Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT)
Program Cost: $800.00
As
a CPT, you’ll draw blood from patients in hospitals, blood
centers, or similar facilities for analysis or other medical
purposes. As a CPT, you may perform some or all of the following
tasks:
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Perform basic phlebotomy
procedures
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Evaluate patients for
ability to withstand venipuncture procedure
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Explain the venipuncture
procedure and answer patient questions
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Perform basic point of care
testing, such as blood glucose levels on patients
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Prepare blood, urine, and
other body fluid specimens for testing according to
established standards
Benefits to obtaining a Phlebotomy Certification
may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job
security, and increased subject matter expertise Note:
The Phlebotomy Technician Certification program (CPT) is
accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
and issues CPT certifications through National Health career
Association, Inc.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Resources:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CPT Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CPT Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CPT Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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| CPT Online Practice |
$30.00 |
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EKG
Technician Certification (CET)
Program Cost: $800.00
As
a Certified EKG Technician, you’ll operate machines that record
the electrical activity of a patient’s heart. EKG rhythms
provide important data for the diagnosis of heart conditions. As
a CET, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
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Set up and administer EKGs,
stress tests
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Prepare patients for Holter,
or ambulatory monitoring
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Edit and deliver final test
results to physicians for analysis
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Schedule appointments
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Transcribe physicians'
interpretations, the benefits to obtaining an EKG Technician
Certification may include: more job opportunities, an
increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject
matter expertise.
EKG
Technician Certification (CET) Resource:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CET Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CET Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CET Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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Program Cost:
$2800.00
The Certified Patient Care
Technician assists doctors, nurses and other healthcare
professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of
healthcare environments. As a CPCT, you may perform some or all
of the following tasks:
Provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, and
toileting and ambulating patients
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Acquire
and distribute patient care supplies
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Change bed linens and process dirty linens properly
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Perform safety checks to keep patient rooms clean and
clutter – free
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Maintain clear paths in hallways clear and return equipment
that is no longer in use
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Obtain EKG readings
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Perform phlebotomy procedures, the benefits
to obtaining a Patient Care Technician Certification may
include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job
security, and increased subject matter expertise.
The Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Resource:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CPCT Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CPCT Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CPCT Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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Program Cost: $2800.00
The
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is an unlicensed,
multi-skilled healthcare practitioner who is competent in both
clinical and administrative procedures. As a CCMA you may
perform some or all of the following tasks:
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Interview patients
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Measure and record vital signs
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Prepare exam rooms
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Clean and sterilize medical equipment
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Administer injections, as well as topical or oral
medications
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Perform venipuncture and point-of-care testing
Benefits to obtaining a Clinical Medical
Assistant Certification may include: more job opportunities, an
increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter
expertise.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Resource:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CMA Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CMA Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CMA Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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Electronic
Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS™)
Program Cost: $3000.00
The
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) is
responsible for maintaining the integrity and protecting the
privacy and
security of patient information. AS a Certified EHR Specialist,
you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
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Audit patient records for
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
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Abstract clinical information
for inclusion in reports such as quality improvement studies
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Perform basic coding to submit
claims for reimbursement for insurers
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Process Release of Information
(ROI) requests for medical records
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Review patient records to
ensure they are complete
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Collect patient demographic
and insurance information
Benefits to obtaining a Certified Electronic
Health Records Specialist Certification may include: more job
opportunities, an increased pay scale, and increased subject
matter expertise. Sign up for the (CEHRS) Certified Health
Record Specialist
Electronic Health Record Specialist Resource:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CEHRS Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CEHRS Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CEHRS Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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| CEHRS Online Practice |
$30.00 |
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Billing
and Coding Specialist Certification (CBCS)
Program Cost: $3000.00
A Certified Billing and Coding
Specialist's main focus is on converting a medical procedure,
diagnosis, or symptom into specific codes for submitting a claim
for reimbursement. As a CBCS, you may perform some or all of the
following tasks:
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Accurately locate
documentation in the patient record to support coding and
billing process
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Accurately assign codes for
diagnoses and procedures
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Submit claims for
reimbursement based on payer policies and procedures
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Coach providers on the best
documentation practices to support quality coding and
optimal reimbursement
Benefits to obtaining a Billing
and Coding Certification may include: more job opportunities, an
increased pay scale, and increased subject matter expertise.
Billing & Coding Specialist
Resource:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CBCS Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CBCS Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CBCS Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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Certified
Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Program Cost: $3000.00
Also
referred to as Medical Office Secretary or Medical Office
Assistant, the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
will perform routine administrative tasks to help keep the
physicians’ offices and clinics running efficiently. As a CMAA,
you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
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Review and answer
practice correspondence
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Operate computer systems or other types of technology to
accomplish office tasks
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Answer calls, schedule
appointments, greet patients, and maintain files
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Update and maintain patient and
other practice-specific information
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Coordinate collection and
preparation of operating reports such as time and attendance
Benefits to obtaining a Medical Administrative
Assistant Certification may include: more job opportunities, an
increased pay scale, and increased subject matter expertise
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Printed Study Guide & Online Practice Test
Resource:
Available in both online and printed versions
| CMAA Online Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CMAA Printed Resource |
$45.00 |
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| CMAA Prep Study Guide |
$61.00 |
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