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