Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
A health-related work based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
regulatory requirements. Includes code selection for
Evaluation
and
Management
(E/M)
and
Medical/Surgical cases.
Corequisite(s): NURA 1301.
POFM 2333 Medical Document Production
..................................................................... 3:3:1
NURA 1301 Nurse Aide for Health Care .. 3:2:4
Create, format and produce publishable medical
documents.
Prerequisite(s): POFM 1302, POFT 2301 and MDCA
Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide
basic care to residents of long-term care facilities.
Topics include resident's rights, communication,
safety, observation, reporting and assisting
residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety.
Emphasis on effective interaction with members of
the health care team, restorative services, mental
health, and social services needs.
Corequisite(s): NURA 1160.
(PHTC) Photography,
Commercial
PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography
.................................................................... 3:3:0
1343.
POFM
2386
Internship–Medical
Administrative / Executive Assistant / and
Medical Secretary ..................................... 3:1:8
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized theory, skills and
concepts. A learning plan is developed by the College
and the employer.
Prerequisite(s): POFM 1302, POFT 2312, HITT
1305, MDCA 1343. Must have completed 45
semester credit hours towards the major.
An introduction to camera operation and image
production, composition, flash usage, and use of
exposure meters and filters.
(POFT) Professional Office
Technology
(POFI) Professional Office
Information
POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding . 1:1:1
POFI 1349 Spreadsheets .......................... 3:3:1
POFT 1309 Administrative Office Procedures
I ................................................................... 3:3:0
Skill development in keyboarding techniques.
Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy
Skill development in concepts, procedures, and
application of spreadsheets. This course is designed
to be repeated multiple times to improve student
proficiency.
POFI 2350 Databases ................................ 3:3:1
In-depth instruction of database theory and the
practical applications of a database. This course is
designed to be repeated multiple times to improve
student proficiency.
(POFM) Professional Office
Medical
POFM 1300 Basic Medical Coding .......... 3:3:0
Study of current office procedures, duties and
responsibilities applicable in an office environment.
Corequisite(s): POFT 1127.
POFT
1313
Professional
Workforce
Preparation ................................................. 3:3:0
Preparation for career success including ethics,
interpersonal relations, professional attire and
advancement.
POFT 1321 Business Math ........................ 3:3:0
Fundamentals of business mathematics including
analytical and critical thinking skills.
Presentation and application of basic coding rules,
principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing
various coding systems.
POFT 2301 Intermediate Keyboarding ..... 3:3:1
POFM 1302 Medical Software Applications
.................................................................... 3:3:1
Prerequisite(s): POFT 1127.
Medical software applications for the management
and operation of healthcare information systems.
POFM 2310 Intermediate Medical Coding
.................................................................... 3:3:0
Assignment and application of various coding
guidelines with emphasis on physician billing and
A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing
acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting
documents.
POFT 2312 Business Correspondence &
Communication .......................................... 3:3:0
Development of writing and presentation skills to
produce effective business communications.
POFT 2331 Administrative Project Solutions
..................................................................... 3:3:1
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