Healthcare and Fitness

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a method to graphically display the electric current generated by the heart muscle during a heartbeat. This SIMTICS module teaches you how to prepare for, record and interpret a 12-lead ECG. The interactive simulator lets you learn and practice how to record an electrocardiogram, and how to interpret the heart rate and rhythms for common pathologies. Online simulations offer a safe practice environment and also enable you to try out procedures that you...

This course, offered by our accredited school partners, consists of the following modules:The Electronic Health Record Management ProfessionAccess to health information is changing the ways doctors care for patients. With the nation’s healthcare system moving to the electronic medical record, numerous employment opportunities exist for medical assistants, health information systems staff, patient registration professionals and other related positions. Healthcare professionals with the ability...

The electronic health record is a digital record of a patient's health history and is vital in providing high-quality patient care, as well as improved workflow processes between physicians and other providers. An important role of the medical assistant is to be proficient in accurately recording patient demographic and clinical data in the electronic health record, as the information will be used for proper billing and reimbursement, tracking of patient health history, and for compliance in...

The cardiovascular system is the first main organ system to form and become functional, and provides the growing embryo with oxygen and nutrients. It is therefore important to consider heart development. This theory module teaches you about cardiac embryology and common fetal congenital abnormalities. The text and video describe fetal heart development in detail, and the echocardiographic findings of some congenital abnormalities. This module is ideal if you are studying for the American...

This course provides an overview of the professional's role in an emergency within the medical office or clinic. Even though the facility is a medical one, treat the situation as an emergency by calling EMS services via 911 or following the protocol for the specific medical emergency. This course discusses how to handle selected emergencies prior to EMS arrival.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Healthcare professionals may choose to work in endocrinology offices assisting a specialist in this area, called an endocrinologist. This course provides an overview of the endocrine system glands and hormones as well as some of the common diseases and disorders related to this system. It is important to have a basic understanding of this body system and the related disorders in order to effectively assist the patient and physician.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college...

Este curso proporciona una descripción general del rol del profesional en una emergencia dentro de la oficina médica o clínica. Aunque la instalación es médica, trate la situación como una emergencia llamando a los servicios de EMS a través del 911 o siguiendo el protocolo para la emergencia médica específica. Este curso explica cómo manejar las emergencias seleccionadas antes de la llegada del EMS.¡Inscríbase a través de uno de nuestros socios universitarios o universidades acreditados hoy! ...

Qué tipos de trastornos de la piel y dermatitis son más comunes? Qué condiciones de la piel son infecciosas? Cuáles son cancerosas? Las respuestas a estas preguntas son conocimientos críticos para los profesionales de la salud en un entorno de dermatología. Este curso proporciona una descripción general de la anatomía y fisiología del sistema tegumentario y varios trastornos cutáneos comunes que un profesional de la salud puede ver en un consultorio de dermatólogos. Es importante que los...

The Clinical Medical Assistant: Pediatric Specialization program, offered by our accredited school partners, is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings both general and pediatric. Medical assistants with a clinical background perform various clinical tasks including assisting with the administration of medications and with minor procedures, performing an EKG electrocardiogram, obtaining laboratory specimens for testing, educating patients, and...

Este curso proporciona una visión general de la psicología y la psiquiatría, dos especialidades médicas que se centran en el tratamiento de los trastornos de salud mental. Además, los profesionales en todas las áreas de especialidades médicas interactuarán con pacientes con trastornos de salud mental. Al igual que con otras especialidades médicas, los profesionales de las prácticas de psicología y psiquiatría miden los signos vitales de los pacientes, los ayudan a completar los formularios de...

Urinary catheterization is one of the most commonly performed procedures in healthcare, which allows the patient's urine to drain freely from the bladder. The procedure may be used for diagnostic purposes or therapeutically - for example, to relieve urinary retention, instill medication, or provide lavage. During the catheterization procedure, a latex, polyurethane, or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into a patient's bladder via the urethra. While the basic principles...

This course provides an overview of special needs of senior individuals involved with the physical, social, psychological, nutritional, and economic aspects of aging. As a healthcare professional, it is important to be aware of the various changes associated with aging and to assist patients in meeting needs and maintaining a high quality and healthy lifestyle.Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Group Exercise Instructor Level 1 contains essential information for students who are interested in developing their skills in creating an effective group exercise class. In a group fitness class, you can reach a large number of participants while providing a safe and fun environment. This course provides an introduction to the profession along with learning how to develop in person and virtual classes, the basics of class set-up, how to choose music, aspects of leadership, client motivation,...

The Group Exercise Instructor - Level 2 course is designed to prepare students for the ACSM certification exam. It covers all key elements of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined by the ACSM. The course features contributions from field experts in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology, highlighting their specialized knowledge. It includes both theoretical and...

Proper hand hygiene is essential in the prevention of infectious disease. This simulation will allow you to view and demonstrate the steps involved in proper hand hygiene using sanitizer and soap and water. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator will test your ability to properly demonstrate hand hygiene. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident.You'll learnhow to apply product to all surfaces of the handhow to practice hand hygiene...

The medical assistant plays an important role in the handling of medical emergencies, since they are often the first point of contact in the medical office. It is the responsibility of the medical assistant to be aware and knowledgeable of certain kinds of emergency care performed in the medical office. Proper training in medical emergencies can often save a patient's life or prevent irreversible outcomes. In this module, students will learn about various types of medical emergencies and the...

Medical billing and coding deal with the financial and patient communication among medical practices. They are responsible for patient files and notes. People working in this career may also process payments, including send out bills and dealing with insurance claims. This Medical Coding and Billing course, offered by our accredited school partners, will provide you with the skills you need to perform the required tasks in this career field. Students will learn:• An overview of healthcare and...

Healthcare Fundamentals is a course that provides a professional understanding of patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, begins by giving an overview of the history and theory of delivering healthcare. It then dives deeper to explain the principles & methods of both quality improvement and etiquette within the modern healthcare environment. Learners will then be assessed on how to apply these principles and methods within both...

"A Home Health Aide (HHA) may also be known as a Home Caregiver or Residential Assistant (RA). An HHA provides basic, personal care and health-related services to a variety of individuals (patients) who require more assistance than family and/or friends are able to provide. HHAs are part of a category of occupations that is commonly referred to as ""direct care workers."" The services/care that a Home Health Aide provides depends upon their specialty area.If you've ever thought about becoming...

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD), 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (CM) was designed to classify patient morbidity or sickness and mortality or death information to index health records. Accurate coding using the ICD system is vital to successfully reporting and maintaining health records as well as billing for reimbursement for services rendered. ICD coding is also used by governments and medical personnel to gather data and statistics that assist with medical research...

Intercostal drain insertion is a common chest tube procedure that assists in draining air, blood and fluid from the pleural space. This module teaches you how to safely prepare for and perform the insertion of an intercostal drain, using the mattress suture technique. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator enables you to practice and tests your ability to perform the insertion of an intercostal drain. Practice the steps of the procedure online as often as you want, until you...

Intercostal drain insertion is a common chest tube procedure that assists in draining air, blood, and fluid from the pleural space. This module teaches you how to safely prepare for and perform the insertion of an intercostal drain, using the simple technique. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator enables you to practice and tests your ability to perform the insertion of an intercostal drain. Practice the steps of the procedure online as often as you want, until you feel...

Intercostal drain removal is a common procedure to remove a chest tube once it is no longer medically required, or if blockage to the drain occurs and cannot be cleared. This module teaches you how to safely prepare for and perform the removal of an intercostal drain, using the mattress suture technique. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator enables you to practice and tests your ability to perform the removal of an intercostal drain. Practice the steps of the procedure...

Intercostal drain removal is a common procedure to remove a chest tube once it is no longer medically required, or if blockage to the drain occurs and cannot be cleared. This module teaches you how to safely prepare for and perform the removal of an intercostal drain, using the simple technique. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator enables you to practice and tests your ability to perform the removal of an intercostal drain. Practice the steps of the procedure online as...

This Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology course, offered by our accredited school partners, will familiarize students with the structures and functions of the human body. Anatomy describes the structures of the body – their scientific names, location, composition and associated structures – and offers a map of the human body for students. Physiology, on the other hand, studies the function of each structure, individuals and in combination with the other structures. As students examine each...

As a nurse or medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to assist with ear irrigation to remove excess cerumen or foreign materials from the ear, and to instill ear medication. This module provides a detailed overview of how to prepare for and perform irrigation of the patient’s ear and instill ear medication. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two scenarios that test your ability to irrigate the ear and instill drops medication into the ear....

As a nurse or medical assistant in a doctor's office, you may be asked to assist with minor eye injuries or eye treatment. This module provides a detailed overview of how to prepare for and perform irrigation of the patient’s eye and instill eye medication. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers two scenarios that test your ability to irrigate the eye with sterile saline solution and instill drops of medication into the eye. Practice the steps of the procedures online...

Personal protective equipment, also known as PPE, plays a very important role in preventing the spread of infectious disease. This simulation will allow you to view and demonstrate the steps for how to properly put on and remove personal protective equipment. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator will test your ability to properly demonstrate PPE protocol. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident.You'll learnequipment requirementshow...

A laparoscopic appendectomy is a procedure to remove the appendix through several small incisions in the abdomen. This module teaches you how to safely prepare for and perform a laparoscopic appendectomy. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator enables you to practice and tests your ability to perform the procedure. Practice the steps of the procedure online as often as you want, until you feel confident.You’ll learnpre-procedure considerationshow to insert and place the...

Life Skills Coaching is one of the fastest growing professions in the world today. It is a key component of individual's success as well as an organization's toolkit for developing leaders, working with teams, and helping employees at every level achieve their personal and professional best. Through this course you can discover the techniques and tools for becoming a successful Life Skills Coach!

Life Skills Coaching - Level 2 takes students step-by-step through the coaching process, covering all the crucial ideas and strategies for being an effective, successful life coach. This course moves seamlessly from coaching fundamentals to more advanced ideas such as helping clients to identify life purpose, recognize and combat obstacles, maintain a positive mind-set, and live with integrity. In the Level 2 course you will discover ways to help clients succeed and grow. Prerequisite(s): Life...

Our theory and positioning modules give learners a head start in clinical labs and externships, or allow them to refresh their knowledge of a procedure they haven’t had a chance to do for a while. The SIMTICS Radiography Suite comprises 20 different modules, each of which includes a demonstration video, explanatory text with illustrations, an anatomy section with 2D and 3D images, the simulator with three different scenarios, and at least one quiz.

A lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap) is used to collect and assess the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A lumbar puncture is also used as an access method for purposes such as spinal anesthesia, introduction of radiopaque contrast media (e.g., myelography), and administration of corticosteroids, antibiotics, and chemotherapeutic agents. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator offers a clinical scenario that tests your ability to...

Effective communication is a vital skill for medical assistants and is the basis for successful patient care. Medical assistants must be able to communicate medical information professionally and accurately with a diverse group of people. This module provides knowledge in understanding the various types of communication styles and how to communicate with patients, co-workers, providers, and non-patients, including verbal, nonverbal, and written communication forms.You’ll learn how to...

Effective teamwork is an important component in a medical office and an essential skill for a medical assistant to develop. Successful teamwork results in providing a high level of patient care and is crucial for patient safety. In this module, students will learn how to work well with others in a medical office setting, to identify the roles and responsibilities of their team members, and to manage conflicts that may arise from collaborative activities.You’ll learn the different roles in a...

The medical assistant plays an important role in ensuring the medical office is running efficiently and on time. A medical assistant must understand how to manage their time effectively, so that job duties are completed accurately and on time. In this module, students will learn what time management is, and why it is an important skill for a medical assistant to have. In addition, they will learn different tools and techniques to improve their time management skills.You’ll learn time...

Urinary catheterization is one of the most commonly performed procedures in healthcare. It allows the patient's urine to drain freely from the bladder, and the procedure may be used for diagnostic purposes or therapeutically - for example, to relieve urinary retention, instill medication, or provide lavage. During the catheterization procedure, a latex, polyurethane, or silicone tube known as a urinary catheter is inserted into a patient's bladder via the urethra. While the basic principles...

Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. The growth andthe complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. The Medical Administrative Assistant Program, offered by our accredited school...

Explore 20+ hours of modules to learn how to get ready for each procedure, the correct steps to perform it safely, and the consumables, instruments and equipment you’ll be using. Browse our Medical Assisting and Lab Test modules on this page. Each module includes: a demonstration video, explanatory text with illustrations, an anatomy section with 2D and 3D images, the simulator with three different scenarios, and a quiz.

Medical billing and reimbursement is the lifeline of the healthcare facility. Often times, we forget that healthcare facilities are still businesses that require revenue to maintain operations. This is the reason medical billing and reimbursement is so vital to the success of any medical facility. Managing the financial aspect of a healthcare facility is an important part of providing patient services. Every patient encounter generates a financial transaction of some kind. These transactions...

This billing and coding program, offered by our accredited school partners, delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. Effective October 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will require that the standard ICD-9 code sets, which are used in medical billing and coding to report health care diagnoses and procedures, be replaced by ICD-10. This move...

Medical Documentation and Record-Keeping: HIPAA is a course that provides a professional understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the best practices for medical record keeping and documentation.This course, offered by our accredited school partners, begins by giving an overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information ("Privacy Rule"), covered...

Ethical standards play an important role in the responsibilities of a medical assistant while performing patient care. As a vital member of the healthcare team, a medical assistant must understand and adhere to the ethics and principles set forth in medical assisting. This module provides knowledge in understanding the various ethical issues that a medical assistant may encounter in the workplace and how to apply them in the medical office.You’ll learn the code of ethicspatient rightsthe...

This category includes 39+ hours of procedures that junior doctors, nurses and other health professionals may need to perform, from nasogastric tube insertion and urinary bladder catheterization, to central venous catheterization and arterial line insertion.Learn and practice each skill in the simulation scenarios, and test your skill level in the test mode simulator. Within each module you also have a demonstration video, explanatory text with illustrations and key terms, an applied anatomy...

The modules in this category are designed for medical students, physicians, obstetric nurses and other health professionals who need to perform point-of-care ultrasound.If you are a sonographer or a sonography student, we recommend you check out the modules in our Sonography category instead, which cover the protocols that sonographers need to know. Learn and practice each type of assessment in the simulation scenarios, and test your skill level in the test mode simulator. No downloads and no...

As the fastest growing industry, pursuing a career in the healthcare field will provide stability, profitability, and satisfaction. All career paths in healthcare require Medical Terminology knowledge and skills. In this course, offered by our accredited school partners, learners will explore the word structure and analysis of medical terms including prefix, root word, and suffix. Next learners will review the organization of the body and body systems in regards to terminology. Lastly we will...

Medical Transcription is an “In Demand” profession. You can start an exciting new career with this Medical Transcription online training program. This Medical Transcription course, offered by our accredited school partners, creates a simulation approach to medical transcription that will give you a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. You will transcribe 100s of real medical reports. The course is organized by body systems...

This course provides an overview of psychology and psychiatry, two medical specialties that focus on the treatment of mental health disorders. Additionally, practitioners in all medical specialty areas will interact with patients with mental health disorders. As with other medical specialties, professionals in psychology and psychiatry practices measure patient vitals, assist patients in completing medical information forms, schedule appointments, and obtain pre-certification. Professionals...