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MEDICAL ASSISTANT OUTLINE  
You get everything you need to complete your training including step-by-step illustrated lessons that prepare you for the rewarding in demand career in Medical Assisting. 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
Medical Assistant Instruction Pack I Back to Top
Welcome to the World of Healthcare
In this introductory lesson, you’ll learn all about U.S.
Career Institute. In addition, you’ll learn about the daily
activities that occur in medical facilities and how Medical
Assistants interact with healthcare professionals. Plus,
you’ll explore all of your great career opportunities!
Work in the Medical Front Office
Learn how to handle medical front office procedures—
from scheduling appointments to handling walk-ins.
You’ll also learn how to handle the mail, and you will
become familiar with office management skills.
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.
What is a Medical Record?
Here you will learn the importance of documentation in
medical records and identify types of medical records
and forms. This lesson also discusses how HIPAA
regulates the management of health records, including
the EHR.
Emergencies in the Medical Front Office
Learn how to perform triage to assess the severity of
a medical emergency. Also discover the ten most common
emergencies, and learn the causes, symptoms and
treatments. Your First Aid Manual details many other
emergencies with step-by-step instructions.
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:
• Student Handbook
• Stuent Catalog
• HIPAA Basics—Guide to Federal Regulations
• Medical Equipment,
Instruments and Materials Supplement
• First Aid Manual
• Quick-Learn System
• Virtual Lab CD #1
• Procedure Guide Supplement #1
• Computer Buyer’s and User’s Guide
• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Working Environment
Supplement
• Condensed Medical Dictionary
• Syringe Pen
Medical Assistant Instruction Pack II Back to Top
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, 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
• Human Anatomy
Reference Cards
• Additional Flashcards for the Quick-Learn
System
• Virtual Lab CD #2
• Word Processing with MS® Word
• Develop a Professional Medical Phone Personality Supplement
• Professional Development Supplement Part 1: Creating a
Professional Image
• Procedure Guide Supplement #2
• Written
Communication Skills for the Medical Professional Supplement
• Professional Development #1—Creating a Professional Image Developing a Dynamic Phone Personality
• Digital Thermometer
Medical Assistant Instruction Pack III Back to Top
Preparing Insurance Claims
Here you’ll learn how to process insurance claims and
explore diagnostic and procedural coding systems.
The Patient Exam
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
Learn about maintaining safety when conducting blood
tests and become familiar with medical equipment. These
procedures are shown in the Virtual Lab.
Introduction to Bookkeeping Procedures
You’ll be introduced to basic bookkeeping techniques
for medical offices. Plus, you will learn how to handle
office accounting with Spreadsheet Applications Using
MS® Excel.
Technology and Healthcare
Explore how computers are used in the medical office.
You will learn about electronic billing and coding, as
well as transcription services. You will also practice fundamentals fundamentals
for patient account software with Medisoft®
Patient Accounting Software.
Bacterial Smears and Cultures
This lesson explains the purpose of bacterial tests, as well
as common diseases caused by bacteria. You’ll study the
steps involved in these tests.
Also included in Pack III:
• Spreadsheet Applications Using MS® Excel
• Math Tutor
• Virtual Lab CD #3
• Nutrition and Wellness Basics Supplement
• Professional Development Supplement Part II: Manage Time,
Stress and Money
• Procedure Guide Supplement #3
• Diagnostic
& Procedure Coding Supplement
• Coders Comprehensive
Glossary
• ICD-9-CM Student Coding Manual
• Guide to
Electronic Coding
• Ingenix Encoder Pro Software
• Electronic
Patient Accounting Software
• Claims Resource Supplement
• Coding Quick Reference Card
• Medical Assistant Coders Comprehensive Glossary
Medical Assistant Instruction Pack IV Back to Top
Body Fluid Specimens
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.
Patient Therapies
You will learn about patient therapies, including heat
treatments, cold treatments, ultrasound and ROM joint
exercises. You’ll also learn how to instruct patients about
therapeutic treatments they can perform at home.
Pharmacology
Learn the basics of pharmacology—drug forms, sources
of drug information, drug regulation and patient education.
Discover the specific drugs used for each organ
system—antibiotics, anesthetics, antituberculars, antifungals,
antivirals and vaccinations.
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.
Also included in Pack IV:
•Professional Development Supplement Part III: Career
Advancement
• Disposable Gloves
• PDR Pocket Guide
• Virtual Lab CD #4
• Procedure Guide Supplement #4
Medical Assistant Instruction Pack V Back to Top
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.
Preparing and Administering Medications
Here you’ll learn the basics of drug administration. You’ll
use the Virtual Lab to learn how to withdraw, prepare and
administer injections and oral medications.
Comprehensive Practicum
The final lesson in the Medical Assistant Course provides
a real world practicum that allows you the opportunity
to apply your medical assisting skills.
Also included in Pack V:
• Virtual Lab CD #5
• Medical Assistant Career Starter Kit
• Procedure Guide Supplement #5
• Medical Assistant Pin
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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