Professional Enrichment

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...

Patient care has always been regarded as a complex model. Medical professionals nowadays range from vocational licensed professionals to medical doctors, respiratory therapists, nurses, etc. In this course, we are going to cover the things any healthcare professional working in Pediatrics or with Pediatric patients will need to know…whether it be in a private practice or hospital setting. We will start by exploring the most common diseases found in Pediatric patients. Next, we will discuss...

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...

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...

Conventional medical approaches are often complemented by therapies that are referred to as alternative medicine. Many forms of alternative medicines have found their way into the mainstream of the medical community and are used to treat disorders, relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, especially through pain management. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a government agency, continues (along with other reputable entities) to conduct scientific...

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...

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!

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!

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 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!

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!