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HLSC 104 Healthcare Front Office I

5 credits
This course introduces topics related to healthcare front office administration and billing.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  and ABED 046  

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Define the responsibilities of the healthcare front office administrator
  • Discuss ethical, legal, and regulatory issues and responsibilities in the healthcare office
  • Explain the role of the healthcare front office administrator with respect to patient relations
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how technology is used in a healthcare office
  • Explain the importance of printed communications in a healthcare office
  • Explain the healthcare front office administrator’s role in file/report management
  • Define basic healthcare terminology
  • Explain various chart documentations and their importance in patient treatment


Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50