• Thank you for your interest in the Collin College Continuing Education Healthcare Programs. We hope that you find the following information helpful.

Important Phone Numbers

• Registration 972-985-3711

• Bookstore 972-985-3710

• Continuing Education Offices 972-985-3750

Collin College Campuses

• Courtyard Center – West Plano • Central Park – McKinney • Spring Creek – East Plano• Preston Ridge – Frisco

Maps, addresses and contact numbers are located in the back of the CE Catalog and on the website, www.ccccd.edu

Healthcare OfferingsCredit Programs

• Nursing• Respiratory Care• Surgical Technology• Paramedic/EMT• Dental Hygiene• Health Information Technology (coming soon)• Medical Coding/Billing and Medical Transcription

(online courses only)

• Contact Academic Advising for more information about these courses at 972-548-6778

Healthcare OfferingsContinuing Education

• Medical Coding• Dental Assisting/RDA• Ophthalmic Assistant• Optician• Rehabilitation Aide • Electrocardiography (EKG) • Practice Administration• Pharmacy Technician Certification

Preparation

New Programs/Courses Fall 2007

• Practice Administrator

• Healthcare Leadership Series

• Administrative Dental Assistant

New Programs/Courses Spring 2008

• Health Unit Clerk• Home Health Aide• Computers in the Medical Office• Project Management for

Healthcare Leaders• Dentrix (for Dental Assisting)• Pharmaceutical Compounding

for Sterile Procedures (for Pharmacy Technicians)

Continuing Education for Current Healthcare Professionals

• Licensed Professional Counselor– Follow link below to view the Fall 2007

counselor educational opportunities– http://www.ccccd.edu/cs/areasofstudy/con

ted/Fall2007CounEdBroSm.pdf

• CE for Massage Therapy– Current topics include:

• Teaching Adult Learners • Myofascial Release • Sports Massage• Pain and Dysfunction Series

Medical Coding Certificate Series

• Evening classes or fast track day series

• Weekend classes coming Spring 2008

• Medical Coding Certificate Series – Prerequisites

• Medical Terminology• Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Coding Certificate Series

• Six required courses– 256 contact hours

– Taught by industry experts

– Prepares students for entry level position

– National certification strongly recommended

Medical Coding Certificate Series

• Medical Coding required courses– Healthcare Ethics and HIPAA

– Administrative Procedures & Medical Documentation

– Pathophysiology

– Introduction to Medical Coding & Billing

– Medical Coding I & II

Additional Course Offerings

• Other courses available– Medical Coding Exam

Review– Medical Billing I & II– Communication Skills for

Healthcare Professionals– Computers in the Medical

Office (Spring 08)

Medical Coding

• Certifications for Medical Coding can be obtained through– AHIMA (American Health

Information Management Association) www.ahima.org

– AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) www.aapc.com

Dental Assisting/RDA

• Dental Assisting– 70 hour program– 2-nights per week or all day

Friday class options available– Must have Hep B shot series

completed prior to direct patient care

– Need to complete CPR class

Dental Assisting/RDA

• Registered Dental Assistant– 8 hour class plus state exam– Approved by the Texas State

Board of Dental Examiners– Must submit CPR along with

test results

Dental Assisting/RDA

• New course for Fall 2007– Administrative Dental Assistant

• Learn the essential administrative tasks for managing the business aspects of a dental practice.

• New course for Spring 2008– Dentrix

• Demonstration training of the Dentrix Management System. Designed for the Dental Assistant to meet continuing education requirement.

Ophthalmic Assistant Training

• Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)– Take medical histories, administer eye medications,

instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses, perform all the ophthalmologic tests necessary for preliminary and highly specific eye exams, assist in ophthalmic surgery, and maintain ophthalmic and surgical instruments, as well as office equipment.

– 80 hour program

– 60 hours lecture/20 hours clinical

Optician

• Optician (ABOC)– Dispensing opticians make glasses using the

prescriptions ophthalmologists and optometrists write for their patients.

– Opticians make recommendations to the patient about which type of frames and lenses would be best for them.

– 80 hour program– 60 hours lecture/20 hours

clinical

Health Unit Clerk

• 128 hour classroom • 80 hour clinical internship

– Learn the skills needed to become a vital member of the patient care team.

– Certification through the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc.

Health Unit Clerk Requirements

• Completed application an successful completion of the following:– Proof of current immunizations

including tetanus

– TB skin test

– Drug screen

– Criminal background check

Health Unit Clerk

• Special information session– January 17th,12:30pm-1:30pm

• Career Opportunities– Health Unit Clerk (HUC)– Health Unit Coordinator– Health Unit Secretary

Rehabilitation Aide

• Prerequisites– Medical Terminology

– Basic Anatomy & Physiology

• 48 hours classroom instruction/10 hours clinical

• Would also need to complete CPR for Healthcare Providers

Rehabilitation Aide

• Positions available in hospitals, physician offices and rehabilitation clinics– Rehabilitation Aide– Physical Therapy Aide– Occupational Therapy Aide– Chiropractic Assistant

Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation

• 50 hour course– Preparation to take the national

certification exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

– Fee includes books, lab materials and study guides

– Prepares students to work in a retail pharmacy setting

– Certification information can be obtained at www.ptcb.org

Pharmaceutical Compounding for Sterile

Procedures• 50 hour course

– Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or have recently completed the Pharmacy Technician class

– Fee includes books, lab materials and study guides

– Prepares students to work with sterile compounding, IV admixtures and aseptic techniques

– Prepares students to work in a hospital or compounding pharmacy setting

Electrocardiography (EKG) Certification Training

• 50 hour course – Preparation to take the

National Certification Exam– Certification exam is

proctored onsite after course is completed

– Exam results take about 12 weeks

Electrocardiography (EKG) Certification Training

• Certified EKG Technician career opportunities– Monitor Technician– EKG Tech– Entry level position

Home Health Aide

• 80 hours – 48 hours of classroom instruction– 32 hours of clinical/laboratory instruction

in the simulation lab at the Central Park Campus

• Covers concepts and skills required to provide care for patients in their home

• National certification exam available upon successful completion of this course

Practice Administrator Certificate Series

• 196 hour certificate series– Curriculum approved by the

Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) www.pahcom.com

– Students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) exam upon completion of the series

Practice Administrator Certificate Series

• Prerequisites– Twelve (12) formal college credit

hours pertinent to business management

– Must become a student member of the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management (PAHCOM)

Practice Administrator Certificate Series

• Two levels of certification – Certified Medical Manager

(CMM), applicants must have three years minimum of healthcare experience

– Certified Medical Manager-Apprentice (CMM-A), applicants with less than three years of healthcare experience

Practice Administrator Certificate Series

• Classes include:– Medical Terminology– Healthcare Ethics & HIPAA Compliance– Introduction to Medical Coding & Billing– Human Resources for Healthcare Leaders– Revenue Cycle Management– Contract Negotiation & Conflict

Resolution– Managing the Medical Practice

Healthcare Leadership Series

• Advanced skills for healthcare leaders

• Current offerings:– Revenue Cycle Management– HR for Healthcare– Contract Negotiation and Conflict

Resolution– Project Management for

Healthcare Leaders

Informational Websites

• For further information about healthcare careers– www.texashotjobs.org

– www.discoverhealthcareers.org

• CPR for Healthcare Providers available through Emergency Medical Training Services– www.emts911.com

Thank you!

• For more information, call 972-985-3750

• To view our schedule of classes, visit www.ccccd.edu/ce

• You may register for classes in person, online or over the phone at 972-985-3711