Medical Training in Washington, DC

Students will study combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, Greek/Latin verbs and adjectives used to construct medical terms. Also study the skeletal system. This workshop is designed for those interested in health-science related occupations. Ages 14 years and up. Concurrent enrollment in Medical Terminology II & III encouraged.

Medical Terminology ll will introduce muscular, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, and gastro-intestinal systems. Emphasis will be on under-standing these terminologies, their functions and important relationship to general health. Ages 14 years and up. Concurrent enrollment in Medical Terminology I & III encouraged.

Students will get a thorough know-how of billing all 3rd party payers for physicians’ charges. Claim requirements for Workman’s Comp/Champus HMO’s, Medicare/Medi-Cal will be covered & claim forms will be completed for each. Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to...

Medical Terminology lll covers genitourinary, nervous system, integumentary systems, eye, ear, nose, mouth (the senses). Students will learn the meaning of these medical terms and their functions, greatly assisting those pursuing a career in the health field.  Ages 14 years and up. Concurrent enrollment in Medical Terminology I & II encouraged....

This course will provide a basic introduction to procedural coding for the physicians office.

Full Course Title:  Module 5:      Clinical Component/ OSHA / Medical Asepsis In this module student will learn the importance of medical asepsis disinfection and sterilization, identify minor surgical procedures, safety and OSHA Standards, proper techniques for taking and recording vital signs, how to set up for and...

This introduction to billing course offers you the opportunity to use the coding skills you have acquired to relate the ICD9 codes to appropriate CPT codes for accurate billing and reimbursement.  You will understand the importance of documentation as you learn how to complete the CMS-1500 form.  This course will help you gain proficiency...

In this class you will learn how to fulfill the obligations of the medical biller/coder. In a physician practice it is very common for biller to be the coder as well, this is because the physicians are responsible for determining the procedures while depending on the biller/coder to determine the diagnosis codes. You will learn procedure and diagnostic...

Phlebotomy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. Launch your career as a Phlebotomy Technician, collecting blood samples from patients in a hospital, clinical laboratory, medical office, or clinic. Through lectures and hands-on training, learn what you need to know about the circulatory system, venipuncture...

This is a Lactation Course for Birth Doulas. It counts toward your DONA Certification. Topics Include: How doulas can help prepare parents to understand lactation  Supporting the first feed  Local lactation Support Resources  How doulas can help their clients get lactation support from their midwife or OB  Understanding...

The Hospital Fire Safety Class covers: What to Do in Case of a Fire at Your Hospital Patient Rescue (Including drags and carries) How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Different Types of Fires and How to Control Them Hospital Fire Protection Systems and Equipment How to Evacuate Safely Home Fire Safety Pre-Fire Planning This class fulfills the...

MB3: Medical Insurance Billing Principles - Hands-On ICD-10 Prerequisite: Medical Insurance Coding.  Students will learn the basic principles of medical billing, recognize the different forms used by third party payors, create a clean claim (1500 form) and define insurance billing terminology and types of coverage. Students will learn...

Learn infant safety and infant CPR in the comfort of your home! Our online group classes are interactive and students are encouraged to ask questions on all infant safety topics, including car seats, choking hazaards, and first aid. Our online class comes with a free in-person drop-in "tune-up" session which you can use within 12 months of taking...

The overuse of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture has led to a crisis of antibiotic-resistant infectious diseases. Antibiotics are also radical remedies with side effects. Fortunately, there are a variety of teas, tinctures, topical salves and foods that can be used to prevent illness by strengthening our immune systems. There are also antibacterial,...

Note: This program will be offered online. Sessions of all our online programs will be recorded and shared with registrants after each is completed for 90 days. More than 40,000 children in the U.S. die every year from trauma, lethal conditions, heritable disorders, acquired illnesses and prematurity. Pediatric palliative care is a dynamic interdisciplinary...