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PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN/LABORATORY AIDE
Coordinator: Barbara D'Albero
Admission to this program requires a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test.  Please call 718.982.2182 for information or an appointment.
The Phlebotomy/Laboratory Technician Certificate program is a partnership between the Office of Continuing Education and Staten Island University Hospital. It follows the standards established in the NAACLS, and includes 54 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of clinical experience at an SIUH facility. Clinical hours will be arranged with SIUH on an individual basis.
All instruction will take place in the facilities of Staten Island University Hospital and affiliated locations.
This program incorporates the Emergent Worker curriculum.
Section A: Tu/Th, February 7-April 5: 6pm-9pm
Followed by 120 Clinical hours*
Section B: Tu/Th, April 10-June 7: 6pm-9pm
Followed by 120 Clinical hours*
*Clinical hours are scheduled by the Coordinator and take place between the hours of 6am-4pm, 1-3 days a week
EIGHTEEN SESSIONS
AH200: $1,650

PHLEBOTOMY REFRESHER COURSE
Antoinette Watcho
A refresher course for Phlebotomists re-entering the medical field. Saturday, March 3-March 31: 9am-12pm
No Class March 17
FOUR SESSIONS
AH250: $400

CPR/AED
Juan Maldonado, EMT
Learn how to save a life.  Upon passing this course students will receive a certificate from The American Heart Association as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider valid for two years. 
SECTION A: Saturday, February 25: 9am-5pm
SECTION B: Saturday, March 24: 9am-5pm
SECTION C: Saturday, May 19: 9am-5pm
ONE SESSION
BLS001: $75

NY STATE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Coordinator: Donna Arena
 Please call 718.982.2182 to sign up for testing and orientation to see if you qualify.

Prepare for a challenging and fulfilling career as a NY State Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successfully completing the classroom theoretical and clinical training you can sit for the New York State Certification examination, the credential necessary for employment. A medical exam is required for participation at the clinical site. This program incorporates the Emergent Worker curriculum. Strong reading and interpersonal communication skills are needed.
Call 718.982.2182 for further information.
Classroom training: 6 weeks
M/Tu/Th/F, 8am-3pm
Followed by clinical training: 6 weeks
Total Clinic and Testing: 86 hours
AH100:
No tuition; must be low-income or unemployed to qualify, call 718.982.2182 for more information.

EKG TECHNICIAN
This 60-hour course reviews the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. Instruction will include coverage of the cardiac and respiratory systems as they relate to performing electrocardiograms in the workforce. Students will be taught to properly prepare their patients for an EKG and mount electrocardiography leads in order to successfully complete an electrocardiogram. In addition, students will learn to identify abnormal EKG's and the protocol on how to properly inform physicians of potential dangers to patients.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to do the following:

Upon completion of this course Students will be prepared to challenge certification as an EKG Technician by the National Healthcare Association. Study guides are provided by the NHA. Textbook not included. (separate fee).
Section A: Tu/W/Th,Mar. 6- Apr 29: 10:30am-3:30pm
Section B: Tu/W/TH, May 15 - June 7: 10:30am-3:30pm
TWELVE SESSIONS
EKG100:$1099

MEDICAL BILLING/CODING CERTIFICATE
Admission to this program requires a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test. Please call 718.982.2182.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE INTERNET ARE REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM (Introduction to Computers including Email and the World Wide Web or better is suggested).  For employability, all participants should plan to receive a high school diploma or GED by program completion.  The New Jersey Home News Tribune reported in an article entitled "Billing Firms Facing Shortages" (page R10) about staffing shortages, improving salaries, and recruitment/retention efforts in this exciting field! Core curriculum courses must be taken in sequence beginning with AH001 and AH002 taken together, followed by AH003, AH004, and AH005.  The final sequence comprises AH006, AH007, and AH008. There is an exemption examination for waiving AH001 and AH002. The passing grade is 80%. To register for an exam call 718.982.2182.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course, to be taken with AH002, analyzes the basic elements of medical terms as they relate to body systems. Students learn the language of medicine.
Thursday, March 1-May 17: 6:30pm-9pm
No Class April 12
ELEVEN SESSIONS
AH001: $400

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This course, to be taken with AH001, explores the location, design, and function of organ systems.
Tuesday, February 28-May 10: 6:30pm-9pm
No Class April 10
TEN SESSIONS
AH002: $330

PATHOLOGY
This course investigates the essentials of human diseases and conditions including symptoms, laboratory pathological tests, and outcomes.
Tu/Th, January 5-January 28: 6:30pm-9pm
EIGHT SESSIONS
AH003: $265

CPT-4 CODING
This course provides a detailed understanding of coding for procedures and services performed by physicians, utilizing the language of CPT-4. CPT-4 coding manual and textbook are required.
TBA: Spring 2012
FIFTEEN SESSIONS
AH004: $400

ICD-9-CM CODING
This course explains how to code for medical diagnoses and in-hospital procedures using the ICD-9 coding language. ICD-9 coding manual and textbook are required.
TBA: Spring 2012
FIFTEEN SESSIONS
AH005: $400

MEDICAL BILLING
This course provides billing procedures utilizing CPT, ICD-9, and
HCPCS coding for claims submissions. Students will have 21
hours of concentrated coding content and procedures and an
additional 12 hours of practical experience using the latest version
of Lytec medical billing software.
TBA: Fall 2012
THIRTEEN SESSIONS
AH006: $350

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL RECORDS
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT
 As an introduction to medical coding/organization, coders review all forms in the health record. Review of HIPAA, the new federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
TBA: Summer 2012
FIVE SESSIONS
AH007: $145

CHART REVIEW
This course is a practical hands-on approach to outpatient billing. Students will enter charges and post payments in the Lytec Medical Software system.  They will learn the methods of accountability to ensure proper medical billing.  This class includes an introduction to the hospital billing side through the Ambulatory Payment System, DRGs and the UB-92 claim form.
TBA: Spring 2013
EIGHT SESSIONS
AH008: $230


Total cost for Medical Billing/Coding Certificate: $2,520
*Some classes will take place at the McKee High School Satellite Site.

North Administration Building (2A) Suite (201)
Phone: 718.982.2182
Fax: 718.982.2038
continuing_ed@csi.cuny.edu


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