MRT-105--(3)
BEGINNING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Prerequisite: MRT-110, MRT-130, MRT-111, or permission of instructor; minimum typing speed of 50 corrected wpm. Transcription of medical communications from voice dictation using computers and transcribers. Authentic physician-dictated reports are transcribed with emphasis on development of accuracy, speed, and medical knowledge for transcription of letters, chart notes, history and physical examination reports, consultations, emergency room reports, and discharge summaries. Other techniques developed include using reference material and other resources efficiently, editing and proofreading techniques, and understanding professional issues in medical transcription. Grammar and punctuation review as well as terminology and document format are emphasized. (5 contact hours)

MRT-106--(3)
ADVANCED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Prerequisite: MRT-105. Advanced level transcription of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical documents suitable for permanent records of patient care. Transcriptionists proofreading and editing dictation. Application of medico-legal principles of inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Transcribing reports of diagnostic and therapeutic areas of medicine from both inpatient and outpatient health care services. Clarifying and editing dictation discrepancies. (5 contact hours)

MRT-107--(2)
MED TRANSCRIPTION CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: MRT-106 and MRT-120. This course is an internship experience concentrating on the development of advanced medical transcription skills on consultations, discharge summaries, history and physicals, special procedures, pathology reports and operative reports. In addition, students develop their skills using the web as a primary reference for medical/surgical terms. Students also expand their knowledge of advance work-processing skills and word expansion software. (6 contact hours)

MRT-108--(4)
INTRO TO MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS
This course is an introduction to medical coding guidelines and principles. The intent is to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnosis and procedure codes, and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes. (6 contact hours)

MRT-110--(3)
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Introduces various medical terms used in the health field. Emphasis is on analysis and building of medical terms using Greek and Latin prefixes, roots and suffixes. Abbreviations, eponyms, anatomical terms, and medical vocabulary that is not based on word elements are also reviewed. Definitions, spelling and pronunciation of medical terms are stressed. (3 contact hours)

MRT-111--(4)
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
This course begins with an orientation to the health care delivery system, accreditation standards, health information management department, and health information manager. The second unit emphasizes health data content and structure, and the application of techniques to assure adequate documentation of health care in acute care and ambulatory settings. The third unit focuses on organization of primary and secondary health data systems. Unit four introduces legal and ethical issues applicable to health information, including confidentiality and release of information. (5 contact hours)

MRT-112--(4)
CLINICAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: MRT-117 and MRT-118. This course emphasizes advanced theory in coding and classification systems. The focus is on the development of skills needed for assignment of valid diagnostic and procedure codes using ICD-9-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding systems. It includes the validation of coded clinical information, and the study of the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all health care settings and managed care. (5 contact hours)

MRT-113--(2)
CODING SPECIALIST CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Prerequisite: MRT-112. This course concentrates on the development and reinforcement of advanced ICD-9-CM and CPT coding skills. This class is a continuation of MRT 112, dealing with advanced principles of coding using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. Students will gain experience with coding health records from a variety of settings as well as topics related to compliance, medical necessity, encoding, DRG and APC grouping, chargemaster and case mix analysis. (6 contact hours)

MRT-114--(3)
HEALTH CARE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Prerequisite: MRT-117, MRT-118. This course is designed to introduce students to computer systems in health care with particular emphasis on the computerized medical record, health information management applications, medical transcription using a word processing system, database management via UHDDS abstracting systems focusing on data collection techniques and report generation. To correspond with the current emphasis on ambulatory record keeping, one unit will be dedicated to the use of computers in the medical office. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

MRT-115--(2)
CLINICAL PRACTICUM I
Prerequisite: MRT-112, MRT-120, MRT-114. Students are assigned to health information management and adjunct departments of various health care facilities of supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management theory, release of information and medical transcription. Emphasis is on the mastery of entry-level competencies. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

MRT-116--(2)
CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
Prerequisite: MRT-112, MRT-115, MRT-119 or consent of instructor. Students are assigned to Moraine Valley's health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised learning experiences. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to prospective payment system, inpatient ICD-9-CM coding, ambulatory ICD-9-CM coding, and health record computer applications involving health data abstracting, DRG assignment, health data presentation, encoding, and medical office management systems. (6 contact hours)

MRT-117--(2)
INTRODUCTION TO ICD-9-CM
Prerequisite: MRT-110, MRT-111 and MRT-130. Corequisite: Registration in MRT-118. This course is an introduction to ICD-9-CM coding principles. The intent is to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic or procedure codes. (2 contact hours)

MRT-118--(2)
INTRODUCTION TO CPT
Prerequisite: MRT-110, MRT-111 and MRT-130. Corequisite: Registration in MRT-117. This course is an introduction to CPT coding principles. The intent is to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid CPT/HCPCS procedure codes. (2 contact hours)

MRT-119--(1)
INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURES
Prerequisite: MRT-117 and MRT-118. This introductory medical insurance course provides students with the basics of filing medical insurance claims. Emphasis is on completion of insurance forms, identification of common types of medical insurance, manual and electronic claims processing, and reimbursement follow-up. (1.5 contact hours)

MRT-120--(3)
BODY STRUCTURE AND PHARMACOLOGY
Prerequisite: MRT-110. This course is a continuation of medical terminology with a focus on introduction to basic pathology and pharmacology terminology. The intent is to develop a knowledge base through the study of the structure and function of the human body, pathophysiology, diagnostic and treatment modalities, and pharmacy therapy available for clinical management of patient care. Emphasis is placed on the establishment of a knowledge base to facilitate development of coding and transcription skills. (3 contact hours)

MRT-125--(4)
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
This course focuses on the description of conditions and diseases of all human body systems including etiology, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, and treatment. Students will attain knowledge of basic pharmacology with emphasis on the understanding of the action of drugs such as absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs by the body. Additional study is placed on drug classifications, the most commonly prescribed drugs and drug formulary. (5 contact hours)

MRT-130--(1)
COMPUTERS IN ALLIED HEALTH
Introduces computer technology to health care students by presenting fundamental computer terminology while stressing applications that are important to the delivery of health care. Emphasizes the PC and, more specifically, word processing, Internet, spreadsheet and database management. Fee is required. (1.5 contact hours)

MRT-210--(4)
INTRODUCTION TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Prerequisite: BIO-115, MRT-112, MRT-120. This course is an introduction to the general principles of disease with the emphasis on the etiology, symptoms, signs, diagnostic finding, and treatment. Laboratory assignments build a clinical knowledge base that will continue to expand as the students learn from case studies, quality studies and related exercises. (5 contact hours)

MRT-211--(4)
HEALTH STATISTICS AND DATA ANALYSIS
Prerequisite: MRT-112, MTH-109, MRT-114. This course focuses on health care data analysis. It includes definitions and formulas for computing hospital and public health statistics, data collection, report generation, statistical quality control, and data display. In addition, research and continuous quality improvement study methodologies are introduced and applied to health information data quality projects. (5 contact hours)

MRT-212--(3)
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: MRT-112, MRT-116, MRT-120. A continuation of ICD-9-CM and CPT theory with emphasis on prospective payment system regulations, ambulatory care reimbursement issues, case mix analysis, and the impact of prospective payment on health care facilities. Other units of instruction include hospital and medical staff organization, managed care, accrediting, approving, licensing, and certifying agencies. (3 contact hours)

MRT-213--(3)
SUPERVISORY TECHNIQUES
Prerequisite: MRT-211 and MRT-215. Corequisite: Registration or credit in MRT-216. Includes a study of the theory and practice essential to the efficient operation of a health information management department within an acute, ambulatory or long-term care setting. Emphasis is placed on application to enable students to easily transfer knowledge directly to the workplace. Students will complete organizational charts, policies, procedures, job descriptions, departmental layouts, schedules, budgets, performance evaluations, productivity monitors, and other activities normally completed at the supervisory level. (3 contact hours)

MRT-215--(2)
CLINICAL PRACTICUM III
Prerequisite: MRT-112, MRT-114. Students are assigned to health information management and adjunct departments of affiliated health care facilities and to the Moraine Valley health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management theory. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to health information systems, health records, health statistics, health data presentation, classification and indexing systems, and practice management software. (6 contact hours)

MRT-216--(5)
CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV
Prerequisite: MRT-211 and MRT-215. Corequisite: Registration in MRT-213 and MRT-218. Students are assigned to health information management and adjunct departments of affiliated health care facilities and to the Moraine Valley health information technology and computer laboratories for supervised clinical experiences and application of health information management theory. Emphasis is on mastery of entry-level competencies related to quality assurance systems, data quality in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding, cancer registries, ambulatory health record systems, and health records in long-term care and psychiatric facilities. (15 contact hours)

MRT-218--(2)
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: MRT-211, MRT-114. Corequisite: Registration in MRT-216. This course focuses on quality management. It includes the five basic components of a hospitalwide quality program: quality assurance, quality improvement, utilization management, risk management, and credentialing. Quality applications are integrated throughout the course, stressing the importance of application, including data collection, statistical quality control, data display, and assessment. (2 contact hours)