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An Allied Health Professional's Guide to Thriving in a World with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Healthcare reform’s strong emphasis on electronic health records is driving increased need for high quality healthcare documentation in support of patient care, reimbursement/proof of service and meeting the goals of meaningful use.
What is it?
This course is designed to introduce the allied health professional to electronic health records in both inpatient and outpatient settings. It integrates an overview of issues and concepts with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in an EHR practice environment utilizing McKesson’s Practice Partner EHR, with a focus on the issues of privacy and security.
This course is pre approved by AHDI for 10 CM CEC's
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for Healthcare Documentation Specialists, Medical Transcriptionists, and other allied health professionals who want to become more familiar with how Electronic Health Records are impacting their day-to-day activities. This EHR program is very comprehensive and quite relevant in today's market, where allied health professionals are coming in contact more and more with Electronic Health Records.
What does the EHR Course cover?
This is an independent study 8-week online course which covers the factors that led to the emergence of electronic health records, the functions of an EHR in both the outpatient and inpatient settings and the advantages the EHR offers over paper based records. Students will be introduced to the different types of electronic health records and explain how personal health records differ from electronic health records with a focus on the challenges electronic health information poses to the privacy and security of patient health information. The program includes hands-on experience utilizing McKesson’s Practice Partner EHR. The student will be given a maximum of 10 weeks of access to the online learning system from enrollment date to complete the curriculum in its entirety. During the entire course, the instructor will be available to answer questions by e-mail as well as in the course discussion forum.
What textbooks are required for the EHR course?
The following textbook is required:
Electronic Health Records for Allied Health Careers w/Student CD-ROM by Susan M. Sanderson, which can be purchased by clicking on the book name above.
Students should order their textbooks when registering for the course.
What is the cost of the EHR Course?
Tuition for the EHR Course is $129.
Upon enrollment, the date of purchase is considered your course start date, an additional 2 weeks will be given for the processing of your order and to allow for textbook delivery – as a result each student will be provided access to the curriculum for a total of 10 weeks. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate of course completion.
How do I register for the EHR Course?
Add the item to your cart by clicking the button below.
For more information please e-mail info@ahdpg.com or call us at 800-407-1186 Extension 0.
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Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Professionals
Education in human anatomy and physiology can lead to employment opportunities in medicine, research and government. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), available job openings in healthcare-related professions will rise substantially in the next few years. Between 2008 and 2018, employment will increase 22% for all healthcare related occupations. While earnings in health care vary greatly with education and training, the entire industry makes more than the national average. Anatomy and Physiology is a critical academic course you must master to succeed in many health professions.
What is it?
This is a 12-week self-paced online course that introduces learners with little or no prior biology knowledge to anatomy & physiology. Course content is presented according to body systems, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. The course contains multiple exercises, games, quizzes and tests to reinforce learning and test knowledge of anatomy & physiology. Everything you need to complete the class is contained online. The course is perfect for non-medical professionals who want to learn anatomy and physiology to pursue a career in healthcare, research and government.
Who should take this course?
The Anatomy & Physiology course is ideal for students who have never studied anatomy and physiology or for those who want to improve their knowledge in this area in order to pursue employment in a variety of non-clinical allied health professions.
What does the course cover?
This self-paced anatomy and physiology course will cover all the bodily systems playing a major role in human anatomy. The material is presented in a practical and comprehensive manner. It covers all the major body systems (Skeletal, Integumentary, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive) and identifies the purpose and function of each, and how each interrelates with the others. These easy to follow lessons are ideal for anyone requiring a solid understanding of how the human body works.
The student will be given a maximum of 14 weeks of access to the online learning system from enrollment date to complete the curriculum in its entirety. During the entire course, the instructor will be available to answer questions by e-mail as well as in the course discussion forum.
What textbooks are required for the A&P course??
The following textbook is required:
Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey (2nd Edition) by Bruce J. Colbert Jeff J. Ankney,and Karen Lee , which can be purchased by clicking on the book name above.
Supplemental Material (optional): VangoNotes for Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions, 1/e is an audiobook to be used as an optional supplement. It does not replace the textbook, but can be used as study material while doing household chores, driving, etc. to reinforce learning and help improve test retention and scores.
Students should order their textbooks when registering for the course.
What is the cost of the A&P Course?
Tuition for the A&P Course is $129.
Upon enrollment, the date of purchase is considered your course start date, an additional 2 weeks will be given for the processing of your order and to allow for textbook delivery – as a result each student will be provided access to the curriculum for a total of 14 weeks. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate of course completion.
How do I register for the A&P Course?
Add the item to your cart by clicking the button below.
For more information please e-mail info@ahdpg.com or call us at 800-407-1186 Extension 0.
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Speech Recognition Technology (SRT)
What is it?
In collaboration with the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and 3M Corporation, AHDPG has developed the industry's premier speech recognition editing course. This course is being offered exclusively through AHDPG and will:
- Assist the practicing MT to confidently make the transition from standard transcription production worker to successful SRT knowledge-based worker.
- Provide medical transcription schools and programs an option to broaden their curriculum. For more information on how your school can use this program, click here.
- Offer employers an excellent training opportunity for their workforce.
This course is a 100% online, self-study SRT course with open enrollment and is designed to be completed at the student’s individual pace within an approximate 8 to 12-week timeframe. It offers the student the opportunity for ample hands-on practice on 3M’s ChartScript.com platform using authentically speech recognized drafts from genuine physicians.
Who should take this course?
Any medical transcriptionist who desires to remain at the top of his or her profession and realizes the job security that comes with it. The demand for speech recognition editing skills is increasing dramatically due to tighter hospital budgets, the aging population and the continued labor shortage. Speech recognition editing is a skill that will help you remain competitive and stay employed in spite of economic changes and technological advances in healthcare documentation.
What does the SRT Course cover?
- History and Development of speech recognition editing
- Basic scientific terms relating to speech recognition editing
- Differences between front-end and back-end speech recognition editing
- Productivity and quality Issues
- The role of speech recognition technology in the Electronic Health Record
- Implications of speech recognition technology on the future of the medical transcription industry
- Basic and advanced medical transcription editing techniques
- 300 minutes of authentic physician dictation on 3M’s ChartScript.com platform
What is the cost of the SRT Course?
Tuition for the SRT course is $395 (member) or $450 (non-member). Students who satisfactorily complete the course will receive a certificate of completion along with 10 CEC's, (Continuing Education Credits), from AHDI.
Click the button to the right to register via the AHDI web site.
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Cardiology
What is it?
Cardiology is a challenging field for MT's due to the unique terminology, equipment and technology. The goal of this program is to have students well-vested and qualified for professional success. This course is pre approved by AHDI for 10 CM CEC's
Who should take this course?
If you have an interest in cardiology or perhaps you want to brush up on your general knowledge; this course is for you! The Cardiology Specialty Course is very comprehensive and quite relevant in today's market, where MT's with a cardiology background are high in demand.
What does the Cardiology Course cover?
This 6-week course encompasses anatomy and physiology of the heart, cardiovascular symptomatology and assessment, cardiac disease conditions, pharmacology, and diagnostic studies. Each week, students will be presented with a slide show (webinar) by the instructor, followed by online activities that are computer graded. The webinars cover an extensive amount of information and are recorded for later viewing in case a student cannot attend the live presentation. Students will transcribe practice cardiology reports, which will be reviewed by the instructor and feedback will be given to the student. During the entire course, the instructor will be available to answer questions by e-mail as well as in the course discussion forum.
What is the cost of the Cardiology Course?
Tuition for the Cardiology Specialty Course is $129.
Upon enrollment, the date of purchase is considered your course start date, an additional 2 weeks will be given for the processing of your order and to allow for textbook delivery – as a result each student will be provided access to the Cardiology curriculum for a total of 8 weeks. Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate of course completion.
Where do I register for the Cardiology Course?
Add the item to your cart by clicking the button below.
For more information please e-mail info@ahdpg.com or call us at 800-407-1186 Extension 0.
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Diagnostic Imaging
What is it?
Diagnostic imaging tests are a part of nearly every report transcribed by a medical transcriptionist. This area of
diagnostic testing plays a crucial role in medical decision making, and each test has a set of terminology,
abbreviations, and descriptions all its own. To ensure that information pertaining to these tests is accurately
transcribed into a patient’s medical record, a transcriptionist must have a thorough understanding of the purpose
of each test, as well as the testing process and the terminology used to describe the results. This 4-week self-study
course entails online learning via recorded webinars, weekly outlines, exercises, and transcription reports; and a
Final Exam. Educational topics include transmission and reflection imaging, emission imaging and nuclear
medicine studies, and interventional radiology and radiation oncology. This course is pre approved by AHDI for 10 CM CEC's
Who should take this course?
Any practicing healthcare documentation specialist (including but not limited to medical transcriptionists, quality assurance auditors, and speech editors) desiring advanced knowledge and transcription practice in this area.
What is the cost of the Diagnostic Imaging Course?
Tuition for the Diagnostic Imaging Course is $129.
Where do I register for the Diagnostic Imaging Course?
Add the item to your cart by clicking the button below.
For more information please e-mail info@ahdpg.com or call us at 800-407-1186 Extension 0.
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English Grammar Review
What is it?
Been awhile since you had English in school? AHDPG is committed to assuring that students are successful. We have created an English Grammar Review Course as a way to brush up on those skills necessary for the program. This will give you that brush up that you need to qualify for the AHDPG training program.
Who should take this course?
This course is open to anyone wanting or needing to improve his or her English grammar skills
What is the cost of the English Grammar Course?
Tuition for the English Grammar Review Course is $54. We would like to encourage you to register for this program so we can get you signed up for the training that will move you toward a new career!
What textbooks are required for the English Grammar Course?
The following textook is required:
Sharp Grammar: Building Better Grammar Skills by Kaplan Publishing (Kaplan Publishing, New York, NY) and can be purchased by clicking the link above.
Where do I register for the English Grammar Course?
Add the item to your cart by clicking the button below.
For more information please e-mail info@ahdpg.com or call us at 800-407-1186 Extension 0.
