Allied Health Medical Assistant

Students will receive an overview of the legalities and ethical behavior associated with a medical practice/facility. Legal terms associated with the medical environment and ethical issues covered under the AMA Topics: OSHA, Malpractice, Confidentiality, Medical Practice Legislation, HIPPA.

Clinical I - This course is designed to develop the initial competencies required for the basic aspects of the clinical environment. Topics: CPR, Infection Control, Medical Asepsis/Sterilization, Vital Signs/Measurements.

Clinical II – This course introduces the student to the clinical setting and equips them with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform medical procedures in a clinical setting. Topics: Methods of charting, Physical Examinations, Examination of Body Systems, Nutrition & Health, Minor Surgical Procedures, Laboratory Tests, Venipuncture, Electrocardiography (EKG), Assistance with Minor Surgeries, Rehabilitation and Body MechanicBack to top

Students will enhance their previously obtained skills. Topics: Prescription & Non-Prescription medications, Methods of Administering Medications, Math for Nurses, Injections and Immunizations. Back to top

The student will apply practical application of all skills learned in one or more of the following medical environments; Medical Office, Urgent Care, Hospital, Medical Care Facility and Laboratory. Back to top

Successful coding skills also include the ability to determine which body system/organ is being referenced in medical documentation. Knowledge of the body systems, their structures and functions and how the body is affected when diseases are present will enhance the student's diagnostic and procedural coding skills.Back to top

This course will introduce students to understand and useICD-9-CM Coding(International Classification of Diseases, 9 th version, Clinical Modification)utilized by the health care industry to report the medical necessity of services rendered. Students become skilled in the methodology employed for code selection of diagnosis, signs and symptoms for reporting purposes. CPT Coding (Current Procedural Terminology) introduces students to the principles and methodology employed for code selection of surgical procedures. Student will learn HCPCS, a national coding system that classifies billing of durable medical equipment and supplies. Back to top

This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of medical insurance, including insurance terminology, insurance products, contracts and general insurance procedures. An overview of the legalities and ethical behavior associated with a medical facility will be covered. Included in this module, are the legal terms associated with the medical environment and ethical issues covered under the AMA (American Medical Association). The student will learn how to fill out and submit CMS-1500 - the physicians insurance claim form as well as to perform electronic submissions of bills using Medisoft.Back to top

Students will be prepared for every aspect of administrative duties and prepared to function as a Front Desk Registrar, coordinate office flow and assist with clerical tasks. This class covers introduction to MS Word, MS Excel, answering phones, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, office bookkeeping, etc. Students will learn to use Medisoft, a medical office database software used to input patient information, provider information, payments and claims. Back to top

Uniform Billing and Hospital Office Procedures

Student will receive basic skills for an entry-level position in hospital billing (UB-92) and Hospital Office Procedures with the understanding that will allow students to grow an move in to positions of increasing responsibility. Back to top