Health Careers

Health Careers

Phlebotomy Technician
The development of new diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology and automated instruments has greatly increased the volume of laboratory testing. As a result, the Phlebotomy Technician has emerged with a greater role in facilitating the specimen collection process and is an integral member of the clinical laboratory team.

Phlebotomy Technicians work in hospitals, physician offices, group practices, nursing homes, prison facilities, independent laboratories, and blood donor organizations. Duties may include: drawing blood, preparing specimens for storage or testing, assembling equipment and verifying patient’s records. A Phlebotomist may also conduct patient interviews, and screen donors at a blood bank.

Program Highlights:

Basic Medical Terminology
Venous Anatomy and Physiology
Universal Precautions
Methods of Venipuncture & Dermal Puncture
Use of Vacutainers, Syringes, Butterflies & Lancets
Laboratory Procedures & Reports
Clinical Experience for 75 hours

Prerequisites:

Physical Exam
Reading & Math Entrance Exam

Materials:

Lab coat & shoes required

Hospital Inpatient Coding Class
Take the next step in your medical coding career. Learn hospital-related Diagnostic and Procedural Coding using ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes. These are codes used by hospitals for reimbursement and health care statistics. Course includes an introduction to Diagnostic Related Groups [DRG] assignments and how they affect reimbursement.

Prerequisites:
Medical office background and experience, or completion of a Medical Billing class, or permission of the instructor. Math and Reading assessment required, as well as a high school diploma or GED.

Medical Office Billing Specialist
Medical Billing Specialists are in demand, particularly if they possess ICD and CPT coding skills. The Medical Billing Specialist program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions processing and managing third-party reimbursement and managing patient accounts receivables in non-hospital health care settings.

Physician practices, clinics, health maintenance organizations, and other health care entities including private billing services are all employment options.

The Course Includes: Medical Terminology Classification of Health Data – ICD-9-CM Basic Anatomy & Physiology Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT Fundamentals of Health Information Management CPT Coding DRG Coding Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, Math & Reading entrance exam, high school diploma or GED.
Other Important Information: Students should be prepared to complete 4 - 6 hours of homework per week To receive a Certificate of Completion students must earn a final grade of 85% or above Curriculum Reviewed & Approved by: National Health Careers Association National Competency Testing Center

Identification & Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
This mandated NYS course for educators, school administrators, and many other licensed professionals is offered in conjunction with Fordham University.

For the most current course offerings, please view the Fall/Spring Course Catalog

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Send an eMail to: mti@dcboces.org
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Call: 845.483.3640

For more information:

Ruth Hurd
Director
Adult Career & Technical Education
MTI
61 Page Park Drive
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
v: 845.483.3640
f: 845.483.3641
ruth.hurd@dcboces.org