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Clinical Medical Assistant
This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider.
NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) Exam.
NHA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination.
Clinical Externship: This program includes a 160 hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.
Clinical Medical Assistant, Self-Paced Online
This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in healthcare. This program will train students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical responsibilities of a medical office. Instruction includes among other things preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of healthcare. This program includes 140 hours of classroom lecture and hands on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC) Exam. NHA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national examination. Clinical Externship: This program includes a 160 hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 140 hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements. All required course materials are included in the price. This course is offered in an online, self-paced format. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. Students should plan to spend 4-6 months to complete this course.
Dental Assistant, Self-Paced Online
The Dental Assistant program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions. With the national increase in healthcare-related services, and the national shortage of healthcare professionals, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. With a growing workforce over 300,000 strong, a career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field.
The program prepares learners for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental assistant. This program covers the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas. The purpose of this program is to familiarize learners with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Describe the process for gathering and assessing patient health information
Explain the foundations of and procedures used in clinical dentistry
Summarize the use of radiology in dentistry and issues associated with it
Describe the primary materials, instruments, and equipment used in dentistry including basic care and maintenance of instruments
Outline how dental assistants assist with various dental procedures and types of dentistry
Summarize the essential administrative and communication skills required of dental assistants
Explain the anatomy, physiology, and pathology concepts associated with dentistry
Explain infection control, safety, and emergency procedures and regulations in the dental environment
Explain pediatric and orthodontic procedures and tools
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assistant Clinical Certification (DACC). All required course materials are included in the price. This course is offered in an online, self-paced format. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. Students should expect to spend 4-6 months to complete this program.
Dialysis Technician, Self-Paced Online
As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. Dialysis technicians are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities. While most technician training has historically been done “on-the-job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions.
This program provides learners the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, dialysis technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Dialysis technicians must assess patients for any complications that occur during the procedure and be ready to take the necessary emergency measures, including administering oxygen or performing basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment and providing the emotional support patients need for self-care.
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Explain basic chemistry of body fluids, renal physiology, and the pathology of renal failure
Explain the principles of hemodialysis including the dialysate, dialyzer, delivery system, and water treatment for dialysis
Explain the safety procedures in performing the tasks assigned to the dialysis technician
Identify specific supplies, equipment, and medications used in selected dialysis procedures
Explain the precautions and guidelines in performing the preparation, assessment, monitoring, and care of a dialysis patient
Define quality of care, and explain the impact of medical care on a patient when quality and safety are compromised in dialysis procedures
Describe dialysis personnel in terms of team members and roles, treatment and intervention skills, related professional organizations, and historical leaders
fter completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Dialysis Technician Associate (CDTA). All required course materials are included in the price. This course is offered in an online, self-paced format. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. Students should expect to spend 4-6 months to complete this program.
EKG Technician, Self-Paced Online
EKG technicians are in demand! EKG technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities and organizations. EKG technicians also work for insurance companies to provide data for health and life insurance policies. Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for EKG technicians is expected to continue to grow substantially.
This program covers topics and processes critical to conducting and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). To begin, learners will review the anatomy and physiology of the heart. From there, learners will go on to explore the technology used such as the EKG machine. Next, participants will learn how to interpret a rhythm strip. And finally, learners will discover the details of a myocardial infarction. Successful completion of this program will help prepare learners to perform the role of EKG technician.
Program Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Apply the basic electrophysiologic principles of cardiac conduction to the anatomy and physiology of the body
Identify proper placement of leads to ensure an accurate and consistent EKG reading
Evaluate various EKG rhythm strips following established normal criteria for each of the wave forms and intervals
Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips, identifying rate, rhythm and intervals
Analyze a variety of EKG rhythm strips for common dysrhythmias
Apply an understanding of the technical aspects of the EKG machine to the correct use of the machine and interpretation of artifacts
Describe the functions, associated terminology, types, and rhythm strips of pacemakers
Describe diagnostic electrocardiography in terms of goals, types, procedures, indications, and contraindications
Explain how to interpret a 12-lead EKG strip
Explain myocardial infarction in terms of physiology, symptoms, and EKG interpretation
Describe common cardiac medications
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified EKG Technician (CEKG)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.
Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.
This course has no end date, and is opened until the course is complete. The estimated time of completion is 2-4 months.
Electronic Health Records Management, Self-Paced Online
Access to health information is changing the ways doctors care for patients. With the nation’s healthcare system moving to the electronic medical record, numerous employment opportunities exist for medical assistants, health information systems staff, patient registration professionals and other related positions. Healthcare professionals with the ability to understand, update and maintain the electronic health record are in great demand.
This program prepares learners to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. Learners will review the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record.
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Describe the role of the electronic health record specialist
Explain the organization, storage, and management of the health record in a medical facility
Explain the legal requirements related to health records and patient information
Use EHR software to perform health record tasks
Explain how the health record information is used to complete the claim information
Discuss various reimbursement methodologies
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Electronic Health Records Management Certification (EHRM) All required course materials are included in the price. This course is offered in an online, self-paced format. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. Students should expect to spend 4-6 months to complete this program.
Medical Administrative Assistant, Self-Paced Online
Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. The growth and the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. Employment of a medical assistant is expected to grow an impressive 34% by 2024.
This program covers information on the medical assisting profession, interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances. This program prepares learners to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the healthcare industry. The content provides learners a well-rounded introduction to medical administration that delivers the skills learners require to obtain an administrative medical assistant position or advance within their current healthcare career.
Program Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Provide an overview of the healthcare industry and expectations for a healthcare professional
Understand the role of the medical administrative assistant
Describe the history of medicine, medicine and the law, medical malpractice, medical ethics, and medical practice specialties
Understand ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance
Employ office and patient communication techniques, conduct appointment scheduling and general office duties
Employ technology in the healthcare environment
Employ basic terminology used in the medical office
Assist with medical records management, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client and filing reports in the medical record
Implement HIPAA procedures and adhere to the patient bill of rights and confidentiality
Understand financial and practice management
Understand health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures
Understand professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems and credit arrangements
Perform medical accounting, financial statements, cost analysis, and budgets for the medical practice
Understand the fundamentals of specimen collection, laboratory safety and federal and state regulations
Assist with medical emergencies
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.
This course has no set end date, and is open until you complete it. This course is offered in an online, self-paced format. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. Students should expect to spend 4-6 months to complete this program.
Pharmacy Technician, Self-Paced Online
This comprehensive 50-hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and billing and reimbursement. All required course materials are included in the price. This course is offered in an online, self-paced format. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. Students should expect to spend 2-4 months to complete this program.
Phlebotomy Technician, Self-Paced Online
"The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2024.
This program prepares learners to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Learners will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Topics in this course include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist.
Program Objectives
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Explain the steps in selected specimen collection procedures performed by the phlebotomy technician
Explain the safety procedures in the healthcare setting and specifically in performing specimen collection procedures
Identify specific supplies and equipment used in selected specimen collection procedures
Explain precautions and guidelines when collecting specimens in special populations such as pediatrics and geriatrics
Define quality of care and explain the impact on patient medical care when quality and safety are compromised in phlebotomy procedures
Describe the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology associated with phlebotomy
Describe the requirements of the successful phlebotomy career including desired character traits, training and education, roles and responsibilities
Explain how phlebotomists communicate with others in the healthcare setting verbally, nonverbally, within the health record, and using computer systems
Identify common legal issues, ethical issues, and regulatory issues commonly impacting the phlebotomist
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT)
This course has no end date, and is open until the course is complete. The login and textbook information will be emailed to you. The estimated time of completion is 2-4 months."
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