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The Clinical Medical Assistant: Orthopedics and Physical Therapy Specialization program, offered by our accredited school partners, is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings both general and Orthopedics and Physical Therapy. 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...
Medical Assistants play a key role in Healthcare and are the backbone of most Healthcare facilities. With this live simulation, offered by our accredited school partners, students will experience real life scenarios that Medical Assistants face everyday. Students are able to navigate through the simulation, interacting with different patients and performing different tasks. Each task assigned in this simulation will allow the student to progress further and complete the services to each...
The Clinical Medical Associate program, offered by our accredited school partners, is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in many different healthcare settings. Medical associates 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 assisting physicians. Job opportunities are...
Medical billing and coding deal with the financial and patient communication among medical practices. They are responsible for patient files and notes. People working in this career may also process payments, including send out bills and dealing with insurance claims. This Medical Coding and Billing course, offered by our accredited school partners, will provide you with the skills you need to perform the required tasks in this career field. Students will learn:• An overview of healthcare and...
In our Customer Service Survival Skills course, students will learn how to get to the heart of customer service; a challenging but not impossible achievement. Customers expect quality service and in return will provide loyalty. Businesses today understand that customer service loyalty contributes to the success and growth of a business. This is why it is important understand the importance in learning, developing and improving the skills needed to communicate effectively in a professional...
The Dental Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level positions in one of the fastest growing healthcare professions – Dental Assisting. 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. To meet our nation’s...
The Dental Office Assistant course, offered by our accredited school partners, delivers all the latest information and skill practice you need to succeed in the paperless era: technology, forms, and equipment in use today; up-to-date coding information; HIPAA and OSHA guidelines; functions of the dental business office; communication and critical thinking exercises; and in-depth instruction for completing common tasks such as scheduling, bookkeeping, electronic record regulations and insurance...
Which types of skin disorders and dermatitis are most common? Which skin conditions are infectious? Which are cancerous? The answers to these questions are critical knowledge to the healthcare professionals in a dermatology setting. This course provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system and several common skin disorders that a healthcare professional may see in a dermatologist office. It is important for professionals to understand basic concepts in order to...
The demand for skilled dental assistants is rapidly growing. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a high demand, rewarding profession, this course is for you. This course provides a look into becoming a dental assistant and their day to day responsibilities. We will take a deep dive into the training and requirements for pursuing a successful career in this field. Lastly, this course will look at the evolution, current trends, and facts of working in the dental assisting area.
The demand for skilled mental health professionals is rapidly growing. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a high demand, rewarding profession, this course is for you. This course provides a look into becoming a mental health technician and their day to day responsibilities. We will take a deep dive into the training and requirements for pursuing a successful career in this field. Lastly, this course will look at the evolution, current trends, and facts of working in the mental health...
The demand for skilled pharmacy technicians is rapidly growing. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a high paced medical field, this course is for you. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, provides an overview of the history of pharmacology and the day to day responsibilities of a pharmacy technician in hospital and retail pharmacy settings. Common drugs and their uses, as well as how they are administered and possible interactions in the body are described. Patient...
Becoming a Veterinary Assistant can be a rewarding career in which you have the potential to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, provides an overview of the history of veterinary medicine and the overall day to day operations in a hospital or clinic setting. You will be introduced to basic skills such as maintaining medical records, pet health care such as grooming and dental practices, and potential...
The demand for skilled medical billing and coding specialists is rapidly growing. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a high demand, rewarding profession, this course is for you. This course provides a look into becoming a medical biller and medical coder and their day to day responsibilities. We will take a deep dive into the training and requirements for pursuing a successful career in this field. Lastly, this course will look at the evolution, current trends, and facts of working...
Have you ever thought about a career in addiction counseling? Addiction counseling professionals treat individuals who are in need of substance abuse counseling as well as offer peace of mind to the families of persons who are in need of drug addiction counseling. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, covers both Level 1 and Level 2 training. Drug and Alcohol Counseling – Level 1 reflects the explosion of information regarding the understanding, identification, and treatment...
Have you ever thought about a career in addiction coaching? Do you feel passionate about helping people reclaim lives that have been deteriorated by drugs or alcohol? Addiction coaching professionals treat individuals who are in need of substance abuse counseling as well as offer peace of mind to the families of persons who are in need of drug addiction counseling. Our Drug and Alcohol Counseling course examines various substance abuse disorders and presents techniques for helping people...
This course, offered by our accredited school partners, consists of the following modules:The Electronic Health Record Management ProfessionAccess 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...
This course provides an overview of the professional's role in an emergency within the medical office or clinic. Even though the facility is a medical one, treat the situation as an emergency by calling EMS services via 911 or following the protocol for the specific medical emergency. This course discusses how to handle selected emergencies prior to EMS arrival.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
Este curso proporciona una descripción general del rol del profesional en una emergencia dentro de la oficina médica o clínica. Aunque la instalación es médica, trate la situación como una emergencia llamando a los servicios de EMS a través del 911 o siguiendo el protocolo para la emergencia médica específica. Este curso explica cómo manejar las emergencias seleccionadas antes de la llegada del EMS.¡Inscríbase a través de uno de nuestros socios universitarios o universidades acreditados hoy! ...
Qué tipos de trastornos de la piel y dermatitis son más comunes? Qué condiciones de la piel son infecciosas? Cuáles son cancerosas? Las respuestas a estas preguntas son conocimientos críticos para los profesionales de la salud en un entorno de dermatología. Este curso proporciona una descripción general de la anatomía y fisiología del sistema tegumentario y varios trastornos cutáneos comunes que un profesional de la salud puede ver en un consultorio de dermatólogos. Es importante que los...
The Clinical Medical Assistant: Pediatric Specialization program, offered by our accredited school partners, is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings both general and pediatric. 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...
Este curso proporciona una visión general de la psicología y la psiquiatría, dos especialidades médicas que se centran en el tratamiento de los trastornos de salud mental. Además, los profesionales en todas las áreas de especialidades médicas interactuarán con pacientes con trastornos de salud mental. Al igual que con otras especialidades médicas, los profesionales de las prácticas de psicología y psiquiatría miden los signos vitales de los pacientes, los ayudan a completar los formularios de...
This course provides an overview of special needs of senior individuals involved with the physical, social, psychological, nutritional, and economic aspects of aging. As a healthcare professional, it is important to be aware of the various changes associated with aging and to assist patients in meeting needs and maintaining a high quality and healthy lifestyle.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
Group Exercise Instructor Level 1 contains essential information for students who are interested in developing their skills in creating an effective group exercise class. In a group fitness class, you can reach a large number of participants while providing a safe and fun environment. This course provides an introduction to the profession along with learning how to develop in person and virtual classes, the basics of class set-up, how to choose music, aspects of leadership, client motivation,...
The Group Exercise Instructor - Level 2 course is designed to prepare students for the ACSM certification exam. It covers all key elements of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined by the ACSM. The course features contributions from field experts in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology, highlighting their specialized knowledge. It includes both theoretical and...
Healthcare Fundamentals is a course that provides a professional understanding of patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, begins by giving an overview of the history and theory of delivering healthcare. It then dives deeper to explain the principles & methods of both quality improvement and etiquette within the modern healthcare environment. Learners will then be assessed on how to apply these principles and methods within both...
"A Home Health Aide (HHA) may also be known as a Home Caregiver or Residential Assistant (RA). An HHA provides basic, personal care and health-related services to a variety of individuals (patients) who require more assistance than family and/or friends are able to provide. HHAs are part of a category of occupations that is commonly referred to as ""direct care workers."" The services/care that a Home Health Aide provides depends upon their specialty area.If you've ever thought about becoming...
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD), 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (CM) was designed to classify patient morbidity or sickness and mortality or death information to index health records. Accurate coding using the ICD system is vital to successfully reporting and maintaining health records as well as billing for reimbursement for services rendered. ICD coding is also used by governments and medical personnel to gather data and statistics that assist with medical research...
This Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology course, offered by our accredited school partners, will familiarize students with the structures and functions of the human body. Anatomy describes the structures of the body – their scientific names, location, composition and associated structures – and offers a map of the human body for students. Physiology, on the other hand, studies the function of each structure, individuals and in combination with the other structures. As students examine each...
Life Skills Coaching is one of the fastest growing professions in the world today. It is a key component of individual's success as well as an organization's toolkit for developing leaders, working with teams, and helping employees at every level achieve their personal and professional best. Through this course you can discover the techniques and tools for becoming a successful Life Skills Coach!
Life Skills Coaching - Level 2 takes students step-by-step through the coaching process, covering all the crucial ideas and strategies for being an effective, successful life coach. This course moves seamlessly from coaching fundamentals to more advanced ideas such as helping clients to identify life purpose, recognize and combat obstacles, maintain a positive mind-set, and live with integrity. In the Level 2 course you will discover ways to help clients succeed and grow. Prerequisite(s): Life...
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 andthe complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. The Medical Administrative Assistant Program, offered by our accredited school...
Medical billing and reimbursement is the lifeline of the healthcare facility. Often times, we forget that healthcare facilities are still businesses that require revenue to maintain operations. This is the reason medical billing and reimbursement is so vital to the success of any medical facility. Managing the financial aspect of a healthcare facility is an important part of providing patient services. Every patient encounter generates a financial transaction of some kind. These transactions...
This billing and coding program, offered by our accredited school partners, 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. Effective October 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will require that the standard ICD-9 code sets, which are used in medical billing and coding to report health care diagnoses and procedures, be replaced by ICD-10. This move...
Medical Documentation and Record-Keeping: HIPAA is a course that provides a professional understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the best practices for medical record keeping and documentation.This course, offered by our accredited school partners, begins by giving an overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information ("Privacy Rule"), covered...
As the fastest growing industry, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability, profitability, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Next learners will review the organization of the body and body systems in regards to terminology. Lastly we will...
Medical Transcription is an “In Demand” profession. You can start an exciting new career with this Medical Transcription online training program. This Medical Transcription course, offered by our accredited school partners, creates a simulation approach to medical transcription that will give you a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. You will transcribe 100s of real medical reports. The course is organized by body systems...
This course provides an overview of psychology and psychiatry, two medical specialties that focus on the treatment of mental health disorders. Additionally, practitioners in all medical specialty areas will interact with patients with mental health disorders. As with other medical specialties, professionals in psychology and psychiatry practices measure patient vitals, assist patients in completing medical information forms, schedule appointments, and obtain pre-certification. Professionals...
This course, offered by our accredited school partners, is a valuable primer for any healthcare professional interested in gaining the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to work in the mental health field. Students will learn how to work comfortably with clients who exhibit both effective and maladaptive behaviors through a holistic view of mental healthcare. The course covers many therapies and treatments for a variety of psychological and psycho-social issues, such as substance...
This course provides an overview of the nervous system anatomy and physiology as a foundation for working in the neurology office. Healthcare professionals must understand the fundamentals of the nervous system and the numerous associated diseases and disorders. Professionals working in this specialty area must know how to assist the physician and patient during common diagnostic procedures. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
If you've ever thought about becoming a nursing assistant, this in-depth curriculum could help you learn important fundamental, practical skills involved in a career as a nursing assistant. Nursing assistants, also known as nurse’s aides, orderlies or patient care technicians work under the supervision of a nurse to provide assistance to patients with daily living tasks. Working closely with patients, nursing assistants are responsible for basic care services such as bathing, grooming and...
This Fitness and Nutrition Coaching course, offered by our accredited school partners, provides all the information you need to coach others to their optimal health. This comprehensive guide will show you all the aspects of health and wellness and how they can be applied to unique individuals. Health is not just the absence of illness but it’s a feeling of overall well-being. This course takes a personalized approach that guides you through the development of an attainable and enjoyable...
Clinical Medical Assistants are one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare, which is already one of the fastest growing industries. Clinical Medical Assistants earn this by being highly skilled in several of the most important aspects of patient care. Trained OB/GYN Medical Assistants are highly sought after for their expertise in working with women and pregnancy and their ability to maintain the high level of assistance with pregnant patients. By gaining the needed training in...
This course provides an overview of concepts related to oncology including common types of malignant neoplasms, routine cancer screening tests performed in the medical office, procedures for diagnosing cancer, and various treatments. It also explains hospice care for patients who are terminally ill. Healthcare professionals should be aware of concepts related to oncology and their role in the oncology office or hospice center.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners...
This course provides an overview of the musculoskeletal system including its anatomy, physiology and related diseases and disorders. Professionals working in an orthopedic medical specialty office or a physical therapy facility must know the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system in order to appropriately assist the physician or physical therapist and provide excellent care to the patient.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
This Patient Advocacy course, offered by our accredited school partners, provides strategies for helping consumers overcome common challenges encountered in the U.S. healthcare system. These common challenges involve issues surrounding financing healthcare, receiving quality healthcare, ethics, cultural competency, preventive healthcare, mental healthcare, and community-based healthcare. Learn step-by-step methods for providing case advocacy for patients and a framework for policy advocacy, as...
If you’ve ever considered becoming a patient care technician, our in-depth Patient Care Technician course can help you learn important fundamental and practical skills involved in this career. For each patient, a patient care technician is responsible for assisting in activities of daily life, taking vital signs, ensuring patient safety, infection control, personal care, hygiene, assisting with meals, specimen collection and more. Patient Care Technicians are also responsible for recording...