands-on coding exercises to be completed in class and at home. Text Book: 2009 CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and 2009 ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 & 2. No class March 16 and 18. Wendy Block, RCC, CIC, CPC, CMC
16 class meetings CEU 3.2
$329 SCHRANK NORTH 362
14173 Mon/Wed 6-8 p.m. Feb. 23-Apr. 22

STERILE PROCESSING/CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
Sterile Processing/Central Service is a field dedicated to supporting the healthcare industry with supplies and equipment. You will learn sterilization practices and procedures that will prepare you to become a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician. Topics include microbiology, infection control, decontamination, manual and mechanical cleaning, instrument inspection and assembly, methods of disinfection and sterilization, sterile storage, inventory control, material management, and distribution. Class format will include lecture, discussion, demonstration and practice. Clinical experience at sterile processing /central service departments in the Akron area will be offered. Upon completion, the student will be eligible for the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Exam (Exam Dates August 3-8). Material cost is approximately $180.
Glenn G. Williams, MSN, RN, CNOR
20 class meetings CEU 5.0
$499 POLSKY 404
14300 Tue/Thu 6-8:30 p.m. May 12- July 16

For more information: Continuing Education Sterile Processing Certification Prep Course


Coming Fall 2009


CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER
This course is designed for use by health care food service employees, particularly those in long-term care facilities and hospital food service operations. It is also available for food service employees in correctional facilities, public schools and other institutional settings offering patient care. The three focus areas of the program are nutrition, management, and safety/sanitation. Successful completion of this course permits you to become a member of the Dietary Managers Association (DMA) and take the DMA exam, receive the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification, and receive the Ohio Department of Health Food Protection Certification. Registrants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Students who successfully completed a previous course passed the Dietary Managers Credentialing Exam at a rate of 100 percent! The national pass rate is 72 percent. Materials included. No discounts apply. Approved by BENHA for 7 hours #247-C-08.
Fran Merda, R.D., L.D.
Deborah Kemokai-Wright, R.D., L.D
18 class meetings CEU 12.6
$899 STUDENT UNION
Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fall 2009



For more information about the Dietary Managers Association, credentialing and certification, visit DMA Online or call 1-800-323-1908.

You will receive a parking permit for your noncredit class held Monday thru Friday on campus - visit Parking FAQ for more details.