Academics-Medical and Public Services Certificates

MEDICAL AND PUBLIC SERVICES CERTIFICATES
Curriculum | Course Descriptions

Lynette McCullough, Chair - Medical and Public Services

Medical and Public Services
Phone 770-229-3488
e-mail: lmccullough@griffintech.edu

Curriculum

NAME	NO.	MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE	CREDIT
The Medical Coding certificate program provides short-term training which prepares students to be medical coders in a variety of healthcare facilities. The program offers basic training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, communications, word processing, and medical/physicians procedural coding skills. The curriculum provides both advanced training in coding skills for persons who want to develop these skills to enhance their job performance and entry-level training for individuals interested in entering this field. Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores. Must present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree.
ENG	111	Business English	5
		OR
ENG	101	English	(5)
AHS	109	Medical Terminology For Allied Health Sciences	3
BUS	101	Beginning Document Processing	5
AHS	101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
MAS	112	Human Diseases	5
MAS	151	Medical Procedures Coding 1	4
MAS	152	Medical Procedures Coding 2	4
MAS	153	Physicians' Procedural Coding	3
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NAME	NO.	MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST	CREDIT
Admissions test or faculty interview required. Must obtain high school diploma or GED to receive certificate.
AHS	101	Anatomy & Physiology	5
AHS	109	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Science	3
BUS	102	Intermediate Document Processing	5
BUS	108	Word Processing	7
BUS	213	Medical Transcription I	5
BUS	214	Medical Transcription II	3
ENG	111	Business English	5
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NAME	NO.	MEDICAL BILLING CLERK	CREDIT

AHS	101	Anatomy & Physiology	5
AHS	109	Medical Terminology	5
BUS	101	Beginning Document Processing	5
BUS	226	Medical Office Billing/Coding/Insurance	5
BUS	236	Advanced Medical Coding	3
SCT	100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
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NAME	NO.	PATIENT CARE ASSISTING - PCA	CREDIT
(Also known as Certified Nurse Assistant-CNA) Admissions: No test required, but may be advised. Current TB test (PPD).
CNA	100	Patient Care Fundamentals	8
AHS	109	Medical Terminology	3
AHS	104	Introduction to Healthcare	2
EMP	100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
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NAME	NO.	PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN	CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores.
AHS	101	Anatomy & Physiology	5
AHS	109	Medical Terminology	3
PHL	103	Introduction to Venipuncture	4
PHL	105	Clinical Practice	8
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NAME	NO.	CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN	CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores.
EMP	100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
SCT	100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
AHS	109	Medical Terminology	3
CSS	100	Central Sterile Supply Technician	6
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NAME	NO.	ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN	CREDIT
ENG	101	English	5
MAT	101	General Mathematics	5
PSY	101	Basic Psychology	5
AHS	101	Anatomy and Physiology	5
AHS	109	Medical Terminology	3
ECG	103	Introduction to Electrocardiography	3
ECH	105	Electrocardiography Practicum	8
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NAME	NO.	EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN	CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores. Must be 18 years old, have valid Georgia driver’s license, have a high school diploma or GED, no felony or drug-related conviction, no drug or alcohol dependency, and submit required medical forms.
EMS	120	Emergency Medical Technology I - Basic	8
EMS	121	Emergency Medical Technology II - Basic	7
EMS	122	Emergency Medical Technology III - Intermediate	9
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A person must successfully complete both of the Basic courses (EMT 120 & EMT 121), receive NREMT Basic EMT certification and successfully complete a third course (EMS 122) to be eligible to meet the requirements for EMT-Intermediate certification (or) have a current and valid NREMT Basic EMT certification from another state or entity and successfully complete EMT 122. A graduate of the EMT-Intermediate program is eligible to take the NREMT EMT-1 certification and work on an ambulance in Georgia.

NAME	NO.	FIRE FIGHTER I	CREDIT
This program is conducted in cooperation with Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training to ensure graduates have the basic skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. Graduates will be tested and certified at the NPQ, Fire Fighter I, level according to NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. In addition, graduates will hold certification for CPR, Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness Level and Fire and Life Safety Educator I. Georgia Fire Academy Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of FSC 103, Basic Fire Fighter Module I; FSC 104, Basic Fire Fighter Module II; FSC 105, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and upon successful completion of the Fire Fighter I NPQ test for the State of Georgia Basic Firefighter training course. The Fire Fighter I certificate program will allow civilian entry for basic fire fighting training to prepare for a fire service career and provide training options for local fire services to use the program as a basic training course or pre-hiring requirement. The Fire Fighter I Certificate will meet or exceed the training requirements of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Title 25, Chapter 3, Fire Department Compliance Law and Title 25, Chapter 4, Firefighter Standards and Training Act, for basic training of paid firefighters. Admissions: Prior to entering Fire Fighter I training, the candidate shall meet the following requirements: 1. High school graduate or GED 2. Minimum of 18 years of age 3. NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters, or doctor’s release 4. Physical Fitness Requirements - TBA 5. Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record 6. Criminal history check
FSC	102	Emergency Service Fundamentals	3
FSC	103	Basic Fire Fighter: Module I	6
FSC	104	Basic Fire Fighter: Module II	3
FSC	105	Fire and Life Safety Educator	5
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Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks: Uniforms $ 80.00 Medical fees $100.00

NAME	NO.	POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE	CREDIT
Course Description This course is designed to provide both didactic and laboratory training for entry-level personnel in the basics of Polysomnographic Technology. Students will become familiar with medical terminology, instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues, and patient-technologist interactions related to Polysomnographic Technology. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience in the skills required of an entry-level Polysomnographic Technologist. Minimum of two (2) quarters; Entrance Date Varies Entrance Requirements Credentials: Must be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Age: 16 years old for entrance into Health Technology pre-occupational courses 18 years old for entrance into Health Technology programs. Education: High School diploma or GED is required. Program Final Exit Point: Polysomnography Technician Technical Certificate of Credit. Program graduates are eligible to sit for the Comprehensive Registry Exam in Polysomnographic Technology (RPSGT).
RTT	301	Introduction to Polysomnography	4
RTT	302	Polysomnography I	5
RTT	303	Polysomnography II	5
RTT	310	Clinical Practice I	2
RTT	311	Clinical Practice II	2
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NAME	NO.	SCHOOL-AGE AND YOUTH CARE (EVENING ONLY)	CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores.
ECE	203	Human Growth & Development II	5
ECE	152	Early Adolescent Development	5
ECE	251	Designing Programs & Environments for School Age Children and Youth	4
ECE	105	Health, Safety and Nutrition	5
ECE	202	Social Issues and Family Involvement	5
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NAME	NO.	INFANT & TODDLER CARE SPECIALIST	CREDIT
Admissions: Acceptable admissions scores.
ECE	101	Introduction to Childcare and Education	5
ECE	103	Human Growth and Development	5
ECE	105	Health, Safety and Nutrition	5
ECE	132	Infant/Toddler Development	5
ECE	134	Infant/Toddler Group Care	5
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