Confidentiality, professionalism, informed consent, drug regulations and related issues are examined in detail. In-depth examination of ICD and CPT codes. Current ICD and CPT Code Books will be used. The impact of coding on reimbursement will be discussed. This course is a study of the actions, uses, and side effects of the most common medications prescribed in a medical office.
Patient teaching is emphasized.
Clinical competency of injection techniques is taught and practiced. This course presents basic principles of POL testing. The student learns specimen collection and processing, patient education and procedures for urinalysis, hematology, and blood chemistry, bacteriology and immunology techniques. This course addresses the basic clinical procedures used in physician's offices. It includes patient education, vital signs, positioning and draping and measuring visual acuity.