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Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 20 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
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- Module 1 : Office Procedures5
- 0.0Given a patient call, determine the proper sequence of steps to make an appointment
- 0.1Given a scenario, identify the difference between emergent and non-emergent patients
- 0.2Identify required patient information including, but not limited to, ID, insurance, referrals, previous medical records, form of payment, and chosen pharmacy
- 0.3Determine how patient will pay for a visit including insurance coverage and private payment
- 0.4Given a scenario, identify which complies with HIPAA communication rules.
- Module 2 : Basic Healthcare Terminology6
- 1.0Identify the definition of common office terms including but not limited to all log, spreadsheet, scheduling/scheduler, encryption, electronic medical record (EMR), prescription, authorized representative (who); in-network insurance, and out of network insurance.
- 1.1Distinguish between diagnostic tests and procedures
- 1.2Identify the definition of major organs to body systems and their medical specialists.
- 1.3Identify the definition of legal terms in the healthcare setting including but not limited to healthcare proxies, power of attorney, ADA, patient’s rights, scope of practice, HIPAA, mandatory reporter, authorized representative, and informed consent.
- 1.4Identify the definition of terms for healthcare providers including but not limited to Pharmacist, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, Behavioral Interventionist, Oncologist, Primary Care Physician, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, and Registered Nurse
- 1.5Identify the definition of terms for standard precautions including but not limited to PPE, hand hygiene and biohazards
- Module 3: . Basic Billing Knowledge3
- 2.0Classify different payment sources including but not limited to billing, coding, payments, insurance, cash, and government assistance.
- 2.1Identify important components of insurance cards including but not limited to group ID number, member ID number, and RX ID
- 2.2Identify the definitions of different billing terms
- Module 4: Interpersonal Communication3
- Module 5: Medical Health Records3