Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Construct medical words by applying the knowledge of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes.
2. Define medical and biological terminology by analyzing Greek and Latin word elements.
3. Demonstrate Medical Terminology proficiency by correctly spelling medical terms.
4. Employ accepted medical abbreviations in appropriate communication.
5. Apply knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology to word elements of the twelve body systems.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Correlate medical terms to standard english descriptions for communication to non-medical audience.
2. Deduce the accepted meanings of medical symbols and abbreviations.
3. Use combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes to build medical words.
4. Classify the organs of various body systems and describe their locations and functions.
5. Employ accepted medical abbreviations in appropriate communication, including: medical records and reports.
6. Analyze complicated medical terms and determine correct usage of word elements.

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Course Type:

Personal/Community Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain how properly used PPE and appropriate housekeeping methods protect against exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
2. List three important steps to take if exposed to a bloodborne pathogens.
3. Describe key aspects of a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
4. Examine case based scenarios of workers who are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Red Cross

Data Metrics

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Heart Association

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Perform chest compressions at the correct rate and depth.
2. Employ proper techniques for head tilt chin lift for relieve airway obstruction.
3. Demonstrate the basic steps for cardiopulmonary resuscitation for a child.
4. Demonstrate bag-mask and rescue breathing.
5. Describe the proper actions when employing AED.

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Heart Association

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply medical terminology and insurance knowledge to appropriate insurance forms and documents.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in using industry standard medical coding, including surgical package, modifiers, various procedures and techniques, and coding guidelines.
3. Assign appropriate codes for ancillary services, such as radiology and laboratory.
4. Assess operative reports, clinical narratives, and diagnostic and procedural codes to effectively manage patient records using standard healthcare billing methodologies.

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

N/A

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency by coding, classifying, and indexing diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval, and statistical analysis.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to ensure healthcare data integrity.
3. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
4. Assess current regulations and established guidelines for accurate code assignments.Use basic Hawaiian phrases related to oneself, family and surroundings.

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Assign the patient to diagnosis related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
2. Process and prepare business and government forms.
3. Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment.
4. Plan, develop, maintain and operate a variety of health record indexes, storage and retrieval systems.

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Professional Coders (CPC)
Certified Professional Coders - Hospital (CPC-H)

Data Metrics

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Define and exhibit correct usage of insurance terms used in processing insurance forms in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical areas.
2. Interpret billing procedures, forms, and entitlement of the various government health programs.
3. Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in selecting the correct procedure code for each service provided from the current edition of Physician's Current Procedural Terminology, ICD-9 CM, and HCPCS.
4. Utilize the International Classification of Diseases diagnosis book.
5. Perform basic physician office billing procedures.

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Medical Billing Association (AMBA)
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS)

Data Metrics

Course Type:

Workforce Development
SOC 43-6013.00 - Medical Secretaries

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Registered Medical Assistant Specialist (RMAS)

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate cognitive understanding and practice of general medical assisting knowledge, including: Anatomy and Physiology; Medical Terminology; Medical Law and Ethics; and, Human Relations and Patient Education.
2. Develop practical administrative skills for the efficient operation of a medical office or practice, including: Insurance Claims Processes and Bookkeeping; and, secretarial and receptionist.
3. Initiate procedures for preparing a patient for examination or treatment.
4. Demonstrate correct medical procedures for accurately taking and recording vital signs, sterilization techniques, and preparation for medical procedures, including minor surgery.
5. Assess medicine dosages using accepted mathematical formulas and clinical pharmacological guidelines.
6. Determine and provide appropriate education and instruction to patients for their home care, assistive devices, and body mechanics.
7. Follow OSHA safety guidelines and CLIA laboratory testing procedures when collecting, handling, and processing all specimens; and, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Course Type:

Workforce Development
SOC 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Course Type:

Workforce Development
SOC 31-9092.00 - Medical Assistants

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Data Metrics

Reason for Non-Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Ensure appropriate infection control within the laboratory setting.
2. Assess patient and use appropriate technique based on age, weight/size, and physical condition.
3. Generate specimen information systems through manual and automated means.
4. Identifying and giving the appropriate response to frequent causes of phlebotomy complications.
5. Prioritize order of specimen collection according to STAT, timed, and fasting specimens.

Course Type:

Workforce Development

Learning Outcomes Assessments Used:

Participant Evaluations (Indirect Method)
Instructor Evaluation(s) (Indirect Method)
Standardized Testing (Direct Method)

Accreditation/Training Standard:

American Medical Technologists (AMT)
National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCAlp)

Data Metrics