Free class – Open to the Public – 8 weeks – Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm EST – Starts May 14, 2024
Come join us for our Basic Computer Skills course that equips students with basic computer skills
including, but not limited to, accessing and utilizing computer applications such as internet
browsers and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Students will be instructed on how
to navigate to various websites necessary for success in a technological age: online bill
payment, virtual communications (Zoom, email, social media, etc.), basic information searches,
etc.

Adult Education/Workforce - Basic Computer Skills Syllabus
Course Instructor(s): Mrs. Barak Williams
Course Meeting Time(s): Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm
Course Length: Weekly for eight weeks / 16 Hours

Course Overview: The purpose of this course is to equip students with basic computer skills
including, but not limited to, accessing and utilizing computer applications such as internet
browsers and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Students will be instructed on how
to navigate to various websites necessary for success in a technological age: online bill
payment, virtual communications (Zoom, email, social media, etc.), basic information searches,
etc. Students will also be instructed on QWERTY keypads and typing efficiently for professional
and personal gain.

Online Resources:
–Northstar Digital Literacy
–ACE (Alabama Career Essentials)
–GFC Global (https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/)
–Digital Skills Library (https://digitalskillslibrary.org/)

Supplies:
If students have a personal device (phone, iPad/tablet or laptop) they should bring it to class
weekly.
Weekly Outlook:

Week 1: Introductions. Introduce instructors and students alike. Basic introduction to
the computer.
● Turn on the computer.
● Access the internet via browsers (Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari [if applicable])
● Login to email. (If students do not have an email account, have them create an email
using Gmail.)
○ Discuss various aspects of email composing and etiquette.
○ Discuss how to write an email as well as attach a document.
● Have students login to Northstar Digital Literacy
● INDEPENDENT WORK:
○ Students should complete the lessons for both Basic Computer Skills and
Using Email.
○ If time allows, students should take the Northstar assessments. 85% is passing.
Homework: Make a list of skills you’d like to master while in this class.
Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 2: Have students write an email to the instructor using proper email etiquette.
They need to add an attachment whether it be an image or a document.
● Review basic computer components from the previous week. (Spend about 10 minutes
on review.)
● Access Microsoft Word. Students should be instructed on the basic steps to creating a
Word document. (They should be made familiar with the task bar and how to save and
print documents.)
● Have students login to Northstar Digital Literacy
● INDEPENDENT WORK:
○ Students should complete the lesson for Using Microsoft Word.
○ Students should take and pass the assessment. 85% is passing.
○ If students have not taken and passed all three Northstar assessments, they
should complete those at this time.
Homework: Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 3: Have students begin class by independently logging on and accessing
Northstar, their email account, and opening Microsoft PowerPoint. This should create several
tabs and force students to toggle between work spaces.
● Review Microsoft Word and answer any questions students may have developed since
the last meeting time.
● Practice typing. Students should complete typing exercises on typing.com for 30
minutes.(Learn to Type for Free)
● Review Google Docs. Make sure students understand the similarities it has with
Microsoft Word, but that Google Docs saves itself on the cloud.
○ Discuss how you can share Google Docs with people, and that they can have
varying levels of access to the document.
● INDEPENDENT WORK:
○ Students should complete the lesson for Using Google Docs and Microsoft
PowerPoint.
○ Students should take and pass the assessment. 85% is passing.
○ If students have not taken and passed all five Northstar assessments, they
should complete those at this time.
Homework: Students who have not been able to pass Northstar assessments should be
working through lessons again on Northstar. Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 4: Students should open Microsoft PowerPoint and create a five slide
presentation using pictures–clip art, images downloaded from the internet, and/or personal
photos.
● Teach students how to delete and restore documents from the desktop and the cloud.
● Introduce students to basic applications of smartphones.
● INDEPENDENT WORK:
○ Students should complete the lesson for Social Media and Information
Literacy.
○ Students should take and pass the assessment. 85% is passing.
○ If students have not taken and passed all seven Northstar assessments, they
should complete those at this time.
○ Students need to register in Elevate for ACE.
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Homework: Students who have not been able to pass Northstar assessments should be
working through lessons again on Northstar. Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 5: Work on ACE. Complete Northstar assessments.
Homework: Work on ACE. Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 6: Work on ACE. Complete Northstar assessments.
Homework: Work on ACE. Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 7: Work on ACE. Complete Northstar assessments.
Homework: Work on ACE. Practice typing on the QWERTY keyboard.

Week 8: Complete ACE and answer all student questions. Give students all of their
certificates (ACE and Northstar).

This is a 16-week, online course. The CPB Certification Prep Course introduces the student to health insurance and reimbursement. In this course, the student will become familiar with the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in a medical billing department at a physician's office, clinic, or similar positions. This course is strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPB™ certification exam. The prerequisites include knowledge of Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy. Work experience or other courses in healthcare may satisfy the prerequisites. 80 Contact hours

This is a 16-week, online course. The CPB Certification Prep Course introduces the student to health insurance and reimbursement. In this course, the student will become familiar with the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in a medical billing department at a physician's office, clinic, or similar positions. This course is strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPB™ certification exam. The prerequisites include knowledge of Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy. Work experience or other courses in healthcare may satisfy the prerequisites. 80 Contact hours

CPB™ Medical Billing Course Syllabus
Prerequisites: Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
 

Clock Hours: 80 (Note: 80 clock hours account only for time spent in the online course, and does not include time spent outside the course or study time. Study time will vary widely per individual.)
 

Course Length: This course is a 16-week, instructor-led training. Successful completers will sit for the certification examination at the end of the course. 
 

Class Hours: Days/Times Per Week: Students meet once per week online. Students work on the training modules outside of class and can contact their AAPC-approved instructor when they need assistance.
 

Certificate of Completion Issued: Yes. A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the class.

Course Description: This course introduces the student to health insurance and reimbursement. In this course, the student will become familiar with the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, and differences in reimbursement methodologies. The student will learn principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow up process. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in a medical billing department at a physician's office, clinic, or similar
positions. This course is strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPB™ certification exam.

Course Objectives:
• Review an introduction to healthcare from a medical billing perspective.
• List a variety of health insurance models and how they affect medical entities.
• Understand the legal regulatory considerations involved in health care reimbursement and collections.
• Explain the process of a physician-based insurance claim including obtaining patient data, claim form completion, insurance carrier processing and payment received.
• Demonstrate the ability to use the three major coding manuals, CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II, and apply medical necessity standards.
• Explain the follow up process for A/R in a physician’s office, including the top denials by insurance carrier
along with their appeals process.

Course Content:
• Introduction to Healthcare
• Health Insurance Models
• Patient Registration Process/Data Capture
• Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding
• Introduction to CPT® Coding
• Introduction to HCPCS Level II Coding
• Medical Necessity
• Claim Forms (CMS-1500 and UB-04)
• Billing
• A/R and Collection Concepts
• Government Carriers (Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE)
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Commercial Insurance Carriers
 

This virtual course is designed to provide students with foundational‐level knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. The course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the foundational knowledge that front‐line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment.  It is the prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) training course. 30 clock hours

This virtual course is designed to provide students with foundational‐level knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. The course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the foundational expertise that frontline material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. It is the prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) training course. 30 clock hours

Students completing the CLA training with CVCC must meet all the online training modules and the certification exam. Although it is not a requirement, CVCC strongly recommends that individuals be at 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level before taking the course.

Course Outline/Agenda:
Global Supply Chain Logistics 
The Logistics Environment
Material Handling
Equipment Safety Principles
Safe Material Handling and Equipment Operation
Quality Control Principles 
Work Communications 
Teamwork and Good Workplace Conduct 
Using Computers

This virtual course is designed to provide students with foundational‐level knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. The course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the foundational knowledge that front‐line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment.  The CLA certification is the prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 exam. 30 clock hours

This virtual course is designed to provide students with foundational‐level knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. The course covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the foundational expertise that frontline material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students a broad overview of the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. It is the prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) training course. 30 clock hours

Students completing the CLA training with CVCC must meet all the online training modules and the certification exam. Although it is not a requirement, CVCC strongly recommends that individuals be at 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level before taking the course.

Course Outline/Agenda:
Global Supply Chain Logistics 
The Logistics Environment
Material Handling
Equipment Safety Principles
Safe Material Handling and Equipment Operation
Quality Control Principles 
Work Communications 
Teamwork and Good Workplace Conduct 
Using Computers

This virtual course is designed to provide students with mid‐level technical knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. It covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the mid‐level technical knowledge that front‐line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students more practical insight into the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. (Prerequisite -CLA Certification) 30 clock hours

This virtual course is designed to provide students with mid‐level technical knowledge of the world of supply chain logistics. It covers the material handling aspect of the global supply chain and describes the mid‐level technical knowledge that front‐line material handling workers should master to perform well. It is designed to give students more practical insight into the industry and how the frontline worker fits into that environment. (Prerequisite -CLA Certification) 30 clock hours

This is a 16-week, online course. The CPC Certification Prep Course teaches fundamental medical coding skills for professional services (physicians, mid-level providers, etc.) and prepares you to take AAPC's CPC exam. The course covers CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding with hands-on practice coding real world, redacted medical records using CPT®, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II code sets. Assures a broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct procedure and diagnosis codes for professional (physician) services. The prerequisites include knowledge of Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy. Work experience or other courses in healthcare may satisfy the prerequisites. By the end of the training, you will be fully prepared for the CPC exam and ready to thrive as a certified medical coder. 80 contact hours

CPC® Medical Coding Preparation Course Syllabus

Prerequisites: Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.

Clock Hours: 80 (Note: 80 clock hours accounts only for time spent in the online course, and does not include time spent outside the course or study time. Study time will vary widely per individual.)

Course Length: This course is a 16-week, instructor-led training. Successful completers will sit for the certification examination at the end of the course. 

Class Hours: Days/Times Per Week: Students meet once per week online. Students work on the training modules outside of class and can contact their AAPC-approved instructor when they need assistance.

Certificate of Completion Issued: Yes. A certificate of completion is issued upon successful completion of the class.

Course Description: The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10- CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination.

Course Objectives:
• Identify the purpose of the CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II code books
• Understand and apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
• Apply coding conventions when assigning diagnoses and procedure codes
• Identify the information in appendices of the CPT® code book
• Explain the determination of the levels of E/M services
• Code a wide variety of patient services using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes
• List the major features of HCPCS Level II codes
• Provide practical application of coding operative reports and evaluation and management services

Course Content:
• The Business of Medicine
• Review of Anatomy
• Overview of ICD-10-CM
• Applying the ICD-10-CM Guidelines
• Accurate ICD-10-CM Coding
• Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and Modifiers
• Integumentary System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Respiratory System
• Cardiovascular System
• Hemic & Lymphatic Systems, Mediastinum, Diaphragm
• Digestive System
• Urinary System and Male Genital System
• Female Reproductive System and Maternity Care & Delivery
• Endocrine System and Nervous System
• Special Senses (Ocular and Auditory)
• Anesthesia
• Radiology
• Pathology & Laboratory
• Evaluation & Management Services
• Medicine
• Final Exam

Methods of Evaluation:
The instructional methods used include reading assignments, practice exercises and other assignments, audio/video lectures, chapter review exams, and a final exam. To receive a certificate of completion, students must successfully complete the course within the allotted time.
Successful course completion includes:
• An attempt of all required assignments
• A passing score of 70% or higher on all chapter exams
• A passing score of 70% or higher on the final exam
• An overall final course score of 70% or higher

Included Textbooks:
1. Medical Coding Training: CPC Textbook and Practical Application Combo - eBook; AAPC; AAPC publisher
2. CPT® Professional Edition code book, AMA publisher
3. ICD-10-CM code book, any publisher
4. HCPCS Level II code book, any publisher

Recommended Textbooks/Supplies (Not Included):
1. Medical dictionary, any publisher

Computer Requirements: High-speed internet connection with Blackboard supported Operating System & Web browser; Adobe Acrobat Reader. For best experience, use of a mobile device and Blackboard app is not recommended.

Youth Police Academy - June 27 & June 28 - 8AM-Noon EST - FREE

Program Overview
The Chattahoochee Valley Community College Police Department's Youth Police Academy is modeled after the Police Academy. It is designed to allow young people to learn about the department and its operations and demonstrate the benefits of law enforcement and community policing in our city. Members of the C.V.P.D. lead the Youth Police Academy. 

Who Can Attend
Students in grades 7th through 9th who reside in Russell or Lee County attend a school in Russell/Lee or an Independent School District. The school affiliation may be a charter, home, private, or public school.

 

Youth Police Academy

Program Overview
The Chattahoochee Valley Community College Police Department's Youth Police Academy is modeled after the Police Academy. It is designed to allow young people to learn about the department and its operations and demonstrate the benefits of law enforcement and community policing in our city. Members of the C.V.P.D. lead the Youth Police Academy. The goal of this program is two-fold:

The Youth Police Academy is a collaborative effort aimed at creating a positive relationship between the community's youth and the law enforcement profession. It's about building bridges and fostering understanding.
To establish a better understanding of the mutual challenges that face today's youth and law enforcement officers

Who Can Attend
Students in grades 7th through 9th who reside in Russell or Lee County attend a school in Russell/Lee or an Independent School District. The school affiliation may be a charter, home, private, or public school.

Classes
Crime Scene Investigation
Dating Violence
Criminal Investigation Career Overview
Handcuffing and Competition
Hiring Process for Police Officers
Jail Operations
K-9 Policing
Patrol Services
Scenario Training and Exercises
SWAT Team
Traffic Safety
Tactical Situation Response