Course Outline1. Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic structure and function - Common diseases and disorders - Medical mathematics 2. Healthcare Delivery Systems - Factors influence healthcare systems - Responsibilities of consumers - Common methods of payment for healthcare 3. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities - HIPPA - Patient’s Bill of Rights - Understand informed consent - Laws governing harassment, labor and scope of practice 4. Safety Practices - Infection control - CPR/First Aid - Environmental safety - Safety hazards, signs, symbols, and labels - Emergency procedures and protocols 5. Health Maintenance Practices - Health behaviors and practices - Health screenings and examinations 6. Teamwork - Building positive team relationships - Techniques for managing team conflict 7. Employability Skills - Personal traits of a healthcare professional - Career decision-making - Personal portfolio 8. Communications - Verbal, written, body communications - Medical terminology 9. Technical Skills - Measure and recording vital signs - Normal ranges 10. Information Technology Applications - Electronic medical records - Privacy and confidentiality of health information - Basic computer literacy skills - Analysis of information 11. Abstracting and Coding - Assemble appropriate, accurate information for charges and reimbursement 12. Operations - Evaluate operational systems and processes for improvement |
Certification OpportunitiesCPR
First Aid Microsoft Office Specialist Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) |