supported. MSN607–NursingPracticumB–AcademicNurseEducator–45ClockHours/3SemesterCreditHours Prerequisite: Completion of BSN Degree and Active RN License. This course allows learners to apply concepts and expand skills in curriculum development, classroom and clinical teaching, and assessment methods in an educator role within the learner’s specialization. The student may select from various opportunities in clinical settings with staff nurses, patients, and nurse educators in clinical and academic settings. Students will acquire experience networking with administrators, faculty, and support service personnel in their chosen institution(s). The student will complete 45 hours (3 credits) of practicum in an educator role. This course is intended to meet the ABHES requirement for a culminating assessment. MedicalAssistant(MA)Courses–BlendedProgram MA100–FrontOfficeRecordsManagement–82.5ClockHours/5.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course introduces creating and maintaining a patient medical record. Training includes earning a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) training certificate. The use of computers in modern medical settings, including managing patient appointments and overseeing a medical records system, is reviewed. Students will study HIPAA, computerization, appointment, and records management terminology. Professional telephone communication skills are simulated. Students practice EKGs and prepare for the Certified EKG Technician certification examination in their final Front Office Course. Students are required to complete outside-of-class hours. The minimum estimated time for Outside School Preparation Hours is 27.5 hours. MA101–FrontOfficeFinances–82.5ClockHours/5.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to managing all medical office finances. Practice includes diagnostic and procedural coding for insurance billing. Students will track claims reimbursement, process patient statements, andreviewfeecollectionprocesses. Students will study terminology associated with financial management. In their final Front Office Course, students will practice EKGs and prepare for the Certified EKG Technician certification examination. Students are required to complete outside-of-class hours. The minimum estimated time for Outside School Preparation Hours is 27.5 hours. MA102–FrontOfficeMedicalProfessionals–82.5ClockHours/5.5QuarterCreditHours Prerequisite: None This course teaches students the fundamentals of medical front office management, common management styles, and associated terminology. Professional communication skills that frame a patient-friendly experience are practiced in written communications with patients, vendors, and insurance companies. The oversight of reception and treatment areas, patient and employee safety, supplies inventory and ordering, employee training, and office emergency preparedness are included. In their final Front Office Course, students will practice EKGs and prepare for the Certified EKG Technician certification examination. Students are required to complete outside-of-class hours. The minimum estimated time for Outside School Preparation Hours is 27.5 hours. 309