DCCCD
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HITT 1160 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: HITT 1401 Health Care Date Content and Structure, ENGL 1301 Composition I and HITT 1345 Health Care Delivery Systems concurrently. Course Description: A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. (3 Ext.) |
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HITT 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: HITT 1441, HITT 2335, HITT 2246. Course Description: A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Emphasis will be on ICD-9 and CPT clinical coding with related project to be completed. (6 Ext.) |
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HITT 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Medical Terminology II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: HITT 1205. Course Description: A continuation of word origin and structure. Includes prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations, and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties, and diagnostic procedures. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 1205 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Medical Terminology I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Study of word origin and structure through the introduction of prefixes, suffixes, root words, plurals, abbreviations and symbols, surgical procedures, medical specialties and diagnostic procedures. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 1249 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: SCIT 1407, SCIT 1408, HITT 1205, and HITT 1203. Course Description: Overview of the basic concepts of the pharmacological treatment of various diseases affecting major body systems. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 1253 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Concepts of confidentiality, ethics, health care legislation, and regulations relating to the maintenance and use of health information. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 1255 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Health Care Statistics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HITT1301, HITT 1345 and MATH 1332. Course Description: Principles of health care statistics with emphasis in hospital statistics. Skill development in computation and calculation of health data. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1266 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Practicum (or Field Experience)-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (14 Ext.) |
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HITT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Heath Data Content and Structure This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating primary and secondary health-related information including content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms, and screens. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Health Information Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: POFI 1301. Course Description: Introduction to health IT standards, health-related data structures, software applications, and enterprise architecture in health care and public health. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Coding and Classification Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409. Corequisite/Concurrent: HITT 1301, HITT 2371. Course Description: Fundamentals of coding rules, conventions, and guidelines using clinical classification systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Ambulatory Coding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of ambulatory coding rules, conventions, and guidelines. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Health Care Delivery Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Examination of delivery systems including organization, financing, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. (3 Lec.) |
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HITT 1401 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Health Data Content and Structure This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 Composition I. Course Description: Introduction to systems and processes for collecting, maintaining and disseminating primary and secondary health related information. Instruction in delivery and organizational structure to include content of health record, documentation requirements, registries, indices, licensing, regulatory agencies, forms and screens. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Coding and Classification Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: SCIT 1407, SCIT 1408, HITT 1205, and HITT 1203. Course Description: Application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines and conventions. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HITT 2145 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Coding Certification Exam Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Review of coding competencies and skills in preparation for a coding certification exam. (1 Lec.) |
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HITT 2149 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. RHIT Competency Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge. (1 Lec.) |
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HITT 2160 (1 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Emphasis will be on management functions within the health care setting. Limited to the graduates only each year. (5 Ext.) |
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HITT 2231 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Medical Terminology - Advanced This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course is cross-listed as HITT 2331. The student may register for either HITT 2231 or HITT 2331 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 2239 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Health Information Organization and Supervision This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of organization and supervision of human, financial and physical resources. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2245 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Coding Certification Exam Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Review of coding competencies and skills in preparation for a coding certification exam. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 2246 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced Medical Coding This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: HITT 1441. Course Description: ICD-9 and CPT coding rules, conventions, and guidelines in complex case studies. Investigation of government regulations and changes in health care reporting. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 2249 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC RHIT Competency Review This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HITT 1253, HITT 1255, HITT 1301, HITT 1311, HITT 1341, HITT 1342, HITT 1345, HITT 2239, and HITT 2335. Course Description: Review Health Information Technology (HIT) competencies, skills, and knowledge. (2 Lec.) |
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HITT 2260 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: All HITT courses. Course Description: A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (6 Ext.) |
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HITT 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Medical Terminology- Advanced This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313. Course Description: The student will identify, spell, and pronounce advanced medical terms; use advanced medical terms in context; construct and analyze advanced medical terms; and use medical references as resource tools. This course is cross-listed as HITT 2231. The student may register for either HITT 2331 or HITT 2231 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) |
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HITT 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Development of advanced coding techniques with emphasis on case studies, health records, and federal regulations regarding perspective payment systems and methods of reimbursement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2340 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development coding to prepare reimbursement forms in various health care settings for submission to payers. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HITT 1301, HITT 1345, ENGL 1301, and MATH 1332. Course Description: Study of quality standards and methodologies in the health information management environment. Topics include licensing, accreditation, compilation and presentation of data in statistical formats, quality management and performance improvement functions, utilization management, risk management, and medical staff data quality issues. Approaches to assessing patient safety issues and implementation of quality management and reporting through electronic systems. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HITT 2360 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Clinical-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HITT 1253, HITT 1255, HITT 1301, HITT 1311, HITT 1341, HITT 1342, HITT 1345, HITT 2239, and HITT 2335. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (9 Ext.) |
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HITT 2371 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Pathophysiology and Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409. Course Description: Study of the pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the lifespan. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and routes of administration. Does not include dosage calculations. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1202 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Wellness and Health Promotion This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course provides an overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the lifespan with a focus on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication of wellness. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1203 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC End of Life Issues This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: The course facilitates discussion of grief, loss, and end of life issues. Prepares caregivers to function in setting where communication skills are utilized to provide psychosocial support to persons and their families. This course is also intended to help the student understand the nature of death and dying as well as enable the student to come to grips with one’s own personal feelings about death. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Basic Health Profession Skills This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes a study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1205 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to the relationship between legal aspects and ethics in health care with emphasis on responsibilities of health care professionals. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1206 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Essentials of Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of common medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application. (2 Lec.) |
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HPRS 1291 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: HPRS 1204. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills. Lecture and simulated laboratory experience prepares the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. Competency must be demonstrated on effective level of practice and knowledge. Skills achieved include EKG, finger sticking, physical assessment, IV's. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec, 4 Lab.) |
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HPRS 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Introduction to Pharmacology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and routes of administration. Does not include dosage calculations. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 2201 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes the study of pathology and general health management of diseases and injuries across the life span. Topics include etiology, symptoms, and the physical and psychological reactions to diseases and injuries. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2210 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Basic Health Profession Skills II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: HPRS 1204 with a grade of “C” or better. Course Description: This course builds on previously acquired knowledge and skills relevant to the professional development of the student. Lecture and simulated laboratory experiences prepare the student to perform patient care utilizing critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2231 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC General Health Professions Management This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will cover the exploration and application of management concepts necessary for effective health profession operations. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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HPRS 2300 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Pharmacology for Health Professions This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course includes a study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. (3 Lec.) |
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HPRS 2302 (3 Credit Hours) New course added January 16, 2018
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Medical Terminology for Allied Health This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of medical terminology, word origin, structure, and application with an emphasis on building a professional vocabulary required for employment within the allied health care field. (3 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1154 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Medical Assisting Credentialing Exam Review. (1 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1205 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Medical Law and Ethics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program. Course Description: Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants in ambulatory care settings. Includes current ethical issues and risk management as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. Special emphasis is place on culture, diversity, trends and career explorations. (2 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1213 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1313. The student may register for either MDCA 1213 or MDCA 1313 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Human Disease/Pathophysiology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: SCIT 1407 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, SCIT 1408 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, HITT 1205 Medical Terminology and HITT 2231 Medical Terminology - Advanced. Course Description: A study of anatomy and physiology with emphasis on human pathophysiology, including etiology, prognosis, medical treatment, signs, and symptoms of common diseases of all body systems. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1202. The student may register for either MDCA 1302 or MDCA 1202 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Medical Terminology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: GED or High School Diploma and admission to program. Course Description: A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms. This course is cross-listed as MDCA 1213. The student may register for either MDCA 1313 or MDCA 1213 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1352 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Course Description: Procedures depicted in the Current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Includes blood collection, specimen handling, basic urinalysis, identification of normal ranges, quality assurance, and quality control. May include electrocardiography. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1391 (3 Credit Hours) New course added January 16, 2018
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Special Topics in Medical Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1409 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Emphasis on normal human anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems with overview of common pathophysiology. (4 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1417 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Procedures in a Clinical Setting This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1409 and admission to the Medical Assisting Program at El Centro College. Course Description: Emphasis on patient assessment, examination, and treatment as directed by physician. Includes vital signs, collection and documentation of patient information, asepsis, office clinical procedures, and other treatments as appropriate for the medical office. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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MDCA 1421 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC, MVC Administrative Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201. Course Description: A course in medical office procedures which may include appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, phone communications, transcriptions, coding, billing, collecting, third party reimbursement, credit arrangements, and use of computer in the medical office. (4 Lec.) |
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MDCA 1443 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC, MVC Medical Insurance This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313 and MDCA 1201. Course Description: Emphasizes accurate ICD-9 and CPT coding of office procedures for payment/ reimbursement by patient or third party and prevention of insurance fraud. Additional topics may include managed care or medical economics. (4 Lec.) |
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MDCA 2361 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at ECC Clinical - Medical/Clinical Assistant This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Admission into the El Centro College Medical Assisting Program, MDCA 1313, MDCA 1201, MDCA 1205, MDCA 1443, MDCA 1421, MDCA 1247, MRMT 1211, MRMT 1192, MDCA 1216, MDCA 1217, MDCA 1251, ENGL 1301, SPCH 1311. Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (10 Ext.) |
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POFI 1104 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, NLC, RLC Computer Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Computer application specific software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
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POFI 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, CVC, RLC Computer Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Computer application specific software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFI 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Computer Applications I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding Proficiency. Course Description: Overview of computer office applications including current terminology and technology. Introduction to computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Computer Applications II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Computer Applications I or equivalent. Course Description: Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Spreadsheets This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: Skill development in concepts, procedures, and application of spreadsheets for business. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC Computer Applications II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 1301 Course Description: Continued study of current computer terminology and technology. Advanced skill development in computer hardware, software applications, and procedures. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Keyboarding Skills. Course Description: Word processing software focusing on business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC, RLC Desktop Publishing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Keyboarding Skills. Course Description: In-depth coverage of desktop publishing terminology, text editing, and use of design principles. Emphasis on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 2340 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, NLC Advanced Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 2301. Course Description: Advanced word processing techniques using merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFI 2440 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, MVC, NLC, RLC Advanced Word Processing This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 1301. Course Description: Advanced word processing techniques using merging, macros, graphics, and desktop publishing. Includes extensive formatting for technical documents. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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POFI 2450 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Databases This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: In-depth instruction of database theory and the practical applications of a database. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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POFM 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: The simulation provides the students with the opportunity to analyze situations unique to a medical office setting, make decisions related to those situations, as well as experience the daily duties and responsibilities associated with an entry-level medical front office position. The simulation requires students to perform a series of tasks using Medisoft, a practice management software. Each task is an application of the knowledge required in the medical office. Topics include patient records, patient transactions, appointments, and reports. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lab.) |
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POFM 1280 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Cooperative Education-Medical Administrative/ Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.) |
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POFM 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Basic Medical Coding This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313. Course Description: Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing various coding systems. (3 Lec.) |
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POFM 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Medical Software Applications This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding and computer skills. Course Description: Medical software applications for the management and operation of health care information systems. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFM 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Medical Administrative Support This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, medical records creation and maintenance, telephone communications, coding, billing, collecting, and third party reimbursement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFM 1327 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Medical Insurance This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MDCA 1313. Course Description: Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues. (3 Lec.) |
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POFM 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Medical Records Management This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: The course is designed to provide a practical bridge to span the gap between how medical records have been kept for the past centuries and how they are kept in today's electronic world. The practical, hands-on experience uses a popular electronic health records software that is used by a wide range of medical specialties and health-care professionals. Topics include electronic patient charts; office visits; clinical tools, such as creating a patient instruction sheet; electronic templates; and electronic bulletin boards and messages. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1127 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy. (2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1192 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.) |
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POFT 1193 (1 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1207 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Proofreading and Editing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in proofreading and editing skills necessary to assure accuracy in business documents. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1292 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec.) |
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POFT 1293 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business English This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Administrative Office Procedures I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Professional Workforce Preparation This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and advancement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Records and Information Management I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Math This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Math Using Technology This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in business math problem-solving using technology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1328 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Presentations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations including communication and media skills. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC Administrative Office Procedures II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFT 1309. Course Description: In-depth coverage of office procedures with emphasis on decision-making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec. 15 Ext.) |
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POFT 1383 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1392 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation which are relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1393 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1493 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Special Topics in General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current event, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
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POFT 2203 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Speed and Accuracy Building This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Beginning Keyboarding. Course Description: A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Business Correspondence and Communication This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Business English. Course Description: Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC Administrative Project Solutions This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Computer application software proficiency and basic office procedures competency. Course Description: Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures integrating software applications, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 2382 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC, RLC Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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POFT 2383 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Cooperative Education-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 2388 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at BHC Internship-General Office/Clerical and Typing Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
