Medical Receptionist Certification

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Medical Receptionist Certification Role of a Medical Receptionist : Medical receptionists perform much of the administrative duties associated with a doctor's offices and hospitals. Medical receptionists¶ tasks will generally include answering the telephone, filing medical records, completing insurance forms, scheduling appointments/follow-ups with patients, billing, bookkeeping, and greeting patients upon arrival. Most employers prefer graduates of formal programs in medical assisting, programs usually handled in vocational schools and community and junior colleges. These programs are either 1year (for a certificate) or 2-year (for an associates degree), and cover such subjects as medical terminology and anatomy, along with coursework in general office skills. This Course Consists of 3 Modules: Medical Terminology A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology. This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or paramedical areas; such as reception for a doctor or natural therapist. There are 10 lessons in this module: 1. Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology 2. Anatomical Structure 3. Medical Equipment and Processes 4. Pharmacological Terminology 5. Musculoskeletal System 6. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune Systems 7. Respiratory and Reproductive Systems 8. Digestive and Excretory Systems 9. Integumentary System (Skin)

10.Nervous and Sensory Systems What you will learn
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Explain the scope and nature of terminology used in medicine and allied professions.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe general anatomical features, including disorders.

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Identify the meaning of words which describe medical tools, equipment and procedures.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe pharmacological terms.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the musculoskeletal system, including disorders.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune systems, including disorders.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the respiratory and reproductive systems, including disorders.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the digestive and excretory systems, including disorders.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the skin, including disorders.

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Identify the meaning of words that describe physiological and anatomical features in the nervous and sensory systems, including disorders

Human Biology 1 - Anatomy and Physiology Human Biology 1 is a introductory course in human anatomy and physiology. It is a great course for anyone who is interested in a career in health or medicine or for school leavers who are keen to go to University for medicine or science. The course consists of 6 lessons, assignments and Self tests 1. Cells & Tissues Explains the human body at a microscopic level, including the structure and function of cells, tissues and membranes. 2. The Skeleton Examines features of the human skeletal system. 3. The Muscular System Describes the human muscular system, in terms of structure and basic function. 4. The Nervous System ± Looks at the human nervous system, in terms of structure and basic functions. 5. Digestion & Excretion Explains different physiological systems of digestion and excretion in the body. 6. Physiological Systems ± Focuses on the different physiological systems of the body. COURSE CONTENT The course covers the following in 8 lessons: 1. The Modern Office: Scope of office work, procedures, the home office vs commercial premises, etc. 2. Communication Systems: Using the phone, business letters, faxes, couriers, postage, etc. 3. Interpersonal Communications 4. Phone Skills 5. Writing Letters and Other Documents:Writing Letters and Reports. Structure of a report, memos, business letters. 6. Computer Applications: Scope & uses of computers, types of computers, software types,

peripherals, word processing, CD Roms, Modems, setting up and care of a PC. 7. Office Organisation and Procedures: Stationary, Office furniture, Paper specifications, Filing & record keeping etc. 8. Health and Safety in the Office: Office layout and organization, security. AIM On successful completion of the course you should be able to do the following:
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Determine the price range of different items of equipment and materials. Determine the upper and lower limit of what it might be likely to cost you to set up a new office. Design a memorandum form. Explain postal systems used in a business. Create a MS Access Database. Design a filing system. Design a work schedule suitable for a specific workplace. Design a security system that can be implemented in a work situation. Design a layout for an office situation.

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