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FNAR 207 - Pastel Painting 2-4-3
Methods and techniques of painting in pastel.
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FNAR 209 - Painting III 2-4-3
Directed studio problems in painting, emphasizing self-initiated projects. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 114 or equivalent.
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FNAR 211 - Advanced Painting 2-4-3
Advanced studio problems in painting, emphasizing self-initiated projects. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 114 or equivalent.
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FNAR 212 - Figure Drawing 2-4-3
Anatomy gesture, and contour drawing of the human figure. Various media and techniques are used. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 103 or equivalent.
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FNAR 213 - Water Media Painting I 2-4-3
Methods and techniques of painting in transparent watercolor and gouache.
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FNAR 214 - Water Media Painting II 2-4-3
Builds on skills introduced in FNAR 213: Water Media Painting I. Emphasis on technical and creative ability. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 213
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FNAR 225 - Advanced Ceramics 2-4-3
Advanced studio problems, emphasizing individual ceramic concepts employing various construction, glazing, and firing techniques. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 156 or equivalent.
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FNAR 241 - Advanced Stone Setting 2-4-3
Advanced stone setting techniques used with various types of jewelry. Prerequisite(s): FNAR 154 or permission of instructor.
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FNAR 251 - Special Problems 2-4-3
Problems in fine arts. Concentrated work in area of student’s interest. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing or permission of the division dean.
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Fire Science Technology |
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FPTC 101 - Organization for Fire Protection 2-3-3
Organizational procedures of fire services, including the structure and function of battalion and company components of municipal organizations. Includes training, fire equipment and apparatus, communications records and reports, insurance rating systems and the law as it pertains to fire services. Credit exam or certification by Louisiana as “Fire Fighter II” may be substituted for course.
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FPTC 110 - Fire Fighting Tactics I 2-3-3
Techniques and procedures for fire fighting with emphasis on role of individual fireman at the fire scene. Includes methods of extinguishing fires, life saving procedures, special fire fighting equipment, salvage, prevention of rekindling, and overhauling. Prerequisite(s): FPTC 101.
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FPTC 120 - Extinguishers and Alarm Systems 2-3-3
Design and operation of fire protection systems, including water distribution, detection, alarm, watchman services, and protection systems for special hazards. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, and water spray systems are covered in detail.
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FPTC 131 - Marine Fire Fighting-Barge 1-0-1
Principles of marine fire fighting as applied to barges.
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FPTC 132 - Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting with Comprehensive Radar 3-2-4
Combined maritime fire fighting and comprehensive radar course. Includes training in both basic and advanced marine fire fighting techniques, and offers training in the use of marine radar or collision avoidance procedures in a maritime environment.
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FPTC 155 - Building Materials 3-0-3
Methods and materials in the building construction industry and application of fireproofing techniques. Includes study of fire damage to various types of materials.
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FPTC 160 - Automatic Sprinklers 1-3-2
Design and application of various types of automatic extinguishing systems, including automatic sprinklers, water spray, foam carbon dioxide, and dry chemical systems. Includes theory and design of various types of heat and smoke detection systems and private signaling systems, and the fabrication and maintenance of these systems.
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FPTC 170 - Fire Protection Systems 3-0-3
Basic concepts and principles involved in the design, installation and operation of existing fire suppression and detection systems found in most occupancies. The course emphasizes all types of automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems, including their installation, maintenance, inspection and testing.
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FPTC 180 - Fire Codes and Standards 1-0-1
Survey of Fire Codes and Standards developed by National Fire Protection Association. Covers Fire Prevention Code of the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
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FPTC 210 - Fire Fighting Tactics II 2-3-3
Group operations and command strategy. Covers preplanning of fire fighting operations, sizeup at the fire, and employment of personnel and equipment. Tactical problems analyzed. Prerequisite(s): FPTC 110.
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FPTC 211 - Fire Strategies and Tactics 3-0-3
Techniques and procedures for firefighting on the company level, including methods of extinguishment, salvage, overhaul, life saving measures and special firefighting equipment. Also included is group operations and command strategy utilizing the Incident Command System and Incident Management System.
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FPTC 220 - Codes and Prevention Principles 3-0-3
Provides the student with an understanding of the basic principles involved in code administration, inspection and enforcement procedures, the investigation of the cause and origin of fires as it relates to an arson abatement program, and the use of public fire education in reducing the incidence of fires.
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FPTC 221 - Hazardous Materials 3-0-3
Properties of hazardous materials and methods most appropriate for handling accidents that can occur with these substances.
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FPTC 222 - Basic Response to Terrorism 3-0-3
Current concerns emergency responders face regarding threats of foreign and domestic terrorism. Topics include the history of terrorist activity in the United States, the federal definition of terrorism, the primary roles of federal and local governments, types of terrorist acts, and appropriate responses to them. Prerequisite(s): Firefighter certified to Level One.
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FPTC 230 - Fire Protection Practices 2-3-3
Study of buildings and other structures, with emphasis on fire prevention procedures and practice. Includes fire prevention practices as they pertain to shortage of explosives and flammables.
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FPTC 240 - Fire Investigation Methods 3-0-3
Principles of fire investigation, including collection and presentation of arson evidence in court. Includes arson laws, interrogation of witnesses, applications of photography, preparation of reports, and adjustment of insured losses.
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FPTC 250 - Fire Hydraulics 3-0-3
Introduction to hydraulic theory, including drafting water, velocity and discharge, friction loss, and engine and nozzle pressure. Practice in application of hydraulic principles. Includes flow and pump testing as well as a study of water distribution systems.
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FPTC 260 - Public Relations for Fire Department Personnel 3-0-3
Aspects of public relations pertaining to municipal services. Includes building good will, handling complaints, follow up, personal contacts, and publicity and promotional efforts.
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FPTC 290 - Fire Administration 3-0-3
Study of administration of a fire department.
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FPTC 291 - Executive Management in Fire Science 3-0-3
Theory and practice of skills relevant to fire science administration in the public sector. This course will include management skills, problem solving, decision making, strategic thinking and planning and leading people.
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FPTC 299 - Seminar 1-0-1
Research assignment in student’s major area. Prerequisite(s): Candidate for graduation.
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French It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor. |
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FREN 101 - Elementary French I 3-0-3
[LCCN: CFRN 1013]
Basic lexicon and structure of French; emphasis on the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture of the French and Francophone world. Beginning course: no previous knowledge of French expected or required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Developmental Composition requirement or appropriate ACT/Placement Test scores prior to enrolling in FREN 101. Note(s): It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor.
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FREN 102 - Elementary French II 3-0-3
[LCCN: CFRN 1023]
Continuation of the study of French on the elementary level. Prerequisite(s): FREN 101 or permission of instructor. Note(s): It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor.
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FREN 125 - French Culture Around the World 3-0-3
Examines contemporary French cultures using field trips, maps, readings, interviews, and films. Course taught in English. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101. Note(s): It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I 3-0-3
[LCCN: CFRN 2013]
Intermediate level study of structures and lexicon of French; additional emphasis on the four basic skills and culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 102 or permission of instructor. Note(s): It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor.
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II 3-0-3
[LCCN: CFRN 2023]
Continuation of the study of French on the intermediate level. Prerequisite(s): FREN 201 or permission of instructor. Note(s): It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor.
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FREN 225 - Perspectives on Contemporary French Culture 3-0-3
Examines contemporary French culture using videotapes and audio cassettes. Uses review exercises and specialized vocabulary lists to assist in understanding and responding to native speakers. Prerequisite(s): FREN 201 or 202, or permission of the instructor. Note(s): It is recommended that students complete all developmental reading course requirements before enrolling in a foreign language class. Students are strongly encouraged to take all foreign language requirements in successive semesters. Native speakers should enroll in FREN 102 or above after consulting with the appropriate foreign language advisor.
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Funeral Service Education |
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FSED 121 - History and Sociology of Funeral Services 3-0-3
A survey of funeral and burial beliefs and practices in western cultures from early Egyptians to present day.
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FSED 130 - Dynamics of Grief 2-0-2
Presents psychology of grief, grief counseling theories, therapeutic interventions including active listening skills.
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FSED 131 - Funeral Home Management and Directing 3-0-3
Study of management principles and their application to small business details of arranging and directing services. Surveys principles of funeral home merchandising.
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FSED 134 - Mortuary Law and Ethics 3-0-3
Legal and ethical issues in the funeral services industry. Includes sources of mortuary law, rights and duties regarding disposition of dead bodies, state and federal regulations of funeral homes, funeral directors and cemeteries, probate law and funeral service professional ethics.
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FSED 135 - Funeral Service Merchandising 3-0-3
Introduces the basics of merchandising, including caskets, outer burial containers, cremation products, and other products as they apply to the funeral profession.
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FSED 141 - Embalming Techniques 3-0-3
Theoretical aspects of embalming. Examines the purpose and need for embalming, types of death, signs of death, tests for death, postmortem changes, ethics of embalming, chemical and physical changes, and selection and raising of vessels. Prerequisite(s): FSED-152. Corequisite(s): FSED 145.
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FSED 145 - Embalming Laboratory I 0-4-2
Practical aspects of embalming including OSHA regulations. Embalming operations performed under direct supervision of licensed Delgado faculty members. Corequisite(s): FSED 141.
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FSED 146 - Embalming Laboratory II 0-4-2
Advanced procedures of embalming. Emphasizes autopsy and trauma cases. Prerequisite(s): FSED 145.
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FSED 152 - Problems in Anatomy 3-0-3
This course is designed to acquaint the Funeral Services student with the fundamentals of human anatomy as applicable to funeral services practices and procedures. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-141 and BIOL-143.
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FSED 169 - Funeral Directing Practicum 0-8-1
Designed to give the student an opportunity to apply the theoretical aspects learned in the classroom to the practical aspects of funeral directing.
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FSED 225 - Funeral Service Chemistry 3-0-3
Principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and toxicology as applied to embalming and funeral service. Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry. CHEM 101 is recommended for students who did not take high school chemistry.
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FSED 228 - Funeral Services Pathology 3-0-3
This course is designed to cover the basic principles of pathology as applied to funeral service education. Topics include sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice. The development and use of personal, professional, and community hygiene and sanitation are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on tissue pathology and major causative agents of death. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Funeral Service Education program.
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FSED 243 - Restorative Art 3-0-3
Basic procedures of restoring the human body to lifelike appearance through cosmetology, anatomical relationships, and anatomical proportions. Prerequisite(s): FSED 145. Corequisite(s): FSED 247.
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FSED 247 - Restorative Art Laboratory 0-2-1
Restorative techniques. Stresses application of cosmetology techniques. Corequisite(s): FSED 243.
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FSED 270 - Funeral Services Seminar 3-0-3
Comprehensive preparation for and completion of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board’s National Examination. Prerequisite(s): eligibility for graduation.
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Geology |
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GEOL 101 - Physical Geology 3-0-3
[LCCN: CGEO 1103]
Study of the physical processes of the Earth, including such topics as minerals, the rock cycle, volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering, plate tectonics, and rivers.
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GEOL 102 - Historical Geology 3-0-3
[LCCN: CGEO 1113]
Study of the origin and history of the Earth and the development of life on Earth as revealed in the rocks and fossils.
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GEOL 103 - Physical Geology Lab 0-3-1
[LCCN: CGEO 1101]
Hands on investigation of the topics in physical geology, especially common minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks. Corequisite(s): GEOL 101.
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GEOL 104 - Historical Geology Lab 0-3-1
[LCCN: CGEO 1111]
Hands on investigation of the topics in Historical Geology, especially fossils, correlation, ordering geologic events and ancient environments. Corequisite(s): GEOL 102.
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Health Information Technology |
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HEIT 101 - Introduction to Health Information Technology 3-0-3
Orientation to health information profession: acute care hospital, Medical Record Department, basic forms, documentation and indexing systems, storage and retrieval methods.
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HEIT 102 - Legal Aspects of Health Information 3-0-3
Includes court system, terminology, health record as legal document, legal role of Medical Record Department, confidentiality laws.
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HEIT 103 - Basic Coding I 2-3-3
Introduction to more complex chapters of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system and application of the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Providing an introduction to more complex chapters of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Procedure Coding (ICD-10-PCS) system. The student learns to utilize basic and intermediate concepts in ICD-10-CM for diagnosis related coding and ICD-10-PCS for procedure coding. The application of these basic and intermediate coding principles is introduced by illustration along with exercises and case studies. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 203 and one of the following course pairs: BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 OR BIOL 161 and BIOL 163.
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HEIT 104 - Professional Practice Experience I 0-12-3
Supervised learning in campus laboratory and health care settings: routine health record procedures, analysis of health records, storage and retrieval systems, release of information, birth certificates, transcription, master patient index. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 and HEIT 102.
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HEIT 110 - Basic Coding II 3-2-3
Introduction to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system and application of the Official ICD-10-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Introduction to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Procedure Coding (ICD-10-PCS) system. The student learns to utilize basic (chapters not covered in Basic Coding I), intermediate and advanced concepts in ICD-10-CM for diagnosis related coding and ICD-10-PCS for procedure coding. The application of these basic, intermediate, and advanced coding principles is introduced by illustration along with exercises and case studies. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 203 and one of the following course pairs: BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 OR BIOL 161 and BIOL 163.
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HEIT 111 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding I 1-0-1
Overview of ICD-9-CM coding system with emphasis on the basic coding rules, regulations, and conventions. Corequisite(s): HESC 111.
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HEIT 112 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding II 1-0-1
Application of ICD-9-CM coding rules in coding diagnoses encountered in ambulatory care settings. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 111 or permission of instructor.
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HEIT 121 - Medical Coding I 3-0-3
An introduction into the coding and indexing of diagnoses and operations using various classification systems and nomenclatures. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 161, HESC 111 and HESC 142.
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HEIT 122 - Medical Coding Lab 0-4-2
Practical application of coding diagnoses and operations to accompany lecture material in HEIT 121. Corequisite(s): HEIT 121.
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HEIT 123 - Basic CPT Coding 3-0-3
Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems. The course provides an overview of the historical background, structure, and organization of the CPT and regulatory guidelines. The student is introduced to the general principles of accurate and complete health record documentation for hospital outpatient and medical office settings required for the medical and surgical services developed by AMA and CMS. This course also will introduce the student to the Official Outpatient Coding Guidelines. The course includes discussion of AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding and the AHIMA coding competencies. The student will be introduced to the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), reimbursement for physician services, and quality control methods. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 203 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 163.
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HEIT 125 - Billing and Reimbursement 3-0-3
Types of insurances, reimbursement methodologies, prospective payment systems, medical billing requirements, coding and billing compliance, revenue cycle management, and auditing of health care claims. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 and HEIT 103.
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HEIT 127 - Advanced CPT Coding 3-2-3
Overview of coding and reimbursement under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System. The student will advance to coding more complex surgical scenarios and case studies utilizing an encoder/grouper to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCs codes. The student is introduced to procedure based payment systems, including RBRVS, E&M, APC assignments, and the impact that coding quality, documentation, and sequencing have on reimbursement. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 203 and BIOL 161 and BIOL 163 and HEIT 103 and HEIT 123 Corequisite(s): HEIT 110 and HEIT 125
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HEIT 128 - Medical Transcription I 2-2-3
Machine transcription of medical correspondence and reports; history and physical examinations and discharge summaries. Prerequisite(s): ADOT 201, CMIN 201, and HESC 111.
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HEIT 129 - Medical Transcription II 2-2-3
Machine transcription of medical reports: operative, radiology, cardiology, and pathology reports. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 128.
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HEIT 130 - Medical Transcription III 0-8-2
Supervised learning experience in area healthcare facilities or agencies emphasizing concepts taught in Transcription I and II. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 129.
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HEIT 141 - Professional Practice Medical Coding I 0-8-2
Supervised learning experiences in the campus laboratory and in healthcare facilities with emphasis on ICD-9-CM and PT coding and healthcare billing. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 101, HEIT 121, HEIT 122, HEIT 123, and HEIT 125.
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HEIT 145 - Medical Registration Procedures 3-0-3
Patient reception, scheduling, and other supplementary patient services provided in a health care organization. Includes gathering the necessary patient information, providing patient counseling related to the health care billing process, and familiarity with pertinent registration data capture tools, and medical terminology. Instruction will be provided in the revenue cycle, HIPAA, Master Patient Index, legal issues encountered in the office (e.g., privacy, fraud, and medical ethics). Corequisite(s): HEIT 147.
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HEIT 147 - Medical Registration Procedures Laboratory 0-3-1
Practical application of medical registration procedures to accompany lecture material introduced in HEIT 145: Medical Registration Procedures. Corequisite(s): HEIT 145.
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HEIT 151 - Statistics and Alternative Healthcare Records 3-0-3
Computing health care statistics and discussing major accrediting/licensing agencies; health record standards under Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and other organizations for long-term, mental health, and ambulatory facilities. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 101.
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HEIT 152 - Directed Practice II 0-12-3
Supervised learning experiences in campus laboratory, in acute care hospitals and in alternative care settings. Prerequisite(s): HEIT 103, 104 Corequisite(s): HEIT 151 (or permission of program director).
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HEIT 201 - Introduction to Health Care Information Systems 2-0-2
Overview of health informatics. Reviews the impact of information technology on the delivery of health care. Various hardware and software applications utilized in health care delivery will be introduced and utilized. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118.
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HEIT 203 - Basic Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 3-0-3
Nature, cause, and treatment of human diseases including diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for each. The course prepares the HIT and Coding student to understand pathophysiology and pharmacology as they interpret health record data for medical coding. Basic pharmacological management of various diseases is presented. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 AND one of the following course pairs: BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 OR BIOL 161 and BIOL 163.
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HEIT 205 - Health Data Structure and Content 3-0-3
Overview of the quality, structure, content, utilization, regulatory standards and guidelines, forms, sources, and types of data relevant to collection and maintenance of health data and data sets. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118.
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HEIT 207 - Electronic Health Records 2-2-3
Technology of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) through conceptual theory and hands-on application in health care organizations. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 AND HEIT 102 AND HEIT 201.
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HEIT 211 - Quality and Statistics 3-0-3
Introduction to quality assessment and improvement techniques such as data collection tools, data analysis, reporting methods, and team development and healthcare statistics. Students will learn the concepts of quality, utilization management, case management, risk management, and credentialing. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 and MATH 118.
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HEIT 212 - Advanced Coding 3-2-3
Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems. The course provides an overview of the historical background, structure, and organization of the CPT and regulatory guidelines. The student is introduced to the general principles of accurate and complete health record documentation for hospital outpatient and medical office settings required for the medical and surgical services developed by AMA and CMS. This course also will introduce the student to the Official Outpatient Coding Guidelines. The student will advance to coding more complex surgical scenarios and case studies utilizing an encoder/grouper to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCs codes. The student is introduced to procedure based payment systems, including RBRVS, E&M, APC assignments, and the impact that coding quality, documentation, and sequencing have on reimbursement. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111 and HEIT 103 and HEIT 203 and BIOL 251 and BIOL 253 and BIOL 252 and BIOL 254.
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HEIT 251 - Professional Practice Experience II 0-12-3
Supervised learning experiences in the campus laboratory and health care facilities emphasizing concepts taught in coding, reimbursement, and quality courses. Students code a variety of health care records and audit coding activities. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 and HEIT 103 and HEIT 110 and HEIT 125.
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HEIT 252 - Health Information Technology Seminar 1-0-1
Résumé writing, interviewing, occupational opportunities, continuing education, and professional ethics.
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HEIT 253 - Information Technology & Management 3-0-3
Overview of management and supervision of health information technology in health care settings. Reviews skills related to planning, organization, directing, controlling and budgeting in the health information management department. Prerequisite(s): HESC 118 and HEIT 101 and HEIT 102 and HEIT 104.
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Health Sciences |
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HESC 100 - Essentials of Nursing Assisting 4-6-6
Focuses on preparing students to function in the role of a nursing assistant in hospitals, long-term care facilities and home health agencies. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded a letter signifying completion of the course and will be eligible for certification as a nursing assistant by The State of Louisiana. Prerequisite(s): Based on ACT scores and/or Delgado Placement test scores, applicants must be eligible to enroll in MATH 095: Introductory Algebra I, ENGL 101: English Composition I, and have completed all developmental reading courses
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HESC 102 - First Aid 3-0-3
First Aid training in recognizing life-threatening medical emergencies and trauma injuries and the ability to keep the patient in the best possible condition until medical help arrives.
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HESC 111 - Medical Terminology 3-0-3
Terminology and vocabulary commonly used in health care field. Origin of words with emphasis on suffixes, prefixes, roots, abbreviations and terminology pertinent to body systems.
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HESC 112 - Advanced Medical Terminology 3-0-3
Medical terminology related to specific health care fields including clinical medicine, surgery, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, imaging technology and pathology. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111.
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HESC 115 - Pharmacology for Allied Health 3-0-3
Provides allied health students with a foundation in drug-related information. Major concepts include allied health roles in administration and classification of drugs, and the physiological response to drug administration. Prerequisite(s): HESC 111, and ENGL 101, and BIOL 161 or BIOL 251
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HESC 116 - Dosage Calculations for Allied Health 3-0-3
Reviews methods of dosage calculations with practice in clinical simulations. Includes mathematics review, metric system, conversion and dosage measurement equipment. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in MATH 096.
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HESC 118 - Information Management for Allied Health Professionals 3-0-3
Introduction to health care delivery systems and the health information management functions for allied health professionals. The student will be introduced to the types of health care delivery organizations and professionals, HIPAA, record content, reimbursement methodology, and the electronic health record use in health care.
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HESC 120 - Sports Nutrition 3-0-3
Science of nutrition and its role in enhanced human performance. Analysis and synthesis of related literature.
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HESC 130 - Introduction to Dialysis 3-0-3
Basic principles of dialysis. Focuses on the patient and the role of the dialysis technician as a patient-care team member. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 095.
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HESC 131 - Dialysis Procedures 3-0-3
Procedures used in dialysis. Includes reprocessing, water treatment, quality assurance and infection control. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for MATH 095.
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HESC 132 - Dialysis Clinical Practicum 1-16-5
Orientation to equipment used in dialysis; a coordinated dialysis clinical practicum. Prerequisite(s): HESC 130, HESC 131.
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HESC 142 - Human Diseases 3-0-3
Physical changes that accompany human disease and bodily injury: nature and cause of disease and effects of alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics on the body. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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HESC 143 - Nursing Procedures for Allied Health Services 3-0-3
Nursing measures common to health occupations. Includes roles of health professionals, principles of ethics and professional relationships, simple nursing techniques needed for care, evaluation of the patient, treatment recording, and measures for common hospital emergencies. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
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HESC 150 - Ward Clerk 3-0-3
Clerical duties common to health occupations. Includes departmental communication, patient and visitor relationships, charting responsibilities, transcription of doctor’s orders, medical terminology, and office management principles. Consists of 45 classroom hours and six hours of additional clinical experience.
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HESC 151 - Health Sciences Survey and Orientation 3-0-3
Studies in selected allied health professions.
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HESC 153 - Health Science Fundamentals 3-0-3
This course introduces components necessary to prepare the student for entry into health services employment. Topics include: introduction to health science, infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, communications, personal qualities, health care careers, and job seeking skills.
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