Ando Medical - Training

Are you a “people person” who likes the medical profession? Do you want to be a vital member of a health care team? When you think about your dream job does it combine both medical office management and clinical experience? Check out the Medical Assisting profession and the comprehensive training offered by ANDO-Med.

Medical Assistant likes spending time with patients, but is also capable of carrying out office-type tasks. Change is constant, so they have to be comfortable doing different things each day. The medical assistant is like the referee--they're one of the most important people in the building, but often go unnoticed if they're doing their job well.

Employment Opportunities:

“ Employment of Medical Assistants is expected to increase 57% between 2000 and 2010 ”
- U.S. Department of Labor

In recent years medical assisting profession has become indispensable to the healthcare field. Not only have physicians become more reliant on Medical Assistants, but their services are also being requested by hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, as well as medical supply businesses, home health agencies, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies. Medical Assistants have become an important part of the healthcare team and their responsibilities continue to expand as the need for their services grows.

Medical Assisting is one of the FASTEST growing occupations and growth is expected to accelerate more than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the Bureau, in 2000, there were 329,000 clinical and administrative medical assistants working in the United states. Students who graduate from an accredited medical assisting program and become certified immediately after graduation are extremely marketable.

What Does a Medical Assistant Do?

Medical assistant, a versatile member of the health care team, fulfills many roles in the allied health field where the challenges of every day are balanced by opportunities for advancement, personal growth and satisfaction. Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists. In small practices, they are "generalists," who handle both administrative and clinical duties and report directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.

Administrative duties of medical assistants may include maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, completing insurance forms, handling billing and bookkeeping, purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment, greeting patients, answering phones, handling correspondence, serving as a liaison between the physician and other individuals, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services.

Clinical duties vary and may include taking and documenting medical histories and vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and procedures, and assisting the physician during the examination. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.
Medical assistants may also instruct patients about medication and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. They can perform first aid and CPR.

What Does ANDO-Med's Medical Assistant Program Offer You?

Theory and practical application in the fundamentals of medical diagnostic and laboratory techniques

An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the body systems, medical terminology, medical emergencies, microbiology, pharmacology, psychology and clinical laboratory procedures.

First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.

Training with regard to venipuncture, injections, urinalysis, electrocardiography, measurement of vital signs, and preparation for physical and specialty exams

Required laboratory skills and administrative procedures for use in a physician's office or clinic

Student Profile:

As a Medical Assistant student, you should be able to:

	follow instructions and procedures carefully
	enjoy working with people
	work in stressful situations
	prioritize and organize your time and tasks

Career Preparation:

As a Medical Assistant graduate from ANDO-Med, you will be able to:

	apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease
	practice acceptable professional, legal, and ethical standards
	demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills
	perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures competently

Career Outlook:

Graduates of the Medical Assistant program will be qualified for a variety of positions including:

	medical assistant/lab assistant
	phlebotomist
	electrocardograph technician
	appointment/clinic clerk
	outpatient admitting clerk
	insurance clerk
	medical receptionist
	medical records clerk
	medical secretary
	medical transcriptionist
	school health aide
	veterinary assistant
	optometric assistant

Exam Requirements:

Upon completion of the program, the students are eligible to take certification exams such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) , granted by the National Healthcareer Association. ANDO-Med is a National Healthcareer Association approved testing site.

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician is a person responsible for collecting blood samples from patients as instructed by physician or other health care professional. Most people have their blood drawn at medical examinations or during hospital stays. The PRIMARY responsibility of the phlebotomist is to collect blood for laboratory analysis, which is necessary for the diagnosis and care of a patient. Manual skills required are those necessary to obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and skin techniques. Mental skills required are the ability to organize efficiently, perform under pressure, and follow written standardized procedures.

ANDO-Med offers phlebotomy training program which will teach the student the appropriate phlebotomy procedure. Upon completion, students will be qualified to take a National phlebotomy certification examination. ANDO-Med is an approved testing site by the National Healthcareer Association.

Exam Requirements:

Recognition through certification is becoming more popular because of the need in today's climate for health care professionals to show evidence of proficiency in many different areas of practice. Certification is evidence that an individual has mastered fundamental competencies in a particular technical area. Upon completion of the program, the students are eligible to take the certification exams such as the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) granted by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Employment Opportunities:

Phlebotomy Technicians, being part of the health-team is growing and is expected to accelerate according to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Phlebotomists may be employed in many health care settings, including:

	medical offices
	laboratories
	clinics
	blood centers
	nursing homes
	insurance examiners
	government facilities

What Does ANDO-Med Phlebotomy Technician Training Include?

	Introduction to phlebotomy
	Phlebotomy role in health care system
	Anatomy and physiology of body systems
	Infection control
	Safety in phlebotomy
	Phlebotomy equipment
	Butterfly collection system
	Venipuncture in children
	Finger stick puncture
	Obtaining blood sample on infants
	Difficult venipuncture
	Specimen considerations and special procedures
	Customer service
	Compliance competency

EKG Technician

EKG Technician is an extremely important member of the health care team. ANDO-Med offers a comprehensive EKG technician course to qualified candidates.

The doctor's diagnosis of heart disease is based upon the interpretation of EKG tracings. EKGs are performed before and after operations, during physicals, for patients over 40 years of age and for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the doctor deems it necessary. The well trained EKG technician is an integral part of the management of patients with heart disease. As the life expectancy continues to expand, the competent technicians are finding opportunities in a growing spectrum of fields. The EKG Technician, a versatile member of the health care team, assists the physician by taking electrocardiograms which enable the cardiologist and internists to provide the patient with the best possible diagnoses.

Exam Requirements:

Upon completion of the program, the students are eligible to take the certification exam such as the one offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). ANDO-Med is an approved testing site by NHA.

Employment Opportunities:

Employment opportunities for EKG Technicians are expected to grow due to the aging of Americans and the expanding knowledge we have in the area of cardiovascular disease. The U.S. Department of Labor data reveals that health care occupations will be growing faster than the average overall workforce. EKG Technology is one of these occupations.

What Does ANDO-Med EKG Technician Training Include?

	Introduction to electrocardiography
	EKG equipment and supplies
	Medical terminology
	Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems
	EKG interpretation
	Vital signs
	Specialized procedures related to electrocardiography
	Safety considerations

Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is the specific language, derived from Greek and Latin, used by professionals in the medical industry. It is designed to allow scientists in medical fields from different countries to communicate with precision and economy.

Understanding medical terminology is vital when entering any health care field, and is intended to aid students entering medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary, and allied health courses as well as medical related courses in speech therapy, physiotherapy, radiology and occupational therapy.

Students will be able to analyze and understand medical terminology. The course teaches you the meaning and pronunciation of specific medical terms including medical abbreviations, prefixes, roots, and suffixes, and principles that govern their arrangement. The following components are included in the class:

Medical Terminology with Anatomy

ANDO-Med offers a version of the course that also briefly introduces students to the anatomy of human body, basic physiology and pathophysiology.

Medical Terminology for Medical Interpreters

This course is specially geared for students who plan to work as interpreters in any of the following languages: Spanish, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, and Slovak.

What Does Medical Terminology Training Include?

	Basic Word Structure
	Organization of the Body
	Suffixes
	Prefixes
	Word building exercises
	Medical Specialist and Case Reports
	Body Systems
	Major Casses of Drugs
	Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Medical Billing and Coding

Medical biller and coder’s work consists of submitting the proper documentation to a number of insurance companies and federal agencies for reimbursement. Medical billers and coders must know the different methods of billing patients, understand various collection methods, ethical and legal implications have a good working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, medical billing and claims form completion, and coding. They also must understand database management, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and possess state-of-the-art word processing and accounting skills, be proficient in bookkeeping, and be able to type at a speed of at least 45 words-per-minute.

While an increasing amount of patient care is being funded through HMO related insurance, where the patient makes a small co-payment at the time of service and the doctor bills the managed care company for the balance, a number of patients still need to make arrangements to pay for their medical services over a period of time. Part of the medical biller and coder's job is to contact some of these patients from time to time regarding a past due bill. Incoming calls from patients who have questions regarding a bill are also directed to the medical biller's office. The way s/he communicates over the phone can make or break business relationships.

Codes exist for all types of encounters, services, tests, treatments, and procedures provided in a medical office, clinic, or hospital. Even patient complaints such as headache, upset stomach, etc. have codes which consist of a set of numbers and combinations of sets of numbers. The combination of these codes tells the payer (health insurance companies or government entities) what was wrong with the patient and what services were performed. This makes it easier to handle these claims and to identify the provider on a predetermined basis.

Typical duties of medical billers and coders include:

	Explaining insurance benefits to patients and clients
	Office bookkeeping and other administrative duties
	Accurately completing claim forms
	Handling day to day medical billing procedures
	Adhering to each insurance carrier's policies and procedures
	Prompt billing of insurance companies
	Documenting all activities using correct medical terminology
	Scheduling appointments

Exam Requirements:

Employment Opportunities:

Numerous opportunities for trained individuals exist in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, pharmacies, nursing homes, mental healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, HMOs, consulting firms and in form of freelance home-based businesses. Advancement opportunities are unlimited! Medical biller and coder may be employed as:

	Patient Account Representative
	Electronic Claims Processor
	Billing Coordinator
	Coding Specialist
	Claims Analyst
	Reimbursement Specialist
	Claims Assistant Professional
	Medical Collector
	Claims Processor
	Claims Reviewer

What Does Medical Billing and Coding Training Include?

	Medical Office Procedures
	Medical Keyboarding
	Medical Terminology
	Health Structure and Function
	Health Care Records Management
	Medical Insurance
	Survey of Pathology
	CPT-4 HCPCS II, III
	Healthcare Laws and Ethics
	Basic Coding ICD-9-CM
	Basic Pharmacology

Standard First Aid with AED

American Red Cross approved training that gives individuals in the workplace the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

The course is designed to be taught in approximately 6 ½ hours (optional course without AED can be taught in 5 ½ hours). This course can be broken down into its components that can be taught separately. For example: adult CPR, First Aid, adult CPR with AED. Ten participants per instructor. One manikin for every two participants.

The course topics include:

	Recognizing emergencies, emergency action steps
	Legal implications
	Before providing care
	Caring for shock, choking victim
	Rescue Breathing
	Cardiac emergencies: adult CPR with AED
	Sudden illnesses
	Wounds
	Injuries to muscles, bones and joints
	Heat and cold emergencies
Upon successful course completion, each participant will receive an American Red Cross Certificate indicating Standard First Aid that is valid for 3 years and another indicating Adult CPR that is valid for 1 year.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

American Red Cross approved training that teaches professional rescuers (those with a duty to act) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of automated external defibrillation to care for a victim of cardiac arrest.

The course is designed to be taught in approximately 7 hours, 50 minutes (optional course without AED can be taught in 5 ½ hours). Six participants per instructor. One manikin for every two participants.

The course topics include:

	Emergency medical services system
	Responsibilities and characteristics of a Professional Recuer
	Legal considerations
	Preventing disease transmission
	Moving a victim
	Rescue breathing (adult, child, and infant)
	Bag-Valve-Mask (BMV) Resusciator
	Airway obstruction
	Cardiac Emergencies: adult, child and infant CPR with AED
	Two rescuer CPR
Upon successful course completion, each participant will receive an American Red Cross Certificate indicating completion of CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer that is valid for 1 year.

Ergonomics

American Red Cross approved training that gives individuals an introduction to the knowledge necessary to identify and reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls.