Math Computation Review (ABM 100)
The goal of this module is to provide students with a review in mathematical concepts. Students will go over operations with fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportions, and conversion between the US Conventional and metric systems of measurement. Estimation, rounding, and problem solving strategies will also be covered. Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to apply the content of the mathematical computation module in their respective fields of study and the future workplaces.
Prerequisites: none
Computer Productivity Tools & Keyboarding (CIT 090)
This module teaches the current operating system, Internet tools, Outlook®, and Acrobat®. Students develop and deliver presentations in PowerPoint® and create documents in MS Word®. They work on their keyboarding and alpha/numerical data entry skills. The lab focuses on hand placement, accuracy, speed, documents formatting, and projects.
Prerequisites: none
Medical Office Administration (HCP 100)
This module is an overview of the history of medicine, healthcare facilities, and medical practice specialties. Students learn medical records management, scheduling, billing, collections and related software. Students will also focus on acquiring an understanding of the American healthcare system, professional standards, and interpersonal skills.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CIT 100 or demonstration of basic keyboarding skills
Math Computation Review (ABM 100)
This module provides students with a review in mathematical concepts. Students will go over operations with fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportions, and conversion between the US Conventional and metric systems of measurement. Estimation, rounding, and problem solving strategies will be covered.
Prerequisites: none
Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology (HCP 101)
Students will learn about the language of medicine and be able to construct and interpret root words, suffixes and prefixes related to the
15 body systems. Students learn about how the body systems function
and diseases and disorders that affect them.
Prerequisites: none
Medical Office Procedures, Reimbursement, and Compliance (HCP 202)
This module teaches students the fundamentals of American managed
care, including private and government payment structures, reimbursement models, regulatory compliance, and ethics. Students also use medical billing software to create, complete, and submit medical insurance UB-04 and CMS-1500 claim forms.
Prerequisites: Completion of CIT 100, HCP 100, and HCP 101
Pharmacology-Clinical I (HCP 204)
This module teaches the administration of medications, drug interactions,
refilling prescriptions, injections, and use pharmaceutical references. Students will also learn patient guidance as it relates to medications.
Prerequisites: HCP 101
Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection Clinical Lab II (HCP 205)
This module teaches students specimen collection techniques for
diagnostic testing. Students learn to collect blood and other body
fluids including urine and sputum. Students learn the use of laboratory
equipment, laboratory classifications, and laboratory safety and
compliance. This module prepares students for Phlebotomy Certification.
Prerequisites: HCP 101
CPR, Asepsis, Sterilization Clinical III (HCP 206)
This module teaches students the tasks carried out in a clinical setting. These skills include sterilizing examination equipment, preparing patients for exams, obtaining and recording vital signs, performing CPR, assisting in physical examinations and minor surgical procedures, and performing electrocardiograms (EKG). Students can prepare to become
a Certified EKG Technician through BIR in this module.
Prerequisites: HCP 101
Medical Assisting Externship (HCP 311)
The externship provides students with over 100 hours of practical skills experience. The externship provides students with the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom to practice in a physician’s office, outpatient clinic, or acute care center,. Externships are performed under the direction of the site supervisor and BIR’s site coordinator. Externship sites are located throughout the Chicagoland area.
Prerequisites: CIT 100, and HCP 100, 101, 202, 204, 205, and 206
Medical Assisting Capstone: Career Development (HCP 314)
This module concentrates on preparing students to enter the healthcare
job market. Students will learn about different healthcare work environments and start to consider the environment of most interest to them. Students learn job search strategies, resume writing, preparing for
a successful job interview, and how to build confidence.
Prerequisites: CIT 100 and HCP 100, 101, 202, 204, 205, 206, and 311
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