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POFM 1300. Medical Coding. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: MDCA 1313 – Medical Terminology.
Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines and conventions utilizing various
coding systems.
POFM 1317. Medical Administrative Support. (Front Office) (3-2-3-0).
(Course syllabus contains specific information and requirements)
Prerequisite: Must provide an acceptable criminal history background check; and, students must be capable
of college level academic work.
Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, personnel and medical records
creating and maintenance, telephone communications, introduction to coding, billing, collecting,
introduction to electronic medical records and third party reimbursement. Emphasis is on customer service,
accuracy and attention to detail. May be offered as hybrid course with instructor/student interaction and
online instruction. Computer/web access required. Lab fee: $95.
POFM 1327. Medical Insurance. (3-3-0)
Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient
relations and ethical issues.
POFM 1380. Coop Ed cation/Practicum. (3-1-20)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, approval of division chair. Must currently hold a job in the medical office
field to earn credit, if not another medical office course may be substituted.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a
cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the
employer, the student combines the classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical
discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may
be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Lab fee.
MUSIC (GENERAL)
MUSI 0005. Recital Attendance Class. (0-0-0)
This class provides the TVCC music major with critical experience in listening to performance literature.
Attendance at department-sponsored recitals/concerts and outside performances is required; the number
may vary from semester to semester.
This course is a non-credit course. The purpose of the course is to document that a student has satisfactorily
completed the requirements of the class. When transferring to a receiving institution that requires recital
attendance for the baccalaureate music degree, the student can transfer semesters successfully completed at
TVCC. The course does not affect the student’s grade point average, nor does it hinder graduation from
TVCC; however, it may impact completion of a baccalaureate degree if the receiving university’s music
department’s requirements for the number of semesters of recital class is not completed in a timely
manner. Generally, the student is required to document four semesters of recital attendance.
MUSI 1114, 1115. Piano Harmony for Music Majors I, II, (1-2-1)
Co-requisite: MUSI 1311 & 1116/MUSI 1312 & 1117/MUSI 2311 & 2116/MUSI 2312 & 2117, respectively
Class piano instruction for music majors with an emphasis on the practical application of music theory
involving harmonization, transposition and related keyboard skills. Basic instruction in the fundamentals of
piano skills. For students who are enrolled in Music Theory class. Assignments are based on music theory
concepts, accompaniment patterns, music analysis, sight-reading and other functional skills for the
musician. Scales and chord progressions are required. Course sequence must be taken as listed, and the
course should be a corequisite with the four semesters of Music Theory. However, enrollment is also
permitted if the student has previously completed the companion music theory class. Lab fee.
MUSI 1116. Sigh Singing & Ear Training I. (1-0-3)
Co-requisite: MUSI 1311 and 1114
Singing tonal music in treble, bass, alto and tenor clefs. Aural study, including dictation, of rhythm, melody
and diatonic harmony. Training in reading and singing scales, intervals, rhythms, melodies and diatonic
harmonies in treble, bass and movable C clefs. Lab fee.
