Medical Assistant Internship
Phlebotomy / EKG / Injections / Vital Signs / Urinalysis / Billing and coding


A combination of clinical assistant and medical billing and coding programs with a comprehensive clinical internship. ($1800 plus books $100)

The Clinical Assistant course is designed to acquaint the participants with the essentials of Laboratory Procedures as well as gain hands-on proficiency in Phlebotomy, EKG, Injections, Vital Signs, Urinalysis and Physical Exam Assisting.

An intensive, hands-on course specializing in medical terminology, human anatomy and CPT/ ICD-9 billing.
The Following topics will be covered:
  1. Safety Procedures
  2. Phlebotomy practice in a healthcare setting
  3. EKG essentials
  4. Infection control
  5. Specimen handling
  6. Blood collection equipment
  7. Complications in blood collection
  8. Urinalysis
  9. General Physical Examination
  10. General Gyn Procedures
  11. Medical Terminology
  12. Human Body in Health and Disease
  13. HCFA 1500 (Universal billing form)
  14. Key Concepts in Medical Billing
  15. Key Concepts in CPT and ICD-9 Coding
Total Course Length:   64 hours of hands-on participation
Text Book:   ICD-9 Coding Manual
Program Prerequisites:   English Language Proficiency
MS Windows Proficiency (Hands-on Pretest)
Legal Residency / Student Status

Students have to consent to have their blood samples and EKG's acquired by other students under supervision.

 
320 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445 Tel: 617-383-6058 Fax: 617-383-6062
422 Main Street, Malden, MA, Tel: 781-333-3542 Fax: 781-333-3545
State License Number: 030618B
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