California Community Colleges System Courses

Pharmacology For Allied Health

Introduction to pharmacology, basic pharmacological terminology and concepts, drug categories and their uses, mechanisms of drug action, dosage forms, routes of administration, and common generic and

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

International Classification of Diseases, Diagnostic Coding

Beginning overview of nomenclature and classification systems, with focus on coding inpatient clinical information from medical records. Instruction in coding diagnoses, using International Classifica

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

International Classification of Diseases, Procedural Coding

Overview, structure and organization of International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Classification System (ICD-10-PCS). Instruction in coding procedures per national coding guidelines. Coding

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Basic Pathophysiology

Introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology, focusing on essential concepts of physiologic changes and altered functions in the human body resulting from disease processes. Principles from A&P

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Advanced Coding Applications

Advanced medical coding for addressing more complex issues relating to ICD and HCPCS/CPT coding. Lectures and assignments focus on using case studies, graded discussions, written assignments, mock rec

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

CPT Procedural Coding

Beginning HCPCS/CPT coding class for ambulatory services coding related to facility and professional services, with overview of coding conventions, principles, regulatory guidance and coding software.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

HIM Statistics

Introduction to healthcare statistics, including a review of mathematics, interpretation of healthcare statistical formulas, presentation of data and application of medical research tools. Use of stat

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Paid Course

HC Quality Management

Applies continuous healthcare quality management and performance improvement principles to the hospital setting, focusing on historical, theoretical, and practical applications and methodologies. Incl

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Medical Insurance and Reimbursement Methodologies

Introduction to the basics of medical insurance billing. Current payment methodologies in the inpatient, hospital outpatient, and physician office settings. Focus on compliance with regulatory require

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Paid Course

HIM Computer Applications

Intermediate level systems class focusing on computer applications in healthcare and health information management. Includes application of basic computer and communication concepts and technologies,

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Medical Coding Practicum

A physical examination and up-to-date immunizations are required at student's own expense, and a background check may be required at student’s own expense by the practicum site. Capstone course for th

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Paid Course

Registered Health Information Technician Exam Preparation

In-depth review of HIM principles and applications to prepare HIT program graduates for the AHIMA National RHIT examination. Focus is on reviewing materials covered in the HIT Program, as well as test

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduction to International Business

Basic management principles to the international arena. The environment of international business, including politics, culture and economics, are emphasized. The structure of multinational companies,

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Beginning Italian I

Focuses on the essentials of spoken and written Italian for the beginner, and provides an introduction to the culture of Italian speakers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

Beginning Italian II

Focuses on the essentials of spoken and written Italian for the beginner, and provides an introduction to the culture of Italian speakers.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course