MEDICAL ASSISTANT OUTLINE
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You get everything you need to complete your training including step-by-step illustrated lessons that prepare you for the rewarding in demand career. This gives you a preview of what you will learn.
Click on the instruction links below for complete course content.
Instruction Pack 1
Instruction Pack 2
Instruction Pack 3
Instruction Pack 4
Instruction Pack 5
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Welcome to the World of Healthcare
In this introductory lesson, you’ll learn all about U.S. Career Institute's staff, faculty and instruction. In addition, you’ll learn about the daily activities that occur in medical facilities. You’ll discover how medical assistants interact with healthcare professionals, and you’ll explore the many career opportunities available.
Front Office Procedures
Here you’ll learn how to handle many common medical front office procedures. You’ll also learn about the role medical records play in a medical facility and the importance of documentation, plus how the medical assistant plays a role in each patient’s medical record.
Medical Terminology: Word Parts
Here you’ll get your first taste of how you will use medical terms in your new career. Learn about root words, prefixes and suffixes and learn how to derive word parts from medical terms. In addition, you’ll also practice using a medical dictionary.
Medical Terminology: Dividing and Combining Terms
In this lesson, you’ll learn to divide and combine medical terms to understand their meanings, and also how these medical terms describe diagnoses and procedures.
Abbreviations, Symbols and Special Terms
The final lesson on medical terminology teaches you how to recognize common medical abbreviations, symbols and plurals, as well as other special terms.
General Office Equipment
This lesson instructs you on the use of common office equipment and also provides an in-depth look at computer hardware,
software and terminology.
First Aid Procedures
You’ll become familiar with many common first aid procedures - from assessing the severity of an illness to taking action for a stroke patient. The Virtual Lab reinforces your learning!
Medical Equipment and Supplies
This lesson teaches you to identify and prepare common clinical equipment, as well as typical supplies for specific treatments. You’ll learn about common surgical instruments and how to prepare a minor surgical tray. The Virtual Lab will provide visual instruction.
Also included in Pack I:
• Instruction and Materials Schedule
• Study Binder
• You Can Do It! CD
• Course Introduction
• School Catalog
• Quick-Learn System: Pocket Folder, Tutor, Flashcards and CD
• Virtual Lab CD #1
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
• Student Assistance Forms
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Introduction to Anatomy
Here you’ll get an overview of human anatomy––the basic components, how the human body is put together and how it works.
The Anatomy of the Human Body
This lesson discusses cell biology and each of the body’s organ systems and also explores the disease process.
Vital Signs
Here you’ll be taught to properly explain, take and record patients’vital signs. The Virtual Lab demonstrates these procedures.
Safety in the Medical Office
This lesson covers basic safety regulations and procedures, plus infection control and aseptic technique. The Virtual Lab provides further instruction.
Communication Skills
Here you’ll learn how personality traits, biology, health, stress and psychological disorders affect human behavior. You’ll discover the best ways to interact with patients and co-workers.
Medical Insurance 101
This lesson explains the basics of health insurance and how diagnostic and procedure codes apply.
Also included in Pack II:
• Anatomy and Physiology Textbook
• Procedure Guide #1
• Human Anatomy Flashcards
• Additional Flashcards and CD
• Virtual Lab CD #2
• Word Processing with MS® Word
• Quick Check Grammar and Punctuation Guide
• Tape Measure
• Professional Development #1—Creating a Professional Image Developing a Dynamic Phone Personality
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
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Preparing Insurance Claims
This lesson prepares you to process insurance claims andintroduces diagnostic and procedural coding systems.
Preparing Patients for Exams
This lesson introduces you to preparing patients for examinations, plus assisting with exams and charting patient notes.
Medical Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Medical ethics and legal responsibilities that pertain to the healthcare industry, and specifically, to medical assistants are explained here.
Blood Testing
Here you’ll learn about maintaining safety when conducting blood tests and become familiar with various medical equipment. These procedures are demonstrated in the Virtual Lab.
Introduction to Bookkeeping Procedures
You’ll be introduced to basic bookkeeping techniques for medical offices. Plus, you will learn to use the computer to handle office accounting with the supplement Spreadsheet Applications Using MS ® Excel.
Also included in Pack III:
• Study Binder
• Virtual Lab CD #3
• Procedure Guide #2
• Nutrition and Wellness Basics
• Math Tutor for the Medical Professional
• Spreadsheet Applications Using MS® Excel
• Professional Development #2—Managing Stress, Time and Money
• Disposable Gloves
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
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Technology and Healthcare
In this lesson, you’ll learn the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how the regulations affect medical assistants and the healthcare industry as a whole.
Body Fluid Specimens
Here you’ll learn methods of body fluid collection and testing. With the Virtual Lab, you’ll study pregnancy tests, strep cultures, urinalysis and testing for blood in a stool sample.
Bacterial Smears and Cultures
This lesson explains the purpose of bacterial tests, as well ascommon diseases caused by bacteria. You’ll study the steps involved in these tests.
Diagnostic Coding
This lesson will lead you through the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and how to use the ICD-9-CM to correctly code a physician’s diagnosis.
Procedure Coding
You’ll be introduced to procedure coding, including the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual format and how to use it.
Integrating ICD-9-CM and CPT Codes
In this lesson, you’ll practice integrating ICD-9-CM and CPT codes by assigning them to patient scenarios. You’ll also receive instruction on inserting ICD-9-CM and CPT codes on CMS-1500 claim forms.
Also included in Pack IV:
• Study Binder
• Virtual Lab CD #4
• HIPAA Basics--Guide to Federal Regulations
• Coding Quick Reference Guide
• Coder’s Comprehensive Glossary
• ICD-9-CM-Condensed Student Coding Manual
• Guide to Electronic Coding
• Procedure Guide #3
• Ingenix® Encoder Pro Demo CD
• Medisoft® Patient Accounting Demo CD
• Professional Development #3: Career Advancement
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
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Preparing and Administering Medications
Here you’ll learn the basics of pharmacology and drug administration. You’ll use the Virtual Lab to learn how to withdraw, prepare and administer injections and oral medications.
Minor Surgical Procedures
You’ll learn minor surgical procedures and techniques in this lesson. The Virtual Lab will demonstrate how to remove sutures, prepare the treatment room and set up a minor surgical tray.
Medical Transcription
This lesson will teach you the basics of medical transcription, familiarize you with various report formats, and show you how to write brief letters and reports from dictation.
Assisting with Special Examinations
This lesson familiarizes you with specialized procedures such as pelvic examinations, breast examinations and sigmoidoscopy. This lesson will also explore radiology.
Comprehensive Practicum
In the final lesson, you will complete a comprehensive practicum that provides the opportunity to demonstrate your new medical assisting knowledge.
Also included in Pack V:
• Digital Thermometer
• Virtual Lab CD #5
• Procedure Guide #4
• Computer Buyer’s and User’s Guide
• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Working Environment
• Medical Assistant Jobs Finder
• Quiz Answer Sheets and Return Envelopes
SPECIAL BONUS: As a paid-in-full graduate, you’ll receive a valuable graduation gift...
• Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope kit to get you started in your brand new career!
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