HEALTHCARE ONLINE PROGRAMS
This online program prepares students to function effectively in many of the administrative and clerical positions in the healthcare industry. It provides students a well-rounded introduction to medical administration that delivers the skills students require to obtain an administrative medical assistant position or advance within their current healthcare career.
Payment plans are available for those who qualify.
Outline:
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An overview of the healthcare industry and expectations for a healthcare professional
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Role of the medical administrative assistant
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History of medicine, medicine and the law, medical malpractice, medical ethics, and medical practice specialties
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Ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance
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Office and patient communication techniques, appointment scheduling and general office duties
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Technology in the healthcare environment
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Basic terminology used in the medical office
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Medical records management, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client and filing reports in the medical record
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HIPAA review and patient bill of rights and confidentiality
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Financial and practice management
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Health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures
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Professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems and credit arrangements
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Medical accounting, financial statements, cost analysis, and budgets for the medical practice
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Specimen collection, laboratory safety and federal and state regulations
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Assisting with medical emergencies
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Career development
Registration Fee: $1,299
# Contact Hours: 50
The Clinical Medical Assisting online program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and other related tasks. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities.
Program includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.
Payment plans are available for those who qualify.
Outline:
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Responsibilities of the clinical medical assistant and introduction to healthcare facilities
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Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, circulation of the heart and blood vessels
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Care & safety of patients, medical & legal aspects of care, confidentiality and HIPAA
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Effective verbal and non-verbal communication, interpersonal skills and human behavior
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Aseptic techniques, infection prevention, universal precautions, proper use and disposal of biohazards and sharps
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Documenting patient medical histories, updating patient medical files, vital signs and documentation
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Appling sterile dressings, preparing patients for x-rays, performing various injections, administering oral medications, instructing patients on the proper usage of medications
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Phlebotomy, venipunctures and capillary sampling, collecting specimens and point of care testing
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Performing 12 lead EKGs and EKG strip analysis (P,Q,R,S,T wave form)
The purpose of this online program is to familiarize students with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice.
Program includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.
Payment plans are available for those who qualify.
Outline:
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The dental assisting profession and the history of dentistry
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Dental anatomy and physiology
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Tooth charting, tooth surfaces, and classification of restorations on a tooth
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Parts of the jaw and areas of the mouth
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Oral health and preventions of dental disease
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Infection control in dentistry and occupational health and safety
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Patient information and assessment
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Foundation of clinical dentistry
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Dental radiology
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Single crown restoration, bridge, implant, partial denture, and full denture
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Dental equipment, accessories and the treatment room
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Dental hand pieces and accessories
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Dental cements and impression materials
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Coding of radiology services and the use of codes
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Assisting in comprehensive dental care
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Dental administration and communication skills
# Contact Hours: 60
A valuable resource for nurses to learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting ECGs, this online course includes nine instructional modules with quizzes, ten exercises to practice reading and interpreting ECG strips, and a comprehensive course exam.
Outline:
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Cardiac anatomy and physiology
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Electrical basis of ECGs
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Sinus dysrhythmias
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Atrial dysrhythmias
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Junctional dysrhythmias
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Cardiac conduction block dysrhythmias
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Ventricular dysrhythmias
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Changes associated with myocardial ischemia and necrosis
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ECG changes associated with artificial pacemakers
Registration Fee: $699
# Contact Hours: 20
This billing and coding online program delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. This course also provides training in ICD-10-CM.
Payment plans are available for those who qualify.
Outline:
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Intro to International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modifications & Coding Guidelines
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Introduction to the organization and use of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and CPT manuals
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Basics of diagnostic and procedural coding
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The Health Insurance Claim Form (CMS 1500)
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HIPAA and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
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Review and practice coding Evaluation and Management (E&M) services
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Review and practice coding from anesthesia, surgery, radiology, medicine, and the pathology/laboratory sections of the CPT
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CPT Modifiers, E and V Codes, and Late Effects
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Coding surgical procedure and medical procedures for the cardiovascular, integumentary, male/female reproductive systems, maternity care and delivery
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Coding for general surgery, radiology, pathology, diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory services and the Level II National Codes
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Tracing delinquent claims & insurance issues
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Third-party reimbursement issues
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Development of and Improvements to the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual
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Examination of the ICD-10-PCS system
Registration Fee: $1,799
# Contact Hours: 80
Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This online program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.
Program includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.
Payment plans are available for those who qualify.
The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection 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 Phlebotomy Technician online program prepares professionals to collect blood and other specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis.
Program includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.
Payment plans are available for those who qualify.
Outline:
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The history of phlebotomy and the healthcare setting
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Quality assurance and legal issues
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Infection control, safety, first aid, and personal wellness
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Universal precautions including safety protocols and infection control
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Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control)
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Blood banks and blood typing, lab departments and personnel
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Medical terminology and laboratory theory
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Human anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
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Specimen collection, processing, and handling
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Blood collection equipment, additives, and order of draw
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Venipuncture specimen collection procedures
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Capillary puncture equipment and procedures
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Special collections and point-of-care testing
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Arterial puncture procedures
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Non-blood specimens and tests
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Pediatric and geriatric blood collection
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Blood and blood composition, blood tubes, coagulation, venipuncture protocols, etc.
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Heel puncture, protocol, practice, and syringe draws
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Respiratory, pneumonia and TB isolation protocol
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Laboratory skills and simulated/animated labs