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ACE Personal Trainer
  • ACE Personal Trainer
  • Fee: $1,595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This provides you with the knowledge to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and become an effective personal trainer.

    This course was designed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

    Upon successfully completing the course and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition
    2. Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology
    3. Communication and Teaching Techniques
    4. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
    5. Building Rapport
    6. Health and Exercise History Information Assessment
    7. Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
    8. Physiological Assessments
    9. Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions
    10. Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
    11. Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
    12. Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

    What you will learn

    • Comprehensive understanding of the ACE Integrated Fitness Training™ (ACE IFT™) Model
    • Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients
    • Design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength
    • Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
    • Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
    • Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the ACE-CPT certification exam
    • Access to presentations and 185+ practice test questions
    • Complete the course at your own pace and without specific assignment due dates
    • Access to instructor for career guidance and mentorship

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and become an effective personal trainer.

    This course was designed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

    Upon successfully completing the course and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness and Health Internship
  • ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness and Health Internship
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course prepares you for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes a 60-hour fitness internship.


    Fitness Internship:

    This course includes a fitness internship. One of the unique benefits of going through the online ACE program is the opportunity for the you to practice your skills in health, medical, and fitness setting through our field internship experience. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for hands-on experience working with fitness facilities and health centers members. You will intern for 60 total hours in this course.

    How it works:

    You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online instructor-led course prepares you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.

    This course was designed under the guidance from outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

    Upon course completion and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Human Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Applied Kinesiology, and Nutrition
    2. Principles of Adherence, Motivation, Behavior Change, and Health Psychology
    3. Communication and Teaching Techniques
    4. The ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model
    5. Building Rapport
    6. Health and Exercise History Information Assessment
    7. Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
    8. Physiological Assessments
    9. Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions
    10. Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
    11. Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
    12. Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries

    What you will learn

    • Functional Training: Assessments, Programming, and Progressions for Posture, Movement, Core, Balance, and Flexibility
    • Professional and Legal Responsibilities, Scope of Practice, and Business Strategies for Personal Trainers
    • Special Exercise Programming Topics: Mind-body Exercise, Special Populations, and Exercise Implications of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries
    • Physiological Assessments
    • Cardiorespiratory Training: Programming and Progressions
    • Resistance Training: Programming and Progressions

    How you will benefit

    • Be prepared for the ACE-CPT certification exam
    • Be able to design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength
    • Discover how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients
    • Access to key presentations and 185+ practice test questions
    • Have the opportunity to complete an on-site, 60-hour fitness field internship experience

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online instructor-led course prepares you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and includes the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary for use to train and design exercise programs for personal training clients.

    This course was designed under the guidance from outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. Throughout the duration of the course, you will have access to presentations and outlines, specialized designed client documents, and 185+ practice test questions. This course also presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and goals.

    Upon course completion and passing the ACE-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. You will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as personal trainers and fitness professionals.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • Fee: $1,595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
    • ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

    The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Health and Fitness Assessment
      1. Administer and interpret pre-participation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
      2. Determine client's readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
      3. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
    2. Exercise Prescription and Implementation
      1. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
      2. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
      3. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
    3. Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification
      1. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
      2. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
      3. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
    4. Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities
      1. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
      2. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
    5. Final Examination Preparation

    What you will learn

    • How ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
    • Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status
    • Methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
    • How to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the ACSM-EP certification exam
    • Access to insightful presentations and 200+ practice test questions
    • Best practices for implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
    • Create cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

    The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship
  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with Fitness and Health Internship
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification exam and have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship experience to provide real-life job/professional experience crucial for entering the health/fitness industry.


    Fitness Internship:

    This course includes a fitness internship, where you practice your health, medical, and fitness setting skills to gain more real-world experiences. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with your instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with fitness and health industry professionals for a hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

    How it works:

    You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
    • ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

    The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Health and Fitness Assessment
      1. Administer and interpret pre-participation health screening procedures to maximize client safety and minimize risk.
      2. Determine client's readiness to participate in a health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program.
      3. Determine and administer physical fitness assessments for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease.
    2. Exercise Prescription and Implementation
      1. Determine safe and effective exercise programs to achieve desired outcomes and goals, and translate assessment results into appropriate exercise prescriptions.
      2. Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
      3. Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, balance, agility, and reaction time for apparently healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time.
    3. Exercise Counseling and Behavior Modification
      1. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective communication techniques.
      2. Optimize adoption and adherence of exercise and other healthy behaviors by applying effective behavioral strategies and motivational techniques.
      3. Provide educational resources to support clients in the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
    4. Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities
      1. Develop and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility to reduce member, employee, and business risk.
      2. Ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
    5. Final Examination Preparation

    What you will learn

    • How ACSM-EPs work with healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
    • Administer pre-participation screening and recognition of major signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease, and/or the presence of known cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease status
    • Methods to develop and administer programs designed to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, balance, and range of motion
    • How to assess and refer clients to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet client's safety and needs

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the ACSM-EP certification exam
    • Access to insightful presentations and 200+ practice test questions
    • Best practices for implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
    • Create cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions for healthy clients and those with controlled disease based on current health status, fitness goals and availability of time

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) certification examination. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam.

    The course includes key presentations and outlines, specialized examination documents, and 200+ practice test questions. ACSM-EPs work with individuals that have medically controlled diseases and complete physical assessments and interpret the results. ACSM-EPs also prescribe appropriate, personalized exercise programs for healthy individuals and those with health challenges to enhance the quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    After completing the course and passing the ACSM-EP certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries. You will also be prepared to take your training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

ACSM Personal Training
  • ACSM Personal Training
  • Fee: $1,595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam with this online course.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
    • ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

    The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon completing the course, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Initial Client Consultation and Assessment
      1. Provide documents and clear instructions to the client in preparation for the initial interview
      2. Interview the client to gather and provide pertinent information prior to fitness testing and course design.
      3. Review and analyze client data to identify risk, formulate a plan of action, and conduct physical assessments.
    2. Exercise Programming and Implementation
      1. Review the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results and determine exercise prescription.
      2. Select exercise modalities to achieve the desired adaptations based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
      3. Determine initial Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume and Progression (i.e., FITT-VP Principle) of exercise based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
    3. Exercise Leadership and Client Education
      1. Optimize participant adherence by using effective communication, motivational techniques, and behavioral strategies.
      2. Educate clients using scientifically sound resources.
    4. Legal and Professional Responsibilities
      1. Collaborate with health care professionals and organizations to create a network of providers who can assist in maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risk of an exercise program.
      2. Develop a comprehensive risk management program (including an emergency action plan and injury prevention program) consistent with industry standards of care.
      3. Adhere to ACSM Certification's Code of Ethics by practicing in a professional manner within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

    What you will learn

    • Understand ACSM-CPT performance domains and how to conduct basic pre-participation health screenings, lifestyle inventories, and fitness assessments for health and skill-related components of fitness
    • How to assess client behavior adaptation readiness and offer guidance in developing realistic, client-centered goals related to health, fitness, and wellness
    • Develop and administer courses designed to promote optimal cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition, as well as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time

    How you will benefit

    • Implement courses that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
    • Learn to assess clients and refer to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet clients' safety and needs
    • Prepare for the ACSM-CPT exam and your new career

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

    The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty drawn from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon completing the course, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

ACSM Personal Training with Fitness and Health Internship
  • ACSM Personal Training with Fitness and Health Internship
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam and complete a fitness internship with this online course.


    Fitness Internship:

    This course includes a fitness internship; one of the unique benefits of going through the online ACSM course is the opportunity to practice your skills in health, medical, and fitness setting through our field internship experience. Because we can educate students globally, you can work with their instructor on selecting an internship site in the United States or internationally at health and fitness facilities and chains on an ongoing basis. Learn to work with professionals in the fitness and health industry for hands-on experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers. You intern for 60 total hours in this course.

    How it works:

    You will research and find sites of interest with the instructor's help. The internship site coordinator and you will agree to an hourly/weekly schedule that accommodates everyone's schedule. It is reviewed by the instructor and confirmed. The internship site coordinator tracks hours and completes an evaluation form at the end of the internship, confirming hours served and providing you an evaluation. During the internship, you will complete projects and evaluate the site as if you were a fitness/health manager and give the site a final grade for future reference.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
    • ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. You will also have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship to experience real-life job/professional experience that are crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

    The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon course completion, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Initial Client Consultation and Assessment
      1. Provide documents and clear instructions to the client in preparation for the initial interview
      2. Interview the client to gather and provide pertinent information prior to fitness testing and program design.
      3. Review and analyze client data to identify risk, formulate a plan of action, and conduct physical assessments.
    2. Exercise Programming and Implementation
      1. Review the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results and determine exercise prescription.
      2. Select exercise modalities to achieve the desired adaptations based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
      3. Determine initial Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Volume and Progression (i.e., FITT-VP Principle) of exercise based on the client's goals, medical history, and assessment results.
    3. Exercise Leadership and Client Education
      1. Optimize participant adherence by using effective communication, motivational techniques, and behavioral strategies.
      2. Educate clients using scientifically sound resources.
    4. Legal and Professional Responsibilities
      1. Collaborate with health care professionals and organizations to create a network of providers who can assist in maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risk of an exercise program.
      2. Develop a comprehensive risk management program (including an emergency action plan and injury prevention program) consistent with industry standards of care.
      3. Adhere to ACSM Certification's Code of Ethics by practicing in a professional manner within the scope of practice of an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.

    What you will learn

    • Understand ACSM-CPT performance domains and how to conduct basic pre-participation health screenings, lifestyle inventories, and fitness assessments for health and skill-related components of fitness
    • How to assess client behavior adaptation readiness and offer guidance in developing realistic, client-centered goals related to health, fitness, and wellness
    • Develop and administer courses designed to promote optimal cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition, as well as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time

    How you will benefit

    • Implement programs that facilitate client motivation, client adherence, and honors client confidentiality
    • Be able to assess clients and refer to the appropriate allied health professionals to meet clients' safety and needs
    • Prepare for the ACSM-CPT exam and your new career

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online instructor-led course prepares you for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. You will also have the opportunity to complete an on-site fitness field internship to experience real-life job/professional experience that are crucial for entering the health/fitness industry. Additional supplemental documents are provided complimentary to you for use in preparing for the ACSM-CPT exam.

    The course was developed under the guidance of outstanding faculty from colleges/universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. The course includes presentations and outlines, specialized exam preparation materials, and 145+ practice test questions. ACSM-CPTs work with healthy individuals and those with health challenges who can exercise independently to enhance their quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness and performance, manage health risks, and promote lasting, healthy behavior changes.

    Upon completing the course and passing the ACSM-CPT certification exam, you will be prepared to work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the service industries, according to the U.S. Labor Department of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Upon course completion, you will be prepared to address that demand to work in fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, YMCAs, and other health/fitness settings working as a personal trainer and fitness professional.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course qualifies for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations.

    • National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

Activity Director
  • Activity Director
  • Fee: $845.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course is designed to give you the training and insight in working with the activity programs in nursing homes.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Long Term Care

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    The professional opportunities to care for the growing number of people who will use the supportive assistance offered in day treatment, assisted living, and long-term care settings are expanding faster than professionals can be trained. These positions can be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. Activity directors are responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating all resident activities as well as completing comprehensive assessments and care plan goals. Directing the activity course includes planning of activities for both individuals and groups, implementation of the programs, and monitoring the response to the programs in order to determine if the activities meet the care plan goals for residents.

    This course will teach you about professionalism, documentation and ethics, working with residents with special needs, and adapting ideas to certain demographics within a facility. It enables activity directors to excel by emphasizing the diverse nature of long term care residents and by providing a variety of activity ideas: creative, spiritual, physical, social, educational and sensory. It also focuses on developing caring and passionate professionals that are able to create, implement and evaluate resident centered activities that are part of the individualized care plan.

    This training is valid in the following states: Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Students in California should enroll in the Activity Assistant course instead.


    1. Unit 1
      1. History of long-term care
      2. Philosophy of person-centered care
      3. Basic knowledge of the aging process
      4. Misconceptions
      5. Physical Changes
      6. Cognitive changes: Dementia, Alzheimer's
      7. Mental Health/Illness
      8. Psychosocial needs
      9. Overview of applicable regulations
      10. The Survey Process
      11. OBRA resident rights
      12. Regulations
      13. Advocacy in self-determination
      14. Resident/family councils
    2. Unit 2
      1. Types and techniques used for the admission and discharge process
      2. Principles of documentation
      3. Basic performance skills
      4. Management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies and outside resources
      5. Getting to know the person
      6. Person Centered Care Plan Development
      7. Evaluation of care plan effectiveness
    3. Unit 3
      1. Role of the Activity Director
      2. Programming Options
      3. Various therapies in activity programming
      4. Options and Uses for Adaptive Equipment and Interventions
      5. Management of resident and community volunteers
    4. Unit 4
      1. Documentation
      2. Infection Control
      3. Optimal use of environment
      4. Establish and facilitate group and individual participation
      5. Clinical experience

    What you will learn

    • Identify the role of the activity director in today's long-term care environment
    • Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of programming options
    • Show awareness of the role of various therapies in activity programming
    • Identify the availability, options, and uses for adaptive equipment and interventions
    • Discuss the management of resident and community volunteers, including recruitment, training, and recognition
    • Demonstrate ability to perform needed documentation
    • Structure planning for optimal use of an environment
    • Establish and facilitate group and individual participation

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare to work as an activity director at a long-term care or assisted living facility, adult day program, retirement community, or community center
    • Develop the skills needed for a career that will enable you to help others and your community at large
    • Learn how to best interact and communicate with senior citizens
    • Jump-start your career and develop managerial skills

    Cindy Gaschler

    Cindy Gaschler has worked in the healthcare field since 1999. She began her career as a CNA, then completed her LPN, and continued with an ADN degree. She functioned as a Long-Term Care charge nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing. Following this she re-enrolled in college and obtained a BSN while performing duties of Human Resources, Staff Development Coordinator, Risk Management, Health Information Management, and Senior Living Manager.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The professional opportunities to care for the growing number of people who will use the supportive assistance offered in day treatment, assisted living, and long-term care settings are expanding faster than professionals can be trained. These positions can be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling. Activity directors are responsible for directing, implementing and evaluating all resident activities as well as completing comprehensive assessments and care plan goals. Directing the activity course includes planning of activities for both individuals and groups, implementation of the programs, and monitoring the response to the programs in order to determine if the activities meet the care plan goals for residents.

    This course will teach you about professionalism, documentation and ethics, working with residents with special needs, and adapting ideas to certain demographics within a facility. It enables activity directors to excel by emphasizing the diverse nature of long term care residents and by providing a variety of activity ideas: creative, spiritual, physical, social, educational and sensory. It also focuses on developing caring and passionate professionals that are able to create, implement and evaluate resident centered activities that are part of the individualized care plan.

    This training is valid in the following states: Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Students in California should enroll in the Activity Assistant course instead.

 

Administrative Dental Assistant
  • Administrative Dental Assistant
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Gain the skills you need to launch your career and succeed as a dental assistant with the fully online dynamic Administrative Dental Assistant course.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
    • As part of the course there is an optional download of Dentrix Learning Edition software, but this only runs on Windows 10 now. But this is totally optional and not required, especially since Windows 10 is not common anymore. Dentrix software is still covered in the course and downloading the learning edition of the software is not required.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition
    • Elsevier: Evolve Resources for The Administrative Dental Assistant (digital access only; instructions provided along with the above textbook)
    • CDT 2025 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team

    Additionally, this course will provide you with DENTRIX® software that consists of sample practice opportunities. You can use this software to engage in activities and tasks that you would perform in an actual practice and use it to demonstrate your skills.


    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dental assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2033. With over 54,000 openings for dental assistants projected each year, on average during this time, now is a great time to explore online dental assistant training.

    Launch your dental career with our comprehensive Administrative Dental Assistant course! As a professional dental staff member, you will learn to advocate for patients while supporting the dentist in all administrative aspects of the practice. This engaging dental administrative assistant course provides the essential skills to secure an entry-level position in this high-demand healthcare field.

    This course features in-depth instruction with DENTRIX software, providing ample practice opportunities. You will also engage in realistic activities and tasks, allowing you to confidently demonstrate your skills in a simulated dental practice environment.

    During the course, you will master key responsibilities, including efficient patient scheduling, meticulous record management, seamless insurance processing, and impactful communication. The curriculum delves into vital areas such as dental terminology, precise billing and coding procedures, strict regulatory compliance, and effective office management systems. We emphasize professionalism, exceptional customer service, and unwavering confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA regulations.

    Through practical, hands-on training and realistic scenarios, you will gain invaluable experience using dental practice management software and confidently navigate common administrative challenges within the dental field. Upon successful completion, you will be fully prepared to manage front office operations with efficiency and contribute significantly to outstanding patient care.


    1. Your Administrative Dental Assistant Career
    2. Dental Basics
    3. Dental Practice Communications
    4. Records Management
    5. Scheduling and Recall Systems
    6. Dental Insurance and CDT Coding
    7. Managing Dental Practice Finances
    8. Managing your Career
    9. Get Career Ready

    What you will learn

    • Describe the administrative dental assistant's role, and responsibilities
    • Identify dental anatomy and terminology needed to succeed in the business of dentistry
    • Recognize the importance of effective written and verbal communication skills in dental practice
    • Define the importance of both manual and computerized records management in dentistry, including HIPAA, informed consent, and risk management
    • Apply effective communication skills over the phone by understanding telephone screening and triage protocols and mastering the steps of scheduling new and existing patient appointments
    • Describe how to file dental insurance claims to receive maximum benefits in the shortest amount of time for patients and the dental practice
    • Apply accurate bookkeeping procedures for the dental practice and collection techniques to keep accounts current while maintaining good patient relationships
    • Analyze the steps it takes to find employment in a dental practice, including identifying the potential employer, preparing a cover letter and résumé, and perfecting face-to-face interview skills

    How you will benefit

    • Gain marketable skills required for employment within a dental practice
    • Understand how to communicate professionally in a dental setting with both members of the dental team and patients
    • Acquire the know-how to create professional emails and letters
    • Receive specialized training for productive patient scheduling using a variety of scenarios based on common scheduling challenges
    • Become ready to file insurance claims using treatment Current Dental Terminology

    Priscilla Garcia

    Priscilla Garcia, RDA, CPP, is a dental professional with over 20 years of industry experience. She began her career in dentistry as a chair-side dental assistant in 2002. Her work has included working chair-side and in an administrative capacity in general and specialty practices.

    Priscilla has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which she leveraged to begin teaching dental assisting part-time at Collin College in 2016. She transitioned to program managing and teaching dental assisting full-time with Collin College in 2017.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dental assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2033. With over 54,000 openings for dental assistants projected each year, on average during this time, now is a great time to explore online dental assistant training.

    Launch your dental career with our comprehensive Administrative Dental Assistant course! As a professional dental staff member, you will learn to advocate for patients while supporting the dentist in all administrative aspects of the practice. This engaging dental administrative assistant course provides the essential skills to secure an entry-level position in this high-demand healthcare field.

    This course features in-depth instruction with DENTRIX software, providing ample practice opportunities. You will also engage in realistic activities and tasks, allowing you to confidently demonstrate your skills in a simulated dental practice environment.

    During the course, you will master key responsibilities, including efficient patient scheduling, meticulous record management, seamless insurance processing, and impactful communication. The curriculum delves into vital areas such as dental terminology, precise billing and coding procedures, strict regulatory compliance, and effective office management systems. We emphasize professionalism, exceptional customer service, and unwavering confidentiality in adherence to HIPAA regulations.

    Through practical, hands-on training and realistic scenarios, you will gain invaluable experience using dental practice management software and confidently navigate common administrative challenges within the dental field. Upon successful completion, you will be fully prepared to manage front office operations with efficiency and contribute significantly to outstanding patient care.

 

Advanced Medical Interpreter
  • Advanced Medical Interpreter
  • Fee: $3,195.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Master the skills needed to start your career as a professional English-Spanish interpreter. You will be prepared to work as an interpreter in both business and medical settings with this all-inclusive bundle.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
    • Headphones or speakers.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. Professional Interpreter
      1. Introduction
      2. Learning Styles Assessment Exercise
      3. Basic Concepts of Language Interpreting
        1. Basic Concepts: What is language interpreting? What is language translation?
        2. Contrasting the interpretation and translation tasks
        3. Translation and adaptation: Localization and transcreation
        4. What does it take to become a professional interpreter?
        5. Certificate vs. Certification vs. Professional Licensure
        6. Where do interpreters work?
        7. Message delivery: The techniques
        8. Consecutive interpreting video demonstration
        9. Sight translation video demonstration
        10. Review Questions
        11. On-Site interpreting
        12. Remote and Telephonic Interpretation
        13. Telephonic interpreting, continued
        14. Video remote interpreting and video relay interpreting
        15. Sight translation
        16. Vocabulary Game
        17. Review Questions
        18. The Evolution of Interpreting in the Community
        19. The Evolution of Interpreting in the Community: Steps Toward Professional Recognition
        20. The Evolution of Interpreting in the Community: Professional Associations
        21. Public Services Interpreting Drivers
        22. Standards Guiding the Interpreting Profession
        23. Associations: Why are they important?
        24. Module 1 Self-assessment
        25. Resources
        26. Module Feedback
      4. Interpreting Skills and Techniques
        1. Preparing yourself for this module
        2. Active listening
        3. Active listening: Suspending yourself
        4. Emotions and Culture
        5. Level of Interest and Objectivity
        6. Capacity to Concentrate
        7. Who you are influences greatly the way you listen and communicate
        8. Listening Exercises: Introduction
        9. Shadowing: Introduction
        10. Short-Term Memory Retention: Visual
        11. Short-Term Memory Retention: Auditory
        12. Note-Taking
        13. Sight Translation: Introduction
        14. Putting It All Together: Interpreting
        15. Module Vocabulary Game
        16. Module 2 Self-Assessment
        17. Resources
        18. Module Feedback
      5. Ethics and standards: Expected professional behavior
        1. What are Professional Standards?
        2. The Interpreter's Professional Profile
        3. Accuracy
        4. Acting Ethically and Honestly
        5. Confidentiality
        6. Competence
        7. Neutrality
        8. Reliability
        9. Respect for the Profession
        10. Role Preservation
        11. Scenarios and Exercises
        12. Resources
        13. Module 3 Self-Assessment
        14. Module Feedback
      6. The Business of Interpreting
        1. Basic public services interpreting market concepts
        2. The Supply
        3. The Demand
        4. Working as a freelance interpreter
        5. Interview video
        6. Working as a Full-time Interpreter
        7. Interview video
        8. Building a Resume
        9. Formatting a resume
        10. Resume Sample
        11. Writing a Cover Letter
        12. Joining professional associations
        13. Joining online professional directories
        14. Continued Education
        15. Resources
        16. Module Feedback
    2. Medical Interpreter
      1. Introduction to Medical Interpretation I
        1. Medical Vocabulary – The Human Body
        2. Pre-anesthesia record form
        3. Medical Vocabulary – System and Senses
        4. Refusal to permit blood transfusion
        5. Medical Vocabulary – Signs and Symptoms
        6. Medical Condition form
        7. Intravenous Contrast Injection Consent
        8. Medical Vocabulary - Facilities and Staff
        9. Discharge Instructions
        10. Colloquialism
        11. Medical Vocabulary - Treatment Procedures, Instruments, Supplies and Medications
        12. Industrial Accidents - Workers' Compensation
        13. Medical Vocabulary - Pregnancy and Delivery
        14. Simultaneous Techniques
        15. Consecutive Techniques
        16. Interpreting Laboratory Practices
      2. Introduction to Medical Interpretation II
        1. Medical Vocabulary - Pediatric/Neonatal Care
        2. Medical Vocabulary - Family Planning
        3. Interpreting for Hospitals – Parents' Rights & Responsibilities
        4. Medical Vocabulary - Communicable Diseases
        5. Interpreting for Hospitals - Taking Care of Mom
        6. Interpreting for Hospitals - The "Baby Blues"
        7. Medical Vocabulary - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
        8. Interpreting for Hospitals - Consent for Cath Lab Procedure
        9. Medical Vocabulary - Dental Health
        10. Interpreting for Hospitals - Environmental History Form for Pediatric Asthma Patient
        11. Medical Vocabulary - Substance Abuse
        12. Interpreting for Hospitals - OSHA Required
        13. Idiomatic Expressions - English into Spanish
        14. Interpreting for Hospitals - Adult History Form
        15. Interpreting for Hospitals - Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Imaging Information
        16. Legal Terminology used in Medical Matters
        17. Interpreting for Hospitals - Advance Directive
        18. Interpreting Laboratory Practices
      3. Sight Translation for Medical Interpreters
        1. Principles of localization
        2. Re-structuring techniques
        3. Principles of reversibility and non-reversibility of Medical terms
        4. Interferences – Filtering syntactical and grammatical interferences
        5. Style in the delivery
        6. Exam taking techniques - Objective versus subjective grading
        7. Transferring of low, regular and high register documents into the opposite language
        8. Stability in the transfer
        9. Interpreting Laboratory Practices

    What you will learn

    • Learn how to transfer information in multicultural situations
    • Develop interpreting-specific skills such as short-term memory retention, shadowing, note-taking, sight-translation, consecutive interpreting, and more
    • Develop best practice interpreting techniques – simultaneous, consecutive, and sight translation
    • Understand protocol when interpreting for a Spanish-speaking patient
    • Master the code of ethics of the medical interpreter
    • Understand all material tested in a Spanish Medical Interpreter exam

    How you will benefit

    • Have your professional profile listed in an employer-searchable directory
    • Use your skill set to help a growing number of people in need of interpretation services
    • Be prepared to start a career as a public services interpreter or medical interpreter
    • Become ready to successfully take the medical interpreter certification exam
    • Use your understanding of medical terminology in both Spanish and English to improve your marketability

    Rocío Txabarriaga

    Rocío Txabarriaga, MA is vice president of Content Development and co-founder of the Virginia Institute of Interpreting. She is responsible for course planning, development, validation, and maintenance. Ms. Txabarriaga has over 20 years of experience in language services and international business management ranging from independent consulting to senior executive positions, and business ownership. Her extensive experience spans operations, ISO-quality processes, interpreter recruiting and training, qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, as well as in-depth involvement with several language technology platforms. Ms. Txabarriaga has several degrees, including a master's degree from Monterey Institute of International Studies, has earned many certificates, and speaks five languages fluently. Ms. Txabarriaga is also a NASBITE-Certified Global Business Professional and an accomplished writer and public speaker.

    Nestor Wagner

    Nestor Wagner is a certified Court and Medical Interpreter who has been teaching interpreting courses since 1990. He has the highest pass rate of certified court interpreters in the nation. He has published several books in the interpreting community. Mr. Wagner is involved in the examination process for Immigration Interpreters and Analytical Linguists. He participates as speakers in national and international conferences on Criminal, Civil and Immigration Court terminology, advanced interpreting skills, and localization in the transfer of legal and non-legal terminology. Mr. Wagner holds a Master degree from the University of Washington.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Master the skills needed to start your career as a professional English-Spanish interpreter. You will be prepared to work as an interpreter in both business and medical settings with this all-inclusive bundle.

 

AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Voucher Included)
  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    Train to become an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor. This unique online course will teach you industry-recognized methods for leading group fitness classes.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are only compatible using the Chrome browser.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.Safari is not compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction, Jones & Bartlett Learning

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    From gyms to fitness studios, more people are taking group fitness classes. There's a good reason for that; group fitness offers expert instruction in a positive environment. This online course will prepare you to become a certified group fitness instructor. Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes.

    This course includes a voucher with enrollment. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying AFAA GFI Exam upon completion of the course and eligibility.


    1. The Group Fitness Industry
    2. Foundations of Exercise Science
    3. The Human Movement System
    4. Integrated Fitness
    5. Teaching Basics
    6. Teaching: Multi-training and Exercise Technique
    7. Class Planning and Preparation
    8. Adapting to Class Dynamics
    9. Communication and Learning
    10. Inclusive Instruction for Special Populations
    11. Class Engagement and Motivation
    12. Professional and Legal Responsibilities

    What you will learn

    • Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
    • Design a well-structured and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants that is both safe and effective
    • Demonstrate comprehension of key instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
    • Demonstrate key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
    • Demonstrate the key skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor

    How you will benefit

    • Pass AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification test and earn a nationally accredited certificate
    • Certification exam cost is included with course enrollment
    • Walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
    • Allow them to run private group fitness classes

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    From gyms to fitness studios, more people are taking group fitness classes. There's a good reason for that; group fitness offers expert instruction in a positive environment. This online course will prepare you to become a certified group fitness instructor. Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes.

    This course includes a voucher with enrollment. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying AFAA GFI Exam upon completion of the course and eligibility.

 

Aging and Health Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $285.00
    Hours: 45

    Gain the knowledge and skills from the latest research and emerging trends in healthy aging, brain health, and gerontology to help you effectively care for and work with aging population.

 

Animal Lover Suite Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $340.00
    Hours: 72

    Master the skills and develop the knowledge you need to translate your passion of animals into a profitable career by this 3 course bundle of Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera, Start a Pet Sitting Business, and Become a Veterinary Assistant.

 

Anxiety Disorders: An Integrative Approach
  • Anxiety Disorders: An Integrative Approach
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    Learn about the types of anxiety disorders as well as conventional and integrative treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.


    Anxiety disorders are the third most commonly occurring mental disorders, manifested by disturbances of mood, thinking, behavior, and physiological activity. The five major types of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia disorder (or social anxiety disorder), and panic disorder.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of the types of anxiety disorders, describe conventional treatment modalities, and examine integrative treatment approaches.

    (2.5 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 07/11/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand the types of anxiety disorders as well as conventional and integrative treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.


    1. Introduction
    2. Pathophysiology
    3. Types of Anxiety Disorders
    4. Differential Diagnoses
    5. Conventional Treatment Approaches to Anxiety Disorders
    6. Integrative Treatment Approaches to Anxiety
    7. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Describe the extent of anxiety disorders in the United States
    • Examine the pathophysiology of anxiety
    • Describe the characteristics of generalized anxiety disorder
    • Describe the characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder
    • Describe the characteristics of panic disorder
    • Describe the characteristics of Post-traumatic stress disorder
    • Describe the characteristics of social phobia disorder
    • Explain the importance of the differential diagnosis process for anxiety disorders
    • Compare the types of conventional treatment approaches for anxiety disorders
    • Examine the types of integrative treatment approaches to anxiety

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to anxiety and integrative therapies used to treat it
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in mental health settings
    • Provide continuing education in anxiety disorders
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners understand the types of anxiety disorders as well as conventional and integrative treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.

 

Aromatherapy: The Healing Power of Scent
  • Aromatherapy: The Healing Power of Scent
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    Learn the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of essential oils in aromatherapy.


    Aromatherapy is a complementary and alternative therapy that uses essential oils to promote both physical and psychological health. It is often used in conjunction with massage, meditation, and other therapies to achieve healing.

    Aromatherapy has gained in popularity in recent years, and clinical aromatherapy (the use of specific essential oils for the prevention and treatment of health conditions) is being incorporated into treatment plans by naturopathic physicians, medical doctors, registered nurses, licensed massage therapists, and licensed acupuncturists as well as other health care providers.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing, the methods of essential oil extraction and application, the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach, the research about using aromatherapy for specific conditions, contraindications regarding the use aromatherapy, and the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs.

    (2.5 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/15/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of common essential oils used in aromatherapy.


    1. Introduction
    2. Historical Perspective
    3. How Are Essential Oils Absorbed Into the Body
    4. Methods of Extraction
    5. Methods of Application
    6. Aromatherapy in Clinical Settings
    7. Clinical Effects of Essential Oils: A Body Systems Approach
    8. Aromatherapy for Specific Clinical Conditions
    9. Safety Issues and Contraindications in Aromatherapy Use
    10. Training and Education for Aromatherapists
    11. Essential Oil Monographs
    12. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Define aromatherapy
    • Describe the historical use of fragrance and aromatherapy for healing
    • Describe how essential oils are absorbed into the body
    • Examine methods of essential oil extraction
    • Describe methods of essential oil application
    • Describe the clinical effects of essential oils using a body systems approach
    • Examine evidence-based clinical research regarding the use of aromatherapy for specific conditions
    • Discuss safety issues and contraindications in aromatherapy use
    • Discuss training and education for aromatherapists
    • Describe the key elements of some of the most common essential oil monographs

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to aromatherapy
    • Provide increased career opportunities related to aromatherapy as a healing modality
    • Provide continuing education in aromatherapy
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners understand the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of common essential oils used in aromatherapy.

 

Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado Para Estudiantes De Español A Inglés (CCMA) (Vale Incluido)
  • Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado Para Estudiantes De Español A Inglés (CCMA) (Vale Incluido)
  • Fee: $3,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Mejore sus habilidades en inglés y su competencia laboral a medida que se capacita para convertirse en un Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA). El contenido de inglés se basa en ejemplos reales de lugares de trabajo y se personaliza para adaptarse a tu ritmo, progreso e intereses personales, lo que te ayuda a prepararte para el examen de Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA) y a lanzar tu nueva carrera.



    Requisitos:

    Requisitos de hardware:

    • Este curso se puede realizar en un dispositivo PC, Mac o Chromebook.

    Requisitos de software:

    • PC: sistemas operativos Windows 10 o posteriores.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 o posterior.
    • Navegador: Se prefiere la última versión de Google Chrome o Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Edge y Safari también son compatibles.
    • Microsoft Word en línea
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • El software debe estar instalado y completamente operativo antes de que comience el curso.

    Otros:

    • Capacidades de correo electrónico y acceso a una cuenta de correo electrónico personal.

    Requisitos de material didáctico:

    Los materiales didácticos necesarios para este curso están incluidos en la matrícula. Los siguientes libros de texto se le enviarán aproximadamente de 7 a 10 días hábiles después de la inscripción:

    • Diccionario de escritorio médico Merriam-Webster
    • Asistencia Médica: Competencias Administrativas y Clínicas, por Michelle Blesi
    • Libro de trabajo para acompañar la asistencia médica: competencias administrativas y clínicas, por Michelle Blesi

    Se puede acceder a los siguientes libros de texto digitales para el curso a través de enlaces en las lecciones:

    • Terminología médica para las profesiones sanitarias (eBook)

    Tenga en cuenta: Recibirá un libro digital si el libro físico está en espera.



    1. Curso Engen
      1. Inglés para Asistentes Médicos
        1. Aprenda habilidades clave en comunicación, resolución de problemas y organización para mantener las oficinas y clínicas funcionando sin problemas.
        2. Realizar tareas administrativas como contestar teléfonos, programar citas, completar registros médicos y manejar la facturación.
        3. Comunícate eficazmente con los pacientes saludándolos, haciéndoles preguntas y dándoles instrucciones.
      2. Introducción a la atención médica general
        1. Identificar el vocabulario y las frases clave que se utilizan en los entornos de atención médica.
        2. Comprender y comunicarse con los pacientes.
      3. Inglés para Atención y Apoyo al Paciente
        1. Escuche las conversaciones entre los profesionales de la salud y los pacientes.
        2. Infórmese sobre las carreras en atención y apoyo al paciente.
        3. Observe a los profesionales de la salud demostrar una variedad de tareas y responsabilidades diarias.
      4. Allied healthcare: Introducción a la atención sanitaria clínica
        1. Aprenda sobre las diferentes profesiones de la salud.
        2. Comprender la terminología básica de la atención médica.
        3. Explore las interacciones comunes en los entornos de atención médica entre los pacientes y los trabajadores de la salud.
    2. Terminología médica
      1. Empezar
      2. Cómo tomar este curso
      3. Examen Test-Out 1: Lecciones 1–Examen Parcial
      4. Introducción a la terminología médica y al cuerpo humano en la salud y la enfermedad
      5. El sistema musculoesquelético
      6. El Sistema Cardiovascular
      7. Los sistemas linfático e inmunológico
      8. El sistema respiratorio
      9. El sistema digestivo
      10. El sistema urinario
      11. Examen
      12. Examen Test-Out 2: Lecciones 8–Examen Final
      13. El sistema nervioso
      14. Sentidos especiales: los ojos y los oídos
      15. El sistema tegumentario
      16. El sistema endocrino
      17. Salud mental
      18. Sistemas reproductivos masculino y femenino
      19. Procedimientos de diagnóstico, medicina nuclear y medicina complementaria
      20. Examen final
    3. Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado
      1. Fundaciones de Asistencia Médica
      2. Comportamiento Profesional
      3. Cuestiones legales y éticas
      4. El arte de comunicar
      5. Telecomunicaciones, Profesionalismo Telefónico y Técnicas Telefónicas
      6. Comunicaciones escritas
      7. Entorno del consultorio médico
      8. Programación de pacientes
      9. Gestión de registros médicos
      10. Introducción a los Seguros de Salud
      11. Codificación médica: una visión general
      12. Cuentas de pacientes
      13. Reclamaciones de seguros, facturación de pacientes y cobros
      14. Prácticas Financieras Diarias
      15. Gestión de la oficina
      16. Farmacología
      17. Patofisiología
      18. Control de infecciones y asepsia médica
      19. La queja principal y la historia del paciente
      20. Medidas corporales y signos vitales
      21. Preparación para los exámenes
      22. El examen físico completo (CPE)
      23. Exámenes y Procedimientos de Especialidad
      24. El Laboratorio del Consultorio Médico (POL)
      25. Recolección y procesamiento de muestras
      26. Introducción a la flebotomía
      27. Pruebas diagnósticas
      28. Cirugías menores en el consultorio
      29. Cálculos de dosis de medicamentos
      30. Administración de medicamentos
      31. Urgencias en el consultorio médico
      32. Procedimientos de primeros auxilios y problemas de salud mental
      33. Rehabilitación
      34. Nutrición y Dietas Especiales
      35. Certificación
      36. Preparándose para su carrera

    Lo que aprenderás

    • Logre el dominio del idioma a través del modelo de mejora de habilidades de la plataforma EnGen para acceder a programas de grado, credenciales y oportunidades de capacitación
    • Desarrolle su dominio del inglés y adquiera vocabulario y conceptos esenciales para sobresalir como asistente médico certificado
    • Obtenga escenarios del mundo real a través de la ruta de preparación para la carrera
    • Utilice la plataforma de aprendizaje EnGen para alcanzar sus objetivos personales de aprendizaje de inglés, independientemente del nivel de competencia actual, para asegurar un nuevo empleo, fomentar las conexiones con colegas y mejorar la comunicación con los educadores de sus hijos
    • Aprenda a enfatizar el comportamiento ético, la comunicación terapéutica y proteger la privacidad de la información del paciente
    • Comprender la importancia de una primera impresión, cómo mantener un entorno de oficina seguro, utilizar la terminología médica y practicar los procedimientos clínicos
    • Reconocer la importancia de la certificación profesional y las oportunidades profesionales que puede proporcionar.

    ¿Cómo se beneficiará?

    • Mejora tus habilidades en inglés y desbloquea nuevas oportunidades para conseguir el trabajo que deseas, comunicarte con tu médico o hablar con los maestros de tus hijos
    • Aprende habilidades importantes específicas del trabajo, que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tu puesto actual u obtener un ascenso
    • Resumir la regla de privacidad de HIPAA y la regla de seguridad de HIPAA
    • Demostrar conocimientos básicos de terminología médica
    • Hablar sobre los seguros gubernamentales y privados
    • Identificar las funciones de los principales sistemas corporales
    • Aprenda a escribir una queja principal y obtener un historial del paciente
    • Discutir la importancia de la asepsia médica y quirúrgica
    • Explicar la información contenida en los diferentes tipos de historias clínicas.
    • Identificar los tres métodos utilizados para realizar la venopunción
    • La certificación demuestra que ha cumplido con ciertos requisitos educativos y está comprometido a continuar su educación en el futuro
    • Prepárese para el examen de Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA) a través de la Asociación Nacional de Carreras de Salud (NHA)

    Cerrar:

    Los estudiantes tendrán acceso a especialistas de apoyo que los ayudarán con cualquier pregunta que tengan.

    CCMA

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria de la salud. Su experiencia clínica incluye trabajar como asistente médica para una red de clínicas de salud rurales, y como codificadora médica, especialista en reclamos de seguros y auditora de registros médicos. Trabajó como gerente de un consultorio médico durante diez años, donde reclutó y capacitó a todos los asistentes médicos. Nancy tiene una licenciatura en educación vocacional y ha desarrollado y enseñado programas de asistente médico.

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri tiene diez años de experiencia en el campo de la medicina. Después de la universidad, comenzó su carrera médica trabajando en la oficina principal de un consultorio grupal manejando las tareas administrativas diarias. Su experiencia médica también incluye trabajar en una empresa de consultoría de atención médica, donde revisó los registros de salud electrónicos para verificar que estuvieran completos y educó a los proveedores sobre la mejora de la documentación, además de realizar la codificación de ajuste de riesgos. Es licenciada en comercialización de moda por la Universidad de Indiana de Pensilvania y especialista certificada en facturación y codificación (CBCS) por la Universidad de Alabama.

    Instructores de Terminología Médica

    Nuestra sección del curso de terminología médica es impartida por múltiples instructores experimentados. Consulte aquí la lista completa de estos instructores.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Mejore sus habilidades en inglés y su competencia laboral a medida que se capacita para convertirse en un Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA). El contenido de inglés se basa en ejemplos reales de lugares de trabajo y se personaliza para adaptarse a tu ritmo, progreso e intereses personales, lo que te ayuda a prepararte para el examen de Asistente Médico Clínico Certificado (CCMA) y a lanzar tu nueva carrera.

 

Become a Physical Therapy Aide Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Prepare for a rewarding career as an important member of the physical therapy team. This course will teach you about the workings of the human body, various disorders, patient safety, and even how to speak the language of physical therapy.

 

Become a Physical Therapy Aide (Self-Guided)
  • Become a Physical Therapy Aide (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team.


    Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. You will explore the history of physical therapy and the relationships between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy aides. You will learn how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients. You'll also come to understand the medical documentation that physical therapists use and principles of ethics and law that affect the PT aide.

    Physical therapists often use words and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, so this course will devote some time to learning much of the language of PT. You'll learn proper body mechanics and how to safely move patients. You will come to understand the normal gait cycle and how to help patients walk with assistive devices like walkers, crutches, and canes. You will also investigate various balance and coordination disorders. By the time you finish this course, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and be well on your way to becoming an important member of the physical therapy team!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team.


    1. Introduction to Physical Therapy
    2. Communication for the Physical Therapy Aide
    3. Ethics and Law for the PT Aide
    4. The Language of Physical Therapy
    5. Anatomy and Physiology: Part 1
    6. Anatomy and Physiology: Part 2
    7. Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 1
    8. Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 2
    9. Helping Patients Walk
    10. Using Physical Agents
    11. Use of Exercise: Part 1
    12. Use of Exercise: Part 2


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team.

 

Become a Veterinary Assistant Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Are you considering a career as a veterinary assistant? This course will answer all of your questions and more as you learn about pet nutrition, preventing parasites, health and safety issues, reasons for and against spaying and neutering, and how to best assist owners in times of need.

 

Become a Veterinary Assistant (Self-Guided)
  • Become a Veterinary Assistant (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn what a veterinary assistant does in the veterinary office or hospital setting.


    If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more.

    You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn what a veterinary assistant does in the veterinary office or hospital setting.


    History of Veterinary Practice and Dog and Cat Reproduction

    This first lesson starts way back at the beginning and introduces how ancient veterinary medicine evolved into the modern-day practice that you're accustomed to. You will learn why a veterinary assistant is just as important to the success of the practice as the veterinarian.

    Vaccinology for Dogs and Cats

    In this lesson, you will learn how vaccines protect against disease. And just as important, you will learn why they sometimes fail. You will take a close look at how often vaccines should be given, why they may be ill-advised, and why vaccinosis is so controversial.

    Parasites Infesting Pets and People

    This lesson addresses the parasites that can infest both pets and people. You will see the worms that live in the intestines, and get acquainted with heartworm, a nasty guy that lives in the arteries. You will explore how parasites infect people, what they do, and how to prevent their invasion.

    How to Pick the Best Food for Your Pet; Prescription Diets

    Have you ever wondered how to pick the best food for your pet? This lesson will give you the tools to make the right decision, and how best to pass the information to your clients. You will also talk about the role of prescription diets in pet health.

    Euthanasia: The Procedure, How to Help Clients, and Assisting Children with Pet Loss

    This will certainly be the most emotional lesson in the entire course. The topic is euthanasia, and you will look at it from the perspectives of both the client and the hospital employee. You will explore the stages of grief that everyone goes through after a loss.

    Workplace Safety and Veterinary Hospital Economics

    In this lesson, you will learn why a veterinary hospital can be a dangerous place. You will see how X-rays, anesthetics, and certain drugs can harm you. You will finish this lesson with Economics 101, a glimpse into the cash flow of a typical veterinary hospital.

    Pet First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Designed like a short course in human first aid, this lesson will help you cope with almost any veterinary emergency, and you will discuss ways that some emergencies can be prevented. There's even a segment on cardiopulmonary resuscitation for dogs and cats!

    External Parasites of Pets, Including the Flea

    What is the most important parasite affecting our pets? If you answered the flea, you're right. In this lesson, you will learn all about this parasite. You will hear about other crawling parasites that also live on or in the skin (mange) and how they can be managed.

    Confidentiality and Grievances, Client Communications, and Client Education

    Did you know that as a hospital employee, any advice you give could end up in a lawsuit? You will find out how to handle these situations and, related to this, how to maintain client confidentiality. You will round off your study on client communications with an introduction to client education programs.

    Medical Records and Prescriptions

    As soon as you're hired as a veterinary assistant, you will be helping to prepare prescriptions. In this lesson, you will find out how to do this correctly. You will also learn about your role in keeping accurate medical records.

    Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine

    In this lesson, you will learn all about alternative therapies that some veterinarians are applying in their practices, including acupuncture, homeopathy, herbs, and chiropractic care. You will also examine the plusses and minuses of each diet.

    Behavior Counseling for Puppies and Kittens and Putting It All Together in a Health Plan

    In the last lesson, you will take a close look at animal behavior. You will delve into how best to train puppies and kittens, and more importantly, how to share the information with your clients. At the end of the course, you will see how everything you've learned can be put together for a comprehensive health plan.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn what a veterinary assistant does in the veterinary office or hospital setting.

 

Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn the principles of sound dog breeding from a practicing veterinarian. This course will provide you with the essential facts of the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.

 

Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction (Self-Guided)
  • Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Practicing veterinarian teaches you to manage the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.


    This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you're a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Practicing veterinarian teaches you to manage the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.


    1. Prebreeding Assessment and Management
    2. Female Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders
    3. Male Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders
    4. The Reproductive Cycle and When to Breed
    5. Natural Breeding and Artificial Insemination
    6. Reasons for Female Infertility: Uterine and Ovarian Disorders
    7. Reasons for Female Infertility: Effects of Abnormal Estrous Cycles
    8. Reasons for Male Infertility
    9. Pregnancy Diagnosis and Care of the Pregnant Bitch
    10. Whelping: Normal and Assisted (including cesarean)
    11. Postpartum Disease
    12. Neonatal Care: Birth to Six Months


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Practicing veterinarian teaches you to manage the entire canine breeding cycle, from assessing the health of parents to puppy care.

 

Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn the practical skills you need to become a successful veterinary assistant. This course provides detailed videos and cutting-edge graphics to demonstrate procedures and techniques you'll use on the job.

 

Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills (Self-Guided)
  • Become a Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner.


    Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner. This course is the third installment in the "Become a Veterinary Assistant" series.

    Throughout the course, you'll benefit from videos that demonstrate many procedures and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art interactive graphics. It's as close as you can get to actually being right there in the veterinarian's office!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner.


    1. Basic Dog Restraints
    2. Basic Restraint Techniques
    3. Exams, Pilling, and Nails
    4. Blood Collection
    5. Blood Tests
    6. Urine Tests
    7. Surgeries
    8. Hygiene 101
    9. Gender, Age, and Dosage Calculations
    10. Exam Room Skills (TPR)
    11. Radiology and Medical Terminology
    12. Injections, Vaccines, and Worms


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner.

 

Become an Optical Assistant Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn why optical assisting is such as interesting job and how rewarding it can be to help people solve their vision problems. This course is a great way to start your career as it will help you better understand everything that's involved in the job and how you can become certified and licensed optical assistant.

 

Certificate in Brain Health Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 10

    Gain an understanding of the brain and explore how lifestyle choices impact this remarkable organ. This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

 

Certificate in Brain Health (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Brain Health (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (10 contact hours) This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.


    The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing and, in connection with an individual's lifestyle, can have a powerful impact on the health of the body and mind. The brain is affected by virtually every aspect of a person's life including how happy they are, the type of music they listen to, their meditation practices, the quality of their sleep, the type and amount of play in their lives, their levels of stress, the foods they choose to eat, the amount and type of physical activity in which they engage, whether or not they abuse drugs, and whether or not they regularly spend time in nature.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic structures and functions of the brain and explain how happiness, music, meditation, sleep, play, and lifestyle factors (such as stress, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, and nature) affect brain health.

    (10.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    NCBTMB

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Gain an understanding of the brain and explore how lifestyle choices impact this remarkable organ. This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.


    1. The Amazing Brain
    2. Wire Your Brain for Happiness
    3. Music, Sound, and the Healthy Brain
    4. Meditation and Brain Health
    5. Sleep and the Brain
    6. Play and the Brain
    7. Healthy Lifestyles

    What you will learn

    • Describe the basic structures and functions of the brain
    • Compare the determinants of happiness and the effect on brain health
    • Discuss how music engages the whole brain
    • Identify meditation techniques to enhance brain health
    • Explore the effects of sleep on brain health
    • Examine the key characteristics of play and the relationship to brain health
    • Examine the effects of lifestyle factors on brain health

    How you will benefit

    • Learn how to support health and happiness through lifestyle choices that impact the brain
    • Distinguish yourself as a professional who has studied how music, stress, meditation, sleep, play, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse, and nature affect brain health
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Build your knowledge and expand your skills and competencies so you can advance your career and enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Gain an understanding of the brain and explore how lifestyle choices impact this remarkable organ. This course offers techniques and insights based on recent scientific studies about fostering health, happiness and well-being to support a healthy brain.

 

Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Health Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $159.00
    Hours: 24

    Rapidly gaining in popularity, complementary and integrative medicine is used by much of the United States population. This course will help you enhance your professional marketability and ability to serve a diverse population by providing you with a broad understanding of complementary and integrative health care options.

 

Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Health (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Health (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $159.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (24 contact hours) This course will help you enhance your professional marketability and ability to serve a diverse population by providing you with a broad understanding of complementary and integrative health care options.


    Today's healthcare system is evolving in its approach to the health and care of a culturally and ethnically diverse client population. In the United States, the aging population, an increasing public awareness of major risk factors contributing to chronic illness, and the public's growing desire for alternative health care options are just a few of the factors behind the expanding interest in complementary and integrative medicine. Rapidly gaining in popularity, complementary and integrative medicine is used by much of the United States population.

    The outcome of this program is for the learner to explain complementary and integrative health therapies, including their uses and their role in health and healing; describe the role of cultural competence in health care; and examine the legal and ethical issues related to complementary and integrative health.

    (24 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/15/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Rapidly gaining in popularity, complementary and integrative medicine is used by much of the United States population. This course will help you enhance your professional marketability and ability to serve a diverse population by providing you with a broad understanding of complementary and integrative health care options.


    1. Cultural Competence in Health Care
    2. Traditional Healing Systems
    3. Manual Bodywork Healing Therapies
    4. Understanding Chiropractic Care
    5. Yoga: An Integrative Practice for Life
    6. Acupuncture
    7. Natural Products: Nutraceuticals, Probiotics, Herbs, and Botanicals
    8. Aromatherapy: The Healing Power of Scent
    9. Naturopathy: A Natural System of Healing
    10. Animal-Assisted Therapy
    11. The Chakra System
    12. Legal Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
    13. Ethical Issues in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

    What you will learn

    • Describe the role of cultural competence in heath care
    • Explain key elements of various global traditional healing systems
    • Describe the role of manual bodywork healing therapies in health and wellness
    • Discuss how chiropractic supports health and wellness
    • Describe the impact of yoga on health and healing
    • Describe the role of acupuncture in healing
    • Describe how natural products (nutraceuticals, probiotics, herbs, and botanicals) support health and well-being
    • Explain aromatherapy and the healing power of scent
    • Identify the key concepts and practices of naturopathy.
    • Explain how animal-assisted therapy supports health and healing.
    • State the way the chakra system is used to heal.
    • Explain the legal and ethical issues relevant to complementary and integrative health.

    How you will benefit

    • Learn how various complementary and integrative healing practices benefit health and well-being in a culturally diverse population
    • Examine the importance of cultural competence, as well as the legal and ethical issues related to complementary and integrative health
    • Explore diverse healing options, such as nutraceuticals, animal-assisted therapy, probiotics, herbs, and botanicals
    • Examine the legal and ethical issues you may encounter in complementary and integrative health care
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Build your knowledge and expand your skills and competencies so you can advance your career and enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Rapidly gaining in popularity, complementary and integrative medicine is used by much of the United States population. This course will help you enhance your professional marketability and ability to serve a diverse population by providing you with a broad understanding of complementary and integrative health care options.

 

Certificate in Depression Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $89.00
    Hours: 8

    This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.

 

Certificate in Depression (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Depression (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course offers an in-depth look at depression, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment, plus vital suicide prevention strategies.


    Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder in adults, children, and adolescents. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated. Death by suicide, which can result from depression, is a tragic reaction to stressful life circumstances. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression, as well as conventional, complementary, and integrative treatment options for those with depression. The learner will also describe risk factors, as well as assessment, treatment and prevention options for suicide.

    (8.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 05/31/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation..

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.


    Depression in Adults

    Depression (also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious, mental health disorder. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life and normal functioning and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder as well as family and friends. By understanding the symptoms, risk factors, criteria for diagnosis, and treatment options available, depression can be recognized early, and depressive symptoms can be reduced or alleviated.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression, as well as conventional treatment options for those with depression.

    Depression in Children and Adolescents

    Depression can affect people of any age, including children and adolescents. Although children and adolescents might naturally have mood swings as they grow and develop, depression is different. This mood disorder can affect how children and adolescents interact with friends and family. It may prevent them from enjoying school, sports, hobbies, or other normal childhood or adolescent activities. Because children and adolescents are still developing, treatment for this complex disorder can be challenging. However, various forms of psychotherapy and medication have been effective treatments for this age group.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of depression present in children and adolescents, identify the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria for depression in this age group, and identify treatment approaches for depression in children and adolescents.

    Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

    Suicide—taking your own life—is a tragic reaction to stressful life circumstances. Approximately 700,000 to one million people die by suicide in the world each year. This means someone dies by suicide every 40 seconds. In the United States, there is one death by suicide every 12 minutes. Understanding the issues surrounding suicide and mental health is a vital step in preventing suicide, helping others in crisis, and changing the way all of us view suicide and mental health issues.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of, risk factors for, and ways to treat and prevent suicide.

    Depression: Complementary and Integrative Approaches

    Depression is widely experienced in the United States and globally. People with depression report a lack of interest in life and activities that they otherwise normally enjoy. Complementary and integrative approaches can be an adjunct to conventional medicine and should be considered as complements to, not replacements for, medical treatments. A great deal of research is currently evaluating these approaches and demonstrating that they are not only safe, but effective, in reducing the symptoms of depression.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the therapeutic effects of various complementary and integrative approaches on the symptoms of depression.


    What you will learn

    • Explain symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis criteria for depression in adults
    • Explain symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis criteria for depression in children and adolescents
    • Identify the prevalence of depression for children, adolescents, and adults
    • Describe conventional treatment approaches for depression in children, adolescents, and adults
    • Identify the prevalence of suicide in the United States and globally
    • Identify risk factors associated with considering, attempting, or dying by suicide
    • Describe methods of assessing, treating, and preventing suicide
    • Describe complementary and integrative treatment approaches for depression in all age groups including acupuncture, art and music therapy, humor, animals, light therapy, mindfulness, massage, and spirituality

    How you will benefit

    • Provides learners with the ability to recognize symptoms and risk factors for depression in adults, enabling timely intervention, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment
    • Enhances understanding of how depression manifests differently in children and adolescents, facilitating early detection and intervention tailored to their developmental stage
    • Provides a comprehensive overview of how widespread depression is across different age groups, which can inform public health strategies and resource allocation
    • Familiarizes learners with conventional treatment modalities, ensuring they can recommend or apply evidence-based interventions for individuals of all ages
    • Raises awareness about the scale of suicide, highlighting the urgency of addressing mental health issues and guiding policy-making and prevention efforts
    • Improves the ability to identify individuals at risk, allowing for targeted interventions and support to prevent suicide
    • Provides knowledge on comprehensive strategies for suicide prevention, from assessment to intervention, contributing to reduced suicide rates and improved mental health outcomes
    • Expands the range of treatment options available, promoting holistic and integrative personalized care that can enhance the effectiveness of depression management across different populations

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.

 

Certificate in End of Life Care Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 19

    When you work in end of life care, you must be prepared for the challenges it brings you, your patients, and their families. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.

 

Certificate in End of Life Care (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in End of Life Care (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
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    Building: 
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    (19 contact hours) The Certificate in End-of-Life Care will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.


    End-of-life care presents health care professionals as well as patients and family members with many challenges and dilemmas. Education in the holistic and integrative care of individuals at the end of life builds on and expands professional competencies and brings healing and transformation.

    The Certificate in End-of-Life Issues represents a specialization in the field of caring for those who are experiencing a terminal illness. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with dying patients by providing a multidisciplinary educational experience.Topics include ethical issues, hospice and palliative care, pain assessment and management, physiologic changes, death, dying, and grief, cultural considerations, pediatric care, and caregiving at the end of life.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to explain key elements of end-of-life management for family members, caregivers, and those who are experiencing a terminal illness.

    (19 contact hours)

    Expiration Date: 05/30/2025

    (Next date of course revision)

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Java.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    When you work in end of life care, you must be prepared for the challenges it brings you, your patients, and their families. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.


    1. End of Life Issues - Ethical Issues
    2. End of Life Issues - Hospice and Palliative Care
    3. End of Life Issues - Pain Assessment and Management
    4. End of Life Issues - Physiological Changes at the End of Life
    5. End of Life Issues - Death, Dying and Grief
    6. Cultural Considerations at the End of Life
    7. Pediatric End-of-Life Care – Compassion and Caring
    8. Caregiving at the End of Life – Issues and Considerations
    9. Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    When you work in end of life care, you must be prepared for the challenges it brings you, your patients, and their families. This course will enhance the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and individuals who work with or care for those experiencing a terminal illness.

 

Certificate in Energy Medicine Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $69.00
    Hours: 10

    Scientific evidence shows that humans are comprised of an energetic system integrated with the body, emotions, and spirit. Combining energy healing methods like meditation, reiki, and acupuncture with modern healthcare can improve client outcomes.

 

Certificate in Energy Medicine (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Energy Medicine (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $69.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    (10 contact hours) Energy healing methods like meditation, reiki, and acupuncture, when combined with modern healthcare, can enhance health and healing outcomes.


    Increasingly, scientific evidence shows that human beings are comprised of an energetic system that is highly integrated with the physical body, emotions, and the spirit. When methods of therapeutic energy healing are incorporated with modern healthcare modalities, positive client outcomes result. Music, sound healing, meditation, therapeutic touch, healing touch, reiki, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, qigong, and acupuncture are therapies that can result in enhanced health and healing for many individuals.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the foundations of energy medicine, including the biofield (human energy field), the chakras, music and sound, meditation, qigong, and acupuncture.

    (10 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 08/05/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Scientific evidence shows that humans are comprised of an energetic system integrated with the body, emotions, and spirit. Combining energy healing methods like meditation, reiki, and acupuncture with modern healthcare can improve client outcomes.


    1. The Biofield (Human Energy Field): Foundation for Energy Medicine
    2. Music and Sound as Energy Medicine
    3. Meditation for Health and Energy
    4. Energy Medicine Therapies: Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Reiki, Reflexology, and Craniosacral Therapy
    5. Essentials of Qigong
    6. Acupuncture as Energy Medicine

    What you will learn

    • Describe the biofield (human energy field)
    • Examine sound and music therapy interventions and benefits
    • Describe the effects of meditation on the brain, health conditions, and energy
    • Examine the benefits of the energy medicine therapies of Therapeutic Touch?, Healing Touch, Reiki, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy
    • Describe the practice and health benefits of qigong
    • Identify the practice, theories, and clinical efficacy of acupuncture

    How you will benefit

    • Learn how to energy healing practices, music, sound, meditation, and other therapeutic techniques can improve health and well-being
    • Describe the human energy field (biofield), auric layers, and the chakras and their relationship to health
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered.
    • Explain meditation and its psychological and physiological effects and benefits on the body and the mind
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Scientific evidence shows that humans are comprised of an energetic system integrated with the body, emotions, and spirit. Combining energy healing methods like meditation, reiki, and acupuncture with modern healthcare can improve client outcomes.

 

Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $105.00
    Hours: 16

    Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being. This course provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues, including obesity, nutrition and stress, food labels, botanicals and herbs, genetically modified foods, and how your food choices affect your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

 

Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $105.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    A holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.


    Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods and we eat more than we need. How can we change our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet? This certificate provides an overview of the role of food and nutrition choices on our bodies, our immune systems, our overall well-being, and the health of all sentient beings on an increasingly populated planet.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe a holistic overview of current food and nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and planetary health.

    (16 contact hours)

    Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

    (Next date of course revision)

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    DIABETES EDUCATORS

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being. This course provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues, including obesity, nutrition and stress, food labels, botanicals and herbs, genetically modified foods, and how your food choices affect your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.


    Nutrition and Health—What's the Connection?

    This lesson provides an overview of the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition and some of the most common types of diets are explored. What we eat profoundly affects our health and well-being: Obesity is at epidemic proportions in the United States.

    Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function

    This lesson explores the relationship between food and emotions; to explain the stress response; to discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; to define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and to examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system. Most individuals enjoy sitting down and eating a delicious meal. Food provides an opportunity to socialize and, if the food is nutritious, it also supports a healthy body and mind.

    Obesity in America— A Public Health Epidemic

    This lesson examines the extent of obesity in the United States; explain the difference between being overweight and being obese; list the causes of overweight and obesity; examine the health and economic consequences of obesity; and discuss pharmaceutical and surgical options for obese individuals.

    Current Issues in Nutrition

    This lesson provides an overview of the types of toxins found in food and to examine the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies on our health. Our diet has a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of where our food originated. We eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods, and we eat more than we need.

    Spiritual Nutrition—The Global Consequences of Food Choices

    Food is a dynamic force that interacts with our bodies on multiple levels: the physical level, the mental-emotional level, and the energetic or spiritual level. Conscious eating involves an awareness of the eating process from beginning to end, and it includes thinking about how dietary choices affect others. Any food choice that is truly good for an individual's physical health and well-being will also be good for his/her spiritual well-being.

    Food Labels—Deciphering the Mysteries

    An important element of health is the ability to understand what is in the food we eat. Knowing how to read and understand food labels can help individuals make healthier food choices. The goal of this lesson is to provide an overview of food labels, describe how to read a Nutrition Fact label, explain food claims in terms of nutritional value, define what organic means, examine the four organic principles, and identify various food labels in terms of their significance to food products.

    Botanicals, Herbs, and Herbalism

    While modern medicine has produced many scientific advances, one of the most important "advances" has been the recognition of the value of herbs and herbalism. After all, nature and plants have been an essential part of everyday life since the beginning of recorded history. The goal of this lesson is to provide an examination of the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing the use of herbs.

    Natural Sweeteners—Healthy Options for Your Sweet Tooth

    Most Americans consume far more sugar than they require, and this contributes to obesity as well as many types of diseases. The role of sugar in the American diet is an important one, and understanding its effect on the body and its role in inflammation and disease can significantly impact one's health. Alternatives to refined sugar are numerous, but are they safe and effective?

    Probiotics—Silent Partners in Health

    Probiotics are live organisms believed to be healthy for the host organism. They are used globally to improve the health and well-being of animals and human beings. Sales of probiotic supplements have soared in recent years on the basis of intriguing research that demonstrates potential benefits for many chronic conditions, including cancer.


    What you will learn

    • Describe the connection between nutrition and health.
    • Explain the relationship between nutrition, stress, and immune function.
    • Discuss current issues in nutrition.
    • Explain the impact of obesity on public health in the United States.
    • Describe how to accurately read food labels.
    • Compare and contrast the health benefits and risks of various natural sweeteners.
    • Explain the health considerations of botanicals, herbs, and herbalism.
    • Describe the role of probiotics in health.
    • Explain the local and global consequences of food choices.

    How you will benefit

    • Gain a greater awareness of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and the physical, social, and environmental consequences of food choices on health, communities, and the planet.
    • Examine the relationship between stress, obesity, the immune system, and nutrition.
    • Explore how botanicals, herbs, herbalism, and probiotics can influence health and well-being.
    • Discover how to properly read a food label and choose healthier sweeteners.
    • Examine the current issues in nutrition, including toxins in the food chain, plastics and food, choosing appropriate supplements, food allergies, genetically modified organisms, and more.
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family.
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.).
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being.
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements.

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being. This course provides an overview of current food and nutrition issues, including obesity, nutrition and stress, food labels, botanicals and herbs, genetically modified foods, and how your food choices affect your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health.

 

Certificate in Gerontology Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $159.00
    Hours: 25

    Learn to develop the skills to meet the health care needs of an aging population. This course delivers the information you need to work with people over age 65, including assessing and managing pain, understanding common issues in aging, dealing with elder abuse, exploring mental health issues in aging, and understanding the process of dying and death.

 

Certificate in Gerontology (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Gerontology (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $159.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Develop the skills to meet the healthcare needs of those over 65, including pain management, elder abuse, mental health, and end-of-life care, in this comprehensive course.


    The Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with or care for older adults by providing an educational experience that is multidisciplinary in nature. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are being developed, and new services created. Individuals who work with the older population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of the field of gerontology and healthy aging and to stay current with emerging trends such as mental health, abuse, pain assessment and management, sleep, disorders of communication, and dementias (including Alzheimer's disease).

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe topics in gerontology including Alzheimer's Disease, death and dying, elder abuse, healthy aging, mental health, sleep disorders, and pain management.

    (25 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/18/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Learn to develop the skills to meet the health care needs of an aging population. This course delivers the information you need to work with people over age 65, including assessing and managing pain, understanding common issues in aging, dealing with elder abuse, exploring mental health issues in aging, and understanding the process of dying and death.


    Introduction to Gerontology

    Opportunities are unlimited for the individual who knows the field of gerontology. Demographic changes and changes in health care have influenced the development of a variety of roles in this field. This course will provide a broad overview of the field of gerontology and discuss the characteristics of older adults, the sociology of aging, theories of aging, stereotypes and ageism, physiological and psychological changes of aging, mental health, wellness and aging, and complementary and alternative health care methods that may benefit the older adult.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe an overview of the field of gerontology.

    Physiology of Aging

    There are more elderly adults in the United States than ever before in history, making this segment one of the fastest-growing portions of the population. The appropriate care of older adults requires healthcare providers to have a solid understanding of the physiologic changes that accompany aging.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to define aging, review the theories of aging, and examine the physical changes in body systems associated with aging.

    Mental Health and Aging

    The enormous increase in the diverse elderly population has prompted a vital societal challenge: the design and delivery of mental health services to the older adult. Because the elderly population in the United States and globally is projected to grow rapidly, the need for geriatric mental health services will also increase dramatically. Continued intellectual, social, and physical activity throughout the life cycle are important for the maintenance of mental health in later life. This course explores the issues of mental wellness strategies for the aging adult, cultural diversity as it relates to mental health, and traditional as well as integrative therapies to support mental health in the aging population.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss the most commonly occurring mental health problems experienced by older adults and important factors related to mental health promotion and wellness, as well as strategies, therapies, and services that may be directed at improving the mental health of the elderly.

    Healthy Aging

    This course is designed to introduce the health professional to a broad, conceptually integrated perspective on the topic of healthy aging.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss healthy aging as it relates to cultural similarities and differences, complementary and alternative medicine, nutritional concerns, physical activity, fall prevention, sleep issues, sexuality concerns, social activities, and spirituality.

    Pain Assessment and Management in the Older Adult

    Pain is a symptom that signals distress in virtually every population and every age. To provide quality care to aging adults, healthcare providers must be particularly skilled in assessing pain, understanding misconceptions of pain management, addressing cultural issues in pain management, and providing effective pain therapies.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe an overview of pain and its effective management, including cultural considerations and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management techniques.

    Death and Dying

    What is grief? What are normal grief responses? What is involved in the final life transition—death? These are some of the questions that will be discussed in this course. The role of culture, palliative and hospice care, advance directives, and the role of spirituality in death and dying will be described. Interactions, healing strategies, and rituals that use the senses and bring comfort and peace for the dying will also be explored.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the psychological, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of death and dying for older adults.

    Sleep and Aging

    Sleep is essential to a healthy, productive life. While sleep disorders and changes affect all of us as we age, older adults undergo many sleep-related changes that can affect their physical and psychological well-being.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the normal stages of sleep, common sleep measurement tools, sleep characteristics, common sleep disorders, the changes that affect the quality and quantity of sleep as an individual ages, and methods the healthcare provider can use to assess and assist clients with sleep changes as they age.

    The Older Woman

    America is growing older and most older Americans are women. Today's older woman is part of a diverse group that varies in income, education level, health, functional abilities, living arrangements, and access to support services. Because women live longer than men, they face unique economic, social, and health challenges.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe demographic trends related to the older woman and key challenges faced by aging women, including economic concerns, caregiving, housing and living arrangements, and special health and lifestyle concerns.

    Elder Abuse

    Older adults today are vibrant, independent, living longer, and in better health than their ancestors. However, as this growing population increases, so does the issue of caring for elderly individuals. Caregivers must often cope with stressful economic and personal burdens when caring for the elderly, who pay the price for this stress and may be abused, exploited, or neglected.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the causes and types of elder abuse; professional responsibilities related to reporting, documenting, and intervening in cases of suspected abuse; and action steps to prevent elder abuse.

    Aging and Disorders of Communication

    Communication links all human beings together. As individuals age, their ability to perceive information through their senses is often distorted or impaired. Age-related sensory changes impact the quality of life and the quality of communication. Aging adults must compensate for these changes and families must be sensitive to the often-silent process of sensory deterioration in their aging family member.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of speech and hearing disorders that affect communication in aging adults.

    Alzheimer's Disease: Mysteries and Possibilities

    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a condition in which the concept of loss is profound and central—the loss of one's memories, independence, ability to recognize loved ones, and dignity. Often referred to as "the long goodbye," AD is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of Americans. It is responsible for billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs. However, new research is providing hope for those with Alzheimer's disease as well as for their families and caregivers.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the signs and symptoms of AD, methods of diagnosis, aspects of care and treatment, caregiver issues, integrative health considerations, and implications for the future of Alzheimer's disease and various other types of dementia.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn to develop the skills to meet the health care needs of an aging population. This course delivers the information you need to work with people over age 65, including assessing and managing pain, understanding common issues in aging, dealing with elder abuse, exploring mental health issues in aging, and understanding the process of dying and death.

 

Certificate in Global Healing Systems Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $89.00
    Hours: 13

    Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central, North, and South America. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in a variety of traditional healing practices and techniques.

 

Certificate in Global Healing Systems (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Global Healing Systems (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    (13 contact hours) Explore diverse global healing traditions for a comprehensive understanding of alternative healthcare, spanning India, China, Eastern Europe, and the Americas.


    Global healing traditions reflect the specific and unique characteristics of the culture, history, philosophy, and availability of resources in different parts of the world. With foundations dating back thousands of years, these healing traditions have a long and rich history. Providing the primary form of health care for the majority of the world's population, global healing traditions include health and wellness practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs using ceremonies, plants, animals, or mineral-based medicines, energetic therapies, and/or physical/hands-on techniques. Understanding the various global healing practices provides health care professionals with improved knowledge and skills to support their clients who use various traditional healing practices and techniques.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the basic concepts of healing for Ayurvedic medicine, curanderismo, Central and South American healing traditions, Native North American healing traditions, traditional Chinese medicine, and the Unani medical system.

    (13 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/01/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    (13 contact hours) Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central, North, and South America. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in a variety of traditional healing practices and techniques.


    Global Healing Systems—An Introduction

    Global healing traditions have a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years. Reflecting the specific and unique characteristics of the culture, history, philosophy, and availability of resources in different parts of the world, these traditional healing systems provide the primary form of health care for the majority of the world's population.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concepts of global and traditional healing systems, including how they differ from conventional (allopathic) medicine systems.

    Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

    Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.

    Curanderismo and Central and South American Healing Practices

    With a long and complex history, curanderismo, or indigenous medicine, is the broad healing tradition found in Mexico and Mexican American communities throughout the United States. For some Hispanics, conventional medicine has not been deemed effective or well received. As a result, folk medicine and curanderismo have experienced a revival during the past several decades as a legitimate part of an interdisciplinary and multicultural approach to health and healing. Comprehensive cultural competency must include knowledge and awareness of culturally based healing and wellness practices.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe curanderismo and the healing practices of Central and South America as a way of supporting the important cultural and spiritual elements of those who use this medicine system.

    Native North American Healing

    Millions of Native North Americans (indigenous peoples) utilize traditional healing as a way of maintaining balance and wholeness. To traditional Native Americans, all aspects of life are intimately connected to good health and well-being, and life is a sacred path. This ancient, holistic healthcare system is complex, utilizing medicine wheels, sacred plants, and a variety of healing techniques. Today, there are encouraging signs of acceptance and cooperation between conventional Western practitioners and American Indian healers.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe Native North American healing traditions, including the cultural and spiritual elements important to those who use this medicine system.

    South African Healing Traditions

    Traditional healing has existed in South Africa for thousands of years and is utilized by the majority of individuals who live in the region. Drawing from a primarily oral tradition, traditional African healers come from many cultures, speak many diverse languages, and they specialize according to their talents and "calling." To the individual who uses this form of healing and to the traditional South African healer, the body, mind, and spirit are intimately connected.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe South African healing traditions as a way of supporting the important cultural and spiritual elements of those who use this medicine system.

    Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing

    Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuously practiced professional medical systems in the world, with origins dating back more than 3,000 years. TCM emphasizes the holistic view of the human being and encompasses many different treatment modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and Qigong.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe traditional Chinese medicine and the role of the basic substances and the meridian system in health, as well as causes of disharmony, types of diagnostic methods, and common treatment methods.

    Unani Medicine

    Unani (or Yunani) medicine is an ancient medical system based on Greek origins. Officially recognized by the World Health Organization as one of several alternative traditional systems of medicine, it is a comprehensive medical system that provides preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare to millions of patients throughout the world. Primarily practiced in the Eastern Mediterranean, Unani medicine is a sophisticated healing system that has profoundly influenced Western medicine.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the Unani medical system, including the history, philosophical tenets, and approaches to healing.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    (13 contact hours) Deepen your knowledge of medical treatment by exploring alternative health care practices from India, China, Eastern Europe, and Central, North, and South America. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in a variety of traditional healing practices and techniques.

 

Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $105.00
    Hours: 16

    This innovative certificate explores Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs), focusing on the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual elements that enhance healing. Learners will gain insight into the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology, and sustainability on individual and community health, and learn methods to create healing environments.

 

Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Healing Environments for Body, Mind, and Spirit (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $105.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (16 contact hours) Learn about creating healing environments that enhance individual and community health, and the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology, and environmental essentials.


    Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs) are those environments in which characteristics of the individuals and various elements of the organization are focused on social, psychological, physical, cultural, and spiritual components that support and enhance the inherent healing capacities of the individuals who live and work in the environment. Healing relationships, the powerful effect of evidence-based design and all its elements (color, sound, light, art), a focus on nature, the impact of technology on health, and the important environment aspects of health such as clean air and water are all explored in this innovative certificate program.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the various elements of optimal healing environments and how they impact the health of individuals and communities on a physical, social, psychological, and spiritual level; and describe methods of enhancing personal and work environments so they support the health of individuals and surrounding communities in a sustainable, healing manner.

    (16 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/01/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    This innovative certificate explores Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs), focusing on the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual elements that enhance healing. Learners will gain insight into the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology, and sustainability on individual and community health, and learn methods to create healing environments.


    1. The Power of Design: Healthy Buildings, Healthy Communities
    2. Creating Healing Relationships
    3. Color and Health: Exploring the Connection
    4. Light, Health, and Healing
    5. Sound and Art: Using The Ears and Eyes to Heal
    6. Nature and Healing: The Power of Connection
    7. The Air You Breathe: How Air Quality Affects Health and Well-Being
    8. How Safe Is Your Water?
    9. Rewired Brains: Technology and Health


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This innovative certificate explores Optimal Healing Environments (OHEs), focusing on the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual elements that enhance healing. Learners will gain insight into the impact of evidence-based design, nature, technology, and sustainability on individual and community health, and learn methods to create healing environments.

 

Certificate in Healthy Aging Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 12

    Aspects of healthy aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

 

Certificate in Healthy Aging (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Healthy Aging (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (12 contact hours) Healthy aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity, physiologic changes in the brain, intimacy and sexuality, keys to longevity, and important behavioral health issues.


    As the population in the United States ages, there are many opportunities to learn how to work with seniors in multiple settings in a way that supports quality care and quality of life. This certificate is designed for individuals who are working in the health care field, those who are interested in the topic, those who are working with the aging population, or anyone who wishes to prepare for careers in aging services or gerontology. Topics include nutrition and healthy aging, the healthy aging brain, physical activity and healthy aging, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe specific aspects of aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

    (12 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 12/08/2025

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Aspects of healthy aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.


    1. Nutrition and Healthy Aging
    2. The Healthy Aging Brain
    3. Physical Activity and Healthy Aging
    4. Centenarians: Keys to Longevity
    5. Intimacy, Sexuality, and Healthy Aging
    6. Behavioral and Mental Health in Aging


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Aspects of healthy aging, including the impact of nutrition and physical activity on the aging process, physiologic changes in the healthy aging brain, the role of intimacy and sexuality on healthy aging, keys to longevity in the centenarian population, and important behavioral and mental health issues in the aging adult.

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $229.00
    Hours: 34

    The Certificate Program in Holistic and Integrative Health merges traditional healing practices with modern medical advancements to address the evolving healthcare landscape. Recognized by the American Holistic Nurses Association, it highlights the synergy of physical and nonphysical healing techniques.

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (34 contact hours) Endorsed by AHNA, this program blends ancient healing with modern medicine, addressing today's health needs by uniting physical and nonphysical healing.


    The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" health care system, and a recognition of the benefits of combining the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This Certificate Program has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

    (34 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    DIABETES EDUCATORS

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 11 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    The Certificate Program in Holistic and Integrative Health merges traditional healing practices with modern medical advancements to address the evolving healthcare landscape. Recognized by the American Holistic Nurses Association, it highlights the synergy of physical and nonphysical healing techniques.


    Holistic Stress Management

    Stress affects each of us every day and while some of us rise to the occasion, others experience myriad physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects. How we cope with stress can determine the current and future state of our health and well-being. Our bodies react to the signals sent to us by our brains during stressful episodes and these signals affect every system, especially the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

    There are many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concept of stress and describe holistic stress management techniques.

    Health and the Human Spirit

    Spirituality plays an important role in health and healing. This course will explore the forms and expressions of spirituality; discuss culture and its relationship to spirituality; examine the relationship between spirituality and aging; explain spiritual interests within the healthcare system; describe the role of spiritual care providers in administering spiritual care; and describe the relationship between spirituality and health conditions, therapeutic interventions, and healing environments.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spirituality, health, and healing; discuss the multidimensional aspects of spirituality; describe a spiritual assessment; and describe the vast diversity of spiritual expressions.

    Energy Healing

    The old paradigms of health care are shifting as a growing number of researchers, physicians, nurses, and other health practitioners embrace a new view that includes energy healing. Traditional healers have practiced energy healing methods for centuries and viewed the body as a complex energy system.

    With mounting scientific evidence now supporting the efficacy of ancient healing systems, the healthcare community is combining traditional methods of energy healing with modern medicine.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.

    Healing elements of meditation

    Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share the characteristic of intentionally training a person's attention and concentration. Meditation practices are used by diverse cultures, are rooted in the traditions of the great religions, and have been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the practice of meditation, discuss various meditation traditions, examine meditation techniques, and explain the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation.

    Place and Space: Healing Environments

    Every individual has the capacity to enhance their healing process (or the healing process of clients) through the creation of healing environments—spaces that support the individual's inner healer and utilize the environment to maximize its healing effects.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the importance of healing environments, their historical evolution, and their unique elements. Specific considerations for designing healing environments for children are briefly discussed, and the role of communication, education, and healthcare providers in developing healing environments are explored.

    Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing

    Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuously practiced professional medical systems in the world, with origins dating back more than 3,000 years. TCM emphasizes the holistic view of the human being and encompasses many different treatment modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and Qigong.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe traditional Chinese medicine and the role of the basic substances and the meridian system in health, as well as causes of disharmony, types of diagnostic methods, and common treatment methods.

    Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

    Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.

    Humor and Health

    How many times have you felt better after laughing? Humor and laughter make people feel alive and bring a unique perspective to life. They relieve stress and connect people to one another. Humor is a complex phenomenon and an essential part of human nature. Anthropologists have never found a culture or society that did not have humor as a part of it.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical perspective of humor; describe the components of humor; and examine the types, theories, and senses of humor as well as ways in which humor is used in health care.

    Music therapy and sound healing

    In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

    Nutrition—An Integrative Approach

    What we eat profoundly impacts our health and well-being, yet many of us eat when we are rushed; we don't know where our food originated; we eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods; and we eat more than we need. How can we revise our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared?

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition, some of the most common types of diets, and the roles of nutraceuticals and supplements are explored. Types of toxins and the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies are discussed. Finally, the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing herbal use are reviewed.

    Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Healing Therapies

    Health care is evolving and integrating the healing therapies of alternative and allopathic medicine. Therapeutic massage and bodywork healing methods are being integrated in many healthcare organizations. This course will describe somatic and musculoskeletal therapies (therapeutic massage, which includes Swedish massage, sports massage, Esalen massage, neuromuscular massage therapy, and Aston patterning); Eastern, meridian-based, and point therapies (acupressure, shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and reflexology); energy-based therapies (Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Healing Touch); emotional bodywork (Rolfing and Hellerwork); and manipulative therapies (chiropractic and osteopathy).

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the various types of therapeutic bodywork techniques and healing therapies.

    Healing Effects of Physical Activity and Movement

    Physical activity and movement are essential elements of any program designed for obtaining or maintaining health and well-being. While most individuals associate physical activity with aerobics, many activities comprise a well-rounded and interesting physical fitness and movement program.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the profound physical and psychological benefits of physical activity and movement.


    What you will learn

    • Describe the differences between CAM and integrative health
    • Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Ayurvedic medicine
    • Discuss the role of energy in healing
    • Explain the healing effects of physical activity and movement
    • Describe forms of stress management to support health and healing
    • Describe the forms of meditation and their role in healing
    • Discuss the role of spirituality on health and healing
    • Describe the health effects of humor, music therapy, sound healing, and nutrition on health
    • Explain how elements of healing environments contribute to well-being
    • Explain the various therapeutic and bodywork healing therapies and their effects on health and well-being
    • Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Traditional Chinese medicine

    How you will benefit

    • Understand various topics including holistic stress management, health and the human spirit, energy healing, meditation, healing environments, humor and health, and more
    • Increase your knowledge about the philosophies of health and healing that unite various healing systems
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Open the door to new opportunities as a health and wellness coach
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The Certificate Program in Holistic and Integrative Health merges traditional healing practices with modern medical advancements to address the evolving healthcare landscape. Recognized by the American Holistic Nurses Association, it highlights the synergy of physical and nonphysical healing techniques.

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 1 Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $99.00
    Hours: 14.5

    Gain insights into a unique, person-centered approach to health care. This course focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health, including stress management, physical activity and movement, nutrition, and healing environments.

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 1 (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 1 (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $99.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (14.5 contact hours) Foundations 1 covers stress management, physical activity, nutrition, and healing environments, integrating traditional healing with modern healthcare.


    The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" health care system, and a recognition of the benefits of combining the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This certificate program focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health including stress management, physical activity and movement, nutrition, and healing environments.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

    (14.5 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    DIABETES EDUCATORS

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 11 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    The certificate program delves into foundational holistic health concepts, including stress management, physical activity, nutrition, and healing environments. It explores the benefits of integrating traditional healing practices with modern healthcare.


    Holistic Stress Management

    Stress affects each of us every day and while some of us rise to the occasion, others experience myriad physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects. How we cope with stress can determine the current and future state of our health and well-being. Our bodies react to the signals sent to us by our brains during stressful episodes and these signals affect every system, especially the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

    There are many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concept of stress and describe holistic stress management techniques.

    Healing Effects of Physical Activity and Movement

    Physical activity and movement are essential elements of any program designed for obtaining or maintaining health and well-being. While most individuals associate physical activity with aerobics, many activities comprise a well-rounded and interesting physical fitness and movement program.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the profound physical and psychological benefits of physical activity and movement.

    Nutrition: An Integrative Approach

    What we eat profoundly impacts our health and well-being, yet many of us eat when we are rushed; we don't know where our food originated; we eat toxic, irradiated, or genetically altered foods; and we eat more than we need. How can we revise our eating habits and become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, and how it is prepared?

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of food and health in human history. The various elements of nutrition, some of the most common types of diets, and the roles of nutraceuticals and supplements are explored. Types of toxins and the effects of irradiation, genetically altered foods, and food allergies are discussed. Finally, the role of herbs and herbalists, herb processing, how herbalists are trained, and issues facing herbal use are reviewed.

    Place and Space: Healing Environments

    Every individual has the capacity to enhance their healing process (or the healing process of clients) through the creation of healing environments—spaces that support the individual's inner healer and utilize the environment to maximize its healing effects.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the importance of healing environments, their historical evolution, and their unique elements. Specific considerations for designing healing environments for children are briefly discussed, and the role of communication, education, and healthcare providers in developing healing environments are explored.


    What you will learn

    • Explain the healing effects of physical activity and movement
    • Describe forms of stress management to support health and healing
    • Describe the health effects of nutrition on health
    • Explain how elements of healing environments contribute to well-being

    How you will benefit

    • Learn how physical activity and nutrition support all aspects of health
    • Discover the importance of stress management and ways to effectively reduce your stress
    • Examine the healing aspects of your environment and ways to improve your personal and work environment to support health and healing
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The certificate program delves into foundational holistic health concepts, including stress management, physical activity, nutrition, and healing environments. It explores the benefits of integrating traditional healing practices with modern healthcare.

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 2 Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 10

    The certificate program focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of combining ancient healing traditions with contemporary medical practices. (10 contact hours)

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 2 (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 2 (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (10 contact hours) Foundations 2 explores Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation, blending ancient healing with modern practices.


    The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" healthcare system, and a recognition of the benefits of combing the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This certificate program focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health including Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

    (10 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    DIABETES EDUCATORS

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 11 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    The certificate program focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of combining ancient healing traditions with contemporary medical practices. (10 contact hours)


    Ayurvedic Medicine: Ancient Foundations of Health Care

    Ayurvedic medicine is a highly sophisticated religion, philosophy, and system of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 2,500 years. As with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine, it focuses on the whole individual and one's relationship to one's environment. Health, vitality, and longevity are achieved through a balance within the body and between the body and the external environment.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the basics of Ayurvedic medicine, including principles of Ayurvedic medicine, causes of disharmonies and diseases, diagnostic methods, and treatment methods.

    Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Ancient Approach to Healing

    Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuously practiced professional medical systems in the world, with origins dating back more than 3,000 years. TCM emphasizes the holistic view of the human being and encompasses many different treatment modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, and Qigong.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe traditional Chinese medicine and the role of the basic substances and the meridian system in health, as well as causes of disharmony, types of diagnostic methods, and common treatment methods.

    Health and the Human Spirit

    Spirituality plays an important role in health and healing. This course will explore the forms and expressions of spirituality; discuss culture and its relationship to spirituality; examine the relationship between spirituality and aging; explain spiritual interests within the healthcare system; describe the role of spiritual care providers in administering spiritual care; and describe the relationship between spirituality and health conditions, therapeutic interventions, and healing environments.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spirituality, health, and healing; discuss the multidimensional aspects of spirituality; describe a spiritual assessment; and describe the vast diversity of spiritual expressions.

    Healing Elements of Meditation

    Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share the characteristic of intentionally training a person's attention and concentration. Meditation practices are used by diverse cultures, are rooted in the traditions of the great religions, and have been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the practice of meditation, discuss various meditation traditions, examine meditation techniques, and explain the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation.


    What you will learn

    • Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Ayurvedic medicine
    • Describe the forms of meditation and their role in healing
    • Discuss the role of spirituality on health and healing
    • Explain the foundations and healing modalities of Traditional Chinese medicine

    How you will benefit

    • Increase your knowledge of Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine
    • Examine the powerful role of spirituality in health and healing
    • Explore the healing elements of meditation
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The certificate program focuses on Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, spirituality, and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of combining ancient healing traditions with contemporary medical practices. (10 contact hours)

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 3 Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $69.00
    Hours: 9.5

    The certificate program includes humor, music therapy, sound healing, energy healing, and therapeutic massage. It highlights the integration of creative and energetic healing modalities with conventional medicine. (9.5 contact hours)

 

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 3 (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health: Foundations 3 (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $69.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (9.5 contact hours) Foundations 3 includes humor, music, sound, energy healing, and therapeutic massage, merging creative and energetic healing with conventional medicine.


    The concepts of alternative, holistic, and integrative medicine have their roots in various healing traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Yet, this philosophy is receiving much attention today due to the changing health care climate, a growing need for a "different" healthcare system, and a recognition of the benefits of combing the external, physical, and technologic successes of medicine with the internal, nonphysical exploration of healing. This certificate program focuses on foundational concepts in holistic and integrative health including humor, music therapy and sound healing, energy healing, and therapeutic massage.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe holistic and integrative therapeutic modalities and their role in health and healing.

    (9.5 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (CNAs) & CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIANS (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE NURSE (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    DIABETES EDUCATORS

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 11 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    The certificate program includes humor, music therapy, sound healing, energy healing, and therapeutic massage. It highlights the integration of creative and energetic healing modalities with conventional medicine. (9.5 contact hours)


    Humor and Health

    How many times have you felt better after laughing? Humor and laughter make people feel alive and bring a unique perspective to life. They relieve stress and connect people to one another. Humor is a complex phenomenon and an essential part of human nature. Anthropologists have never found a culture or society that did not have humor as a part of it.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the historical perspective of humor; describe the components of humor; and examine the types, theories, and senses of humor as well as ways in which humor is used in health care.

    Music Therapy and Sound Healing

    In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

    Energy Healing

    The old paradigms of health care are shifting as a growing number of researchers, physicians, nurses, and other health practitioners embrace a new view that includes energy healing. Traditional healers have practiced energy healing methods for centuries and viewed the body as a complex energy system.

    With mounting scientific evidence now supporting the efficacy of ancient healing systems, the healthcare community is combining traditional methods of energy healing with modern medicine.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.

    Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Healing Therapies

    Health care is evolving and integrating the healing therapies of alternative and allopathic medicine. Therapeutic massage and bodywork healing methods are being integrated in many healthcare organizations. This course will describe somatic and musculoskeletal therapies (therapeutic massage, which includes Swedish massage, sports massage, Esalen massage, neuromuscular massage therapy, and Aston patterning); Eastern, meridian-based, and point therapies (acupressure, shiatsu, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and reflexology); energy-based therapies (Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Healing Touch); emotional bodywork (Rolfing and Hellerwork); and manipulative therapies (chiropractic and osteopathy).

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the various types of therapeutic bodywork techniques and healing therapies.


    What you will learn

    • Discuss the role of energy in healing
    • Describe the health effects of humor and laughter on health
    • Explain the various therapeutic and bodywork healing therapies and their effects on health and well-being
    • Describe the effects of music therapy and sound healing on health

    How you will benefit

    • Increase your knowledge of the role of energy, music, and sound healing in health
    • Explore the role of humor and therapeutic bodywork therapies in healing
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Explore the various traditional healing systems that can maximize health and wellness in yourself or someone for whom you provide care
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The certificate program includes humor, music therapy, sound healing, energy healing, and therapeutic massage. It highlights the integration of creative and energetic healing modalities with conventional medicine. (9.5 contact hours)

 

Certificate in Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $89.00
    Hours: 13

    Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death globally, responsible for over 25% of all deaths. This certificate program equips learners with foundational knowledge of infection control principles, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infectious diseases.

 

Certificate in Infectious Diseases and Infection Control (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Infectious Diseases and Infection Control (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (13 contact hours) Infectious diseases cause over 25% of global deaths; this certificate program teaches infection control, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infections, including zoonotic diseases.


    Infectious diseases (IDs) kill more people worldwide than any other single cause. Globally, infectious diseases are responsible for more than 25% of all deaths, second only to cardiovascular disease. Millions more individuals are affected by the most common types of infectious diseases which can have both short- and long-term health consequences. Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. The diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe basic infection control principles as well as describe how to recognize, treat, and prevent some of the most common (and often deadly) infectious diseases.

    (13 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    NCBTMB

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 11 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death globally, responsible for over 25% of all deaths. This certificate program equips learners with foundational knowledge of infection control principles, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infectious diseases.


    Infection Control Basics

    Each year, lives are lost due to the spread of infections in hospitals and other healthcare settings. Infection control procedures are a vital part of health care and patient safety measures used by every member of the healthcare team both in the United States and globally.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe basic infection control measures used to prevent the transmission of diseases in the healthcare setting.

    Influenza: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

    Influenza (commonly called the "flu") is a highly contagious respiratory disease that affects all ages and can cause significant illness and death. Striking hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide every year, this disease can be prevented using a combination of techniques.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe clinical characteristics and treatment options for the influenza virus, including the 2009 H1N1 virus.

    Pneumonia in Adults and Children

    Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Globally, it is the leading killer of children under the age of 5 years. It is also common in the United States. There are several types of pneumonia, depending on the type of microbe (bacteria, viruses, or fungi) that causes it.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for pneumonia.

    Tuberculosis

    Despite advances in their treatment and prevention, tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant TB, or MDR-TB, remain two of the world's deadliest communicable diseases. An ancient disease found in Egyptian mummies, TB and MDR-TB are increasingly difficult to treat, due, in part, to the emergence of drug-resistant strains of the disease and lack of resources necessary to fight the disease.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for TB and MDR-TB.

    The ABCs of Hepatitis

    Hepatitis A, B, and C are viruses that affect millions of individuals throughout the world. They affect the liver and have a variety of etiologies and mechanisms of transmission. All forms of hepatitis can have significant economic and social consequences since infected individuals can take weeks or months to recover and return to school, work, and their daily lives. Long-term consequences of the viruses vary but can include serious, chronic health consequences such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment are essential in preventing the spread of these diseases.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, testing, treatment, and prevention strategies for hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.

    HIV/AIDS Education for Healthcare Professionals

    Since they were first described in 1981, more than a quarter of a century ago, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain a persistent and widespread threat to the health, well-being, and human potential of individuals in the United States and across the globe. Causing fear, guilt, and accusations, weakening the immune system and potentially leading to numerous infections, cancers, or death, HIV and AIDS remain international health issues. They require that healthcare providers be knowledgeable about the complex clinical aspects of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, as well as address ethical, cultural, and empowerment issues, and implement evolving infection control guidelines.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of HIV/AIDS, as well as describe symptoms, transmission methods, prevention strategies, testing, counseling, and treatment options available for individuals with HIV/AIDS.

    Zoonoses: Can Your Pet Make You Sick?

    For many people, animals are an important part of their lives, providing valuable social bonds, emotional support, and joy. Pets and other animals can contribute to a healing environment with their companionship, assistance, sensory stimulation, need for exercise, sense of calmness, and level of acceptance that is often difficult to find from any other source. Yet many diseases can be spread from pets to people. These diseases, called zoonoses, can involve bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. People can also infect pets, as well. Maintaining a healing environment for all includes the prevention of infections from our pets and other animals.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe some of the most common zoonoses in the United States and to describe symptoms, treatment, and methods of prevention and treatment for these diseases.

    Tickborne Diseases

    In the United States, ticks carry many different pathogens that can cause a variety of human diseases. One of the most common of these is Lyme disease. Many tickborne diseases are challenging to diagnose because their symptoms imitate other common illnesses. The prevention of tickborne disease involves avoidance of tick-infested areas, the appropriate use of proper clothing, and insect repellents.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe tickborne diseases, with an emphasis on Lyme disease, and identify effective methods of preventing tickborne diseases.

    Emerging Global Infectious Diseases

    Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are an ever-present threat to the health and livelihood of individuals, families, communities, and countries all over the world. The greatest burden of EIDs lies in developing countries and among infants and children who are the most vulnerable to these infections and the long-term consequences of their presence.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the characteristics of common EIDs and their effects on the health of global citizens.


    What you will learn

    • Describe basic infection control principles and methods of prevention
    • Explain the types of influenza, symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment modalities, and preventive measures
    • Describe pneumonia symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment modalities, and preventive measures
    • Describe tuberculosis symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment modalities, and preventive measures
    • Discuss the types of hepatitis, symptoms, methods of transmission, treatment options, and preventive measures
    • Identify how to identify, manage, and prevent HIV/AIDS
    • Describe types of zoonoses, causes, symptoms, and preventive measures
    • Discuss the types of tickborne diseases and how to prevent them
    • Identify emerging global infectious diseases and their causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies

    How you will benefit

    • Examine basic techniques and procedures for preventing the transmission of infectious disease
    • Discover how to assessment, treat, and prevent influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, zoonoses, and tickborne diseases
    • Learn about emerging global infectious diseases (EIDs) and how they impact the health of individuals, families, and communities throughout the world
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death globally, responsible for over 25% of all deaths. This certificate program equips learners with foundational knowledge of infection control principles, recognition, treatment, and prevention of common and deadly infectious diseases.

 

Certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $159.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn groundbreaking holistic and integrative approaches to treating mental health issues. This course examines how to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with mental health issues through the use of integrative and evidence-based complementary methods of care.

 

Certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Integrative Behavioral Health (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $159.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (24 contact hours) This course will provide complementary methods of care to effectively address the needs of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions.


    This groundbreaking certificate demonstrates the dramatic shift taking place as a growing number of alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies are being used to treat mental disorders. While the field of integrative medicine emphasizes treating the mind, body, and spirit, integrative mental health offers a new approach to treating mental disorders by applying conventional and evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies. While medication and psychotherapy can save lives, they can also be part of an integrative solution to mental health conditions. Topics covered include anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorders in children and adolescents, chronic pain, depression, sleep disorders, and mental health and aging.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe various mental disorders and alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies that are being used to treat these disorders.

    (24.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 07/11/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Learn groundbreaking holistic and integrative approaches to treating mental health issues. This course examines how to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with mental health issues through the use of integrative and evidence-based complementary methods of care.


    1. Anxiety Disorders: An Integrative Approach
    2. Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Integrative Approach
    3. Sleep Disorders: An Integrative Approach
    4. Mental Health and Aging
    5. Depression: An Integrative Approach
    6. Chronic Pain: An Integrative Approach to Effective Pain Management
    7. Alzheimer's Disease: Mysteries and Possibilities
    8. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    9. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    10. Substance Abuse—Recognition, Intervention, And Prevention
    11. Suicide Assessment, Treatment, And Prevention


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn groundbreaking holistic and integrative approaches to treating mental health issues. This course examines how to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with mental health issues through the use of integrative and evidence-based complementary methods of care.

 

Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 12

    Healthcare professionals face legal and ethical dilemmas every day in their professions. This course provides you with a better grasp on crucial issues you're likely to face involving HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence.

 

Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (12 contact hours) Describes the theories and foundations of legal and ethical elements commonly found in healthcare.


    Healthcare professionals today are acutely aware of the need to understand the legal and ethical environment in which they practice. In this certificate, you'll explore the legal and ethical risks related to HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence. By the end of the program, you'll have a solid grasp of crucial topics in the healthcare industry that are important to anyone working in a medical-related field.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the legal and ethical risks, and the legal and ethical issues related to HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence in their healthcare practice.

    (12 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 11/01/2024

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Healthcare professionals face legal and ethical dilemmas every day in their professions. This course provides you with a better grasp on crucial issues you're likely to face involving HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence.


    Legal Issues in Health Care

    Healthcare professionals today are acutely aware of the need to understand the legal environment in which they practice. Ever-shrinking resources, shorter lengths of stay, high-acuity patients, availability of more complex information, diverse patient populations, and the use of technology mean that healthcare professionals must understand the legal risks inherent in their practice.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the legal risks inherent in their healthcare practice.

    Ethical Foundations in Health Care

    Healthcare professionals face ethical dilemmas every day of their professional lives. Ethical decision-making is an important part of the care they provide to their patients and clients. A sound understanding of key ethical issues helps healthcare providers make appropriate ethical decisions during the course of their care.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the theories and foundations of ethics that support sound decision-making during the provision of care.

    Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas in Health Care

    With the advent of astounding scientific and technological advances in every area of health care, today's healthcare environment is increasingly fraught with complex patient care issues. Healthcare professionals often have varying views on legal and ethical dilemmas that make it difficult to act in ways consistent with their own support for patient autonomy. The variation in individual state approaches to laws and professional standards, as well as specific codes of ethics, makes ethical dilemmas challenging for many healthcare providers and patients and family members.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of contemporary ethical dilemmas found in health care today.

    HIPAA and Patient Privacy

    Personal health information is protected under federal law. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides for the protection and security of personal health information. Both healthcare professionals and consumers must understand the legal and ethical implications of this law and the effects of violations on the patient and the provider.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of HIPAA rules to ensure that personal health information is protected.

    Medication Errors

    Medications promote healing, reduce suffering, and contribute to modern medical miracles. However, because thousands of new drugs have been developed recently, because the healthcare environment is increasingly complex, and because patients are older and often sicker, there is increasing risk for medication errors.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss the issues relevant to medication errors. The scope of the problem and potential causes are explored, and specific guidelines for prevention are suggested.

    Social Media and Health Care

    Social media has many characteristics and has become part of the very fabric of today's society. It can be immediate, irreverent, and incredibly powerful. The use of social media in all areas of life, especially health care, is growing exponentially. Used to effectively communicate and connect with other healthcare professionals, the community, and patients, social media also has tremendous risks when not used professionally. Guidelines to ensure its safe and proper use are essential.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of social media tools used in health care today, as well as provide principles for the effective and professional use of social media.

    Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery

    The gift of organ donation is the gift of life. However, the gap between those who need an organ or tissue donation and the number of donations available is wide and growing. Healthcare providers need to understand the issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery so they can effectively support the needs of donor families and donor recipients.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the complex and challenging issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery, including methods of compassionately and effectively supporting the families during the process.

    Workplace Violence in Health Care

    Workplace violence is an increasing problem in organizations today and is especially challenging in the healthcare industry. Considered a human rights issue, workplace violence affects the dignity of millions of people worldwide and is a major source of inequality, discrimination, stigmatization, and workplace conflict. The consequences to organizations and employees are staggering and include negative financial, safety, and health-related outcomes.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to be able to describe the key characteristics and factors related to the prevalence of workplace violence, including its impact on the workplace and the employee, characteristics of potential victims and perpetrators, and guidelines for the prevention of workplace violence.


    What you will learn

    • Identify types of law and how the health care system is regulated
    • Describe the theories and foundations of ethics that support sound decision-making during the provision of care
    • Discuss the contemporary ethical dilemmas found in healthcare today
    • Identify the HIPAA rules that ensure that personal health information is protected
    • Describe the issues relevant to medication errors
    • Examine an overview of social media tools used in healthcare today as well as provide principles for the effective and professional use of social media
    • Discuss the complex and challenging issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery
    • Describe the key characteristics and factors related to the prevalence of workplace violence

    How you will benefit

    • Learn the legal and ethical issues commonly found in healthcare, including issues arising from recent scientific and technological advances in the field
    • Examine the legal implications of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
    • Explore the important legal, ethical, and patient care issues arising from medication errors, organ donations, and workplace violence
    • Discover how social media as impacted the health care industry
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Healthcare professionals face legal and ethical dilemmas every day in their professions. This course provides you with a better grasp on crucial issues you're likely to face involving HIPAA rules, medication errors, social media and healthcare, organ donation, and workplace violence.

 

Certificate in Medical Cannabis Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $89.00
    Hours: 8

    Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. Although the use of medical cannabis provides its challenges, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis has evolved and in turn produced many opportunities. Obtaining your Certificate in Medical Cannabis can help you explore employment opportunities in the evolving cannabis industry.

 

Certificate in Medical Cannabis (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Medical Cannabis (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Cannabis, used for thousands of years, provides both opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers, legislators, and those in the cannabis business. Learn the history, healthcare applications, social and legal issues, as well as business issues related to medical cannabis in this online course.


    Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. It has a complex and culturally significant history throughout the world. During the past several decades, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis have evolved.

    As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation during the last few decades that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. This creates new job opportunities and career paths for those passionate about this industry and makes it a great time to explore an online medical cannabis course.

    Although the use of medical cannabis has its challenges for healthcare providers, legislators, and employers, it also provides opportunities for those seeking to learn more about the medicinal benefits of cannabis and employment in this field.

    The outcome of this medical cannabis course is for you to learn the fascinating history, culture, business factors, as well as the legal, ethical, and social issues related to medical cannabis. You will also learn about the current healthcare applications of medical cannabis and what effects cannabis has on the body. Earning your certificate of completion in this course can open new career opportunities for you as you explore the expanding cannabis industry.

    (8.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/01/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation

    (The section includes Allegra accreditation information per product type) Allegra determines this information.

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. Although the use of medical cannabis provides its challenges, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis has evolved and in turn produced many opportunities. Obtaining your Certificate in Medical Cannabis can help you explore employment opportunities in the evolving cannabis industry.


    The History, Culture, and Business of Cannabis

    Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. It has a complex, colorful, and culturally significant history throughout the world. During the past several decades, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis have evolved. The business of cannabis has also evolved, and with it, there are important considerations for those involved in every aspect of it to ensure that individuals who use cannabis can be assured a safe and effective product.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the physical components of cannabis, as well as important aspects of the history of its use, and elements of the business of cannabis, including aspects that address environmental and human health.

    Cannabis and Its Effects on the Body

    The use of medicinal plants by humans has occurred since prehistoric times. As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation during the last few decades that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex biological system comprised of chemical signals and cellular receptors present in our brain and throughout our body. It interacts with cannabis and its compounds and can result in a variety of psychological and physiological effects. If overused, cannabis can also result in many disorders, including the cannabis use disorder (CUD).

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the endocannabinoid system, the effects of cannabis on the human body, and various use disorders related to cannabis.

    Cannabis—Legal and Social Considerations

    Evolving cannabis legalization across the United States and globally is changing the way individuals live with these new laws. While cannabis is still illegal at the U.S. federal level, hemp and its extractions (such as cannabidiol, or CBD) are legal. Cannabis consumers and their reasons for using cannabis are diverse, and they challenge the stereotypes typically associated with cannabis use. While cannabis laws are evolving, there are still social, ethical, and legal issues associated with its use that present both challenges and opportunities for healthcare providers, legislators, as well as employers, and employees of all industries.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to identify key state and federal laws related to the use of cannabis, identify key demographic characteristics of cannabis users, and explain issues related to cannabis as it affects healthcare, employment, social justice, ethics, and legislative advocacy.

    Healthcare Applications of Cannabis

    Because of the long history of cannabis as a medicinal plant, there are many who view it as effective in treating a variety of medical and psychiatric conditions. Currently, the research about the effectiveness of cannabis remains diverse, with a few conditions having some credible evidence of benefit for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and neuroregenerative processes. There are many considerations about what health conditions could benefit from its use, and there are many routes of cannabis administration that influence the decision to use it.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the various health conditions for which cannabis may, or may not be effective, as well as to describe the routes of administration, and clinical concerns about drug interactions and monitoring its effectiveness.


    What you will learn

    • Describe the history, culture, and business issues related to medical cannabis
    • Explain the effects of cannabis on the body
    • Describe the legal, ethical, and social issues related to medical cannabis
    • Describe the healthcare applications of medical cannabis

    How you will benefit

    • Understand business issues related to the cannabis industry
    • Recognize the historical and cultural aspects of cannabis that effect today's usage
    • Learn about the endocannabinoid system
    • Understand the effects of CBD on the body
    • Learn about the cannabis use disorders
    • Identify the legal, ethical, and social issues that affect medical cannabis
    • Learn about the medical marijuana program and its relevance to medical cannabis
    • Understand health conditions for which medical cannabis may be effective, and the healthcare considerations involved in the decision to use cannabis

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Cannabis has been used for religious, spiritual, industrial, therapeutic, and other purposes for thousands of years. As a result of changes in social and legal perspectives, there has been a surge in cannabis legislation that has outpaced the research available on the use of cannabis and how it impacts the body. Although the use of medical cannabis provides its challenges, social perspectives on the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis has evolved and in turn produced many opportunities. Obtaining your Certificate in Medical Cannabis can help you explore employment opportunities in the evolving cannabis industry.

 

Certificate in Meditation Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 8

    Meditation, practiced for thousands of years across diverse cultures and great religious traditions, intentionally trains attention and concentration. Documented health benefits include symptom improvement for various conditions and a deeper spiritual connection. Learn about the transformative power of meditation for healing and well-being.

 

Certificate in Meditation (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Meditation (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (8 contact hours) Discover the transformative power of meditation. With roots in diverse cultures, it trains attention and offers documented health benefits and deeper spiritual connection.


    Although there are many ways to meditate and many different forms of meditation, they all share the characteristic of intentionally training a person's attention and concentration. Meditation practices are used by diverse cultures, are rooted in the traditions of the great religions, and have been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing. Evidence of meditation's health effects has been well documented: the practice offers improvement in the symptoms of various disease conditions in addition to the experience of a deeper spiritual connection.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the types and practices of meditation, specific health effects, and the practice of mindfulness meditation.

    (8 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/30/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Meditation, practiced for thousands of years across diverse cultures and great religious traditions, intentionally trains attention and concentration. Documented health benefits include symptom improvement for various conditions and a deeper spiritual connection. Learn about the transformative power of meditation for healing and well-being.


    1. The Health Effects of Meditation
    2. Meditation Types and Practices
    3. Meditation and Religious Traditions
    4. Mindfulness Meditation

    What you will learn

    • Describe the health effects of meditation
    • Discuss meditation and religious traditions
    • Identify meditation types and practices
    • Examine the benefits of mindfulness meditation

    How you will benefit

    • Learn how to increase mindfulness, reduce stress, deal with pain and illness, and support overall well-being with meditation
    • Learn about various meditation techniques, including Transcendental Meditation?, guided imagery and visualization meditation, mindfulness meditation, Osho Kundalini Meditation?, Vipassana meditation, walking meditation, laughter meditation, centering prayer meditation, and concentration meditation
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Meditation, practiced for thousands of years across diverse cultures and great religious traditions, intentionally trains attention and concentration. Documented health benefits include symptom improvement for various conditions and a deeper spiritual connection. Learn about the transformative power of meditation for healing and well-being.

 

Certificate in Mindful Relationships Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $59.00
    Hours: 8

    Explore mindful self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes, and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet.

 

Certificate in Mindful Relationships (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Mindful Relationships (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $59.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (8 contact hours) Explore mindful self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes, and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet.


    We are experiencing a mindfulness revolution as we become aware of the benefits of being mindful in our self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes. We are also increasingly aware of how the practice of mindfulness can effect climate change, nature, our health, the health of our communities, and the health of the planet. When we cultivate a sense of connectedness to everything in nature and realize we all share only one Earth, we gain an immeasurable gift in return. As we cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion for ourselves, it ripples outward to others and transforms our relationship with our partners, families, communities, and the world.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the characteristics of mindful self-care, intimate relationships, communication processes, and how mindfulness impacts climate change and human health.

    (8 contact hours)

    Expiration Date:06/22/2025

    (Next date of course revision)

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Accreditation Program.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Explore mindful self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes, and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet.


    Mindful Self-Care

    Mindful self-care is essential for your well-being. Caring for yourself is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, and it is also one of the easiest things to forget to do or put aside in favor of tending to others. Self-care habits, when done regularly, have the ability to greatly enhance your body, mind, and spirit. When you mindfully care for yourself, you benefit and so do others in your life.

    The outcome of this lesson is for the learner to describe the importance of mindful self-care and self-care practices that support health and well-being.

    Mindful Communication

    Mindful communication means listening and speaking with intention, compassion, and awareness. It means being present. Intimate, complex, and necessary for our very survival, mindful communication can profoundly affect our overall health and wellness. Mindful communication not only transmits information, it helps us relate to each other as human beings in a context of relationships, cultures, families, organizations, and nations. What we say, how we say it, and what we mean are important and can be life changing.

    The outcome of this lesson is for the learner to describe the various elements and guidelines of effective, mindful communication using compassion and awareness in relationships.

    Mindful Intimate Relationships

    Mindful intimate relationships involve being present, aware, and paying attention to the individuals in our relationships in a kind, gentle, accepting, nonjudgmental way. They involve an open attitude toward thoughts and feelings that arise in the most personal relationships in our lives. Through compassionate, mindful practice, we can integrate intimacy into our lives and cultivate powerful, meaningful relationship with ourselves, our significant others, partners, families, communities, and society.

    The outcome of this lesson is for the learner to describe characteristics of intimate relationships and mindful ways to improve these relationships.

    Mindful Awareness of the Effects of Climate Change on Nature and Health

    Mindfulness, climate change, a connectedness to nature, and human health are intricately related. Mindful awareness of the effects of climate change on nature and health will help us develop new social practices and encourage a broader cultural shift toward a healthier planet. Numerous independent researchers and scientists all across the world know that Earth is warming and human activity is the primary cause. How much climate change we will experience in the future is dependent on the choices we all make as mindful global citizens to reduce our global emissions and reconsider our patterns of consumption.

    The lesson of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between mindfulness, climate change, the human connection to nature, and health concerns.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Explore mindful self-care, intimate relationships, and communication processes, and examine how these impact our relationships with others and the planet.

 

Certificate in Mindfulness Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $89.00
    Hours: 8

    Lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness as well as enhance your own health and well-being through a deeper understanding of the practice and techniques of mindfulness. This course provides you with information about mindfulness and meditation and discusses how to use mindfulness to improve your eating habits, movement, and relationships.

 

Certificate in Mindfulness (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Mindfulness (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (8 contact hours) In the Certificate in Mindfulness, you'll learn about mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness and happiness, mindful eating, mindful movement (walking, yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong), and mindful relationships.


    Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the preset moment. When you are mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them. Today, more and more healthcare practitioners are seeing the benefits of incorporating mindfulness in to their treatments and teaching others in all backgrounds about this valuable practice.

    In this certificate program, you'll examine the many benefits of mindfulness for both your personal and professional life. You'll also lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness coaching. Harnessing the power of mindfulness, business leaders have found that, in the long run, this practices offers long-term health changes that result in fewer chronic illnesses, which reduces demand on the health care system and results in fewer health-related costs in business. The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe mindfulness, including the health benefits and the techniques and practices for mindfulness.

    (8 contact hours)

    Expiration Date: 5/18/2025

    (Next date of course revision)

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Java.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    (8 contact hours) Lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness as well as enhance your own health and well-being through a deeper understanding of the practice and techniques of mindfulness. This course provides you with information about mindfulness and meditation and discusses how to use mindfulness to improve your eating habits, movement, and relationships.


    1. Mindful Meditation
    2. Mindfulness and Happiness
    3. Mindful Eating
    4. Mindful Movement
    5. Mindful Relationships


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    (8 contact hours) Lay the foundation for a career in health and wellness as well as enhance your own health and well-being through a deeper understanding of the practice and techniques of mindfulness. This course provides you with information about mindfulness and meditation and discusses how to use mindfulness to improve your eating habits, movement, and relationships.

 

Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $59.00
    Hours: 8

    Learn about music therapy and sound healing and their ability to help individuals of all ages to address their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs during healing. The outcome of this certificate is to describe music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, at the end of life, and with specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

 

Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $59.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (8 contact hours) Learn about music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, the end of life, and specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.


    At a time when people are increasingly turning to holistic methods of healing, music therapy has developed into a powerful and nonthreatening method that can be used successfully with individuals of all ages and disabilities. Sound healing uses vibrational and sound frequencies to promote healing and bring the individual into a state of harmony and health. Music therapy influences an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being and is especially exciting as a modality that can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Music therapy for end-of-life care involves playing music on a variety of instruments, singing, listening to music, and performing music based on the patient's preferences.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, at the end of life, and with specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

    (8 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/12/2026

    NOTE: This certificate is not designed to allow you to practice music therapy without further education and experience.

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Learn about music therapy and sound healing and their ability to help individuals of all ages to address their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs during healing. The outcome of this certificate is to describe music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, at the end of life, and with specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.


    Music Therapy: Inspiring Health and Wellness

    Music therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. At a time when people are increasingly turning to holistic methods of healing, music therapy has developed into a powerful and nonthreatening method that can be used successfully with individuals of all ages and disabilities.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the elements, goals, interventions, and therapeutic uses and benefits of music therapy.

    Sound Healing: Vibrational Therapy

    Sound healing is the process by which participants play or listen to live or recorded sounds in order to have a positive healing experience. Those experiencing sound healing may feel healing on a physical, emotional, energetic, and/or spiritual level. Sound healing uses vibrational and sound frequencies, combined with music or its elements (such as rhythm, melody, and harmony), to promote healing and bring the individual into a state of harmony and health. Many types of music and sounds can be used to reflect the goals of the healing session as well as our individual personality, our culture, unique experiences, and sense of self.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the health benefits, principles, techniques, and modalities of sound healing.

    Music and the Brain

    Most of what we know about music and the brain has been discovered in the last 20 years. Music is universal across all cultures and, like other arts, is a function of specific social and cultural influences. Listening to or playing music can provide pleasure, joy, and comfort and create life-changing experiences that involve almost every part of our brain. According to neuroscience, listening to or playing even the simplest melody requires the interaction and collaboration of many parts of the brain.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the structures, functions, and the effects of music on the brain, and the neurological, physiological, and psychological effects of music.

    Music Therapy for End of Life Care

    Music therapy for end-of-life care involves playing music on a variety of instruments, singing, listening to music, and performing music based on the patient's preferences. The goal is to enhance the person's quality of life by relieving or easing a variety of symptoms present during this time, addressing psychological needs unique to dying patients, offering support to, and facilitating communication between, both the family and the patient, and meeting some of the spiritual needs of the patient.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe how music therapy goals, interventions, and levels of practice can support individuals at the end of life in the context of the unique spiritual and cultural aspects of the patient and their family.

    Music Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease

    Music therapy influences an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being and is especially exciting as a modality that can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The type of therapy used in individuals with AD may involve listening to music, singing, composing music, or playing instruments.

    The outcome for the learner is to describe Alzheimer's disease, the components of music therapy interventions, music selection, and the effects of music therapy on Alzheimer's patients.


    What you will learn

    • Describe the components of music therapy
    • Examine how music may affect the structures and functions of the brain
    • Describe the benefits and modalities of sound healing
    • Discuss the goals of music therapy for end of life care
    • Explain the effects of music therapy for Alzheimer's patients

    How you will benefit

    • Describe how music impacts the structures and functions of the brain and the body
    • Learn how sound healing and music therapy can assist with healing
    • Enhance your knowledge of the impact of music therapy and sound healing on various health conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, and at the end of life
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn about music therapy and sound healing and their ability to help individuals of all ages to address their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs during healing. The outcome of this certificate is to describe music therapy and sound healing and their effects on the brain, at the end of life, and with specific health conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

 

Certificate in Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Promotion Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $125.00
    Hours: 12

    Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.

 

Certificate in Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Promotion (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Nutrition, Chronic Disease, and Health Promotion (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (12 contact hours) The role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.


    Nutrition is a major determinant of health as well as many common chronic diseases. Understanding the role of food and water, and making appropriate changes in one's diet can have powerful effects, both positive and negative, on health throughout life, influencing current health and whether or not an individual develops diseases as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The burden of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing worldwide as traditional, largely plant- based diets are quickly being replaced by high-fat, energy-dense diets with a substantial content of animal-based foods. Hunger and malnutrition also remain devastating problems facing the majority of the world's poor and needy people. The relationship between nutrition and disease is irrefutable. This certificate addresses these issues and more and provides a solid foundation of knowledge and information to support individuals who wish to enhance their own well-being as well as health care professionals who wish to evolve in their profession, create new job opportunities for themselves in the exploding field of nutrition, health promotion, lifestyle coaching, etc.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe the relationship between nutrition, chronic disease, and health promotion.

    (12 contact hours)

    Expiration Date: 06/01/2025

    (Next date of course revision)

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    DIABETES EDUCATORS

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.


    1. The Politics of Food
    2. Hunger and Malnutrition
    3. Genetically Engineered (Modified) Foods – Safe or Sinister?
    4. Food and Mood: What's the Connection?
    5. Foodborne Diseases
    6. How Safe is Your Water?
    7. Nutrition, Toxins, and Chronic Diseases

    What you will learn

    • Discuss the political aspects of food and food production in the United States.
    • Explain the causes and possible solutions for global hunger and malnutrition.
    • Describe the potential impact of genetically modified foods on public health.
    • Describe the connection between moods and food choices.
    • Explain the causes and treatments for common foodborne illnesses.
    • Explain common and emerging issues in national and global water safety.
    • Describe the connection between nutrition, toxins, and chronic diseases.

    How you will benefit

    • Examine the rising trend of chronic diseases and learn how nutrition and diet impact health.
    • Learn to choose quality foods that support optimal health.
    • Enhance your confidence in your ability to support patients with chronic diseases.
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family.
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.).
    • Enhance your professional marketability with training specific to the topics covered.
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being.
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements.

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn how nutrition impacts health and the development of chronic diseases. This course will give you expertise regarding the role food and water play in health and how making appropriate changes in nutrition can have powerful effects on health throughout life.

 

Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 14

    Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of patient care. This course provides relevant and practical expertise in various methods of pain assessment, management, and treatment in adults, children, and the elderly.

 

Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (14 contact hours) This course provides relevant and practical expertise in various methods of pain assessment, management, and treatment in specific populations.


    Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of compassionate and effective patient care. Healthcare providers must be more accurate with their pain assessment skills and more effective in their pain management strategies. Scientific advancements in the understanding of the mechanisms of pain, multidisciplinary methods of assessment and management, the wide array of integrative treatment strategies, and the improvement of medications to treat pain have contributed to the wealth of knowledge in this area.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe key elements related to pain assessment and management, especially in specific populations.

    (14.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 06/01/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of patient care. This course provides relevant and practical expertise in various methods of pain assessment, management, and treatment in adults, children, and the elderly.


    1. Theory and Assessment Principles
    2. Interventions and Treatment
    3. Management in Special Populations—Surgery, Cancer, and HIV
    4. Management in the Adult—Acute and Chronic Pain
    5. Management in Special Populations—Children and The Elderly
    6. Treatment at the End of Life
    7. Integrative Therapies for Cancer Pain Management


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Pain assessment and management is a crucial part of patient care. This course provides relevant and practical expertise in various methods of pain assessment, management, and treatment in adults, children, and the elderly.

 

Certificate in Perinatal Issues Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 20

    (20 contact hours) The certificate in perinatal issues provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for mothers and infants, addressing critical topics such as diabetes, hypertension disorders, postpartum depression, and more. Gain the knowledge needed to deliver culturally appropriate and compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of families globally.

 

Certificate in Perinatal Issues (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Perinatal Issues (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (20 contact hours) Learn a multidisciplinary approach to perinatal care, covering key topics like diabetes, hypertension, and postpartum depression to support families worldwide.


    Caring for mothers and infants requires a multidisciplinary, and culturally appropriate, approach to ensure they and their families are provided with effective, compassionate care and support. Understanding clinical issues, such as diabetes, hypertension disorders in pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, postpartum depression, pediatric abusive head trauma, and others are essential to the safe, professional care of mothers and infants. In addition, understanding the global issues faced by childbearing women and their families is critical to ensuring the health and well-being of this population.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe important clinical, cultural, and global aspects of care of childbearing women, newborns, and families.

    (20 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 7/6/2027

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    (20 contact hours) The certificate in perinatal issues provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for mothers and infants, addressing critical topics such as diabetes, hypertension disorders, postpartum depression, and more. Gain the knowledge needed to deliver culturally appropriate and compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of families globally.


    Perinatal Health—A Global Perspective

    Poverty, scarce education, poor economic opportunities, gender discrimination, and unjust laws challenge the advancement of women's health around the world. These factors restrict access to important health services and the education women need to improve their lives and the lives of their children and community. When a priority is placed on women's health concerns, women's rights, and empowerment, immense improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children result.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the scope of global perinatal issues, including the extent of the problem; maternal, newborn, and child health issues; the global impact of maternal and child health on communities; and initiatives for improving perinatal health worldwide.

    Childbirth and Culture: Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions

    An intimate and complex experience, childbirth reflects a woman's biology as well as the social context in which delivery takes place. The experience of every woman is unique to her and deeply personal because of the culture in which she gives birth and the culture with which she identifies herself. Today's healthcare professional must provide a level of care that meets the guidelines of cultural competence and respects different cultural values and belief systems to assure that patients will be truly cared for in a holistic way that advocates for them appropriately, thoughtfully, and sensitively.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the role of culture and its effect on childbirth, explain cultural practices in childbirth, and describe the components of cultural competence.

    Ectopic Pregnancy

    Ectopic pregnancies are a gynecological emergency that can seriously affect a woman's health and fertility. However, new developments in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition have resulted in greatly improved maternal mortality and morbidity. The healthcare provider is key to patient education, early assessment and diagnosis, and the proper treatment of this serious condition.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of ectopic pregnancy, risk factors associated with the condition, signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, and the diagnostic and treatment options for women with ectopic pregnancies.

    Hyperemesis Gravidarum

    Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition affecting thousands of pregnant women each year. More severe than morning sickness, HG can affect every aspect of a woman's life. With early recognition and treatment, however, this condition can be effectively managed.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe HG, including its maternal and fetal effects, associated risk factors, and diagnostic and treatment options.

    Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

    Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (previously called pregnancy-induced hypertension or PIH) are complex and serious conditions of pregnancy, which, if untreated or improperly treated, can result in maternal and fetal complications including death. Healthcare providers must have a working knowledge of the pathophysiology of these conditions as well as the classifications of the disease and the recommended treatment modalities in order to provide safe and effective care.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, including the pathophysiology, classifications, symptoms, and management of these disorders.

    Diabetes in Pregnancy

    Diabetes during pregnancy can provide a special challenge to the patient and her healthcare providers. The effects of poorly controlled blood glucose levels can result in life-threatening effects for both the mother and the fetus.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of diabetes, the metabolic changes that occur during diabetic pregnancies, and treatment options (including diet, exercise, and medication).

    Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection

    Great strides have been made in preventing and treating neonatal group B streptococcal infection during the last 20 years, especially with the use of prophylactic antibiotics during labor. In addition, the development of rapid detection tests and a vaccine look promising.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to discuss the incidence, consequences, risk factors, and treatments for neonatal group B streptococcal infections.

    Postpartum Depression

    For most women, the birth of a baby is a joyous and exciting time. However, for some women, childbirth is accompanied by depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, and even suicide. Depression following the delivery of an infant can take three basic forms—postpartum blues, postpartum psychosis, and postpartum depression. All three types can profoundly affect the lives of women and their families.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of postpartum depression disorders, as well as their prevalence, causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

    Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)

    The prevention of child maltreatment, particularly the reduction of abusive injuries and their consequences, is an important public health concern. Even when they do not result in death, serious traumatic brain injuries in children have profound lifetime consequences. The crime of pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT) is a preventable and severe form of child abuse. In the United States, child abuse is the third leading cause of all head injuries, and its prevention and treatment present a challenge to healthcare providers.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe PAHT (also called "shaken baby syndrome"), including the epidemiology, risk factors, physical signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and prevention strategies.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    (20 contact hours) The certificate in perinatal issues provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for mothers and infants, addressing critical topics such as diabetes, hypertension disorders, postpartum depression, and more. Gain the knowledge needed to deliver culturally appropriate and compassionate care that supports the health and well-being of families globally.

 

Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $229.00
    Hours: 25

    Enhance your professional marketability by recognizing the impact values and beliefs have on health and healing. This course provides a broad understanding of spirituality, health, and healing to help you stay current with emerging trends while working with diverse populations.

 

Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Spirituality, Health, and Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $229.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (25 contact hours) This course provides an understanding of spirituality, health, and healing to help you stay current with emerging trends while working with diverse populations.


    Spirituality, religion, and culture play important roles in health and healing. To provide the most compassionate and culturally appropriate care, healthcare systems and healthcare professionals need to recognize and understand a variety of spiritual and religious values, beliefs, and practices and their impact on health and healing. This certificate program examines the characteristics of spirituality; spiritual assessment and spiritual care; sacred, healing spaces; spiritual rituals; spiritual care of children, aging individuals, those who are dying; spiritual aspects of grieving, health, and religion; and therapeutic interventions for healing. As healthcare evolves, the spiritual aspects of human healing will be increasingly included in care.

    The outcome of this certificate is for the learner to describe the characteristics of spirituality, the connection between spirituality and healing, and the essential elements of spirituality.

    (25 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 02/01/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Enhance your professional marketability by recognizing the impact values and beliefs have on health and healing. This course provides a broad understanding of spirituality, health, and healing to help you stay current with emerging trends while working with diverse populations.


    Characteristics of Spirituality

    While theorists and researchers have yet to agree on a single, universally accepted theory or definition of spirituality, few would deny its existence or impact on health and healing. In the past, spirituality was synonymous with religion. Although spirituality may include traditional religious beliefs and practices, spirituality is a much broader concept that also includes nonreligious beliefs and expressions. It includes a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves and typically involves a search for meaning in life. For many cultures, spirituality is deeply connected to healing practices and expanded stages of consciousness.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the characteristics of spirituality, theories of spirituality, the stages of spiritual development, and the connection between spirituality and healing.

    Spirituality, the Health Care Professional, and the Spiritual Care Provider

    The relationship between healthcare provider and client can provide both with a sense of strength, healing, inner peace, and an interconnectedness that gives meaning to the relationship. This relationship is a deeply spiritual one and results from the sharing of intimate experiences such as birth, death, life-threatening illnesses, emotional chaos, and the issues that arise during healing. By caring, listening, and engendering trust, the healthcare or spiritual care provider and their client can form a spiritual relationship that can heal each other.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the types of spiritual care provided by generalists and specialists, their diverse roles in providing spiritual care, and the moral and ethical issues to consider when providing this care. The influence of a healthcare provider's spirituality on their ability to provide spiritual care, as well as the barriers to providing spiritual care to clients, will also be discussed.

    Spiritual Rituals

    The spiritual rituals of prayer, meditation, guided imagery, gratitude, spending time in nature, dancing, storytelling, and art can all help people connect to their inner being, to others, and to a divine spirit or Sacred Source. A part of spiritual and cultural traditions, rituals help to provide awareness, meaning, intention, and purpose in life.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spiritually healing rituals that can be incorporated in the care of clients and for themself.

    Spirituality, Religion and Health

    Healthcare professionals and spiritual care providers face many challenges in becoming prepared to administer holistic, respectful, and culturally and spiritually competent care for their patients and clients. Understanding the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health is a vital part of providing spiritually competent care.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health. The health belief systems and major healthcare systems as well as spiritual, cultural, and healthcare practices of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans are explored.

    Spirituality, Culture and Health

    Healthcare professionals and spiritual care providers face many challenges in becoming prepared to administer holistic, respectful, and culturally and spiritually competent care for their patients and clients. Understanding the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health is a vital part of providing spiritually competent care.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health. The health belief systems and major healthcare systems as well as spiritual, cultural, and healthcare practices of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans are explored.

    Spiritual Assessment and Spiritual Care

    Spiritual care is an important and necessary part of appropriate patient care, yet many healthcare professionals feel ill equipped to provide it to their clients. When people experience a spiritual crisis and need spiritual care, they may choose to discuss their concerns only if they have been shown respect, understanding, and appreciation by the person(s) caring for them. Thus, understanding spirituality and its impact on well-being is one way to demonstrate respect and appreciation and helps healthcare practitioners provide compassionate and appropriate spiritual care.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the elements of spiritual care and a spiritual assessment, state the importance of providing this aspect of care, and identify strategies that can ensure a successful spiritual assessment. Several spiritual assessment models are discussed, and the various types of alterations in spiritual integrity are explained. Finally, considerations for the appropriate planning, implementation, and evaluation of spiritual care are examined.

    Therapeutic Interventions for Healing

    The therapeutic interventions of music, art, dance, humor, and animal-assisted therapy can be integrated into mainstream medicine and should be considered as complements to, not replacements for, mainstream medical treatments. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is evaluating these therapeutic interventions and research is demonstrating that they are not only safe but effective as well.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe an overview of mind-body-spirit healing interventions and to discuss their therapeutic uses and benefits.

    Sacred Spaces, Healing Places

    Modern nursing was founded on the concepts of healing environments. Florence Nightingale was one of the first to realize the importance of nature, light, noise, and sensory stimulation in healing. Today, it is well known that healing environments empower patients to be involved in their own healing journey and take responsibility for their own health. Through their understanding of the elements of a sacred, healing space and the environment's role in healing, healthcare providers and consumers can create and support these spiritual spaces so their health is enhanced, their culture and history are respected, and wellness, prevention, and self-care are emphasized.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the importance of color, nature, light, air quality, temperature, smells, music, noise, furnishings, and wayfinding in creating a healing environment for clients and healthcare providers. In addition, the learner will describe the role of the healthcare provider in creating a spiritually healing environment.

    Spiritual Care of the Dying

    The dying experience is unique for each individual. For many individuals, death is not an end to life. It is simply a passage to another dimension, sometimes called heaven, the spiritual world, another plane of existence, or nirvana. As knowledge of issues involved in death and dying increases and positive attitudes about death and dying are promoted, the spiritual care and support for people who are dying continues to improve. In addition, there are many spiritual, psychological, social, and cultural healing strategies that can assist healthcare providers in the compassionate spiritual care of the dying.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe healing strategies that can assist healthcare providers in the spiritual care of the dying. Spiritual, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of dying will be explored.

    Spirituality and the Grieving Process

    Dealing with loss and grief is one of the great spiritual challenges of life. Individuals experience grief differently, depending on their inner resources, support, and relationships. Grief is subjective and can have psychological, social, and spiritual responses. Although cultural expressions of grief may vary, the deep sense of loss and sorrow is almost universal.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the grieving process and explore the types of grief reactions, which include acute, chronic, anticipatory, disenfranchised, and dysfunctional grief. The goals of grief counseling and the elements of healing will also be described.

    Spirituality, Religion, and Children

    Spirituality is a dynamic, evolving process that begins in infancy and continues throughout life. Spiritual development in children is especially important because of its impact on the rest of the child's life.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe spiritual and religious development in children and how it impacts their health. The relationship between the phases of psychosocial development and spiritual development in children of all ages are explored. Characteristics of spiritual distress in children, methods of providing spiritual care to children, and specific care concerns for children with a chronic or terminal illness are also presented.

    Spiritual Dimensions of Aging

    Aging presents unique challenges to an individual's spiritual growth, development, and expression. The relationships between loss, hope, love, sexuality, religion, and health can profoundly affect spirituality in the older adult. In addition, spirituality and religion help the aging adult cope with personal difficulties, stress, surgery, and chronic diseases. Finally, the development of spirituality in the aging adult incorporates the cultural wisdom and spiritual wisdom of elders.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the process of spiritual development in the aging individual.


    What you will learn

    • Describe the characteristics of spirituality
    • Discuss the power of healing environments and the elements of a healing environment
    • Identify the elements of spiritual care and a spiritual assessment
    • Describe the process of spiritual development in the aging individual
    • Describe different forms of spiritually healing rituals
    • Discuss the grieving process and grief reactions
    • Examine the relationship between spirituality, culture, and health
    • Identify religious and spiritual development in children
    • Explore the relationship between religion, spirituality, and health
    • Describe the types of spiritual care generalists and specialists and their roles in providing spiritual care
    • Examine mind-body-spirit healing interventions such as art, dance, and humor and the therapeutic benefits

    How you will benefit

    • Learn the characteristics of spirituality and spiritual rituals
    • Enhance your knowledge of the elements of spiritual assessment and spiritual care, including those from many different cultures
    • Enhance your understanding of sacred spaces and how they contribute to health and healing
    • Learn the spiritual issues related to children, the aging individual, and death and dying
    • Gain an understanding of how religion and various therapeutic interventions (such as music, art, dance, animals, and humor) impact our spirituality
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Enhance your professional marketability by recognizing the impact values and beliefs have on health and healing. This course provides a broad understanding of spirituality, health, and healing to help you stay current with emerging trends while working with diverse populations.

 

Certificate in Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $79.00
    Hours: 11

    Gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your own health and healing business. This course will guide you through every step of building your business, including developing a business plan, finding the right target market, getting financing, and creating marketing strategies to ensure success.

 

Certificate in Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Starting Your Own Business in Health and Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $79.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (11 contact hours) Gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your own health and healing business, including developing a business plan, finding the right target market, getting financing, and creating marketing strategies to ensure success.


    Starting your own business in health and healing provides many exciting options to create a way to live and work that allows you to express your deepest core values and explore your own health and well-being more fully. In an era of ongoing economic and job uncertainties, starting your own business in a growing field, such as health care, can provide you with independence, flexibility, personal fulfillment, control over your own life, and incredible financial rewards. This innovative program teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to take their dreams and create their new reality. Knowing the proper steps to take, learning how to develop a successful business plan, understanding how to create, finance, and market your business, and examining the secrets of successful entrepreneurs will all be explored in this program. Students receive sample documents and worksheets in many topics to help complete this program with virtually everything they'll need to begin!

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe effective strategies regarding ways to start their own business in health, healing, or wellness.

    (11.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 14693, for the stated number of contact hours.

    Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) & Certified Hemodialysis Technicians (CHTs)

    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.

    Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN)

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    NCBTMB

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your own health and healing business. This course will guide you through every step of building your business, including developing a business plan, finding the right target market, getting financing, and creating marketing strategies to ensure success.


    1. Starting Your Own Business in Holistic and Integrative Health
    2. Choosing the Business Structure for Your Health and Wellness Business
    3. Creating a Business Plan for Your Health and Wellness Business
    4. Financing Your Business in Health and Wellness
    5. Marketing Your Health and Wellness Business
    6. Secrets of Successful Healthcare Entrepreneurs

    What you will learn

    • Describe the necessary factors to consider when preparing to start your own business
    • Compare and contrast the six basic types of business structures
    • Discuss how to create an effective business plan
    • Explain how to effectively finance your health and wellness business
    • Explain how to create an effective marketing strategy for your business
    • Describe the secrets of a successful healthcare entrepreneur

    How you will benefit

    • Learn the necessary steps to building your own business in health and wellness
    • Learn how to develop a successful business plan that reflects your vision, outlines your financial strategy, and contains an effective marketing strategy for your business
    • Gain knowledge about the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur
    • Increase the possibility of developing your independence, personal and professional flexibility and fulfillment, and control over your life
    • Discover ways to improve your total health and well-being and positively impact your life and the life of your family
    • Learn new information that can help you prepare for a career in many areas of health (including health education, public health, nursing, medicine, social work, environmental health, or health coaching) as well as other fields (such as law, political science, advocacy, etc.)
    • Build knowledge and competencies needed to advance your career and/or improve your personal health and well-being
    • Fulfill continuing education and/or national certification requirements

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Gain the knowledge and skills you need to start your own health and healing business. This course will guide you through every step of building your business, including developing a business plan, finding the right target market, getting financing, and creating marketing strategies to ensure success.

 

Certificate in Stress Management Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $99.00
    Hours: 14

    Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.

 

Certificate in Stress Management (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Stress Management (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $99.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (14 contact hours) Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.


    Events, people, and circumstances fill our normal daily lives—along with a certain amount of stress. Stress can be positive or negative, depending on how we perceive the stressor and it impacts our physical, social, spiritual, and emotional health. Stress is also affected by the social and cultural context in which we live. However, with awareness, stress can be managed and reduced. Interventions such as nutritious food, physical activity, and social support along with modalities including journaling, massage, therapy, meditation, imagery, biofeedback, art and dance therapy, and time spent in nature can help us reduce the stress we experience and create a healthier life.

    The outcome of this certificate is to for the learner to describe the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of stress; examine the relationship between stress and health, nutrition, and physical activity; identify causes and health effects of workplace stress; and explore modalities to reduce and manage stress.

    (14 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/30/2025

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.


    1. Physiology of Stress
    2. Social Context of Stress
    3. Psychology of Stress
    4. The Effects of Stress on Health
    5. Stress and Nutrition
    6. Stress and Physical Activity
    7. Workplace Stress
    8. Journaling: Healthy Living Through Self-Discovery
    9. Stress Reduction Techniques and Therapies


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Explore how stress affects your physical, emotional, and mental health. This course provides you with a deeper understanding of the many techniques and strategies used to effectively manage stress and create a healthier life.

 

Certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $89.00
    Hours: 13

    Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape.

 

Certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $89.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (13 contact hours) This online course offers insights into the signs of violence that may be presented by patients in a healthcare setting – designed for medical professionals.


    Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. In addition to the tremendous physical and emotional toll, violence has substantial medical, lost productivity, societal, and environmental costs. Young people and women are disproportionately affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape.

    The outcome of this certificate program is for the learner to describe several key types of violence, risk factors specific to those types of violence, assessment and treatment options, and prevention measures to reduce the incidence of violence.

    (13 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 11/20/2024

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape.


    1. Workplace Violence
    2. Domestic (Intimate Partner) Violence
    3. Elder Abuse and Neglect
    4. Child Abuse, Prevention, and Mandatory Reporting
    5. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
    6. Sexual Assault, Gender Violence, and Rape


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. This certificate program examines workplace violence, domestic (intimate partner) violence, elder abuse, child abuse, pediatric abusive head trauma, and sexual assault, gender violence, and rape.

 

Certificate in Wellness and the Environment Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $69.00
    Hours: 9

    The connection between wellness and the environment, with a specific focus on air and water safety; the global impacts of overpopulation; climate changes and human health; the common health hazards found in the home; and action steps to improve the environment and human health.

 

Certificate in Women's Health Issues Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $99.00
    Hours: 14

    Help make immense improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children on a global scale by focusing on women's health concerns and rights. This course will provide information on key health issues facing women nationally and globally.

 

Certificate in Women's Health Issues (Self-Guided)
  • Certificate in Women's Health Issues (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $99.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    (14 contact hours) This course will provide information on key health issues facing women nationally and globally, covering physical, mental, social, and other issues.


    Women represent over half of the global population. While women have a longer life expectancy than men in most every country, they don't necessarily get to enjoy healthier lives. Millions of women suffer from health issues each year throughout the world – health issues that would not affect them if they were men. Women and their health issues have traditionally been neglected both nationally and globally. Poverty, scarce education or economic opportunities, gender bias, gender discrimination, unjust laws, and human rights violations impede advancements in women's health worldwide. The ability to effectively communicate their needs also impacts women's health. When women's health concerns, women's rights, and empowerment are made a priority, the result is immense improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children on a global scale.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe key health issues facing women, both globally and nationally. This course addresses physical and mental health issues for women; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning health issues; effective and empowering communication; and self-care for health and well-being.

    (14.0 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 08/23/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Completion Requirements:

    You must complete all lessons to receive your certificate. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80% or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. Receipt of your certificate indicates successful completion of the course and that you have passed all final exams with a score of 80% or greater. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the duration of the course at no additional charge.


    (14 contact hours) Help make immense improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children on a global scale by focusing on women's health concerns and rights. This course will provide information on key health issues facing women nationally and globally.


    1. Women's Health Issues
    2. Oral Health: Beautiful Smiles for Life
    3. Women's Mental Health and Wellness
    4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Health Issues
    5. International Women's Health
    6. Effective and Empowering Communication
    7. Self-Care for Health and Wellbeing

    What you will learn

    • Describe the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for ADHD
    • Discuss the symptoms, aspects of care, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
    • Identify types of anxiety disorders and treatment options
    • Examine symptoms, risk factors, and traditional and integrative treatment methods for bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
    • Describe pain management, types of pain, and integrative treatments for chronic pain
    • Describe the different forms of depressive disorders and treatment approaches for depression
    • Discuss the most commonly occurring mental health problems experienced by older adults
    • Examine the nature and extent of PTSD
    • Identify sleep disorders and treatment methods

    How you will benefit

    • Describe the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for ADHD
    • Discuss the symptoms, aspects of care, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease
    • Identify types of anxiety disorders and treatment options
    • Examine symptoms, risk factors, and traditional and integrative treatment methods for bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
    • Describe pain management, types of pain, and integrative treatments for chronic pain
    • Describe the different forms of depressive disorders and treatment approaches for depression
    • Discuss the most commonly occurring mental health problems experienced by older adults
    • Examine the nature and extent of PTSD
    • Identify sleep disorders and treatment methods

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    (14 contact hours) Help make immense improvements in the health and well-being of women and their children on a global scale by focusing on women's health concerns and rights. This course will provide information on key health issues facing women nationally and globally.

 

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,795.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the CCMA course:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Pathophysiology
      18. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
      19. The Chief Complaint and Patient History
      20. Body Measurements and Vital Signs
      21. Preparing for Examinations
      22. The Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
      23. Specialty Examinations and Procedures
      24. The Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)
      25. Specimen Collection and Processing
      26. Introduction to Phlebotomy
      27. Diagnostic Testing
      28. Minor Office Surgeries
      29. Medication Dosage Calculations
      30. Administering Medications
      31. Emergencies in the Medical Office
      32. First Aid Procedures and Mental Health Issues
      33. Rehabilitation
      34. Nutrition and Special Diets
      35. Certification
      36. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • You will learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
    • The course will emphasize ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information, the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment, medical terminology, and clinical procedures.
    • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
    • Discuss the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
    • Recognize the importance of professional certification

    How you will benefit

    • Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule
    • Demonstrate basic medical terminology knowledge
    • Discuss government and private insurance
    • Identify the functions of the major body systems
    • Demonstrate how to write a chief complaint and obtain a patient history
    • Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
    • Explain the information contained in different types of medical records.
    • Identify the three methods used to perform venipuncture
    • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
    • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing both administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of the provider
    • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified. Certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward

    Tammy Stanson

    Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.

    Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.

    Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

 

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $3,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This bundle course will train you for a career as a clinical medical assistant and teach you how to use electronic health records systems. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
    • You will receive an access code from your instructor to access MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will use during the course for your assignments.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Pathophysiology
      18. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
      19. The Chief Complaint and Patient History
      20. Body Measurements and Vital Signs
      21. Preparing for Examinations
      22. The Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
      23. Specialty Examinations and Procedures
      24. The Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)
      25. Specimen Collection and Processing
      26. Introduction to Phlebotomy
      27. Diagnostic Testing
      28. Minor Office Surgeries
      29. Medication Dosage Calculations
      30. Administering Medications
      31. Emergencies in the Medical Office
      32. First Aid Procedures and Mental Health Issues
      33. Rehabilitation
      34. Nutrition and Special Diets
      35. Certification
      36. Preparing for Your Career
    3. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
      1. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
        1. What is an EHR
        2. The Importance of EHRs
        3. Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
        4. EHRs in the Future
        5. The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
      2. An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
        1. MOSS 4.0 Components
        2. Administrative
        3. Clinical
        4. Billing
      3. History of EHRs
        1. EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
        2. Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
        3. MIPS
      4. Steps to EHR Implementation
        1. Step 1: Assess
        2. Step 2: Plan
        3. Step 3: Select
        4. Step 4: Implement
      5. The EHR Framework
        1. EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
        2. Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
        3. Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
        4. Feature and Data Formats
        5. Security Controls
        6. Hybrid Health Records
        7. Disaster Recovery
      6. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
        1. What is HIPAA?
        2. HIPAA and CEHRS
        3. HIPAA Privacy Rule
        4. HIPAA Security Rule
      7. The EHR and Record Content
        1. Record Purposes
        2. Record Formats and Types of Data
        3. Record Standards
        4. Medical Record Content
        5. Documentation Practices
      8. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
        1. The Lists
        2. Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
        3. Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
      9. Patient Visit Management
        1. The EHR in an Office Workflow
        2. Master Patient Index
        3. Service Payment Information
        4. Scheduling
        5. Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
      10. Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
        1. Coding and Billing Workflow
        2. Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
        3. Coding, Billing, and the EHR
        4. Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
        5. Electronic Bill Submission
      11. Patient Communications
        1. Patient-Focused Communication
        2. Patient Portals
        3. Personal Health Records
      12. Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
        1. Medical Product Development
        2. Practice Requirements
        3. Standards that Support Research
        4. Registries and Reportable Events
      13. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
        1. Personal Health Record
        2. Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
        3. Continuity of Care Record
        4. Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software

    What you will learn

    • Specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
    • Ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
    • A broad overview of the electronic health records (EHR) systems
    • Hands-on experience using real EHR software
    • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
    • Discuss the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
    • Recognize the importance of professional certification

    How you will benefit

    • Assistance from our Clinical Experience Coordinator and access to our Clinical Experience Starter Kit
    • Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule
    • Explain the information contained in different types of medical records
    • Discuss government and private insurance
    • Identify the functions of the major body systems
    • Demonstrate how to write a chief complaint and obtain a patient history
    • Describe how to measure vital signs
    • Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
    • Summarize the basic guidelines for the administration of injections
    • Identify the three methods used to perform venipuncture
    • Managing patient visits, arranging follow-up care, and issuing prescriptions
    • Establishing the appropriate EHR for your practice
    • Keeping track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
    • Communicating with patients and reporting public health information
    • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
    • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing both administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of the provider
    • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified. Certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward

    Tammy Stanson

    Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.

    Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.

    Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    Jennifer Della'Zanna

    Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This bundle course will train you for a career as a clinical medical assistant and teach you how to use electronic health records systems. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

 

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the CMAA course:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA
      1. Pharmacology
      2. Pathophysiology
      3. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
      4. The Chief Complaint and Patient History
      5. Body Measurements and Vital Signs
      6. Preparing for Examinations
      7. The Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
      8. Specialty Examinations and Procedures
      9. The Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)
      10. Specimen Collection and Processing
      11. Introduction to Phlebotomy
      12. Diagnostic Testing
      13. Minor Office Surgeries
      14. Medication Dosage Calculations
      15. Administering Medications
      16. Emergencies in the Medical Office
      17. First Aid Procedures and Mental Health Issues
      18. Rehabilitation
      19. Nutrition and Special Diets
      20. Certification
      21. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • Specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
    • Ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
    • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
    • Discuss the various clinical job duties of a medical assistant
    • Recognize the importance of professional certification

    How you will benefit

    • Identify the functions of the major body systems
    • Describe how to measure vital signs
    • Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
    • Summarize the basic guidelines for administration of injections
    • Explain the three methods used to perform venipuncture
    • Identify the placement of electrodes for an ECG
    • List the steps for obtaining a throat culture
    • State how to conduct physical and chemical examinations of urine
    • Recognize what constitutes a medical emergency
    • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers.
    • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting performing clinical tasks under the direction of the provider.
    • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified, showing they have met certain educational requirements and are committed to continuing their education going forward.

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

 

Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Certified EKG Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This asynchronous course will train you to work as an EKG tech and prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.11 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Certified EKG Technician course:

    • ECG: Essentials of Electrocardiography, 1st Edition, by Cathy Soto

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. EKG Technician
      1. Introduction: EKG Technician
      2. Ethics, Compliance, and Communication
      3. Safety and Patient Care
      4. Patient Vital Signs
      5. Electronic Medical Records
      6. Human Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
      7. EKG Equipment Settings and Supplies; Maintenance and Disinfection
      8. Patient Preparation and Positioning
      9. Lead Placement and Artifacts
      10. Monitoring Patient Condition, Adverse Reactions, and Emergencies
      11. Fundamentals of EKG Analysis: EKG Tracing and Waveforms
      12. Waveform Symmetry, Direction and Amplitude
      13. EKG Analysis: Heart Rate Calculation
      14. EKG Analysis: Determining the Heart Rhythm
      15. Heart Electrical Physiology
      16. EKG Interpretation: Sinus and Atrial Arrhythmias
      17. Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias, Heart Blocks
      18. EKG Interpretation: Pacemakers
      19. EKG Interpretation: Cardiac Emergencies
      20. The Way Forward: NHA Test Preparation and Career Path

    What you will learn

    • Discover concepts of cardiac anatomy and physiology, infection control, and standard precautions appropriate to the role of an EKG technician
    • Understand proper machine protocols and maintenance
    • Review electrocardiography interpretation of various types of EKGs
    • Gain proper communication methods within clinical scenarios

    How you will benefit

    • Learn the theoretical knowledge of an EKG technician
    • Become prepared to take the CET certification from NHA and be provided with an exam voucher after completing the EKG technician course
    • Obtain assistance from our Clinical Experience team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide

    Rox Ann Sparks

    Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC, is an experienced nurse who has cared for patients and students in nearly every healthcare setting, with 35 years of practice in emergency medicine. Her nursing career has led her from obtaining her CNA, LVN, RN, and MSN to a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

    Dr. Sparks has experience in being a floor nurse to a chair of nursing. She has developed many different healthcare programs, from PCT to BSN. She has also consulted in accreditation for nursing programs and presented numerous educational programs from natural health to chronic diseases. These experiences led her to become a Certified Nurse Educator.

    Dr. Sparks is currently the CEO of Sparks Nursing Consulting, which helps patients become healthier by coaching them to better health. She works with multiple law firms on the defense of nursing standards. She also developed an RN NCLEX review book and app to use the questions and multiple online courses for nurses and healthcare support staff.

    Alexis M. Ramirez

    Alexis M Ramirez, DNP, MSN, NPD-BC, CCRN has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many years in cardiovascular critical care as well as taught in the acute care and academic settings. In addition to serving the community through care delivery, she has trained Patient Care Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses throughout her career.

    Dr. Ramirez completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from California State University, Fresno in 2021. She completed her master's in nursing education from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2014. She is board certified in Nursing Professional Development and as a Critical Care Nurse.

    Gail Hubbard

    Gail Hubbard, MSN, RN, RMA, has worked in the medical field for more than 30 years. Before earning her RN, she worked as a medical records technician, administrative and clinical medical assistant, EKG technician, and billing and coding specialist.

    As an RN, Gail has worked in ICU/Stepdown, psychiatric mental health nursing, ambulatory surgery, infection control, and staff development. Gail has over ten years of experience teaching medical assisting, nursing, nurse assistant, EKG, and phlebotomy. After completing her master's degree in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, Gail was the Nurse/Quality Improvement Manager for a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for a career as an EKG technician. This asynchronous course will train you to work as an EKG tech and prepare you for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exam.

 

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,975.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn how to implement and utilize electronic health records and become a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course must be taken on a PC or a Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser for course and MindTap: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred to access the course content. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this program are included in enrollment. You will receive an access code to access MOSS 4.0, which is a simulated EHR.


    Electronic health record (EHR) specialists are critical in today's healthcare environment, where timely access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients.

    This EHR certification course teaches the skills required to become a certified electronic health record specialist (CEHRS) through the National Healthcareers Association (NHA), including charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing fundamentals like how the billing and coding process works and what information is needed to share with biller and coders within a medical practice. Your electronic health records training will prepare you to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating.


    1. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
      1. What is an EHR
      2. The Importance of EHRs
      3. Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
      4. EHRs in the Future
      5. The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
    2. An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
      1. MOSS 4.0 Components
      2. Administrative
      3. Clinical
      4. Billing
    3. History of EHRs
      1. EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
      2. Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
      3. MIPS
    4. Steps to EHR Implementation
      1. Step 1: Assess
      2. Step 2: Plan
      3. Step 3: Select
      4. Step 4: Implement
    5. The EHR Framework
      1. EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
      2. Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
      3. Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
      4. Feature and Data Formats
      5. Security Controls
      6. Hybrid Health Records
      7. Disaster Recovery
    6. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
      1. What is HIPAA?
      2. HIPAA and CEHRS
      3. HIPAA Privacy Rule
      4. HIPAA Security Rule
    7. The EHR and Record Content
      1. Record Purposes
      2. Record Formats and Types of Data
      3. Record Standards
      4. Medical Record Content
      5. Documentation Practices
    8. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
      1. The Lists
      2. Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
      3. Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
    9. Patient Visit Management
      1. The EHR in an Office Workflow
      2. Master Patient Index
      3. Service Payment Information
      4. Scheduling
      5. Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
    10. Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
      1. Coding and Billing Workflow
      2. Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
      3. Coding, Billing, and the EHR
      4. Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
      5. Electronic Bill Submission
    11. Patient Communications
      1. Patient-Focused Communication
      2. Patient Portals
      3. Personal Health Records
    12. Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
      1. Medical Product Development
      2. Practice Requirements
      3. Standards that Support Research
      4. Registries and Reportable Events
    13. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
      1. Personal Health Record
      2. Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
      3. Continuity of Care Record
      4. Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software

    What you will learn

    • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
    • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
    • Understand how to best read and interpret health records
    • Discover how to communicate with patients and report public health information

    How you will benefit

    • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
    • Develop the communication style needed to communicate positively and efficiently with patients and medical workers
    • Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist
    • Combine training with additional education to advance into more specialized roles such as EHR project manager, health informatics specialist, or chief information officer (CIO)
    • Prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) CEHRS certification exam

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Jennifer Della'Zanna

    Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

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    Electronic health record (EHR) specialists are critical in today's healthcare environment, where timely access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients.

    This EHR certification course teaches the skills required to become a certified electronic health record specialist (CEHRS) through the National Healthcareers Association (NHA), including charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing fundamentals like how the billing and coding process works and what information is needed to share with biller and coders within a medical practice. Your electronic health records training will prepare you to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating.

 

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,325.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn the ins and outs of electronic health records (EHR) systems, along with the many benefits they offer medical practices while getting hands-on practice and learn important medical terminology in the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology course.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
    • You will receive an access code from your instructor to access your MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will be using during the course for your assignments.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
      1. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
        1. What is an EHR
        2. The Importance of EHRs
        3. Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
        4. EHRs in the Future
        5. The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
      2. An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
        1. MOSS 4.0 Components
        2. Administrative
        3. Clinical
        4. Billing
      3. History of EHRs
        1. EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
        2. Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
        3. MIPS
      4. Steps to EHR Implementation
        1. Step 1: Assess
        2. Step 2: Plan
        3. Step 3: Select
        4. Step 4: Implement
      5. The EHR Framework
        1. EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
        2. Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
        3. Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
        4. Feature and Data Formats
        5. Security Controls
        6. Hybrid Health Records
        7. Disaster Recovery
      6. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
        1. What is HIPAA?
        2. HIPAA and CEHRS
        3. HIPAA Privacy Rule
        4. HIPAA Security Rule
      7. The EHR and Record Content
        1. Record Purposes
        2. Record Formats and Types of Data
        3. Record Standards
        4. Medical Record Content
        5. Documentation Practices
      8. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
        1. The Lists
        2. Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
        3. Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
      9. Patient Visit Management
        1. The EHR in an Office Workflow
        2. Master Patient Index
        3. Service Payment Information
        4. Scheduling
        5. Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
      10. Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
        1. Coding and Billing Workflow
        2. Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
        3. Coding, Billing, and the EHR
        4. Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
        5. Electronic Bill Submission
      11. Patient Communications
        1. Patient-Focused Communication
        2. Patient Portals
        3. Personal Health Records
      12. Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
        1. Medical Product Development
        2. Practice Requirements
        3. Standards that Support Research
        4. Registries and Reportable Events
      13. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
        1. Personal Health Record
        2. Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
        3. Continuity of Care Record
        4. Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software

    What you will learn

    • The ins and outs of electronic health records (EHR) systems, along with the many benefits they offer medical practices
    • Medical terminology and the disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
    • Hands-on practice using real EHR software

    How you will benefit

    • Preparation to take the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) CEHRS certification exam

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Jennifer Della'Zanna

    Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

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    Learn the ins and outs of electronic health records (EHR) systems, along with the many benefits they offer medical practices while getting hands-on practice and learn important medical terminology in the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology course.

 

Certified Health Unit Coordinator Certification Training
  • Certified Health Unit Coordinator Certification Training
  • Fee: $1,395.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This Certified Health Unit Coordinator course is designed to prepare you to facilitate the activities of people in a health unit to work together smoothly and harmoniously in a common action, which is the delivery of health care to patients. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Health Unit Coordinator course:

    • LaFleur Brooks' Health Unit Coordinating

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Health Unit Coordinator
      1. Orientation to Hospitals, Medical Centers, and Health Care
        1. Introduction to Health Unit Coordinating
        2. Overview of Healthcare Today
        3. The Nursing Department and Medical Staff
        4. Communication Devices and Their Uses
      2. Personal and Professional Skills
        1. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
        2. Workplace Behavior
        3. Managing Techniques
      3. The Patient's Electronic Record or Chart
        1. The Patient's Chart or Electronic Medical Record
        2. Processing of Electronic, Preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors' Orders
        3. Patient activity, Patient Positioning, and Nursing Observation Orders
        4. Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders
        5. Nutritional Care Orders
        6. Medication Orders
        7. Laboratory Orders
        8. Diagnostic Imaging Orders
        9. Other Diagnostic Studies
        10. Treatment Orders
        11. Miscellaneous Orders
      4. Health Unit Coordinator Procedures
        1. Admission, Preoperative, and Postoperative Procedures
        2. Discharge, Transfer, and Postmortem Procedures
        3. Reports, Infection Control, Emergencies, and Special Services
      5. Introduction to Anatomical Structures, Medical Terms, and Illnesses
        1. Medical Terminology, Basic Human Structure, Diseases, and Disorders

    What you will learn

    • Be introduced to the history of medicine and health unit coordination
    • Obtain knowledge in supplies and service management
    • Learn the importance of confidentiality and patient rights and responsibilities
    • Practice critical thinking, medical terminology, and the transcription of orders
    • Obtain knowledge in promoting a healthy environment and safety issues
    • Learn about the patient record and admission, transfers, and discharge

    How you will benefit

    • Become ready to take the NAHUC certification exam
    • Prepare for a career as a health unit coordinator at a hospital, medical office, and various other health care facilities
    • Learn an assortment of medical terminology that will allow you to better communicate with patients and medical professionals
    • Master the legal and ethical skills needed to be successful in an office environment

    Anita Mills

    Anita Mills is a health unit coordinator, instructor, and college advisor. For the past 15 years, she has taught Health Unit Coordination and Medical Terminology. In addition, she served on the Education Board of the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators for four years and is currently the organization's Director of Certification. Mills has a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and Communication, as well as several certificates.

    Mary Mould

    Mary Mould has a bachelor's in veterinary technology and a master's in education. She has taught veterinary technology courses for 22 years and distance education for over 24 years. Completing her education through distance learning has been extremely helpful in understanding her students and the variables that go along with distance learning.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This Certified Health Unit Coordinator course is designed to prepare you to facilitate the activities of people in a health unit to work together smoothly and harmoniously in a common action, which is the delivery of health care to patients. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) certification exam.

 

Certified Inpatient Coder
  • Certified Inpatient Coder
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for the AAPC CIC™ certification exam and learn the principles of medical coding related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Hospitals
    • ICD-10-PCS Expert

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Demand for medical coders will grow 13% by 2026, so there's no better time to advance your career. This online medical coding course will train you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder.

    The AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™) credential proves that you are an expert in inpatient medical records review. Earning CIC™ certification requires previous work experience, so most professionals prepare for the exam while working full-time. With this course's flexible online format, you can prepare for the CIC™ exam on your own schedule.


    1. Inpatient Facilities and Related Hospital Departments
    2. Anatomy and Medical Terminology Review
    3. Pharmacology
    4. Inpatient Documentation and Coding
    5. Inpatient Diagnosis Coding – General Guidelines
    6. Inpatient Diagnosis Coding – Chapter Specific Guidelines
    7. ICD-10-PCS Procedure Coding
    8. CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems
    9. Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems
    10. Regulatory and Payer Requirements
    11. Business in the Facility
    12. Compliance in the Facility
    13. Inpatient Coding Cases

    What you will learn

    • How to apply the official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines for diagnoses and procedures
    • Understand the different types of hospital facilities and their documentation and coding standards
    • Understand the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) coding guideline
    • Differentiate between inpatient and outpatient services and payment methodologies (IPPS and OPPS)
    • Understand the difference between MS-DRGs and APC assignments

    How you will benefit

    • Holding the CIC™ certification credential validates the expert level knowledge
    • Specialized medical coding experience helps with career advancement
    • According to Indeed.com, more remote coding positions are available for certified inpatient coders

    Kathryn Williamson

    Kathryn Williamson, CPC, CIC, is the education specialist for the inpatient curriculum at AAPC. Prior to working in an outpatient medical facility, she started her career as a dental assistant. She has been a medical coder for over 6 years and works as sole on-site coder for a 40-bed full-service hospital.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Demand for medical coders will grow 13% by 2026, so there's no better time to advance your career. This online medical coding course will train you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder.

    The AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™) credential proves that you are an expert in inpatient medical records review. Earning CIC™ certification requires previous work experience, so most professionals prepare for the exam while working full-time. With this course's flexible online format, you can prepare for the CIC™ exam on your own schedule.

 

Certified Inpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Inpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for the AAPC CIC™ certification exam and learn the principles of medical coding related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Prepaid exam voucher included.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Hospitals
    • ICD-10-PCS Expert

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Demand for medical coders will grow 13% by 2026, so there's no better time to advance your career. This online medical coding course will train you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder.

    The AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™) credential proves that you are an expert in inpatient medical records review. Earning CIC™ certification requires previous work experience, so most professionals prepare for the exam while working full-time. With this course's flexible online format, you can prepare for the CIC™ exam on your own schedule.


    1. Inpatient Facilities and Related Hospital Departments
    2. Anatomy and Medical Terminology Review
    3. Pharmacology
    4. Inpatient Documentation and Coding
    5. Inpatient Diagnosis Coding – General Guidelines
    6. Inpatient Diagnosis Coding – Chapter Specific Guidelines
    7. ICD-10-PCS Procedure Coding
    8. CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems
    9. Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems
    10. Regulatory and Payer Requirements
    11. Business in the Facility
    12. Compliance in the Facility
    13. Inpatient Coding Cases

    What you will learn

    • How to apply the official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines for diagnoses and procedures
    • Understand the different types of hospital facilities and their documentation and coding standards
    • Understand the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) coding guideline
    • Differentiate between inpatient and outpatient services and payment methodologies (IPPS and OPPS)
    • Understand the difference between MS-DRGs and APC assignments

    How you will benefit

    • Holding the CIC certification credential validates the expert level knowledge
    • Specialized medical coding experience helps with career advancement
    • According to Indeed.com, more remote coding positions are available for certified inpatient coders

    Kathryn Williamson

    Kathryn Williamson, CPC, CIC, is the education specialist for the inpatient curriculum at AAPC. Prior to working in an outpatient medical facility, she started her career as a dental assistant. She has been a medical coder for over 6 years and works as sole on-site coder for a 40-bed full-service hospital.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Demand for medical coders will grow 13% by 2026, so there's no better time to advance your career. This online medical coding course will train you to become a Certified Inpatient Coder.

    The AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC™) credential proves that you are an expert in inpatient medical records review. Earning CIC™ certification requires previous work experience, so most professionals prepare for the exam while working full-time. With this course's flexible online format, you can prepare for the CIC™ exam on your own schedule.

 

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who direct the flow of patients through a medical office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow by 15% through 2033, making this an in-demand and highly desirable position in the healthcare field and a great time to explore CMAA certification programs.

    Achieving your certification shows employers that you are well prepared and uphold nationally recognized standards for expected as a CMAA credential holder. Certified candidates are in higher demand than ever, demonstrating to employers that they are committed to high standards and keeping up to date on changes in the field. This CMAA course will teach you how effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and help facilitate a positive experience for the patient.

    Through the training you will acquire by taking your CMAA course online, you will prepare for positions working alongside medical providers performing a broad range of administrative duties. Their duties include maintaining the reception area, welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments, and communicating via the phone and patient portal.

    Upon completing this CMAA course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a nationally recognized and highly respected healthcare certification provider. This CMAA program includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam.


    1. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Certification
      18. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • Learn the professional traits of a medical administrative assistant and what is required to succeed in this field
    • Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
    • Discover the best financial practices for a medical center
    • Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
    • Acquire the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
    • Understand how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry

    How you will benefit

    • Jump-start your career in the medical field by earning your medical assistant certification, which is often required by employers
    • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
    • Confidently enter the workforce ready to take on the essential role of supporting patients and providers

    Tammy Stanson

    Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.

    Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.

    Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm.

    Lydia S. Stewart

    Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who direct the flow of patients through a medical office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow by 15% through 2033, making this an in-demand and highly desirable position in the healthcare field and a great time to explore CMAA certification programs.

    Achieving your certification shows employers that you are well prepared and uphold nationally recognized standards for expected as a CMAA credential holder. Certified candidates are in higher demand than ever, demonstrating to employers that they are committed to high standards and keeping up to date on changes in the field. This CMAA course will teach you how effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and help facilitate a positive experience for the patient.

    Through the training you will acquire by taking your CMAA course online, you will prepare for positions working alongside medical providers performing a broad range of administrative duties. Their duties include maintaining the reception area, welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments, and communicating via the phone and patient portal.

    Upon completing this CMAA course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a nationally recognized and highly respected healthcare certification provider. This CMAA program includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam.

 

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in CMAA:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Certification
      18. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • Learn what is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
    • Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
    • Learn best financial practices for a medical center
    • Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
    • Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
    • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
    • Discuss the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant
    • Recognize the importance of professional certification

    How you will benefit

    • Jump-start your career in the medical field
    • Learn how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
    • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
    • Professionalism represents the type of behavior that demonstrates your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
    • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing administrative tasks under the direction of the provider.
    • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified.
    • Prepared for certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward.

    Tammy Stanson

    Tammy Stanson, RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA), is a highly experienced and dedicated medical professional possessing over two decades of strong knowledge in medical assistant education, instruction, and practice. With her vast experience in clinical, administrative, and educational settings, Tammy began in 1996 as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and has spent her career in family medicine and urgent care.

    Throughout her career, Tammy has not only worked as a CMA but also as a medical assisting instructor, demonstrating her commitment to creating a supportive and team-driven environment for students while enabling them to achieve their educational goals.

    Tammy is passionate about excellent patient care and is committed to ensuring the next generations of medical assistants are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare industry. With expertise in educational methodology, teaching, and student success, Tammy is well-equipped to guide students through their Medical Assisting program and prepare them for successful careers.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

 

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Vouchers Included)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist + Medical Terminology (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $2,745.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This program combines the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant program with training in electronic health records and medical terminology to give you a competitive edge in the healthcare field. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team. You will also be prepared for the national certification exams.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on a PC, or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    The following digital textbooks for the course are accessed via links in the lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
    • You will receive an access code from your instructor to access MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will be using during the course for your assignments.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Certification
      18. Preparing for Your Career
    3. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
      1. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
        1. What is an EHR
        2. The Importance of EHRs
        3. Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
        4. EHRs in the Future
        5. The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
      2. An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
        1. MOSS 4.0 Components
        2. Administrative
        3. Clinical
        4. Billing
      3. History of EHRs
        1. EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
        2. Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
        3. MIPS
      4. Steps to EHR Implementation
        1. Step 1: Assess
        2. Step 2: Plan
        3. Step 3: Select
        4. Step 4: Implement
      5. The EHR Framework
        1. EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
        2. Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
        3. Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
        4. Feature and Data Formats
        5. Security Controls
        6. Hybrid Health Records
        7. Disaster Recovery
      6. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
        1. What is HIPAA?
        2. HIPAA and CEHRS
        3. HIPAA Privacy Rule
        4. HIPAA Security Rule
      7. The EHR and Record Content
        1. Record Purposes
        2. Record Formats and Types of Data
        3. Record Standards
        4. Medical Record Content
        5. Documentation Practices
      8. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
        1. The Lists
        2. Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
        3. Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
      9. Patient Visit Management
        1. The EHR in an Office Workflow
        2. Master Patient Index
        3. Service Payment Information
        4. Scheduling
        5. Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
      10. Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
        1. Coding and Billing Workflow
        2. Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
        3. Coding, Billing, and the EHR
        4. Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
        5. Electronic Bill Submission
      11. Patient Communications
        1. Patient-Focused Communication
        2. Patient Portals
        3. Personal Health Records
      12. Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
        1. Medical Product Development
        2. Practice Requirements
        3. Standards that Support Research
        4. Registries and Reportable Events
      13. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
        1. Personal Health Record
        2. Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
        3. Continuity of Care Record
        4. Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software

    What you will learn

    • Learn best financial practices for a medical center
    • Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
    • Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
    • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
    • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
    • Understand how to best read and interpret health records
    • Wide range of medical office management skills
    • Detailed overview across multiple areas in a certified medical administrative assistant, electronic health records, and medical terminology
    • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
    • Discuss the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant
    • Recognize the importance of professional certification

    How you will benefit

    • Know how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
    • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
    • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
    • Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist
    • Prepare to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exams offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
    • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
    • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing administrative tasks under the direction of the provider
    • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified
    • Certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    Jennifer Della'Zanna

    Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This program combines the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant program with training in electronic health records and medical terminology to give you a competitive edge in the healthcare field. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team. You will also be prepared for the national certification exams.

 

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $3,695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Administrative healthcare workers are in high demand. Whether you are just starting your career or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant or work in medical billing and coding.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Certified Medical Administrative Assistant:

    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    The following digital textbooks for this course are accessed via links in the Medical Billing and Coding course lessons:

    • Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
    • Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding:

    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
    • CPT Professional
    • HCPCS Level II Professional

    Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:

    • CBCS Study Guide
    • Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination and ICD-10-PCS Expert
    • Official CPC Certification Study Guide

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    *The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Certification
      18. Preparing for Your Career
    3. Medical Billing and Coding
      1. Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
        1. Career Opportunities
        2. Personal and Technical Qualifications
        3. Employment Settings
        4. Telecommunications
        5. Professional Certifications
      2. Introduction to Health Insurance
        1. Health Insurance Terminology
        2. Commercial and Government Payers
        3. Healthcare Documentation
        4. Electronic Health Record
      3. Managed Healthcare
        1. Types of Reimbursement
        2. Managed Care Providers
        3. Managed Care Models
        4. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
      4. Revenue Cycle Management
        1. Phases of Revenue Cycle Management
        2. Encounter Form, Chargemaster
        3. Insurance Claim Cycle
        4. New Patient Registration
        5. Collection Practices
      5. Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
        1. Laws Affecting Healthcare
        2. Protected Health Information
        3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
        4. Fraud and Abuse in Medical Billing and Coding
        5. Release of Information
      6. VI. ICD-10-CM Coding
        1. Overview of ICD-10-CM
        2. Key Features
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Index to Diseases and Injuries
        5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
        6. Coding Conventions
        7. Official Guidelines
      7. CPT Coding
        1. Overview of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
        2. Category I, Category II, and Category III Codes
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Main CPT Sections
        5. Evaluation and Management
        6. Anesthesia
        7. Surgery
        8. Radiology
        9. Pathology and Laboratory
        10. Medicine
        11. Code Modifiers
      8. HCPCS Level II Coding
        1. Overview of HCPCS Level II
        2. Organization of the Codebook
        3. Durable Medical Equipment
      9. ICD-10-PCS Coding
        1. Overview of ICD-10-PCS
        2. Code Structure
        3. Definitions
        4. Index
        5. Code Tables
        6. Coding Steps
      10. Pharmacology for Coders
        1. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
        2. Routes of Administration
        3. Drug Classifications
        4. Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Drugs
        5. Controlled Substances
        6. Medication Lists and the Electronic Health Record
        7. MIDTERM
      11. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
        1. Deficiencies in Documentation
        2. Medical Necessity
        3. Auditing
        4. Coding From Patient Documentation
      12. Coding with Your Codify Encoder
      13. Insurance Claims
        1. National Uniform Claim Committee
        2. CMS-1500 Claim Form
        3. Patient and Insured Information
        4. Physician or Supplier Information
        5. UB-04 Claim Form
      14. Commercial Insurance
        1. Individual/Group Health Insurance, Automobile, Disability, Liability, Workers' Compensation
        2. Completing Commercial Health Insurance Claims
      15. Blue Cross Blue Shield
        1. History of BCBS
        2. Types of BCBS Plans
        3. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        4. BCBS Billing and Payment Guidelines
      16. Medicare
        1. Medicare Eligibility
        2. Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
        3. National Coverage Determinations/Local Coverage Determinations
        4. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        5. Physician Fee Schedule
        6. Medicare Billing and Payment Guidelines/NCCI
      17. Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers' Compensation
        1. Medicaid
        2. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
        3. TRICARE
        4. Workers' Compensation
      18. Certification
        1. Selecting the Right Certification
        2. Study Strategies for the Certification Exam
        3. Prior to the Exam
        4. Morning of the Exam
        5. During the Exam
      19. How to Find a Job in Medical Billing and Coding
        1. Formulating Your Career Goals
        2. What Employers Want
        3. Showcasing Your Skills
        4. Resume Tips
        5. Cover Letter Tips
        6. Interview Questions
      20. Land the Job
      21. Mock Exam
      22. Final Exam
      23. ICD-11 Preview

    What you will learn

    • Review key terminology and discuss the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, including structures and functions of the human body, office skills, financial practices, and administrative processes
    • Understand disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
    • Learn legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
    • Cover the main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
    • Gain hands on exposure to an encoder application: Codify (AAPC)
    • Master the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant, including scheduling, insurance processing, record-keeping, and patient communication and financial practices
    • Maintain and update patient and practice-specific information, scheduling appointments, coordinating operational reports, and proficiently operate office software and equipment

    How you will benefit

    • Get hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding to jumpstart your career
    • Receive access to the study materials that align with the exam option you choose
    • You will also be able to choose a voucher for the following medical billing and coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam, or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam
    • Prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Lydia S. Stewart

    Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Hilary Khouri

    Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

    April Adams

    April Adams, M.S., RHIA, CDIP, CPC-I, CPB, CPMA, has worked in the healthcare field since 2011, transitioning from a high school biology and chemistry teacher to a specialist in medical coding and auditing. She focuses on HCC, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and DRGs and has taught health information management (HIM) courses, including medical terminology, law and ethics, coding, and revenue cycle management since 2018.

    April possesses a master's in health information management with a specialization in data analytics.. She also serves on the board of the Dallas-Fort Worth Health Information Management Association and holds multiple industry certifications.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Administrative healthcare workers are in high demand. Whether you are just starting your career or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant or work in medical billing and coding.

 

Certified Outpatient Coder
  • Certified Outpatient Coder
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online course will teach you the competencies you'll need to sit for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • AMA's CPT® Professional
    • HCPCS Level II Professional
    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines

    The recommended reference material is optional, but it is recommended that you purchase the latest version should you choose to pursue for additional certifications:

    • Medical dictionary, any publisher

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you will learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

    You will also receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level. You will get hands-on training that includes coding for conditions such as, clinical concepts for comprehensive coding of conditions, insight on chronic and acute conditions, and practical coding exercises. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) exam.

    This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams, access to the Practicode tool, and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.


    1. Outpatient Hospital Facilities and Departments
      1. Outpatient Facilities
      2. Outpatient Hospital Departments
    2. Business in the Facility
      1. Typical Outpatient Hospital Flow
      2. Typical ASC Flow
    3. CMS Payment Systems (OPPS, DRG, IPPS, Revenue Codes) Overview
      1. Medicare Resources
      2. CMS Payment Systems
    4. Facility Billing
      1. Types of Payers
      2. Outpatient Code Editor (OCE)
      3. Medicare Appeals
    5. Compliance in the Outpatient Facility
      1. Compliance in the Facility
      2. OIG Work Plan
      3. Teaching Facilities
    6. Documentation and Coding Standards
    7. Anatomy and Medical Terminology
    8. Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding
    9. ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines with ICD-9-CM Application
    10. Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, Surgery Guidelines, and Modifiers for Facilities
      1. Introduction to CPT
      2. Introduction to HCPCS Level II
      3. Introduction to the Global Surgical Package and Modifiers
    11. Evaluation and Management Services for Facilities
    12. Integumentary System
    13. Musculoskeletal System
    14. Respiratory, Hemic, and Lymphatic Systems
    15. Cardiovascular System
    16. Digestive System
    17. Urinary System and Male Genital System
    18. Female Reproductive System
    19. Endocrine and Nervous Systems
    20. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, and Auditory Systems
    21. Radiology
    22. Pathology and Laboratory
    23. Medicine
    24. CMS and Outpatient Prospective Payment System
    25. CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment System
    26. Inpatient Coding Overview with an introduction to ICD-10-PCS
      1. Introduction to ICD-10-PCS Guidelines – Parts 1 & 2
    27. Midterm and Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Learn the fundamentals of medical coding for outpatient facilities
    • Understand how to read medical records
    • Take an elementary understanding of medical coding and take it to an advanced level
    • Master an understanding of coding guidelines and government/payer regulations

    How you will benefit

    • Gain access to interactive tools and quizzes that will enable you to further your skills
    • Develop the medical coding skills needed to succeed at an outpatient facility or hospital
    • Receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level
    • Be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

    Lindsay-Anne McDonald Jenkins

    Lindsay-Anne McDonald Jenkins, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CMPA, CANPC, CIRCC, RN, CRNA (retired), has more than 30 years of experience in health care working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Her CRNA work involved open heart, neurological, and thoracic anesthesia. After retirement from anesthesia, Ms. Jenkins worked as a coder and consultant for a physician billing company. While developing a passion for coding, she became a coding instructor and has taught many classes for CPC® certification. Ms. Jenkins has reviewed coding and text for AAPC, edited numerous books on physician coding, and has spoken to coding groups and physicians.

    Krishna Kant

    Krishna Kant, COC, is a Coding Coach in the Education Department at AAPC. He joined AAPC in 2014 and has been coaching students enrolled in AAPC's online Distance Learning classes including Medical Terminology, COC & CPC certification courses. He is a proud military veteran having served for 15 years in the Navy. He has worked for 14 years in the US Healthcare Industry and spent 10 years of his healthcare career in medical transcription.

    Nitesh Kareer

    Nitesh Kareer, COC, has more than 12 years of experience in Medical Transcription Industry working as a Medical Transcriptionist, Trainer, Quality Analyst, and Quality Manager. He was also involved in Vendor Management and Training for assurance of quality services to the client. He started working as a medical coder in 2012. Nitesh joined AAPC in 2014 and since been working as a coding coach involved in answering student's queries and grading their course assignments.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you will learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

    You will also receive access to the AAPC Advanced ICD-10-CM Online Code Set Training which will take your ICD-10-CM coding skills to a higher level. You will get hands-on training that includes coding for conditions such as, clinical concepts for comprehensive coding of conditions, insight on chronic and acute conditions, and practical coding exercises. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) exam.

    This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams, access to the Practicode tool, and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

 

Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Outpatient Coder (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online course will teach you the competencies you'll need to sit for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certification exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • AMA's CPT® Professional
    • HCPCS Level II Professional
    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines

    The recommended reference material is optional, but it is recommended that you purchase the latest version should you choose to pursue for additional certifications:

    • Medical dictionary, any publisher

    Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you will learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

    This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams, access to the Practicode tool, and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.


    1. Outpatient Hospital Facilities and Departments
      1. Outpatient Facilities
      2. Outpatient Hospital Departments
    2. Business in the Facility
      1. Typical Outpatient Hospital Flow
      2. Typical ASC Flow
    3. CMS Payment Systems (OPPS, DRG, IPPS, Revenue Codes) Overview
      1. Medicare Resources
      2. CMS Payment Systems
    4. Facility Billing
      1. Types of Payers
      2. Outpatient Code Editor (OCE)
      3. Medicare Appeals
    5. Compliance in the Outpatient Facility
      1. Compliance in the Facility
      2. OIG Work Plan
      3. Teaching Facilities
    6. Documentation and Coding Standards
    7. Anatomy and Medical Terminology
    8. Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding
    9. ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines with ICD-9-CM Application
    10. Introduction to CPT®, HCPCS Level II, Surgery Guidelines, and Modifiers for Facilities
      1. Introduction to CPT
      2. Introduction to HCPCS Level II
      3. Introduction to the Global Surgical Package and Modifiers
    11. Evaluation and Management Services for Facilities
    12. Integumentary System
    13. Musculoskeletal System
    14. Respiratory, Hemic, and Lymphatic Systems
    15. Cardiovascular System
    16. Digestive System
    17. Urinary System and Male Genital System
    18. Female Reproductive System
    19. Endocrine and Nervous Systems
    20. Eye, Ocular Adnexa, and Auditory Systems
    21. Radiology
    22. Pathology and Laboratory
    23. Medicine
    24. CMS and Outpatient Prospective Payment System
    25. CMS and Inpatient Prospective Payment System
    26. Inpatient Coding Overview with an introduction to ICD-10-PCS
      1. Introduction to ICD-10-PCS Guidelines – Parts 1 & 2
    27. Midterm and Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Learn fundamental medical coding skills
    • Acquire skills needed to review medical records and determine the appropriate CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM code sets
    • Understand government/payer regulations
    • Master coding for various conditions, including chronic and acute varieties

    How you will benefit

    • Be prepared for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) exam
    • Gain AAPC membership, COC practice exams and access to the Practicode Tool
    • Help outpatient hospitals and facilities receive appropriate reimbursement
    • Evaluate your skills throughout the course by completing quizzes and exams

    Lindsay-Anne McDonald Jenkins

    Lindsay-Anne McDonald Jenkins, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CMPA, CANPC, CIRCC, RN, CRNA (retired), has more than 30 years of experience in health care working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Her CRNA work involved open heart, neurological, and thoracic anesthesia. After retirement from anesthesia, Ms. Jenkins worked as a coder and consultant for a physician billing company. While developing a passion for coding, she became a coding instructor and has taught many classes for CPC® certification. Ms. Jenkins has reviewed coding and text for AAPC, edited numerous books on physician coding, and has spoken to coding groups and physicians.

    Krishna Kant

    Krishna Kant, COC, is a Coding Coach in the Education Department at AAPC. He joined AAPC in 2014 and has been coaching students enrolled in AAPC's online Distance Learning classes including Medical Terminology, COC & CPC certification courses. He is a proud military veteran having served for 15 years in the Navy. He has worked for 14 years in the US Healthcare Industry and spent 10 years of his healthcare career in medical transcription.

    Nitesh Kareer

    Nitesh Kareer, COC, has more than 12 years of experience in Medical Transcription Industry working as a Medical Transcriptionist, Trainer, Quality Analyst, and Quality Manager. He was also involved in Vendor Management and Training for assurance of quality services to the client. He started working as a medical coder in 2012. Nitesh joined AAPC in 2014 and since been working as a coding coach involved in answering student's queries and grading their course assignments.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Medical coding for outpatient facilities is an important skillset to help outpatient hospitals/facilities receive appropriate reimbursement and maintain compliance with coding guidelines and government/payer regulations. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and completing interactive lectures. The course also includes quizzes and exams, so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. Through these methods, you will learn essential introductory and advanced medical coding skills for outpatient hospitals/facilities.

    This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to AAPC membership, COC practice exams, access to the Practicode tool, and the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC™) exam.

 

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Exam Included)
  • Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Exam Included)
  • Fee: $2,195.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    The pharmaceutical industry is growing faster than ever. When you hold a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC), you become a more competitive candidate in today's job market.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
      1. A Foundation in Medical Terminology
        1. Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
        2. Structure of Medical Words
        3. Medical Terminology and Abbreviations by Therapeutic Area
      2. FDA Laws and Regulations Related to Pharma Industry Marketing
        1. The Importance of Interactions of Pharma companies with HCPS
      3. Principles of Pharmacoeconomics
        1. Introduction to Pharmacoeconomics
        2. Models of Pharmacoeconomic Analysis
        3. Assessment of Costs
        4. Timing Adjustments for Costs
        5. Assessment of Outcomes
        6. Conducting a Pharmacoeconomic Analysis
        7. Health Outcomes Research
      4. Introduction to Opioid use for Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals
        1. Pain and Analgesic Mechanisms
        2. Opioid Receptors and Drugs
      5. Basic Principles in Pharmacology
        1. Pharmacology
        2. Pharmacodynamics
        3. Pharmacokinetics
        4. Pharmacogenomics
      6. Anatomical and Physiological Effects of Drugs
        1. Homeostasis
        2. Organization of the Autonomous Nervous System
        3. Regulation of the Autonomous Nervous System
        4. Innervation, Receptors, and Locations
        5. Main Endocrine Systems
        6. Cardiovascular System
        7. Central Nervous System
        8. Respiratory System
        9. Oncologic Medication
      7. Prevention of Prescription Drug Fraud and Abuse
        1. Introduction to Prescription Drug Fraud and Abuse
        2. Drug Fraud and Waste
        3. Drug Abuse
        4. Recommendations from National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institute of Drug
        5. Strategies for Combatting Fraud and Abuse
      8. Analyzing Peer-Reviewed Literature On Pharmacological Treatments
        1. Introduction to Literature Searching
        2. Focusing Techniques
        3. Sources of Literature
        4. Evidence-Based Medicine and Study Design
        5. Reading Scientific Articles
        6. Comparison of Therapeutic Drug Classes, their Mechanism of Action, and Delivery System
        7. Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System
      9. Comparison of Therapeutic Drug Classes, their Mechanism of Action, and Delivery System
        1. Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System

    What you will learn

    • Professional ethics related to opioid use
    • Ways to prevent fraud and abuse of prescription drugs
    • Medical terminology and abbreviations
    • FDA laws and regulations related to pharmaceutical industry marketing
    • Pharmacoeconomic and pharmacology principles
    • Anatomical and physiological effects of drugs
    • How to analyze peer-reviewed literature

    How you will benefit

    • Learn the technical and scientific competencies necessary for any successful pharmaceutical sales representative
    • Understand industry standards for professional ethics related to certain medicines
    • Enhance your soft skills and learn how to be an effective sales professional
    • Learn medical terminology to better communicate with medical professionals
    • Earn a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC) offered by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA)

    Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is not an instructor facilitated course. However, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone by a team of Pharmacists and PhD scientists as well as pharmaceutical industry executives with experience in sales and marketing.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm.

    Sharon L. Blackford

    Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    Leahnata Davies

    Dr. Leahnata Davies has been a nurse public health expert and nurse leader for over 20 years. Her teaching philosophy for health education is grounded and intertwined with her philosophy of nursing. Her hands-on experience in the nursing field has shaped the kind of teacher and mentor she hopes to be. She would like to set a foundation integrated with evidence-based practice to provide the basis of professional practice while supporting students' emotional, intellectual, and educational needs. Her desire to teach is twofold: She is committed to improving care for patients but also wants to continue to share her love of learning and passion for addressing the needs of the community, the healthcare system, and the learners. As an educator, she hopes to accomplish this through critical engagement, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Her health care experience includes progressive experience in clinical and public health, healthcare administration, case management, health education, and instruction. As a public health expert,

    Dr. Davies has extensive experience assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the delivery of optimal care and services in diverse healthcare settings, including managing and executing government-funded care programs. In addition to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health Science from Walden University, Dr. Davies holds a Master of Public Health degree from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Felician College, Lodi, NJ.

    Kate Moura Dos Santos

    Kate Moura Dos Santos currently resides along the east coast in the beautiful state of Vermont. She started her career in the medical field in 1981 in the US ARMY as an active-duty Medical Secretary. After an honorable discharge, she became a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and Home Health Aide. She has worked in various capacities and disciplines including Med Surg, Neurology, ICU, Cardiac ICU, inpatient facilities as well as skilled nursing facilities, private homes, inpatient psych units and Alzheimer's memory units. She became so confident in her skills as an LNA, that in 2001, she became owner and operator of "Changing Seasons Home Health Care". She realized while operating her home care business, that she enjoyed teaching and training others in becoming proficient as an LNA, home health care aide.

    Alexis M. Ramirez

    Alexis M Ramirez, DNP, MSN, NPD-BC, CCRN has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many years in cardiovascular critical care as well as taught in the acute care and academic settings. In addition to serving the community through care delivery, she has trained Patient Care Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses throughout her career.

    Dr. Ramirez completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from California State University, Fresno in 2021. She completed her master's in nursing education from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2014. She is board certified in Nursing Professional Development and as a Critical Care Nurse.

    Betty Stahl

    Betty Stahl holds a doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University. Over the past several years, she has taught pharmacy technician programs at ASA College in New York City and ACT in Arlington, Virginia. Stahl has also worked as a pharmacist in independent and hospital settings.

    Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC

    Dr. Rox Ann Sparks is an experienced nurse who has cared for patients and students in nearly every healthcare setting, with 35 years of practice in emergency medicine. Her nursing career has led her from obtaining her CNA, LVN, RN, and MSN to a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

    Dr. Sparks has experience in being a floor nurse to a chair of nursing. She has developed many different healthcare programs, from PCT to BSN. She has also consulted in accreditation for nursing programs and presented numerous educational programs from natural health to chronic diseases. These experiences led her to become a Certified Nurse Educator.

    Dr. Sparks is currently the CEO of Sparks Nursing Consulting, which helps patients become healthier by coaching them to better health. She works with multiple law firms on the defense of nursing standards. She also developed an RN NCLEX review book and app to use the questions and multiple online courses for nurses and healthcare support staff.

    Mary Mould

    Mary Mould has a bachelor's in veterinary technology and a master's in education. She has taught veterinary technology courses for 22 years and distance education for over 24 years. Completing her education through distance learning has been extremely helpful in understanding her students and the variables that go along with distance learning.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The pharmaceutical industry is growing faster than ever. When you hold a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC), you become a more competitive candidate in today's job market.

 

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included)
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included)
  • Fee: $2,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and learn what it takes to be successful in this industry through this interactive and immersive course. This course will prepare you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
    • Access to a video camera (on the phone or other device)

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Phlebotomy Course:

    • The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy

    The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Phlebotomy Course:

    • The Phlebotomy Technician Lab Kit and Expansion Kit

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Certified Phlebotomy Technician
      1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
      2. Anatomy for Phlebotomy Technicians
      3. Personal and Patient Safety
      4. Infection Control
      5. Quality Control
      6. Foundations and Preparation for Blood Collection
      7. Performing the Blood Collection
      8. Post-Collection Procedures
      9. Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
      10. Post-Collection Procedures for Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
      11. Special Collections
      12. Special Considerations
      13. Non-Blood Collections and Less Commonly Performed Procedures
      14. Lab Procedures, Processing, and Operations
      15. Legal and Ethical Matters

    What you will learn

    • Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
    • Ability to describe basic anatomy as it applies to blood and function
    • Applying quality and safety measures as they relate to phlebotomy
    • Preparing for blood collection
    • Performing sample collections
    • Executing post-collection procedures
    • Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of patients

    How you will benefit

    • You will have a complete comprehension and understanding of all tasks related to the role and responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
    • You will receive comprehensive and all-inclusive training, which will help you gain a new vocation as a phlebotomy technician and be fully prepared for any clinical scenario
    • Assistance from our Clinical Experience Team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide
    • You will be prepared to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a voucher available upon eligibility
    • Course enrollment includes CPR Certification through the Red Cross

    Rox Ann Sparks

    Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC, is an experienced nurse who has cared for patients and students in nearly every healthcare setting, with 35 years of practice in emergency medicine. Her nursing career has led her from obtaining her CNA, LVN, RN, and MSN to a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

    Dr. Sparks has experience in being a floor nurse to a chair of nursing. She has developed many different healthcare programs, from PCT to BSN. She has also consulted in accreditation for nursing programs and presented numerous educational programs from natural health to chronic diseases. These experiences led her to become a Certified Nurse Educator.

    Dr. Sparks is currently the CEO of Sparks Nursing Consulting, which helps patients become healthier by coaching them to better health. She works with multiple law firms on the defense of nursing standards. She also developed an RN NCLEX review book and app to use the questions and multiple online courses for nurses and healthcare support staff.

    Dr. Barry Martin

    Dr. Barry Martin has been working in the medical lab for the past 15 years as a certified medical laboratory scientist. Dr. Martin received his doctorate degree from Liberty University, his master's degree from NC A&T State University, and undergraduate degrees from Winston-Salem State University, UNCG, & Lenoir-Rhyne College. Dr. Martin has a vast amount of experience working in the lab and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.

    Dr. Georgia McCauley

    Dr. Georgia McCauley has over 25 years of experience as a phlebotomy and medical laboratory science educator and over 40 years as a certified medical laboratory scientist. She earned her Ph.D. from Northcentral University, Prescott, Arizona, an MBA and BS from Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, and an AAS from Columbus State Community College.

    Currently, Dr. McCauley is a professor in the Clinical Laboratory Science Department at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, where she serves as Chair and Program Director.

    Barrie M. Lange-Schneithorst

    Barrie M. Lange-Schneithorst, MBA, BSHA, CHCO, CBCS, is a Director of Clinic and Administration Operations and Compliance. She began working in the healthcare industry in 1987 as a medical underwriter with BCBS and has managed and overseen the operations of numerous medical, surgical, and urgent care clinics.

    Ms. Lange-Schneithorst has taught and assisted with curriculum development in allied health services for over ten years, specializing in phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology, healthcare administration, billing and coding, electronic medical records (EMRs), healthcare statistics and analytics, HIPAA compliance, medical insurance, medical terminology, and medical law and ethics. She attended and completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees, graduating cum laude, at the Ohio State University and Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and learn what it takes to be successful in this industry through this interactive and immersive course. This course will prepare you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

 

Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn foundational physical therapy principles, medical terminology, tasks, and responsibilities needed to work as a certified physical therapy aide.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
    • Webcam and microphone for certification exam testing.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 9th edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

    Physical therapy (PT) aides support physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in tasks related to running a clinic. Physical therapy aides are important physical therapy team members—and there's a growing need for these trained professionals. Additionally, physical therapy aide and assistant jobs are projected to grow 19% by 2032, with roughly 27,500 new openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    The training you will receive during your online physical therapy aide program will help you master the skills you need to work as an in-demand physical therapy aide. This includes understanding a certified physical therapy aide's role, responsibilities, and qualifications in various healthcare settings. Increase your knowledge by learning to define medical terminology and word elements related to physical therapy and summarize human anatomy, functional body movements, and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy.

    By completing your physical therapy aide certification course online, you can become proficient in performing non-medical tasks in the physical therapy office, including setting up appointment rooms, preparing treatment tools, and observing and documenting patient visits.

    During your physical therapy aide course, you will also prepare for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and walk through everything you need to know to land a physical therapy aide job post-course completion.


    1. The Physical Therapy Profession
    2. Medical Terminology
    3. Organization of the Human body
    4. Pathology and Its Relationship to Homeostasis
    5. Infection Control and Safety Procedures
    6. Body Mechanics
    7. Pressure Injuries
    8. Positioning and Draping Patients
    9. Transferring Patients
    10. Wheelchair Basics
    11. Joint Movements and Gait
    12. Assistive Devices
    13. Ambulation-Related Activities
    14. The Skeletal System
    15. The Muscular System
    16. Treatment of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems: Exercise
    17. Treatment of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems: Physical Agents
    18. The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
    19. The Nervous System
    20. Treatment of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems
    21. The Remaining Organ Systems
    22. Communication in the PT Facility
    23. Records and Charting
    24. Legal and Ethical Issues
    25. Patent Administration and the Environment within the PT Facility
    26. Your PT Aide Career: Certification and Job Search

    What you will learn

    • Explain the role, responsibilities, and qualifications of the certified physical therapy aide in various healthcare settings
    • Define medical terminology and word elements related to the practice of physical therapy
    • Summarize human anatomy, functional body movements, and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy
    • Identify proper positioning, patient transfers, common exercises, modalities, and medical equipment.
    • Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior specific to healthcare settings
    • Differentiate between tasks appropriate for a certified physical therapy aide and other healthcare professionals

    How you will benefit

    • Stand out to employers by holding the AMCA PTTC credential, further validating your skill set
    • Develop transferable skills that increase employment opportunities in healthcare settings, including physical therapist offices, hospitals, and nursing home facilities
    • Launch an exciting and rewarding entry-level healthcare career

    Dr. Tara Caberwal

    Dr. Tara Caberwal is an accomplished assistant professor at Campbell University, where she is dedicated to advancing the field of physical therapy. She is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and holds multiple specialized certifications, including Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT) and Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) and is recognized as a board-certified clinical specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS).

    Her commitment to professional development is evident through her extensive postgraduate training, including a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) from Andrews University's post-professional program. Additionally, Dr. Caberwal has earned her fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT), further establishing her expertise in the field.

    In her clinical practice, Dr. Caberwal primarily focuses on the rehabilitation and wellness of active-duty military personnel at Fort Bragg, NC. Her unique blend of academic prowess and hands-on experience allows her to provide exceptional care and contribute significantly to the health and recovery of those she serves.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Physical therapy (PT) aides support physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in tasks related to running a clinic. Physical therapy aides are important physical therapy team members—and there's a growing need for these trained professionals. Additionally, physical therapy aide and assistant jobs are projected to grow 19% by 2032, with roughly 27,500 new openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    The training you will receive during your online physical therapy aide program will help you master the skills you need to work as an in-demand physical therapy aide. This includes understanding a certified physical therapy aide's role, responsibilities, and qualifications in various healthcare settings. Increase your knowledge by learning to define medical terminology and word elements related to physical therapy and summarize human anatomy, functional body movements, and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy.

    By completing your physical therapy aide certification course online, you can become proficient in performing non-medical tasks in the physical therapy office, including setting up appointment rooms, preparing treatment tools, and observing and documenting patient visits.

    During your physical therapy aide course, you will also prepare for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and walk through everything you need to know to land a physical therapy aide job post-course completion.

 

Certified Professional Life Coach (Exam Included)
  • Certified Professional Life Coach (Exam Included)
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Unlock your coaching potential with the ICF Core Competencies—master the skills and strategies developed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC). Earn your Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification upon successfully completing the final exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Becoming a Professional Life Coach: The Art and Science of a Whole-Person Approach

    This Certified Professional Life Coach incorporates the Core Competencies developed by the International Coach Federation (ICF). The ICF is a leading organization in coaching that sets high standards, offers independent certification, and fosters a global network of trained coaching professionals. In addition, this online life coach course integrates the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics, used by coaches to effectively coach individuals affected by addiction and challenging circumstances. You will learn how to apply the IAPRC Code of Ethics, ICF Core Competencies, and other coaching concepts while working with a practice client.

    In this life coach certification training, you will learn to use coaching competencies, communication skills, and mental health tools with your practice client. The valuable feedback you will gain from experienced instructors will ensure you are ready and confident to start your career journey.

    From guiding clients through a dynamic coaching process, establishing coaching relationships, applying ethical practices, and developing your personal coaching presence, you will leave with the coaching and business fundamentals needed for effective coaching.

    Upon passing the final exam, you will earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification issued by the IAPRC. These industry-recognized skills and the assets provided within the course will empower you to become a life coach and establish a successful coaching business.


    1. Coaching Fundamentals
    2. Coaching Ethics and Professional Responsibility
    3. Establishing Your Coaching Mindset
    4. Strengthening Your Coaching Mindset
    5. Introduction to Assessments and Tools
    6. Using Assessments and Tools in Your Practice
    7. Tracking Progress and Managing Challenges
    8. Shifting the Narrative
    9. Communication Strategies for Effective Coaching
    10. Being a Client-Centered Coach
    11. Business Basics
    12. Maintaining Your Business
    13. Capstone Project

    What you will learn

    • Guide clients through a dynamic coaching process from start to finish
    • Set the foundation for coaching relationships using a formal coaching agreement
    • Apply the application of ethical practices and standards to your business
    • Develop your own personal coaching presence, style, and communication system
    • Assist clients in clarifying their purpose, goals, plans, and actions
    • Launch your own coaching practice using strategies that best fit your style
    • Create an Envisioning Possibilities statement for your client
    • Establish a comprehensive business plan

    How you will benefit

    • Master self-awareness and self-discovery exercises that are foundational to your life coaching career
    • Earn a life coach certificate from a reputable institution that boosts your industry credibility
    • Work with a practice client to help you establish a unique and individual coaching style
    • Learn business strategies from successful life coaches to start building your clientele base

    Misty Marlowe

    Misty C. Marlowe completed her M.A. in Clinical/Community Psychology at UNC-Charlotte and her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Capella University. She has devoted the past 22 years of her career to the nuances of human behavior and personal development. With a commitment to fostering resilience and enhancing relationships, Misty has excelled at coaching individuals from diverse backgrounds, aiming to unlock their potential for personal growth. Her approach to life coaching, grounded in Jungian Analytical and Gestalt techniques, reflects her passion for helping others achieve self-understanding and positive change.

    Heather Morton

    Dr. Heather Morton is an educator, consultant, and coach. Her teaching philosophy is primarily based on principles of the adult learning theory: 1) experiential learning, or the learner's ability to understand content through doing and reflection, and 2) motivation to learn, or the learner's desire to set and attain goals through their intrinsic desire to grow. To accomplish this, she uses a variety of strategies to help each learner relate the content to their lives while providing constructive and positive feedback.

    Dr. Morton also has experience as a consultant and coach. Her Certified Professional Life Coach certificate through the Transformation Academy helped her develop a strong foundation in this field. Many of the concepts and principles covered in her training were reiterated in her master's and doctorate studies in psychology. As a coach, Dr. Morton provides one-on-one support to her clients, helping them as they achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and grow and develop as individuals. In this sense, she is excited to help aspiring coaches flourish in their coaching studies.

    In addition to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Liberty University, Dr. Morton holds a Master of Art in Industrial Organizational Psychology degree from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Siena Heights University.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This Certified Professional Life Coach incorporates the Core Competencies developed by the International Coach Federation (ICF). The ICF is a leading organization in coaching that sets high standards, offers independent certification, and fosters a global network of trained coaching professionals. In addition, this online life coach course integrates the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC) Code of Ethics, used by coaches to effectively coach individuals affected by addiction and challenging circumstances. You will learn how to apply the IAPRC Code of Ethics, ICF Core Competencies, and other coaching concepts while working with a practice client.

    In this life coach certification training, you will learn to use coaching competencies, communication skills, and mental health tools with your practice client. The valuable feedback you will gain from experienced instructors will ensure you are ready and confident to start your career journey.

    From guiding clients through a dynamic coaching process, establishing coaching relationships, applying ethical practices, and developing your personal coaching presence, you will leave with the coaching and business fundamentals needed for effective coaching.

    Upon passing the final exam, you will earn the Certified Professional Coach (CPC) certification issued by the IAPRC. These industry-recognized skills and the assets provided within the course will empower you to become a life coach and establish a successful coaching business.

 

Certified Professional Medical Auditor (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Professional Medical Auditor (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    CPMA teaches principles of medical auditing and prepares you for the CPMA certification exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Medical Auditing Training: CPMA® (PDF)
    • CPT® Professional Edition
    • ICD-10-CM Code Set
    • HCPCS Level II

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This online training course covers medical record standards and documentation guidelines allowing them to confidently communicate with providers. Coding and documentation compliance are key to a successful practice. This course arms the certified medical auditor with information to assist with improvements in the practice's documentation compliance. Coding and reimbursement concepts assist in a smooth work flow from scheduling the patient visit to the practice being paid for the visit. Understanding these concepts reduce overhead and reduce turnaround time for payment of services, thereby increasing the financial well-being of a practice. Medical record abstraction helps identify risk areas to a practice. Understanding what a provider documents and what will improve the provider's documentation are key to compliance.

    Learning how to communicate information back to a provider improves this process. Understanding audit scope and statistical sampling methods and category risk analysis help identify where a compliance office can focus and receive the most benefit from audits. This course prepares an experienced coder to improve the financial well-being as well as the compliance of provider practices. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the AAPC Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®) exam. The registration fee for the exam, AAPC membership, and CPMA practice exams are included with this course.


    1. Compliance and Regulatory Guidelines including:
      1. Fraud and Abuse
      2. Federal False Claims Act
      3. Anti-Kickback Law
      4. Stark Law
      5. Exclusion Statute
      6. Civil Monetary Penalties Law
      7. Office of Inspector General (OIG)
      8. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    2. Medical Record Documentation Standards
      1. HIPAA Privacy Regulations
      2. Types and components of medical records
      3. Accreditation standards
    3. Coding and Reimbursement Concepts
      1. CPT® Guidelines
      2. Evaluation and Management
      3. Anesthesia
      4. Surgery
      5. Radiology
      6. Pathology and Laboratory
      7. Medicine including chemotherapy, psychotherapy, physical therapy
      8. Modifiers
      9. Diagnosis coding and medical necessity
      10. Physicians at Teaching Hospital (PATH) Guidelines
    4. Auditing
      1. Auditing process
      2. Statistical sampling, utilization review, RAT-STATs
    5. Risk Analysis and Communication
      1. Validation of audit results
      2. Analysis and report of audit findings
      3. Communicating audit results
    6. Practical Expertise
      1. Practical audit skills utilizing cases for practical application
    7. Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Define fraud and abuse and explain regulatory guidelines for key regulations
    • Explain the impact of the OIG Work Plan and Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs)
    • List the elements of compliance plans and identify potential compliance risk areas
    • Identify National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) risk areas
    • Explain the HIPAA privacy rule, including details on protected health information, minimum necessary, sharing of information, and enforcement
    • Identify medical record documentation standards and record retention standards
    • Identify common errors found in medical documentation
    • Explain the types of audits and the resources required for audits
    • Define steps of the audit process and identify statistical sampling types and factors
    • Explain the importance of discussing audit findings with the provider

    How you will benefit

    • Learn to communicate with medical professionals and assess medical documents
    • Develop the skills needed to work in medical auditing
    • Learn the legal standards necessary to perform well on the job
    • Understand best insurance and reimbursement practices so as to relay them to patients

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online training course covers medical record standards and documentation guidelines allowing them to confidently communicate with providers. Coding and documentation compliance are key to a successful practice. This course arms the certified medical auditor with information to assist with improvements in the practice's documentation compliance. Coding and reimbursement concepts assist in a smooth work flow from scheduling the patient visit to the practice being paid for the visit. Understanding these concepts reduce overhead and reduce turnaround time for payment of services, thereby increasing the financial well-being of a practice. Medical record abstraction helps identify risk areas to a practice. Understanding what a provider documents and what will improve the provider's documentation are key to compliance.

    Learning how to communicate information back to a provider improves this process. Understanding audit scope and statistical sampling methods and category risk analysis help identify where a compliance office can focus and receive the most benefit from audits. This course prepares an experienced coder to improve the financial well-being as well as the compliance of provider practices. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the AAPC Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®) exam. The registration fee for the exam, AAPC membership, and CPMA practice exams are included with this course.

 

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (Voucher Included)
  • Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,495.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    You will learn principles of risk adjustment and accurate diagnosis coding.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Medical Coding Training: CRC™ (PDF Format)
    • ICD-10-CM

    Prepare yourself for the CRC Certification Exam and begin a new and rewarding career path. This course teaches fundamental medical coding skills for risk adjustment coding. The course covers ICD-10-CM coding for all risk adjustment models (HCC, HHS-ACA, CDPS) and assures a broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct diagnosis codes for all risk adjustment models. The registration fee for this course includes AAPC membership, CRC practice exams, and the AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™) exam.

    In this course you will learn the varying risk adjustment models and the effects of predictive modeling and quality of care. This information will help you understand the impact on risk adjustment models driven by quality of care and predictive modeling. You will be able to identify common errors in diagnosis coding and determine documentation barriers encountered when coding for risk adjustment. Finally, you will utilize practical diagnosis coding skills as they complete hands-on cases throughout the course.


    1. Business of Medicine
    2. Medical Terminology and Anatomy Review
    3. Pharmacology
    4. Introduction to ICD-10-CM
    5. ICD-10-CM Coding Chapters 1–11
    6. ICD-10-CM Coding Chapters 12–21
    7. Risk Adjustment Models
    8. Predictive Modeling & Quality of Care
    9. How Risk Adjustment Relates to Medical Financial Matters
    10. Diagnosis Documentation & Coding
    11. Clinical Documentation Barriers
    12. Frequently Coded Conditions in Risk Adjustment Models
    13. Coding Case Studies
    14. Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Learn and define different models of risk adjustment (HCC, CDPS, HHS-ACA, Hybrid)
    • Understand predictive modeling and its impact on risk adjustment
    • Survey the impact of risk adjustment on the financial well-being of an organization
    • Learn and apply official coding guidelines
    • Identify documentation deficiencies for diagnosis coding
    • Understand the most common conditions in risk adjustment and how to properly code in ICD-10-CM

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for a rewarding career and for success on the CRC certification exam
    • Gain a broad base of knowledge in diagnosis codes for all risk adjustment models
    • Become indispensable in an organization that needs quality risk adjustment coding
    • Get free AAPC membership, CRC practice exams, and the AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC?) exam when you enroll

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare yourself for the CRC Certification Exam and begin a new and rewarding career path. This course teaches fundamental medical coding skills for risk adjustment coding. The course covers ICD-10-CM coding for all risk adjustment models (HCC, HHS-ACA, CDPS) and assures a broad knowledge in reviewing and assigning the correct diagnosis codes for all risk adjustment models. The registration fee for this course includes AAPC membership, CRC practice exams, and the AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC™) exam.

    In this course you will learn the varying risk adjustment models and the effects of predictive modeling and quality of care. This information will help you understand the impact on risk adjustment models driven by quality of care and predictive modeling. You will be able to identify common errors in diagnosis coding and determine documentation barriers encountered when coding for risk adjustment. Finally, you will utilize practical diagnosis coding skills as they complete hands-on cases throughout the course.

 

Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
  • Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $2,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This comprehensive online dental assisting course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a dental assistant, including every aspect of professional dental assistance. You will also prepare to pass the radiology, infection control, and anatomy and physiology portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations – NELDA or CDA.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
    • The optional Dentrix software requires a PC and cannot be used on a Chromebook or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Optional Dentrix Software Requirements*

    • Operating System Windows* 7 Sp1, 8.1, 10
    • Memory 8 GB RAM
    • CPU 4 cores at 2.4 GHz
    • Local Drive Install Space 40 GB total, 5 GB on C: drive
    • Monitor 1280x1024

    *Students are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
    • Dental Assisting Instruments and Materials Guide
    • Dental Terminology
    • Flossing and Brushing Teaching Model
    • Dental Assisting Coloring Book (potential 4-6 week shipping delay)
    • Dentrix Software (online download) *You are not required to download the software to complete the course requirements and can follow along with the video tutorials.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Becoming a dental assistant is a fulfilling and rewarding career path with flexible hours and strong job growth predicted. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 7% through 2032, faster than the average for all occupations, with a median annual wage of $46,540. Obtaining your dental assistant certification is your first step towards providing comfort and education for patients—and the online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental team.

    This comprehensive and in-demand online clinical dental assistant program helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn essential aspects of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. You will also explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software.

    After completing this dental assistant certification training, you will have the opportunity to apply for a clinical experience, through which you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a clinical dental assistant, including the radiology, infection control, and anatomy and physiology portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations – NELDA or CDA. Once you have gained clinical experience and in-person hours, you will be prepared for the general assisting exam and achieve your dental assistant certification.

    Clinical Dental Assistant Experience

    Students have the option to directly seek employment after the completion of this clinical dental assistant course or take advantage of the opportunity to participate in ed2go's optional clinical experience program. The application for the clinical experience program is within the course. You must be 80% complete within the course before you are eligible to reach out to the clinical experience coordinator for program information. As a Clinical Dental Assistant program student, you have up to 6 months after course completion to apply, but please note clinical experiences are not guaranteed. If you meet all the educational, pre-screening checks, and industry qualifications, including a completed application package, you will be considered for placement based on host site availability. NATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT, NELDA, CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, CDA, AND DANB are trademarks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc (DANB). This clinical dental assistant course is not reviewed or endorsed by DANB.

    Voucher Information

    Upon successful completion of this clinical dental assistant course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology (AMP), Infection Control (ICE), and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations. The exams meet 3 of 3 exam requirements for the NELDA certification and 2 of 3 exam requirements for the CDA. If you already have 3,500 hours of clinical experience and wish to pursue the CDA certification, you will need to acquire the General Chairside Assisting exam. The General Chairside Assisting exam is not included in this voucher package. Included vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.

    Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.


    1. The Dental Profession
    2. Communication Skills
    3. Ethics for the Dental Assistant
    4. Basic Dental Sciences
    5. Dental Anatomy
    6. Oral Pathology
    7. Infection Control
    8. Hazardous Materials
    9. Caring for Exceptional Patients
    10. Pharmacology for the Dental Assistant
    11. Emergency Management
    12. Oral Health and Nutrition
    13. The Dental Office
    14. Dental Instruments
    15. Introduction to Chairside Assisting
    16. New Patients and Charting
    17. Introduction to Dentrix Learning Software (Optional)
    18. Anesthesia and Sedation
    19. Preventative Care
    20. Radiation Health Safety
    21. Extraoral and Digital Radiology
    22. Dental Emergency Procedures and Amalgam Restorations
    23. Composite Procedures and Laboratory Materials
    24. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
    25. Dental Specialties
    26. Dental Implants and Fixed Prosthetics
    27. Computerized Restorative Systems and Removable Prosthodontics
    28. Cosmetic Dentistry
    29. Dental Practice Management
    30. Your Dental Career

    What you will learn

    • Describe the roles for each member of the dental team and twelve dental specialties
    • Define the legal and ethical practice of dental assisting, including HIPAA
    • Explain deciduous and permanent dentition along with their functions in dental anatomy and pathology
    • Describe the chain of infection, transmission routes, and infection control for the dental practice, along with OSHA regulations
    • Summarize the role of the dental assistant in pharmacology, nutrition, and interaction with a variety of patients in normal daily activities and emergency situations
    • Describe the use, care, and preparation of dental instruments for patient care
    • Outline the necessary components of a patient record prior to dental charting
    • Use charting techniques to identify dental restorations and disease to create a treatment plan to prevent future disease progression
    • Set up equipment for anesthesia and sedation.
    • Describe patient clinical methods and techniques to prevent dental disease
    • Identify the process of exposing high-quality radiographs in both traditional and digital formats
    • Describe dental materials, their uses in dental treatment, and skills needed to use them efficiently
    • Define the dental assistant's role in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry
    • Explain the communication and business needs to maintain a dental business office
    • State transferable hard and soft skills in order to complete a résumé for a dental assistant position

    How you will benefit

    • Real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants
    • Essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care, and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more
    • Explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software
    • Obtain your clinical dental assistant certification through the Dental Assisting National Board

    Priscilla Garcia

    Priscilla Garcia, RDA, CPP, is a dental professional with over 20 years of industry experience. She began her career in dentistry as a chair-side dental assistant in 2002. Her work has included working chair-side and in an administrative capacity in general and specialty practices.

    Priscilla has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which she leveraged to begin teaching dental assisting part-time at Collin College in 2016. She transitioned to program managing and teaching dental assisting full-time with Collin College in 2017.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Becoming a dental assistant is a fulfilling and rewarding career path with flexible hours and strong job growth predicted. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 7% through 2032, faster than the average for all occupations, with a median annual wage of $46,540. Obtaining your dental assistant certification is your first step towards providing comfort and education for patients—and the online Clinical Dental Assistant course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental team.

    This comprehensive and in-demand online clinical dental assistant program helps equip you for career success—with no previous experience necessary! You will learn essential aspects of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information about anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, patient care and communication, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, assisting in specialty practices, employment strategies, and much more. You will also explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software.

    After completing this dental assistant certification training, you will have the opportunity to apply for a clinical experience, through which you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a clinical dental assistant, including the radiology, infection control, and anatomy and physiology portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations – NELDA or CDA. Once you have gained clinical experience and in-person hours, you will be prepared for the general assisting exam and achieve your dental assistant certification.

    Clinical Dental Assistant Experience

    Students have the option to directly seek employment after the completion of this clinical dental assistant course or take advantage of the opportunity to participate in ed2go's optional clinical experience program. The application for the clinical experience program is within the course. You must be 80% complete within the course before you are eligible to reach out to the clinical experience coordinator for program information. As a Clinical Dental Assistant program student, you have up to 6 months after course completion to apply, but please note clinical experiences are not guaranteed. If you meet all the educational, pre-screening checks, and industry qualifications, including a completed application package, you will be considered for placement based on host site availability. NATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL DENTAL ASSISTANT, NELDA, CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT, CDA, AND DANB are trademarks of the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc (DANB). This clinical dental assistant course is not reviewed or endorsed by DANB.

    Voucher Information

    Upon successful completion of this clinical dental assistant course, you will receive vouchers to sit for the Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology (AMP), Infection Control (ICE), and Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) portions of the Dental Assisting National Board examinations. The exams meet 3 of 3 exam requirements for the NELDA certification and 2 of 3 exam requirements for the CDA. If you already have 3,500 hours of clinical experience and wish to pursue the CDA certification, you will need to acquire the General Chairside Assisting exam. The General Chairside Assisting exam is not included in this voucher package. Included vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.

    Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take f

 

Dental Office Manager
  • Dental Office Manager
  • Fee: $3,795.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    You will build your communication skills and learn to use QuickBooks and Microsoft Office to assist dentists with organizational duties. This bundle of courses is the best way to learn everything you need to know to start your new career.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
    • Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following eBooks will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Administrative Dental Assistant portion of the program:

    • Administrative Dental Assistant
    • Student Workbook to Accompany the Administrative Dental Assistant

    Additionally, this course will provide you with DENTRIX® software that consists of sample practice opportunities. You can use this software to engage in activities and tasks that you would perform in actual practice and demonstrate your skills.

    The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the program:

    • Bookkeeping for Dummies
    • QuickBooks Online software
      • Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will be shown how to access and activate this subscription. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.


    1. Administrative Dental Assistant
      1. The Dental Profession
      2. Communication Skills: Principles and Practices
      3. Records Management
      4. Scheduling and Recall Systems
      5. Dental Insurance Processing
      6. Financial Management
      7. Office Equipment and Inventory
      8. Managing Your Career
      9. Final Exam
    2. Microsoft Essentials
      1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
      2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
      3. Intermediate Microsoft Excel
    3. Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
      1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
      2. Accounting Basics
      3. Getting Started With QuickBooks Online
      4. The Chart of Accounts
      5. Centers and Lists
      6. Bank Accounts
      7. Recording Expenses and Paying Bills
      8. Credit Cards and Loans
      9. Sales Receipts
      10. Invoices, Estimates, and Customizing Sales Forms
      11. Billable Expenses and Customer Credits
      12. Sales Taxes and Reports
      13. Midterm Exam
      14. Product and Service Items
      15. Managing Inventory
      16. Managing Projects and Sales
      17. Progress Invoicing, Late Fees, and Bad Debts
      18. Payroll
      19. Fixed Assets and Loans
      20. Business Entities and Owner Transactions
      21. Banking Rules, Receipts, and Budgets
      22. Adjusting and Reviewing the Books
      23. Starting a Bookkeeping Business
      24. Your Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)
      25. Communication and Organization (Optional Lesson)

    What you will learn

    • Learn dental terminology
    • Communicate effectively with patients and coworkers
    • Become proficient with scheduling and recall systems
    • Relate to patients in a professional, caring manner
    • Perform inventory management and equipment maintenance
    • Learn advanced features of Microsoft Word to work with documents effectively
    • Learn the advanced functions for working with Excel workbooks
    • Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial records, and reports
    • Perform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks
    • Apply basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) to bookkeeping practices
    • Understand fundamental accounting concepts and how QuickBooks works to support these concepts

    How you will benefit

    • Understand the role of the administrative dental assistant
    • Understand information management in the dental office
    • Know how to process dental insurance
    • Learn how to use DENTRIX G4 software
    • Learn the essential skills for managing the business aspects of the dental office, including understanding Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks
    • Prepare for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam

    Cindy Lamkin

    Cindy Lamkin has been employed in the dental field for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in dental hygiene and holds Registered Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist credentials. In addition to practicing clinical hygiene, she has also worked in dental office administration and treatment coordination. Her career includes general dentistry, as well as specialty practices of periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, and orthodontics.

    Wade Lindenberger

    Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and the private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm.

    Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the world's leading health and fitness club chains and has been an Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, a predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor at Coopers & Lybrand and the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    You will build your communication skills and learn to use QuickBooks and Microsoft Office to assist dentists with organizational duties. This bundle of courses is the best way to learn everything you need to know to start your new career.

 

Depression: An Integrative Approach
  • Depression: An Integrative Approach
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn about the different forms of depressive disorders; the pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnosis; and explore conventional and integrative treatment approaches.


    Depression is one of the most serious and costly healthcare problems facing the United States today. It is one of the most common types of mental disorders. Depression interferes with an individual's daily life, normal functioning, and may cause emotional pain for the individual with the disorder and family and friends. Although depression is a common but serious mental illness, with treatment depressive symptoms can be alleviated.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the different forms of depressive disorders, examine the pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of depression as well as explore the conventional and integrative treatment approaches for depression.

    (2 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 07/11/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand the different forms of depressive disorders, examine the pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of depression as well as explore the conventional and integrative treatment approaches for depression.


    1. Introduction
    2. Different Forms of Depressive Disorders
    3. Pathology of Depression
    4. Gender, Age, and Depression
    5. Sleep and Depression
    6. Symptoms of Depression
    7. Diagnosis of Depression
    8. Conventional Treatment Approaches to Depression
    9. Integrative Treatment Approaches to Depression
    10. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Differentiate between the different forms of depressive disorders.
    • Examine the pathophysiology of depression.
    • Compare gender and age differences in depression.
    • Describe the relationship between sleep and depression.
    • Identify the symptoms of depression.
    • Describe the criteria for diagnosis of depression.
    • Identify the differential diagnoses of depressive disorders.
    • Examine conventional treatment approaches for depression.
    • Examine integrative treatment approaches for depression.

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to depression and integrative therapies used to treat it.
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in mental health settings.
    • Provide continuing education in depression.
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena.

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners understand the different forms of depressive disorders, examine the pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of depression as well as explore the conventional and integrative treatment approaches for depression.

 

Energy Healing
  • Energy Healing
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Sessions: 0
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    Learn about the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.


    The old paradigms of health care are shifting as a growing number of researchers, physicians, nurses, and other health practitioners embrace a new view that includes energy healing. Traditional healers have practiced energy healing methods for centuries and viewed the body as a complex energy system.

    With mounting scientific evidence now supporting the efficacy of ancient healing systems, the healthcare community is combining traditional methods of energy healing with modern medicine.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.

    (2 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2024

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.


    1. Introduction
    2. What is Energy?
    3. Energy Healing Defined
    4. Types of Energy Healing
    5. Key Concepts
    6. Questions for Reflection

    What you will learn

    • Describe the types of energy
    • Explain the universal energy field (UEF)
    • Explain the human energy field (HEF)
    • Describe the seven auric layers
    • Describe the seven chakras
    • Define the concept of energy healing
    • Describe various types of energy healing

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to energy healing and modalities
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who may want to work in the energy healing arena
    • Provide continuing education in energy healing
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners explore the different types of energy, the concept of energy healing, and the various types of energy healing available today.

 

Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn what it takes to have a successful career as a clinical medical assistant in the exciting and high-demand world of healthcare.

 

Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant (Self-Guided)
  • Explore a Career as a Clinical Medical Assistant (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
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    Learn what it takes to have a successful career as a clinical medical assistant in the exciting and high-demand world of healthcare.


    Demand for medical assistants will grow 23 percent through 2024, so there's never been a better time to explore a career in healthcare! This online course will give you an overview of job duties and scope of practice of clinical medical assistants. You will learn about the different types of medical records and how to enhance the overall patient experience. You will also get an introduction to charting patient complaints, creating progress notes and collecting medical history.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course will give you a comprehensive overview of job duties, skills and value of a clinical medical assistant.


    Becoming a Clinical Medical Assistant

    In this lesson, you'll discover the attributes, qualities, and job description of a medical assistant such as effective communication, knowledge, skill, good health and hygiene, empathy, integrity, a positive attitude, and ethical behavior. You'll explore a medical assistant's employment opportunities, which include a variety of healthcare facilities such as urgent care, outpatient clinics, laboratories, nursing facilities, and more. We will also discuss a medical assistant's expected ethical behavior, scope of practice, and compliance with healthcare laws, including HIPAA (privacy and security laws).

    Medical Documents, Reports, and the Medical Record

    This lesson will take a closer look at the medical record and various medical documents and reports. Medical assistants are expected to document accurately and professionally in the medical record, so we will explore how the electronic signature works and why it's necessary on medical documents. We will discuss the electronic health record and the electronic medical record. You will also learn about progress notes and how they are the heart of the medical record.

    Telecommunications, Enhancing the Patient Experience, and Professionalism Attributes

    In this lesson, you will learn about the various types of communications in the medical office and how to deal with difficult patients. We will discuss how the patient experience can influence the patient's perception of the medical assistant, the office, and the care received. You'll examine professional attributes such as being responsible, ethical, team-oriented, and to possess strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Today more than ever, employers are looking for employees with problem-solving skills and critical thinking capabilities.

    Computers, Insurance, and Medical Billing and Coding

    In this lesson, you'll learn the definitions of EMR (electronic medical record) and EHR (electronic health record), and you'll find out why the terms aren't synonymous. You'll also learn more about the financial features of practice management software.

    Major Body Systems and Pathophysiology

    In this lesson, you will learn about pathophysiology. We will discuss the 12 major body systems and common diseases and injuries affecting the human body.

    The Chief Complaint and Patient History

    This lesson will give you a comprehensive look at how to room the patient, record a proper chief complaint (CC), and collect the medical history of the patient (current, past, family, and social history) as related to your role as a clinical medical assistant. You'll learn about charting and how it can affect patients' care.

    Recording Vital Signs

    In this lesson, we'll discuss the importance of vital signs and measurements, and the name of the equipment used. You'll examine the procedures used to take the vital signs and body measurements of patients, which include body temperature, blood pressure, pulse (heart rate), respiratory rate, as well as body measurements such as height and weight.

    The Physical Examination and the Laboratory Testing

    This lesson will introduce you to the physical examination, specialty exams and procedures, and the medical laboratory. We'll explore the methods, examination positions, and instruments and supplies used by doctors to examine the body and the medical assistant's role in preparing the patient for specialty exams. This lesson will also discuss the purposes of laboratory testing, the different types of medical laboratories, and their quality standards.

    Medical Asepsis, Infection Control, and Basic Microbiology

    This lesson will discuss the steps in the infection cycle and about helpful and pathogenic (infectious) microorganisms. You will examine how to prevent transmission of infectious microorganisms and identify examples of personal protective equipment (PPE). We'll explain the importance of handwashing and the proper way to dispose of biohazard waste. Lastly, you will be introduced to the five areas of a microbiology lab.

    Surgical Asepsis and Sterilization Techniques

    In this lesson, you will learn about surgical asepsis and the different methods of sterilization such as autoclaving, chemical, gas, and dry heat. We'll discuss the importance of a surgical hand scrub in preventing healthcare-associated infections and how preparing the patient's skin with a prepping solution is a crucial step in preventing surgical site infections.

    Basic Guidelines for Administration of Injections and Noninjectable Medications

    This lesson will focus on the basic guidelines for administration of injections and noninjectable medications. You will also examine how to safely administer injectable medications by discussing the parts of a needle, the gauge, how to select the proper needle, and how to determine the volume of medication. You will also learn about the types of medication containers, injection techniques, and administration of oral and inhaled medications. Lastly, this lesson will cover types of medication errors, reporting an error, and preparing an incident report.

    Emergencies and First Aid in the Medical Office

    In this lesson, you'll explore emergencies in the medical office and first aid. We'll discuss the four types of shock and description and cause of each type. You will learn how to recognize symptoms of shock and the procedures on how to treat them immediately. You will also learn about diabetic emergencies, how to recognize the symptoms of insulin shock and diabetic ketoacidosis, and about administering insulin injections. Lastly, this lesson will discuss emergencies and administering first aid for patients with open wounds, burns, and musculoskeletal injuries.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course will give you a comprehensive overview of job duties, skills and value of a clinical medical assistant.

 

Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Take a look at the many job settings and career paths open to you if you become a pharmacy technician. This course will help you master the skills that will prepare you for and entry-level position as a pharmacy tech or clerk, and the steps you can take to become certified.

 

Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn what it takes to have a successful career as an administrative medical assistant. This course explores the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor's office—from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding—to give you an inside-view of the job.

 

Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant (Self-Guided)
  • Explore a Career as an Administrative Medical Assistant (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn all about the in-demand career of medical information management as you explore the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor's office—from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding.


    Learn what it takes to have a successful career as an administrative medical assistant in the exciting and high-demand world of healthcare.

    In this course, you will master the basics of scheduling patients' appointments, surgeries, and hospital admissions. In addition, you will discover how to create, maintain, and file medical charts. You will also find out how to verify patients' insurance, create encounter forms (charge tickets), post charges, obtain pre-authorizations from insurers, and schedule return visits.

    After that, go behind the scenes as you learn how to apply diagnostic and procedure codes to patients' accounts and bill their insurance companies. Next, explore additional accounts receivable tasks including posting payments and adjustments, billing secondary insurance, and following up on unpaid insurance claims. You will also learn what a day sheet is, why it's important, and how to keep track of all your patient accounts on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.

    Finally, delve into the basics of keeping a medical office running smoothly—from ordering supplies to scheduling staff meetings and making travel arrangements.

    If you're organized, a "people person," and interested in a secure job in the healthcare field, a career as an administrative medical assistant may be just what you're looking for. This course will set you on the path to that career and help you determine which aspect of medical information management—from patient contact to billing and coding—suits you best.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn all about the in-demand career of medical information management as you explore the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor's office—from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding.


    The Medical Office and Administrative Medical Assistant

    Looking for a fun, challenging job that's always in demand? If so, AMA (administrative medical assisting) may be just the field for you! In this lesson, look at the exciting job opportunities for AMAs, the variety of careers they can choose from, and the different settings where they can work.

    Ethics, the Law, and HIPAA

    The law and medicine go hand-in-hand—so today you will learn the laws you will want to know if you become an AMA. This lesson covers everything from contracts to malpractice and delve into HIPAA (a federal act that affects everyone in the health care field).

    Computers and Office Equipment

    Today's lesson explores the office equipment and computer hardware you're likely to use as an AMA. In addition, you will delve into software—both standard office programs and the specialized software we use in the field of medical information management.

    Filing Processes and Equipment

    If you think filing is a bore, this lesson will change your mind. You will discover what the rainbow of colored stickers on a medical file means, and you will even practice creating a patient chart yourself. You will also find out why medical offices love lateral files, and you will master the tricky rules of alphabetizing. (Yes, it's more challenging than it looks!)

    Records Management

    Now that you're an expert on the outside of a patient chart, it's time to look inside. Today you will find out which forms go in a medical record, and just where you will put each one. In addition, you will learn about two styles of note-taking: SOAP and CHEDDAR. And finally, you will delve into the topic of medical record audits and find out the legal way to correct a patient's chart.

    Appointment Scheduling, Check-In, and Check-Out

    It's time to introduce the star of the show: the patient. Today you will learn everything about what we call a patient encounter. This lesson focuses on the phone skills you can use to make appointments, handle questions, and soothe angry callers. Next, flip open the appointment book and explore the tricks for scheduling patients easily and efficiently. And finally, follow a patient's visit from start to finish, and see how many tasks an AMA does during that appointment.

    Reception Area Tasks and Communication Skills

    This lesson starts in the waiting room, where you will learn more about the tasks a receptionist handles—from opening and closing a medical office to keeping the reception area ship-shape. After that, understand barriers to communicating effectively with patients, and you will discover ways to overcome them. This lesson concludes with a fun and creative jobs that AMAs do: creating informational brochures and teaching aids.

    Medical Insurance Basics

    Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, commercial insurance—what does it all mean? In today's lesson, you will find out! First, you will learn the meaning of terms like managed care, capitation, and fee-for-service. Next, explore government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation, and TRICARE. By the time you're done, you will have a good feel for the many types of insurance an AMA handles every day.

    The Medical Insurance Claim Form

    Did you ever study an insurance claim form? If so, you know it contains dozens of mysterious questions and checkboxes. Well, today you will come face-to-face with one of these claim forms—and conquer it. By the end of your lesson, you will know how to fill in each field of the CMS-1500 claim form. In fact, you will even get to try it yourself!

    Diagnostic Coding

    Medical coding is a hot field for AMAs, so it's a great specialty if you're looking for job security. In today's lesson, you will take a quick look at diagnostic coding and see why it's both fun and challenging. Explore the ICD-10-CM, talk about the detective work involved in abstracting a diagnostic statement, and explore the steps of coding a diagnosis.

    Procedural Coding

    This lesson finishes up your tour of medical coding with an overview of procedural coding. First, you will learn all about a manual called the CPT and discover how to use it to code everything from surgeries to X-rays to acupuncture. After that, you will examine a second manual called the HCPCS ("hix-pix"), which contains codes for ambulances, root canals, and much more. This lesson also delves into anesthesia coding, a tricky but rewarding sub-specialty.

    The Business Office

    The final lesson concludes with a visit to the business office and focuses on how AMAs keep track of the money coming in and going out. In addition, you will learn about inventory control and supply ordering—two crucial jobs that help keep a medical office running smoothly. Finally, explore payroll management and investigate several jobs that fall under the umbrella of human resources.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn all about the in-demand career of medical information management as you explore the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor's office—from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding.

 

Explore a Career in Healthcare Suite Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $365.00
    Hours: 72

    If you're considering a career in healthcare, this group of online courses will introduce you to three different opportunities within the industry.

 

Explore a Career in Medical Coding Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Explore a career as a medical coder and gain knowledge to help you work, with confidence, almost anywhere in the medical field from doctors' offices, clinics, hospitals, or even in the comfort of your home. This course teaches use of the CPT manual and IDC-10-CM which will give you a leg up on others who are new to this career.

 

Explore a Career in Medical Coding (Self-Guided)
  • Explore a Career in Medical Coding (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure.


    This is your chance to find out what it's really like to be a medical coder. In this course, you'll learn exactly what medical coders do on a daily basis. You'll learn to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure which will give you a leg up on other people who are new to this career. The knowledge you gain here will help you work almost anywhere in the medial field—doctors' offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, labs, nursing homes, insurance agencies, or even the comfort of your own home.

    As you explore a career in medical coding, you'll also explore each of the main systems of the human body—integumentary (skin), musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and male and female genitourinary—outlining the medical terminology, conditions, diseases, injuries, treatments, and procedures you will see most often in each of these systems.

    Along the way, you will see numerous real-world examples and coding exercises to help you begin using your coding tools in conjunction with your analytical skills to come up with just the right choices to describe any medical situation. As you explore a career in medical coding, you'll get all the hands-on experience and knowledge you need to begin your career with confidence. Check it out, because this might just be a great career choice for you!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure.


    Medical Coding Basics

    The first lesson explores the history of medical insurance and medical coding. After that, take a few minutes to get familiar with the coding books and tools that medical coders use. This lesson finishes up with an important discussion about patient privacy and confidentiality.

    Coding in the Real World

    Today's lesson takes a close look at how medical professionals use medical codes in the real world. Get to know the common form medical coders use and explore the different types of medical codes you will find in your coding books. By the time you finish this lesson, you will understand how the different types of codes come together on a claim and how they tell the insurance company a complete story about any doctor-patient encounter.

    Getting to Know Your CPT Manual

    In this lesson, take a detailed tour through the CPT manual where you will find medical codes for the procedures and treatments doctors and other medical professionals provide their patients. You will learn all about the CPT symbols, modifiers, and unlisted procedures. By the end of this lesson, you will be looking up your first codes!

    Getting to Know Your ICD-10-CM

    Similar to the last lesson, you will take a detailed tour through the other coding book used in this course, the ICD-10-CM, which is where you will find the codes for any disease, illness, condition, or symptom that a patient may have. You will learn all about the ICD-10-CM's symbols, formatting, and other conventions; and you will learn where to find external cause codes and Z-codes. By the end of this lesson, you will begin to practice coding diagnoses.

    Coding the Integumentary System

    Today begins a series of lessons that take you in depth into just one body system at a time, so you can understand specific medical coding situations for each area of the human body. This lesson explores the integumentary (skin) system. You will review the code categories for the most common skin conditions, infections, injuries, and procedures, and then practice coding cases that involve common skin problems.

    Coding the Musculoskeletal System

    In this lesson, you will learn all about the musculoskeletal system and study some important musculoskeletal vocabulary. Review the code categories for the most common muscle and bone conditions and injuries and learn how to code the procedures doctors use to treat common problems.

    Coding the Respiratory System

    Today focuses on the respiratory system, and how to code the most common respiratory conditions and injuries. After that, you will practice coding the most common respiratory procedures that doctors use on their patients.

    Coding the Cardiovascular System

    Explore the cardiovascular system in today's lesson. You will learn how to code common heart, vein, and artery conditions and diseases, and then you will learn how to code the procedures doctors use most often to treat these common diagnoses. As always, this lesson follows up on cardiovascular diseases and procedures with coding practice.

    Coding the Digestive and Endocrine Systems

    In this lesson, you will learn all about the digestive system and the endocrine system. Begin by studying some important vocabulary for both systems, and then review the code categories for the most common conditions, diseases, and injuries. After that, explore the procedures doctors perform to fix digestive and endocrine system problems.

    Coding the Male and Female Genitourinary Systems

    In the last of your system-specific lessons, you will review the male and female genitourinary systems; and learn how to code common conditions, diseases, and procedures for both systems. You will also spend time discussing maternity and childbirth and the special medical coding challenges you will need to consider in those cases.

    Evaluation and Management (E/M) Codes

    Ready to get to know Evaluation and Management codes? Today, you will learn the three key components of any E/M service, and I'll provide you with some helpful charts you can use to narrow down an E/M code range to a final E/M code. And as you probably guessed, this lesson ends with plenty of E/M coding practice!

    Surgical Packages and Modifiers

    In the final lesson, you will find out what's included in a surgical package and what's not. You will also learn all about modifiers and find out why medical coders use them to let insurance companies know about special circumstances. Finally, you will put everything you've learned throughout the course together by coding some practice scenarios that incorporate all of the different types of codes!

    Directional Terms and Word Combinations

    Here in the final lesson, it's time to put everything you've learned together. You will look at roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and see how they create combined medical terms from body system to body system. You will also learn some directional terms that are commonly used in medicine. You will find that your assignment for this lesson provides you the opportunity to decipher a complete medical note.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to find medical codes for any disease, condition, treatment, or surgical procedure.

 

Explore a Career in Medical Transcription/Healthcare Documentation Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Healthcare documentation specialists used to be called medical transcriptionists, but the field has grown to include voice recognition editing and scribing duties. The expanded possibilities for employment and the upgraded skills are reflected in the new title. In this course, you will learn traditional transcription and the skills needed for voice recognition (VR) editing and scribing.

 

Explore a Career in Medical Transcription/Healthcare Documentation (Self-Guided)
  • Explore a Career in Medical Transcription/Healthcare Documentation (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Take your first step toward a career as a healthcare documentation specialist, also called medical transcription! You will learn traditional transcription of the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings and learn about the skills needed for voice recognition (VR) editing and scribing.


    Take your first step toward becoming a medical transcriptionist, otherwise known as a healthcare documentation specialist! In this medical transcriptionist training, you will learn the traditional transcription of the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings and the skills needed for voice recognition (VR) editing and scribing. During your training, you will review grammar you might have forgotten since high school and apply it to the reports. You will have the opportunity to work with real dictation using the same tools medical transcriptionists use.

    In this medical transcriptionist course, we will also look at how you can further your education to take advantage of the new job markets available to transcriptionists, voice recognition editors, and scribes so you can position yourself for the future in this exciting field. By the end of the course, you will know the basics of the major reports and key clinical points of major disease processes.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Healthcare documentation specialists used to be called medical transcriptionists, but the field has grown to include voice recognition editing and scribing duties. The expanded possibilities for employment and the upgraded skills are reflected in the new title. In this course, you will learn traditional transcription and the skills needed for voice recognition (VR) editing and scribing.


    Introduction to Medical Transcription/Healthcare Documentation

    In this first lesson, we'll look at the history of medical transcription as a career. You'll find out how the field has evolved from medical secretary to transcriptionist and into its modern form. You'll explore the various medical transcriptionist skills and aptitudes you'll need to succeed in the field. You'll examine the type of work HDSs produce, and we'll look at the kinds of jobs that exist today, where you might work, and what might be in store for those working in this field.

    Tools of the Trade

    We'll start by discussing the HDS's tools of the trade, reviewing a few of the reference books and the types of websites that HDSs use for research. Then, we'll look at the hardware and software used on the job. We'll talk you through downloading the free software we'll use in this course, and then we'll go through a quick tour of how to use it. By the end of this lesson, you'll be sitting at your computer, experiencing an actual medical dictation audio file, and using the Express Scribe software on your screen. As you work through the medical report, you'll practice starting, pausing, and rewinding the audio as you tap away on the keyboard.

    Understanding Medical Records

    There are nine report types that medical professionals use most often in both hospitals and clinics. In this lesson, we'll review various examples of real medical reports. We'll also do a quick review of medical correspondence. Medical letters aren't much different from traditional letters, but since you might not have typed a traditional letter in a while, a refresher might be nice. We'll finish the lesson with some specific tips about pathology reports and how to handle numbers and measurements. Then, you'll practice transcribing a medical letter and a pathology report.

    Listen Carefully

    We'll spend this lesson reviewing how to listen most effectively and discussing the difference between hearing and active listening. We'll also touch on many issues that keep voice recognition systems from replacing humans, including homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms. Then, we'll discuss how you can use phonetics and vowel sounds (as well as a few other tricks!) to help you figure out a word or phrase in a muddled recording. Then we'll talk a bit about the radiology department and radiology reports and finish by practicing transcribing one in today's assignment.

    Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation

    This lesson will discuss subjects that might make you cringe a little: grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation. But this will be a painless, maybe even enjoyable, journey through some of the basic principles of writing that will help you become a better HDS. We will learn a little more about SOAP notes and then turn our attention to infectious diseases and medications. You'll also have the chance to transcribe a SOAP note and a radiology report in the lesson assignment.

    Style

    We'll continue our writing examination in this lesson by discussing style from the HDS perspective. Whether transcribing or editing a document produced by voice recognition, you must follow editorial directions in spelling, capitalization, and typographical display. Those directions are the style HDSs must be concerned about. You'll be surprised at how many different ways you can treat a single word. Should it be capitalized or lowercase? Should you abbreviate it, or should you spell it out? Should your numbers be in digit form or word form? These are the issues we will cover in this lesson. Finally, we'll focus on the H&P report, and you'll have the chance to practice transcribing one.

    Medical Terminology and Spelling

    No matter what you transcribe or edit, you can be sure that medical terminology will be a huge part of it. That's what we'll be focusing on today. Dictators aren't perfect. They might say one word when they actually mean another. Or they might say a word that has a sound-alike word, like anuresis and enuresis. If you understand medical terminology well, you can pinpoint the correct word to ensure your transcription is accurate. Then, we will review the basic nature of heart disease and its treatment. We'll also take a close look at another common disease: diabetes.

    Report Formatting and Word Processing

    A critical component of the HDS's work is how you put your reports together. So, we'll talk about how to break up your reports into sections with headings, subheadings, special line spacing, page breaks, and other formatting niceties. We'll also look closer at ways you can make your work easier by using word processing shortcuts, AutoText, macros, and templates. Mastering them will make you a faster and more efficient HDS! We will also focus on surgical reports. Surgical terminology is important to know, and it's also fascinating to take a look at what goes on in the operating room. The assignment for this lesson will include a surgical report to help you put to work all the new knowledge you've gained.

    Checking Your Work

    Another essential step in healthcare documentation is editing and proofreading your work. And that's what we'll concentrate on today. We will start by sharing some editing do's and don'ts and what to look for when proofreading. We will cover a disease process that has affected virtually everyone in some way: cancer. Once you have an overview of cancer, we'll work on the consultation report. Physicians often ask specialists to evaluate their patients, especially cancer patients, further. So, this is a common report you'll likely transcribe regularly. The lesson assignment includes a consult report to transcribe, and you'll also get to practice proofreading.

    Classification Systems, Discharge, and Death Summaries

    So far, we've focused on the mechanical elements of medical transcription. But there is still a lot you need to know about clinical issues. So, this will be an entirely clinical lesson. We'll talk about classification systems and their transcription foibles. And now that you have the bones of grammar and style down, we'll talk about some real bones. We'll begin by discussing fractures and spine levels. Finally, we'll discuss discharge and death summaries. They are very similar reports, but we'll examine some subtle differences.

    Infections, Blood, and Cells

    This lesson will be similar to the last in that it covers many clinical issues. It won't all be clinical, however. There are a few miscellaneous things to cover. They don't fit into neat categories, so they are all put here. Once we finish with these miscellaneous items, we'll jump back into some clinical issues, talking specifically about infections. Then, we'll focus on smaller components of the body: cells and blood. You'll notice how everything you've learned can come together in an autopsy report. This is probably the longest, most comprehensive report you'll come across. And, of course, you'll have the chance to transcribe an autopsy report in the assignment!

    The Nuts and Bolts of Working as a Medical Transcriptionist/HDS

    By now, you have the tools and the knowledge you need to dip your toe into the waters of healthcare documentation. But we still have a couple of big questions to answer. How do you manage your workload? Also, how do you establish yourself as a medical transcriptionist? And do you need more training? Today, we'll discuss the various ways you can work—everything from being an independent contractor all the way up to consultant work. We'll talk about additional training as well. Then, we'll take a peek at why this is an exciting time to enter the medical transcription field. We will look at some details about working in related fields, such as document integrity specialist, EHR specialist, and scribe.


    What you will learn

    • Explore how to work with digital tools to transcribe medical reports from audio dictation
    • Apply techniques that will help you make decisions about editing reports produced by voice recognition
    • Discuss major points of documentation for a variety of disease processes
    • Compare skills needed for transcription, voice recognition editing, and scribe positions

    How you will benefit

    • Gain the knowledge needed to work in this growing field
    • Possess the opportunity to practice skills that can be applied to any of the positions available to a healthcare documentation specialist
    • Discover the state of the industry and where it may expand in the future
    • Discuss and examine the importance of accurate medical record reporting to the health and safety of patients

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Healthcare documentation specialists used to be called medical transcriptionists, but the field has grown to include voice recognition editing and scribing duties. The expanded possibilities for employment and the upgraded skills are reflected in the new title. In this course, you will learn traditional transcription and the skills needed for voice recognition (VR) editing and scribing.

 

Explore a Career in Medical Writing Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Take your first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career as a medical writer.

 

Explore a Career in Medical Writing (Self-Guided)
  • Explore a Career in Medical Writing (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Take your first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career as a medical writer.


    Take your first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career as a medical writer; no specialized or advanced degrees required! In this course, you'll learn about the different types of medical writing that you can do, how to break into and succeed in this industry, and how to write effectively on medical topics, whether you're writing for healthcare providers, patients, or regulatory organizations like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You will examine the various types of writing that you can do, from producing technical pieces like abstracts and regulatory documentation to writing breezier items like medical news stories and patient education materials. You will gain insights about what goes into putting together a solid and compelling article, regardless of what you're writing about or who you're writing for. You will review how to consider your audience and construct an outline that addresses your audience's informational needs. You'll also learn how to keep your writing free of medical jargon and common grammatical errors, while ensuring the scientific integrity of your work.

    Throughout these lessons, you will discover invaluable tools and technologies that can make your life as a medical writer easier. You will examine informational resources, productivity tools, marketing resources, devices, and software, and review how to use them optimally to achieve your goals. You will also discover numerous tips and tricks that can help set you apart from others in the field and enable you to keep your career momentum going as well as master key medical and statistical terms. The knowledge you will gain in this course will give you the foundation and confidence you need to work for almost anyone as a medical writer, whether your goal is to find permanent employment with a company or to work as a freelancer from the comfort of your own home.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Take your first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career as a medical writer. This course teaches the different types of medical writing, how to break into and succeed in the industry, and how to write effectively on medical topics.


    Becoming a Medical Writer

    In the first lesson, you'll learn what medical writing is all about. You'll learn what medical writers do and what it takes to be a medical writer. You'll also examine the many types of writing medical writers produce, as well as the tools of the trade—the equipment that medical writers need to have. By the end of this first lesson, you'll have a solid grasp of the field and the items you should have with you as you begin your medical writing career!

    Which Path to Choose: Freelancer or Employee?

    In this lesson, you'll examine the two main career paths you can take as a medical writer: freelancer and employee. You'll start by examining general factors that you need to consider. Then, you'll review the benefits and drawbacks of being a freelancer and an employee. After you complete this lesson, you'll have a good understanding of both of these routes, enabling you to determine which one will better serve your needs and objectives.

    Laying a Good Foundation for Your Writing

    There are a few core things you'll need to get a handle on before you start any medical writing project: knowing your audience, understanding your topic, and creating your outline. You can't expect to succeed without first tackling these elements, so this lesson will go into good detail about that. After you complete the lesson, you'll be equipped to lay a solid foundation for your writing, regardless who you're targeting and what you're writing about.

    Grammar Essentials for Medical Writers

    The focus of this lesson is on grammar, which is essential for making your writing polished and coherent. You'll start by looking at key sentence-level issues, including sentence structure and use of punctuation. Then you'll move on to building easy-to-follow paragraphs and transitions, as well as a few rules specific to medical writing!

    Learning Key Medical and Statistical Terms

    In this lesson, you'll focus on the language that you'll often come across in medical literature. You'll start by looking at abbreviations, including when and how to use them. Then you'll look at how to spot medical jargon. Finally, you'll review some key statistical terms so that you can better understand how to process the information you're writing about. After you complete this lesson, you'll have a better understanding of the language that dominates the medical arena and how to use it.

    Accessorizing and Polishing Your Work

    This lesson will focus on how to add visual elements to your writing and enhance its readability. You'll start by looking at the accessories you can create: figures, tables, and sidebars. You'll review what these accessories are, when to use them, and considerations to keep in mind when creating them. Then you'll turn your attention to proofreading your work, focusing on strategies you can use to catch errors and improve flow. After you complete this lesson, you'll understand how to add the finishing touches to your work that'll really help it shine!

    Understanding Key Ethical Principles in Medical Writing

    This lesson is all about ethics! It will talk about the ethical issues that surround medical writing and the responsibilities that come with authorship. You'll start by looking at scientific misconduct and how it can affect your writing. Then you'll turn your attention to plagiarism and how to avoid it. Finally, you'll review ghostwriting and other situations that can cause ethical dilemmas, as well as steps you can take to secure the integrity of your work. After you complete this lesson, you'll have a good understanding of the ethical terrain that underlies medical writing.

    Medical Writing Markets

    In this lesson, you'll examine the markets that need medical writers. You'll start by looking at the pharmaceutical industry, which directly and indirectly employs medical writers. Then, you'll examine medical communications companies, another major employer of medical writers. Finally, you'll review some of the smaller markets, like hospitals, managed care organizations, and professional medical associations. After you complete this lesson, you'll have a good understanding of these markets and where to aim in your job search!

    Breaking Into the Medical Writing Freelance Arena

    In this lesson, you'll examine the medical writing freelance arena. First, you'll review how you can build a portfolio, which can be an important tool for helping you secure work. Next, you'll examine where to look for freelance work and steps you can take to increase your odds of finding work. Finally, you'll review the business side of being a freelancer, including how to develop a business plan and which business structures you can consider. After you complete this lesson, you'll have a better understanding of the freelance environment and how you can be successful in it.

    Finding Permanent Employment as a Medical Writer

    How can you find permanent employment as a medical writer? That's what this lesson will discuss. First, you'll review how to put together an effective resume and maximize your job search. Then, you'll examine strategies that can enhance your chances of getting an interview, such as constructing a thoughtful cover letter. And finally, you'll look at some ways to really shine during your interview. By the time you finish this lesson, you'll have the knowledge you need to stand out from the crowd, from resume prescreening through the interview process!

    Taking Charge of Your Career

    Now it's time to think about how you can advance your medical writing career. You'll review credentials you might pursue to make you more enticing to employers or clients and then look at strategies for building a good reputation. Also, every writer's career reaches a standstill at some point—even if you're not there yet, it'll help to be prepared when that happens. The lesson will conclude by discussing some ways to get your career momentum going when you find you've peaked!

    The Future of Medical Writing

    How is technology shaping medical writing and the way that people look for and find medical information? That's what this lesson is all about. First, you'll review how writing for the web is different from print and what you need to know to write effectively for online viewing. Then, you'll look at social media and how companies are using it to promote content and brands as well as how you can use these platforms to promote your own work. Finally, you'll examine how technology continues to shape the writing world and explore some technology solutions that can make your life as a medical writer a bit easier!



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Take your first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career as a medical writer. This course teaches the different types of medical writing, how to break into and succeed in the industry, and how to write effectively on medical topics.

 

Explore a Career in Nursing Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    This course will help you discover what it takes to become an LPN or RN and all the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await you in the different fields of nursing. You'll also learn about the different types of nursing and specialties and about the benefits of additional education.

 

Explore a Career in Nursing (Self-Guided)
  • Explore a Career in Nursing (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn what it takes to become an LPN or RN, and discover all of the exciting and rewarding opportunities awaiting you in the field of nursing.


    Are you interested in a career that's meaningful and challenging with a great salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement? You should think about becoming a nurse! No segment of the economy is growing faster than the healthcare industry, and nurses have more options than ever before.

    As you progress through the course, you'll learn about several different fields of nursing—from traditional bedside work to critical care areas, like the OR and ICU, to lesser known branches of the field, like nursing informatics. Basically, there's a nursing specialty for everyone, whether your dream is an adrenaline-fueled job in a fast-paced emergency department or a desk job working for the government. You'll also gain information about what you can do with a graduate degree in nursing, and take a quick peek at some of the other medical positions you might be interested in, like radiology technician or physical therapist. If you've ever thought about nursing, now is the time to find out more!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Notes:

    • Although the education, salary, and licensing information pertains to US nurses only, the skills and specialties described in this course are not specific to the US and therefore it is appropriate for international enrollment. Additionally, the information provided would also be relevant to anyone hoping to study or work in the US.

    This course will help you discover what it takes to become an LPN or RN and all the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await you in the different fields of nursing. You'll also get information on different types of nursing and specialties and things you can do with additional education.


    So You Want to Be a Nurse

    In this first lesson, you'll discover some of the many benefits of becoming a nurse. The lesson will discuss the different pathways to getting a nursing diploma or degree, and then you'll look at the pros and cons of each. It will also talk about some things to think about before you seriously consider nursing school, like prerequisite classes and some of the skills that can help set you up for success. Got math? Are you a good multitasker? Do you like talking to other people? Great! If not, it's never too early to start practicing!

    Medical Basics

    This lesson is a crash course in medical basics. Without getting too detailed, it will discuss some common medical acronyms, and you'll learn how to decode intimidating medical terminology. It will talk about the different types of doctors, equipment, and tests that nurses encounter and then finish up with an introduction to medical math. It sounds a little scary, but this lesson will serve as a foundation to understanding the ones that follow. The information presented here can be helpful whether you work in the medical field someday or just want to know a little bit more about what's really happening when you or your loved ones go to the doctor.

    Welcome to Nurse Training!

    This lesson is all about nurse training. First, you'll take a look at exactly what happens in nursing school—from the coursework to the clinical rotations to the exams. But school is just the beginning! After graduation, there's the NCLEX licensing exam, where you'll demonstrate that you've learned enough to be a safe and competent nurse. Then, it'll be time for your first nursing position, where you might enroll in a nurse internship or residency, or you might receive additional training in your department. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a good idea of the different types of training you might go through on your path to becoming a nurse.

    The Frontlines of Nursing

    In this lesson, you'll look at the three most common job settings for new nurses—hospital acute care, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. You'll learn about the different specialties you can pursue in each area, the colleagues you might work with, and what working as a nurse in these three areas is really like.

    Nursing for Adrenaline Junkies

    Many people consider ER, OR, and ICU nursing the most exciting fields of nursing! This lesson will discuss what it's really like to work in these settings—and how this compares to what you see on TV. You'll learn how ERs triage patients, what it means to scrub or circulate in the OR, the different types of ICUs, and a whole lot more.

    Nursing for Therapeutic Communicators

    There are certain fields in nursing that require more care and compassion than others. This lesson will discuss psychiatric nursing, hospice nursing, case management, and health coaching. These positions are less likely to be adrenaline-fueled, but they're rewarding in their own ways. These are careers that focus on the counseling and patient advocacy roles of nursing. The lesson will discuss psychiatric hospitals and substance abuse centers and the people you'll work with there, as well as some of the most common tasks in working with patients who are dying and those who are looking to maintain good health and healthy practices.

    Nursing for Number Crunchers and Nine-To-Fivers

    This lesson is about careers that focus on the research, education, management, and change agent roles of nursing. You'll look at research nursing, informatics nursing, and legal nurse consulting. Although most nurses working in these fields have at least a year of clinical nursing experience, none of these positions requires additional certification or degrees.

    Nursing for Those Who Want to Better Their Communities

    What have you heard about community health nursing? This is a specialty that encompasses a variety of positions, from school nurses to prison nurses to Red Cross disaster relief nurses. Community health nurses engage in all six of the nursing roles, with heavy focus on education, patient advocacy, and being a change agent. You'll explore what it really means to be a community health nurse by learning where you'll work and what you might be doing.

    Nursing for Those Who Want to See the World

    This lesson is for wanderers! You'll explore everything from working as a travel nurse in a neighboring town to taking to the high seas as a member of the Navy Nurse Corps. You'll also look at medical mission work like Doctors Without Borders and Mercy Ships. If you want to use your nursing skills while seeing the world, get ready to love this lesson.

    Pediatric and Obstetric Nursing and More!

    No nursing survey course would be complete without touching on pediatric and obstetric nursing. You'll take a look at these specialties and then check out a few other nursing positions that involve working on a team instead of in a department. Finally, you'll take a quick peek at what it means to be a charge nurse or nurse manager.

    Advanced Practice Nursing: Beyond the Bachelor's Degree

    This lesson is for overachievers and forward thinkers. Maybe you want to be a nurse but you know you're going to want to do more than basic clinical nursing. You might be thinking about teaching or hospital administration. Or perhaps you want to become a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist. You'll look at all of those options in this lesson!

    If You're Still Not Sure

    What if you've gone through this course so far and learned about nursing school and licensing exams and the different fields of nursing, but you still don't know if nursing is right for you? That's okay! This final lesson will recap the highs and lows of nursing and give you some ideas about alternatives to becoming a nurse. You'll also look at some strategies for getting more information so you can be armed with the knowledge you need to make a decision.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course will help you discover what it takes to become an LPN or RN and all the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await you in the different fields of nursing. You'll also get information on different types of nursing and specialties and things you can do with additional education.

 

Fitness Business Management
  • Fitness Business Management
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn how to manage a personal training program, department, or facility as a strategic business with this innovative online course.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
    • A CD or DVD drive.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word is recommended (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.


    A successful fitness business is about more than burning calories and building muscles. To be competitive in the business world, you need to know about strategic planning, accounting, marketing, human resources, customer relations, and more. This course will prepare you to implement a successful business system in private or commercial health clubs, medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness centers, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, YMCAs, JCCs, college centers, recreational settings, or corporate fitness centers. This course was developed to establish an industry-standard in fitness management education.

    A competitive advantage offered in this course is the Optional Field Internship. Students who take advantage of this option will be able to practice the fitness management concepts they've learned about through an internship in a health and fitness setting. This course is offered in partnership with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Health Club Managers, Inc., and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP). IDEA provided content and curriculum for the course, and, as a student, you'll receive a complimentary six-month subscription to the digital edition of the IDEA Fitness Journal. Health Club Managers, Inc., a health club staff and management training company provide graduating certificate students with a preferred discount on their services. PFP provides students with a free three-year subscription. The subscription includes eight print issues of their magazine per year, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, a digital magazine, and access to an interactive website with blogs, polls, articles, and much more.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course may qualify for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations. Please contact the course provider to obtain the latest information.

    • American Senior Fitness Association (SFA)
    • International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
    • Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
    • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
    • National Strength Professional Association (NSPA)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Fitness
      1. Business Fundamentals
      2. Being a Fitness Manager
      3. Understand Key Manager Skill-Sets
      4. Sales and Marketing
    2. Financial Principles and Business Concepts
      1. Major Types of Financial Statements
      2. Budgetary and Forecast Spreadsheets
      3. Apply Financial and Accounting Principles to Start a Fitness Business
      4. The Basics of the Federal Tax System
    3. Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service Management
      1. Consumer Buying Behaviors in the Fitness Industry
      2. Customer-Centric Focus
      3. Transform Customer Satisfaction to Customer Loyalty
      4. Why Customers Buy or Don't Buy a Particular Club Service
    4. Fitness Management and Business Administration
      1. The Role of the Human Resources Department
      2. The Job Description of a Fitness Professional
      3. Staff Development
      4. How Staff Development, Business Development, and Customer Service Management Work Together
    5. Elective Program: Optional Field Internship in Fitness Business Management
      1. Intern for a total of six weeks, 60 hours with professionals in the fitness and health industry for a practical experience working with members at fitness facilities and health centers
      2. Network and interact with professionals in the health and fitness industry
      3. Develop a professional goal statement and review career opportunities
      4. Improve your ability to obtain employment or operate your own health and fitness facility

    What you will learn

    • Learn the skill-sets and competencies that a fitness professional needs in order to be a successful entrepreneur, owner, or department manager
    • Understand how to operate a fiscally successful business in the fitness industry
    • Learn business concepts, including purchasing, contractual agreements, risk management and negligence, technology issues, and other fiscal concerns
    • Identify how branding influences consumers and creates a demand for fitness services and products
    • Understand customer relationship management methods
    • Effectively use sales techniques
    • Learn how to create strategic business plans for successful health and business ventures
    • Master the financial and accounting knowledge needed to manage a fitness operation
    • Understand sales and communication techniques needed to thrive in the professional world

    How you will benefit

    • Develop the skills needed to succeed as a professional in the fitness industry
    • Explore the profession as a potential career choice with the optional field internship experience
    • Earn continuing education credits/units

    Ken Baldwin

    Ken Baldwin, M.ED., ACSM-H/FI has been involved in the fitness, wellness, and education profession for over 10 years. He is the senior editor, content expert, and lead author for ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer Textbook, Second Edition." He was chair of IDEA's National Personal Trainer Committee and chair of the Senior Fitness Subcommittee for the Massachusetts Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports. He serves on national committees for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AAHPERD, and the Medical Fitness Association. His background includes operating and managing a personal training company, consulting at corporations, and lecturing at international conferences, public events, national conventions.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    A successful fitness business is about more than burning calories and building muscles. To be competitive in the business world, you need to know about strategic planning, accounting, marketing, human resources, customer relations, and more. This course will prepare you to implement a successful business system in private or commercial health clubs, medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness centers, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, YMCAs, JCCs, college centers, recreational settings, or corporate fitness centers. This course was developed to establish an industry-standard in fitness management education.

    A competitive advantage offered in this course is the Optional Field Internship. Students who take advantage of this option will be able to practice the fitness management concepts they've learned about through an internship in a health and fitness setting. This course is offered in partnership with the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Health Club Managers, Inc., and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP). IDEA provided content and curriculum for the course, and, as a student, you'll receive a complimentary six-month subscription to the digital edition of the IDEA Fitness Journal. Health Club Managers, Inc., a health club staff and management training company provide graduating certificate students with a preferred discount on their services. PFP provides students with a free three-year subscription. The subscription includes eight print issues of their magazine per year, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, a digital magazine, and access to an interactive website with blogs, polls, articles, and much more.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course may qualify for CECs/CEUs for the following organizations. Please contact the course provider to obtain the latest information.

    • American Senior Fitness Association (SFA)
    • International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
    • Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
    • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
    • National Strength Professional Association (NSPA)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

Food and Mood: What's the Connection?
  • Food and Mood: What's the Connection?
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn about how food affects one's mood, the types of nutrients that can improve mental health, types of eating disorders, and how to incorporate mindful eating as a way of supporting positive mental health.


    "You are what you eat!" How often have most of us heard this phrase? While it may be a common saying, it remains a very true one for many good reasons. Food has the ability to affect our bodies and minds in profound ways. It can influence how we feel, think, sleep, and function every day. By choosing healthy, nutrient-dense, calorie-appropriate, organic foods and drinking adequate amounts of water, we provide ourselves with optimal opportunities to experience positive physical and mental health.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe how food affects one's mood, the types of nutrients that can improve or enhance mental health, types of eating disorders, and how to incorporate mindful eating as a way of supporting positive mental health.

    (2 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 06/01/2025

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand how food affects one's mood, explores the types of nutrients that can improve or enhance mental health, examines types of eating disorders, and discusses how to incorporate mindful eating as a way of supporting positive mental health.


    1. Introduction
    2. Neurotransmitters
    3. Food and the Brain
    4. Nutritional Psychiatry—The New Frontier in Mental Health?
    5. The Standard American Diet
    6. Inflammation and Mood
    7. Vitamins, Herbs, and Mood
    8. Food Addiction
    9. Diet and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
    10. Sleep and Food
    11. Food and Love
    12. Food Cravings
    13. Eating Disorders
    14. Probiotics and Mood
    15. Water and Mood
    16. Mindful Eating for Better Mental Health
    17. Food and Mood Journal
    18. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Describe the link between food, brain function, and mood
    • Identify the role of inflammation in physical and mental health
    • Discuss the relationship between vitamins, herbs, and mood
    • Explain food addictions, food cravings, the role of diet in premenstrual syndrome, and how food affects sleep
    • Describe the relationship between food and love
    • Explain the major eating disorders—anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder
    • Explain the relationship between adequate water intake and mood
    • Identify elements of mindful eating that enhance mental health

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to nutrition, mental health, eating disorders, and mindful eating practices
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in mental health and nutrition/dietary settings
    • Provide continuing education in nutrition, eating disorders, mindful eating, and the relationship between nutrients and mental health
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners understand how food affects one's mood, explores the types of nutrients that can improve or enhance mental health, examines types of eating disorders, and discusses how to incorporate mindful eating as a way of supporting positive mental health.

 

Genealogy Basics Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $125.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn to trace your family history and make it come alive. This course provides hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past using several subscription-based websites that you will be able to access during the course.

 

Genealogy Basics (Self-Guided)
  • Genealogy Basics (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn where to look, who to contact, and how to use research tools to begin an exciting and fascinating exploration of your roots.


    Tracing your family's history is a fascinating journey. Genealogy Basics will help you understand the genealogy research process and how to interpret the information you find. This course guides you through the search process for family names using several subscription-based websites, which you can access while enrolled in this class.

    You will learn through hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past. You will develop a strategy to accomplish your objectives, evaluate the results, and share that information with others. You will discover where to look, who to contact, and how to make your family history come alive!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn to trace your family history and make it come alive. This course provides hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past using several subscription-based websites that you will be able to access during the course.


    Where Do I Begin?

    In the first lesson, you'll learn how to gather family information and organize your collection of materials. You will discover which sources provide the best information and explore standard collection methods and interview techniques. You will be provided with a PDF toolkit that includes all the forms you'll need to get started. Each lesson ends with a small crossword puzzle to help you remember important genealogy terms.

    What Do You Want to Learn?

    In this lesson, you'll answer the question, What's missing in my family tree? You'll organize your findings using research timelines, then determine which records will be the most helpful. You will also use different Internet search techniques including an online search of the Social Security Death Index.

    Vital Records (Birth, Death and Marriage)

    In this lesson, you'll explore and analyze vital records such as Birth, Death, and Marriage. You will also learn how to request copies for your research and what to look for in those records. This lesson uses several easy-to-follow examples for finding vital records in databases on the Internet.

    Census Records

    This is perhaps the most important of all the lessons. You will learn the value of census records and discover that spelling really doesn't count! You will learn which census records are available, where to find them, and how to analyze them. This lesson uses three hands-on examples you can try for searching the complete 1880 US Census and the 1881 Census for Canada and Great Britain, without leaving your house or renting microfilm.

    Why Can't I Find My Ancestors?

    In this lesson, you'll hear some of the reasons why you may not be able to find an elusive ancestor. Contrary to what you may think, they're not in a witness protection program! You'll explore the Soundex system and learn its value in solving some mysteries. You'll also learn how to analyze old handwriting.

    How Computers Search

    In this lesson, you'll learn how computers search, both on and off the Internet. Local and distant searches—when done properly—can answer many of your questions. You'll also learn how to use the LDS Library website to find published information, saving you hours or days of research time.

    Potpourri

    In this lesson, you'll explore writing styles, unusual resources, and the value of email. You'll discover the value of mailing lists and learn how to subscribe, unsubscribe, and post messages. You'll also learn how to search past archives for messages that might help fill in missing branches on your family tree.

    Military Records

    In this lesson, you'll learn what resources are available for researching military records and where to find them. The example in this lesson walks you through a search of the US Civil War database and explains how valuable pension records can be in learning more about your ancestors.

    Land Records

    In this lesson, you'll learn to research maps, deeds, and grants for genealogy. You will investigate abstracting deeds and do a search of the Bureau of Land Management website for Land Grants and Homesteading Patents.

    Immigration

    This lesson explains how your ancestors immigrated. You will learn the immigration patterns to America and discover how to use naturalization and passport documents. Your class has an account already set up at the Ellis Island website for you to use. The assignment will walk you through a real example and eventually show you the actual ships manifest.

    Newspapers, Directories, Periodicals, and Wills

    In this lesson, you'll learn about some of the exciting things that can come from researching newspapers, city directories, periodicals, and wills. You'll also learn a great way to find collateral lines (cousins), and perhaps fill in some middle names or reveal new locations by sharing your work with others.

    Genealogy Tools, Sources, and Software Reviews

    In the last lesson, you'll explore more genealogy tools, sources, and software. This lesson will show you the best genealogy software programs and will review each one. By using a software program, you can discover how easy it is to put it all together. The assignments for Genealogy Basics use easy-to follow-examples that walk you through real-time searching on many superb websites.



    Self-Study

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    Learn to trace your family history and make it come alive. This course provides hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family's past using several subscription-based websites that you will be able to access during the course.

 

Global Health and Healing Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $255.00
    Hours: 42

    The course objectives of the Global Health and Healing Bundle are to offer health care professionals an overview of how alternative practices differ from conventional medical systems and learn the basic techniques and procedures for preventing the transmission of infectious disease.

 

Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional (Self-Guided)
  • Grammar and Writing Skills for the Health Professional (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $215.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    This course teaches correct grammar usage for health professionals. Learn how to utilize grammar rules and common medical terminology to prepare professional reports or documentation.


    Communication skills are crucial in the health care profession. From emails to reporting, correct grammar usage and writing techniques are important aspects of professional success. Whether you're an entry-level health care professional or an industry veteran, this course will help you sharpen or maintain your communication skills.

    This course focuses on correct grammar usage within the health care profession. Packed with real life applications, you will review the entire writing process, emphasizing the importance of quality writing. By course completion, you will be able to confidently write medical reports, correspondences, emails, progress notes, charting, research, and other professional documentation one would encounter in the healthcare environment.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    • The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

    Learn to confidently write medical reports, correspondence, emails, progress notes, charting, research and other professional documentation one would encounter in the healthcare environment. This course is packed with real-life applications as you review the entire writing process.


    1. The Basics of Grammar
      1. Nouns
      2. Pronouns
      3. Verbs
      4. Adjectives
      5. Adverbs
    2. Advanced Grammar
      1. Sentences, Clauses, and Phrases
      2. Punctuation
      3. Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Paragraphs
    3. Putting It All Together
      1. The Writing Process
      2. Resumes

    What you will learn

    • Grammar and writing guidelines and practical knowledge in real-world practice
    • Advanced grammar concepts such as sentences, clauses, phrases, punctuation, and prepositions
    • The thinking process involved in writing and grammar
    • The step-by-step writing process for resumes, cover letters, and more

    How you will benefit

    • Confidently use writing to communicate your thoughts and ideas and perform daily tasks
    • Learn to create documents and communications for work that are professional and polished
    • Open the door to more career opportunities with well-written, error-free resumes and cover letters

    Self-Study

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    Learn to confidently write medical reports, correspondence, emails, progress notes, charting, research and other professional documentation one would encounter in the healthcare environment. This course is packed with real-life applications as you review the entire writing process.

 

Handling Medical Emergencies Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn how to help family, friends, and anyone in an emergency when every second counts. This course will help you recognize the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions and emergencies, so you can provide appropriate treatment while waiting for the EMS to arrive.

 

Handling Medical Emergencies (Self-Guided)
  • Handling Medical Emergencies (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    This course will teach you how to identify common medical emergencies, recognize signs and symptoms, and how to render appropriate emergency care.


    If a member of your family suffered a medical emergency, you could certainly call for trained emergency medical responders, but what would you do while you're waiting for them to arrive? Every second counts during a medical emergency.

    Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions and providing appropriate treatment can mean a better outcome for the patient and can greatly reduce the seriousness of the illness, which means a shorter hospital stay and lower medical costs. It's also very satisfying to know how to help someone in a time of need.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    This course will teach you how to identify common medical emergencies, recognize signs and symptoms, and how to render appropriate emergency care.


    Introduction to Medical Emergencies

    Every day, thousands of medical emergencies occur in the United States. In your first lesson, you will learn what happens when someone dials 911 to report the emergency. You will see how emergency 911 operators do their jobs, who will respond to the emergency, and what will happen after emergency medical services personnel arrive at the scene. Then, you will start learning the human body, so you will know why your organs work like they do.

    The Initial Assessment

    This lesson teaches you how to make sure you stay safe at the scene of an emergency—from watching out for traffic and identifying hazards, to protecting yourself from transmitted diseases. Then, you will learn the ABCs of emergency care, so you will know what steps to take in order to help someone in need. Also, you will see how to take a reading of a patient's respiration and pulse to determine if the heart and lungs are working normally.

    Heart Disease and Heart Attack

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the USA. In today's lesson, you will learn what causes heart disease and how you and your family can prevent it from happening to yourselves. You will learn the difference between angina and heart attacks, and why you may not want to go to the closest hospital if you suspect your family member is having heart problems.

    Respiratory Illness and Disease

    Would you know what to do if your child suddenly choked on a small toy or piece of food? This lesson addresses choking and breathing problems, the leading causes of accidental deaths in children. You will also learn about asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Head and Brain Injuries

    This lesson focuses on the body's master organ—the brain. You will learn about concussions, head injuries, seizures, and strokes. You will see how the pupils of the eyes give you important information about brain function, and how to recognize the signs of a stroke, one of the most common events leading to adult disability.

    Bleeding and Burns

    Do you know what the largest organ of the body is? Surprise—it's your skin. This lesson goes over what happens when you injure your skin—whether you've scraped, cut, torn, punctured, or burned it. You will also learn how to recognize the signs of bleeding, even if the bleeding is internal and out of your sight. You will see how to stop all types of bleeding and how to treat all types of burns, including electrical, chemical, thermal, and even severe sunburns.

    The Nine Types of Shock

    In today's lesson, you will learn all about shock — not the electrical kind, but the type that prevents oxygen from getting to your body's cells. You will learn how to recognize and treat shock caused by infections, allergic reactions, bleeding, breathing problems, diabetes, heart problems, spinal injuries, and simple fainting. You will also see what to look for to determine if an unconscious person has a chronic medical problem, with no one around to tell you about it.

    Medical and Environmental Emergencies

    This lesson goes into underlying medical problems such as diabetes, gallstones, hepatitis, appendicitis, and kidney stones. You will also learn about heat and cold emergencies, from heat exhaustion and heat stroke to frostbite and hypothermia. And you will find out what's happening if your patient's eyeballs look yellow.

    Managing Poisoning

    Almost 3 million children are victims of accidental poisoning each year. In this lesson, you will learn how poisoning occurs—how it gets into a child's body through absorption, inhalation, ingestion, or injection. You will see why poison control centers have been established throughout the country and how you can reach one using a single phone number. Most important, you will learn what to do and what not to do before medical help arrives at your house.

    Fractures and Sports Injuries

    This lesson focuses on injuries to the bones and joints. You will learn about fractures, sprains, and strains, as well as how to handle neck and back injuries without causing further harm to your patient. You will learn how to use common items to make splints to stabilize an arm or leg until help arrives. You will also learn about athletic trainers and the roles they serve in organized team sports.

    Child Development and Specific Injuries

    Children aren't just little adults. In this lesson, you will learn how children react to injury and illness, and how you can interact with them during the various stages they go through as they grow up. You will learn the differences in their anatomy as they get bigger, how their vital signs change, and how they're so much more susceptible to shock than adults are. Then, you will examine the early warning signs of substance abuse among teenagers and talk about a difficult topic—teen suicide and self-injury.

    Critical Illnesses, SIDS, and Abuse

    In your final lesson, you will learn about illnesses common to children—croup, epiglottitis, asthma, and meningitis. After, you will explore SIDS—Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and learn why researchers think it occurs and steps you can take to reduce its risk. This lesson closes with the nationwide problem of child neglect and abuse, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of physical and sexual abuse, and why just one phone call can make a major positive step in an abused child's life.



    Self-Study

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    This course will teach you how to identify common medical emergencies, recognize signs and symptoms, and how to render appropriate emergency care.

 

Health and Well-Being Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $495.00
    Hours: 82

    The course objective is to offer health professionals a broad understanding of the various therapies of Complementary, Holistic, and Integrative Health and stay current with emerging trends as they work with diverse, growing populations.

 

Health Care Entrepreneurship Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $140.00
    Hours: 23

    The course objectives of the Health Care Entrepreneurship Bundle are to offer health care professionals an overview of how to start their own business and understand the legal and ethical risks that result from factors in the medical industry.

 

Healthy Living Suite Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $340.00
    Hours: 72

    In this program you'll learn how to establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime. You'll learn how to save money and prepare home-cooked meals that are fast, easy, and delicious, and how to grow nutritious fruit and vegetables that can be used in your meals.

 

Hemodialysis Technician
  • Hemodialysis Technician
  • Fee: $3,595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn how to pursue a career as a dialysis technician by preparing for the BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
    • To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to pass the course successfully.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Hemodialysis Technician course:

    • Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel
    • Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician
    • Custom Hemodialysis Kit

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Hemodialysis Technician
      1. Introduction to Hemodialysis
      2. The Normal Kidney and Kidney Disease Changes
      3. Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Injury
      4. Infection Control
      5. Principles of Hemodialysis
      6. Dialyzers, Dialysate, and Dialysis Delivery Machines
      7. Water Treatment in Hemodialysis
      8. Patient Care and Data Collection
      9. Vascular Access Care
      10. Pre-Treatment Care in Hemodialysis
      11. Medications and Laboratory Testing in Hemodialysis
      12. Patient Care and Machine Management During Hemodialysis Treatment
      13. Post-Hemodialysis Treatment Care
      14. Your Role in Patient Education
      15. Clinical Quality in Dialysis
      16. Professional Development

    What you will learn

    • To describe how to evaluate the patient pre- and post-treatment as well as evaluate, intervene, and manage treatment for the patient
    • To describe how to properly set up and maintain a dialysis machine and how to evaluate proper machine operation, including documenting compliance for maintenance records
    • To describe the components and design of typical water treatment systems and discuss the steps to maintain, monitor, and evaluate water treatment systems
    • To explain how to maintain a clean and safe patient environment, identify precautions used in dialysis, and how to implement isolation procedures
    • To identify professional development opportunities for continuing education and discuss quality-related issues, proper documentation, and communication skills needed in a dialysis setting

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) exam offered by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)
    • Obtain soft skills such as communication, computer literacy, etc. are integrated in the course
    • Gain a new job, clinical experience, or achieve a promotion within 180 days of completing the program
    • Opportunity to share what you learn with others to improve the overall understanding of dialysis
    • Obtain your CPR certification from the Red Cross—included in your course

    Dominic Japos

    Dominic Japos holds a BS in Biology and a Bachelor's in Nursing. His professional journey commenced as an NCLEX instructor, subsequently leading him to the United Kingdom where he dedicated 8 years to serving as a dialysis nurse. His true passion lies in the realm of education. Upon relocating to the United States in 2016 to practice as a dialysis nurse at Davita, he also earned a Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in education, successfully completing it in 2017.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

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    Learn how to pursue a career as a dialysis technician by preparing for the BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.

 

HIPAA Compliance Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    If you are just starting your career in the health care field, HIPAA Compliance training is a priceless addition to your resume. This course provides an understanding of the compliance requirements of HIPAA, and subsequent rules and laws that affect HIPAA.

 

HIPAA Compliance (Self-Guided)
  • HIPAA Compliance (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn how to comply with the duties, rights, and responsibilities of HIPAA, ARRA & HITECH.


    Are you a health care professional or considering a career in the health care industry, or do you provide services to a health care organization? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then it is mandatory that you understand the compliance requirements of HIPAA, and subsequent rules and laws that affect HIPAA. These laws require all health care professionals to take careful steps to protect sensitive health information. In this course you will examine the compliance process. You will focus specifically on the Administrative Simplification portion of HIPAA. This course will give real world examples to explain the Privacy rule. You will examine what is meant by covered entities, business associates, and many other relationships within the health care industry impacted by HIPAA. You will understand how computers fit into the Security Rule and examine many types of safeguards, which are crucial components of the Security Rule. You will also learn about the Office for Civil Rights, HIPAA's watchdog organization.

    By the time you finish this course, you will be confident and capable of implementing HIPAA's Administrative Simplification rules, and the laws impacting it, in your own organization. If you are just starting your career in the health care field, you will have a priceless addition to your resume.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn how to comply with the duties, rights, and responsibilities of HIPAA, ARRA & HITECH.


    1. Introduction to HIPAA
    2. HIPAA's Major Players: Covered Entities, Business
    3. Associates, and Related Organizations
    4. Transactions, Code Sets, and Identifiers
    5. Introduction to the Privacy Rule
    6. Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
    7. Patient Rights
    8. Introduction to the Security Rule
    9. Risk Management and the Security Rule Standards
    10. Administrative Safeguards
    11. Physical and Technical Safeguards
    12. Compliance, Rules, and Agreements
    13. HIPAA: Wrapping It Up!


    Self-Study

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    Learn how to comply with the duties, rights, and responsibilities of HIPAA, ARRA & HITECH.

 

Holistic Stress Management
  • Holistic Stress Management
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn about how stress affects the body and holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.


    Stress affects each of us every day and while some of us rise to the occasion, others experience myriad physiological, psychological, and spiritual effects. How we cope with stress can determine the current and future state of our health and well-being. Our bodies react to the signals sent to us by our brains during stressful episodes and these signals affect every system, especially the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.

    There are many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the concept of stress and describe holistic stress management techniques.

    (3 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 09/11/2024

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand how stress affects the body, and the many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.


    1. Introduction
    2. Origins and Definitions of Stress
    3. The Body's Reaction to Stress
    4. Physiology of Stress
    5. Effective Stress Management Techniques
    6. Key Concepts

    What you will learn

    • Describe the concept of stress
    • Identify the stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
    • Describe types of stress
    • Explain the role of stress on the individual
    • Describe the physiology of stress
    • Explain the concept of psychoneuroimmunology
    • Identify the ways self-awareness can help an individual manage stress
    • Describe the roles of cognitive restructuring and effective communication in stress management
    • Explain the role of imagery in stress management
    • Describe the impact of social support on health
    • Describe art therapy and its role in stress management
    • Explain how journaling impacts health and can address stress

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to stress, its causes, and the many ways to effectively manage stress
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in a variety of health care settings, including mental health and holistic healthcare settings
    • Provide continuing education in stress management and stress management techniques
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

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    This course helps learners understand how stress affects the body, and the many holistic stress management techniques including self-awareness, cognitive restructuring, effective communication, guided imagery, social support, art therapy, and journaling.

 

Horse Care Management
  • Horse Care Management
  • Fee: $2,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Horse Care Management teaches the principles of equine husbandry and a practical knowledge of horse care management skills. This comprehensive course is perfect for individuals interested in horses, horse care, or starting a career in the horse industry.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Any word processing application (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • All applications listed above must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    A fundamental key to success in the horse industry is having extensive knowledge of the horse. This Horse Care Management course will provide you with a comprehensive study of equine science and the practical application of these scientific concepts. The course consists of three basic horse care modules and an elective module in your choice of Equine Behavior or Horse Breeding. You will learn several facets of horse care and horse management, including daily care, handling techniques, and training principles. You will also be encouraged to complete activities on your own in the horse industry designed to enhance and reinforce the lesson's principles if they are undertaken. Completing this intensive course will prove your dedication to the well-being of horses and affirm that you have met an industry-standard level of proficiency.


    1. Horse Care I: Equine Husbandry Basics
    2. Domestication/Development of the Horse
    3. Form to Function
    4. Definitions of Movement
    5. Teeth and Age Determination
    6. Feet & Hoof Care
    7. Horsemanship and Equitation
    8. Basic Handling of Horses
    9. Horse Care II: Equine Herd Health Management
    10. Review of Disease
    11. Normal Health Parameters & Signs of Disease
    12. Common Infectious Diseases
    13. Parasite Management
    14. Digestive System Disorders
    15. Miscellaneous Diseases
    16. Wound Management and First Aid
    17. Horse Management III: Equine Nutrition
    18. Review of the Horse's Digestive Anatomy & Physiology
    19. Review of the Basic Nutrients
    20. Animal Factors Affecting Nutrition
    21. Feed Factors Affecting Nutrition
    22. Feeding Factors Affecting Nutrition
    23. Feed-Induced Diseases
    24. Horse Training Principles (Option 1)
    25. Introduction to Equine Behavior
    26. Patterns of General Behavior
    27. Social Behavior
    28. Intelligence/Factors Affecting Learning
    29. Foundations in Horsemanship
    30. Principles of Training
    31. Horse Breeding (Option 2)
    32. Basic Principles in Selective Breeding
    33. Reproductive Physiology of the Mare
    34. Reproductive Physiology of the Stallion
    35. Breeding Management of the Mare
    36. Breeding Management of the Stallion
    37. Management of Pregnancy & Parturition
    38. Reproductive Failure
    39. Principles of Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer

    What you will learn

    • Basic principles of equine husbandry practices.
    • A broad knowledge of horse care for both the stabled horse and horse kept on grass.
    • Proper management of the health and condition of horses in various situations and conditions.
    • A deeper understanding of horse behavior as well as practical skills in properly handling and training horses.
    • A practical knowledge of various aspects of horse breeding, as well as the importance of genetics and selective breeding.

    How you will benefit

    • A comprehensive understanding of horse care, horse management, and husbandry is key to starting a career in the horse industry.
    • Cultivating a broad knowledge of horses will increase your level of success as a wrangler or horse caretaker
    • Holding a certificate of completion increases your competitiveness in the horse industry job market.

    Meg Anema

    Meg Anema holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science degree in Equine Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University. Anema, a certified Career and Technical Education instructor, has taught courses in Equine Science, Animal Science, and Veterinary Science for over 10 years. She grew up training horses and has years of experience as a breeding farm manager, equine A.I. technician, and equine events coordinator.

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    A fundamental key to success in the horse industry is having extensive knowledge of the horse. This Horse Care Management course will provide you with a comprehensive study of equine science and the practical application of these scientific concepts. The course consists of three basic horse care modules and an elective module in your choice of Equine Behavior or Horse Breeding. You will learn several facets of horse care and horse management, including daily care, handling techniques, and training principles. You will also be encouraged to complete activities on your own in the horse industry designed to enhance and reinforce the lesson's principles if they are undertaken. Completing this intensive course will prove your dedication to the well-being of horses and affirm that you have met an industry-standard level of proficiency.

 

ICD-10 Medical Coding
  • ICD-10 Medical Coding
  • Fee: $1,795.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Prepare for the future of medical coding by mastering the steps for using the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS to code medical diagnoses and procedures.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext
    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Hospitals with Guidelines
    • ICD-10-PCS Expert

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    *The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.


    ICD-10 is an upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that, by law, must be implemented throughout the healthcare industry. This new coding system is radically different from the version currently in use, so it's important to start preparing for and implementing the massive changes to the existing coding system. This online course offers you comprehensive, robust training in diagnostic and procedural coding, using the ICD-10-CM (diagnostic) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural) coding manuals.

    This training includes detailed instructions for using the coding manuals, understanding the coding guidelines, and accurately applying the ICD-10 coding steps. There are more than 40 quizzes and exams for diagnoses and procedures by body system to test your knowledge and understanding. In addition, you will find information on the impact of the coding changes on medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology.


    1. Introduction to the ICD-10 Code Sets
    2. Structure, Conventions, Guidelines, and Coding Steps
    3. Diseases, Disorders, and Cancers of Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic
      1. Infectious and Parasitic Disease
      2. Neoplasm
      3. Diseases of the Blood and Blood Forming Organ
      4. Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorder
      5. Mental and Behavioral Disorder
      6. Nervous System
    4. Diseases and Disorders of the Upper Body Systems
      1. Eye and Adnexa
      2. Ear and Mastoid Process
      3. Circulatory System
      4. Respiratory System
      5. Diseases of the Digestive System
    5. Diseases of the Skin, Genitourinary, and Musculoskeletal System
      1. Skin and Subcutaneous System
      2. Musculoskeletal System
      3. Genitourinary System
    6. Conditions Existing in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Newborns
      1. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium
      2. Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period
      3. Congenital Malformations, Deformities, and Abnormalities
    7. Symptoms and Signs of Injury, Poisoning, and Impairment
      1. Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Conditions
      2. Injury, Poisoning, and Consequences of External Causes
      3. External Causes of Morbidity
      4. Factors influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

    What you will learn

    • Understand the structure of an ICD-10-CM code
    • Navigate the layout of the ICD-10-CM coding manual
    • Identify and apply the steps required code diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding manuals
    • Describe the layout and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS
    • Identify the characters that make up an ICD-10-PCS code and identify each character's purpose

    How you will benefit

    • Jump-start your career as a medical coder, medical administrative assistant, front office coordinator, or insurance claims specialist
    • Learn how to code to better serve the needs of patients, healthcare staff, physicians, and IT specialists
    • Set yourself apart from competitors by learning skills within a niche industry

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm.

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    ICD-10 is an upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that, by law, must be implemented throughout the healthcare industry. This new coding system is radically different from the version currently in use, so it's important to start preparing for and implementing the massive changes to the existing coding system. This online course offers you comprehensive, robust training in diagnostic and procedural coding, using the ICD-10-CM (diagnostic) and ICD-10-PCS (procedural) coding manuals.

    This training includes detailed instructions for using the coding manuals, understanding the coding guidelines, and accurately applying the ICD-10 coding steps. There are more than 40 quizzes and exams for diagnoses and procedures by body system to test your knowledge and understanding. In addition, you will find information on the impact of the coding changes on medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology.

 

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $125.00
    Hours: 24

    Take charge of your own health and healing by discovering how to achieve total health of the mind, body, and spirit. This course allows you to explore a variety of methods including diet, hydrotherapy, positive attitude, relaxation, yoga, chiropractic, natural remedies and more to achieve total health.

 

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Introduction to Natural Health and Healing (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn how to promote wellness, balance, and health in daily life as the various stages of health and illness are explored along with discovering how true health, means wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit.


    Would you like to learn more about natural health but don't know where to start? In this course, we'll discuss the various stages of health and illness, and you'll discover that true health means wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit.

    Using a variety of methods like diet, hydrotherapy, positive attitude, relaxation, yoga, chiropractic, natural remedies and more, you'll explore way to achieve total health in mind, body, and spirit. By the end of this course, you'll have begun taking charge of your own health and healing!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Learn how to promote wellness, balance, and health in daily life as the various stages of health and illness are explored along with discovering how true health, means wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit.


    Principles of Natural Healing

    The first lesson will introduce you to the principles of natural healing and the various stages of health and illness. You will begin to understand that true health means wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit. You will put together a personal health journal that will help you self-evaluate your current lifestyle. Throughout the course, you will be able to use this to observe how your behaviors can affect your health.

    Naturopathy

    This lesson focuses on naturopathy and its basic philosophy—seeking ways to help your body to heal itself. Then you will learn a valuable breathing technique that can enhance your heath. Finally, you will learn the value of hydrotherapy, diet, biorhythms, and fasting.

    Power of the Mind

    This lesson explores ways to use the power of the mind and the placebo effect in this lesson. You will begin to understand the power that your mind can have in healing your body. You will learn about brain function tests, visualization, and relaxation therapies. Then you will discover the power of belief.

    Nutrition and its Healing Effects

    This lesson will teach you to look at nutrition and its healing effects. You will explore basic nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and free radicals. You will learn what basic requirement you need to promote a healthy diet. Then you will learn how to develop menus to improve your health.

    Herbal Healing

    In this lesson, you will briefly explore the history of herbal healing. You will have the opportunity to identify the most popular herbs and learn ways to prepare herbal mixtures. Then you will explore herbal charts to help you to understand some of the most beneficial herbal remedies.

    Aromatherapy

    This lesson explores aromatherapy. You will not only learn about its benefits, but also how to blend oils for medicinal uses. You will discover how to make and use poultices, compresses, tinctures, and infusions. You will also utilize essential oil charts to help you create wonderful blends.

    Body Therapies

    In this lesson, you will discover the wonders of body therapies as you explore many of the most popular therapies and their benefits. You will learn massage techniques, osteopathy, chiropractic, T'ai Chi, reflexology, and yoga. You will discover why the main theme of body therapies is to regain and maintain balance and well-being.

    Natural Energy Fields

    In this lesson, you will learn all about natural energy fields. You will discover how energy can be manipulated using magnets, TENS, Feng Shui, and Therapeutic Touch. You will learn how to center your consciousness, and you will have the opportunity to try energy modulation. You will even find out how to feel your own energy between your hands!

    Pollutants

    This lesson will teach you how to identify pollutants in your environment. You will discover indoor pollutants and ways to clean indoor air. You will learn about methods to purify your drinking water and allergy proof your indoor spaces. This lesson will help you gain an understanding of the relationship between your immune system and the health of your surroundings.

    Use of Natural Remedies

    In this lesson, you will discover how to use natural remedies for common emergencies, illnesses and injuries. Some of the topics covered include treatments for cuts, bruises, fractures, burns, breathing emergencies, fainting, and travel illnesses.

    Light, Color, and Music

    In this lesson, you will begin to understand the effect that light, color, and music can have on your mood and behavior. You will learn how to heal and relax by using practical applications of these therapies. You will be able to use energies that are inherent in light, color, and sound to improve your overall well-being. The lesson will also address using chakras and colored light in healing.

    Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Factors

    In the final lesson, you will continue to learn how physical, emotional, and spiritual factors make up your whole being. You will begin to understand the impact that these three sectors of your life can have on your stress level and healing rate. Once you make that connection, you will begin to take charge of your own health and healing! Finally, you will learn what to expect when going to a natural heath therapist.



    Self-Study

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    Learn how to promote wellness, balance, and health in daily life as the various stages of health and illness are explored along with discovering how true health, means wholeness of the mind, body, and spirit.

 

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn key skills needed to become a medical laboratory professional and play a vital role in the healthcare system.

 

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory (Self-Guided)
  • Introduction to the Medical Laboratory (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Learn key skills needed to become a medical laboratory professional and play a vital role in the healthcare system.


    This self-paced course will introduce you to working in a medical laboratory. You will learn how to perform common tests in each laboratory department, as well as specimen collection, handling, and processing. You will gain also key skills for working with laboratory instruments and computer systems and how they work with laboratory professionals to improve quality and efficiency.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn key skills needed to become a medical laboratory professional and play a vital role in the healthcare system.


    Introduction to the Medical Laboratory

    In this lesson, you'll discover that the information provided by the medical laboratory has a profound impact on patient care. You will start building your foundation of how laboratory tests are an essential component used in the diagnosis, management, and monitoring of diseases and conditions. We will also examine the five different settings where laboratory tests are performed, the operational structure of the laboratory, and the personnel who specialize in working in a medical laboratory.

    Career Options in the Medical Laboratory

    This lesson will take a closer look at medical laboratory careers and examine the personal qualities and educational requirements of the people who thrive in these fields. You'll also discover the personal attributes, job responsibilities, work environment, educational requirements, salaries, and job outlook you will want to know about before pursuing this profession. We'll also examine the importance of collaborating with other members of the health-care team in providing patients with optimal care.

    Medical Terminology

    In this lesson, you will learn about medical terminology and its importance in the medical laboratory. You will be able to break down medical terms by their basic elements and learn about the combining forms. You will also see commonly used abbreviations and acronyms that facilitate communication between the laboratory and medical personnel.

    Core Laboratory Departments

    In the Core Laboratory Departments lesson, you'll continue learning medical terminology and explore how the laboratory is organized and learn the functionality of the various departments. This lesson will provide an overview of the core, or most common, laboratory departments and the testing they perform. We'll also define the importance of correctly receiving and processing samples as they arrive into the laboratory.

    Extended Laboratory Departments

    In this lesson, you will learn about more departments in the laboratory and how they assist in the diagnosis of diseases and infections. The departments discussed tend to employ lab personnel that work only in one specific department. The skills and experience essential to perform the tests in these departments often take many years to obtain.

    Medical Asepsis and Laboratory Safety

    This lesson will give you a comprehensive look at safety in the laboratory. Several agencies dictate safe practices that health-care employees should follow. We'll explore the recommended standards that are in place to help reduce the spread of infections to keep health-care employees, patients, and visitors safe.

    Basic Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

    In this lesson, you will learn about the equipment used in the laboratory. Various equipment is used to collect the samples, to prepare the samples for testing, and for storage of samples. You will also examine other equipment that is used to prepare the reagents and chemicals needed for testing.

    Laboratory Specimen Collection

    This lesson will focus on following the pre-analytical steps to ensure that a quality specimen is collected for testing. Laboratory results are only as good as the sample collected. Learning the role of specimen collection in the overall patient-care system is crucial. You will explore the equipment used for blood collection and common problems associated with specimen collection in general.

    Common Laboratory Tests

    This lesson will be a refresher of lessons 4 and 5 with some added information about testing performed in various laboratory departments. These tests have been used for many years and have proven to help with diagnosis and treatment. As you progress through this lesson, you will learn more about the tests and why they are ordered.

    Phlebotomy

    In this lesson, you will learn more about phlebotomy and its importance to ensuring quality specimens are submitted for testing. This lesson will take a deeper look in the specimen collection process, the equipment used, the importance of collection tube order, and the pre-analytical responsibilities of the phlebotomist. Also, because phlebotomists are among the few laboratory employees who actually see a patient, you'll learn about the traits and characteristics of a good phlebotomist necessary for that interaction.

    Laboratory Reports

    This lesson will focus on reporting laboratory results. You will learn about electronic medical records and laboratory information systems. You will also examine the various requirements for laboratory requisitions, results reporting, and reporting critical laboratory values.

    Regulations and Standards Governing the Medical Laboratory

    In this lesson, you'll explore what a laboratory must demonstrate to be able to perform tests in an acceptable way. Doctors and patients must be able to trust the results. Therefore, medical laboratory testing is held to very high state and federal regulatory agency standards, so we'll take an in-depth look at some of these agencies.



    Self-Study

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    Learn key skills needed to become a medical laboratory professional and play a vital role in the healthcare system.

 

Lose Weight and Keep It Off Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $125.00
    Hours: 24

    Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight management. By the end of this course, you'll know how to set effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight, and be on your way to losing weight and keeping it off for good.

 

Lose Weight and Keep It Off (Self-Guided)
  • Lose Weight and Keep It Off (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Discover how to establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime.


    Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Now you can! In this comprehensive course, you'll discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. You'll master how to set and achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals that make sense for you.

    By the end of this course, you'll know how to set appropriate and effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight. You'll have the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight management. By the end of this course, you'll know how to set effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight, and be on your way to losing weight and keeping it off for good.


    1. Food Records: The Secret to Successful Weight Loss
    2. Assess Your Body and Set SMART Goals
    3. Take Nutrition to the Next Level
    4. Exercise Is King
    5. The Importance of Being Hydrated
    6. Don't Worry, Be Healthy!
    7. You Are What You Think
    8. Sleep, Slimness, and You
    9. Eating In, Eating Out
    10. Take Exercise to the Next Level
    11. Put It All Together
    12. Stay on Track for a Lifetime

    What you will learn

    • Understand food composition, portion sizes, preparation methods, consumption and timing
    • Learn the importance of meal planning and prepping
    • Learn to navigate and overcome the social elements of eating
    • Discover the different types of exercise and find an activity that's enjoyable and helps you meet your goals
    • Determine the role of hydration, thoughts, sleep, stress and other factors that can affect your ability to lose weight
    • Learn the difference between weight loss and weight maintenance and master the obstacles of each

    How you will benefit

    • Gain the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime
    • Discover a healthy body image and a realistic view of your weight loss goals
    • Feel more confident in your ability to change your life by getting in shape and staying there

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight management. By the end of this course, you'll know how to set effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight, and be on your way to losing weight and keeping it off for good.

 

Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $125.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn to create delicious and nutritious meals by reducing fat without sacrificing flavor. This course provides tips on menu planning and quicker cooking, and it allows you to try out over 50 exciting lower-fat recipes.

 

Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals (Self-Guided)
  • Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $125.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!


    Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing luscious, low-fat meals for you? This course is the next best thing! You'll learn how to reduce fat in recipes without sacrificing flavor or texture. Explore how to use flavor profiling to expand your culinary horizons. Learn how to prepare casseroles, crock-pot dishes, vegan dishes, oven-fried foods, meat-based meals, and many other entrees that are both nutritious and delicious!

    You will discover tips for grocery shopping, menu planning, food preparation, and quicker cooking. You will have the chance to try out over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!


    1. The Functions of Fat
    2. 'Tis the Seasoning
    3. Talking Sauce
    4. Using Add-In Ingredients
    5. Making Meals with Meat and Poultry
    6. Making Meals with Fish and Shellfish
    7. Marvelous Meatless Meals
    8. Thinking Like a Dietitian in the Kitchen
    9. Casseroles, Slow Cooker Cookery, and Oven-Fried Foods
    10. Cupboard and Freezer Meals
    11. Surviving Summer Cooking
    12. Putting It All Together


    Self-Study

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    Join a registered dietitian and discover how easy it can be to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious!

 

Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
  • Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
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    Train for an in-demand healthcare career in medical billing and coding and prepare for industry certification in this course.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word or equivalent (not included with enrollment)
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing and Coding are accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, by Michelle A. Green
    • Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding:

    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
    • CPT Professional
    • HCPCS Level II Professional

    Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:

    • CBCS Study Guide
    • Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination and ICD-10-PCS Expert
    • Official CPC Certification Study Guide

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    *The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Medical Billing and Coding
      1. Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
        1. Career Opportunities
        2. Personal and Technical Qualifications
        3. Employment Settings
        4. Telecommunications
        5. Professional Certifications
      2. Introduction to Health Insurance
        1. Health Insurance Terminology
        2. Commercial and Government Payers
        3. Healthcare Documentation
        4. Electronic Health Record
      3. Managed Healthcare
        1. Types of Reimbursement
        2. Managed Care Providers
        3. Managed Care Models
        4. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
      4. Revenue Cycle Management
        1. Phases of Revenue Cycle Management
        2. Encounter Form, Chargemaster
        3. Insurance Claim Cycle
        4. New Patient Registration
        5. Collection Practices
      5. Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
        1. Laws Affecting Healthcare
        2. Protected Health Information
        3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
        4. Fraud and Abuse in Medical Billing and Coding
        5. Release of Information
      6. VI. ICD-10-CM Coding
        1. Overview of ICD-10-CM
        2. Key Features
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Index to Diseases and Injuries
        5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
        6. Coding Conventions
        7. Official Guidelines
      7. CPT Coding
        1. Overview of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
        2. Category I, Category II, and Category III Codes
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Main CPT Sections
        5. Evaluation and Management
        6. Anesthesia
        7. Surgery
        8. Radiology
        9. Pathology and Laboratory
        10. Medicine
        11. Code Modifiers
      8. HCPCS Level II Coding
        1. Overview of HCPCS Level II
        2. Organization of the Codebook
        3. Durable Medical Equipment
      9. ICD-10-PCS Coding
        1. Overview of ICD-10-PCS
        2. Code Structure
        3. Definitions
        4. Index
        5. Code Tables
        6. Coding Steps
      10. Pharmacology for Coders
        1. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
        2. Routes of Administration
        3. Drug Classifications
        4. Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Drugs
        5. Controlled Substances
        6. Medication Lists and the Electronic Health Record
        7. MIDTERM
      11. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
        1. Deficiencies in Documentation
        2. Medical Necessity
        3. Auditing
        4. Coding From Patient Documentation
      12. Coding with Your Codify Encoder
      13. Insurance Claims
        1. National Uniform Claim Committee
        2. CMS-1500 Claim Form
        3. Patient and Insured Information
        4. Physician or Supplier Information
        5. UB-04 Claim Form
      14. Commercial Insurance
        1. Individual/Group Health Insurance, Automobile, Disability, Liability, Workers' Compensation
        2. Completing Commercial Health Insurance Claims
      15. Blue Cross Blue Shield
        1. History of BCBS
        2. Types of BCBS Plans
        3. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        4. BCBS Billing and Payment Guidelines
      16. Medicare
        1. Medicare Eligibility
        2. Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
        3. National Coverage Determinations/Local Coverage Determinations
        4. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        5. Physician Fee Schedule
        6. Medicare Billing and Payment Guidelines/NCCI
      17. Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers' Compensation
        1. Medicaid
        2. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
        3. TRICARE
        4. Workers' Compensation
      18. Certification
        1. Selecting the Right Certification
        2. Study Strategies for the Certification Exam
        3. Prior to the Exam
        4. Morning of the Exam
        5. During the Exam
      19. How to Find a Job in Medical Billing and Coding
        1. Formulating Your Career Goals
        2. What Employers Want
        3. Showcasing Your Skills
        4. Resume Tips
        5. Cover Letter Tips
        6. Interview Questions
      20. Land the Job
      21. Mock Exam
      22. Final Exam
      23. ICD-11 Preview

    What you will learn

    • Get a better understanding of the value this course provides from our medical billing and coding certification video overview
    • Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
    • The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
    • Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
    • The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
    • How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
    • Fundamentals of medical billing and coding and medical terminology
    • Word parts and the structures and functions of the human body
    • Hands on exposure to an encoder application: Codify (AAPC)

    How you will benefit

    • Gain comprehensive training in medical billing and coding through coursework designed to prepare you for the job
    • Receive a Certificate of Completion and an exam voucher for the professional exam of your choice
    • Receive access to study materials and prepare to sit for the medical billing and coding certification exam that best aligns with your interest and career goals:
      • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
      • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
      • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently, she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and owns her own consulting firm.

    Lydia S. Stewart

    Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Sharon L. Blackford

    Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    April Adams

    April Adams, M.S., RHIA, CDIP, CPC-I, CPB, CPMA, has worked in the healthcare field since 2011, transitioning from a high school biology and chemistry teacher to a specialist in medical coding and auditing. She focuses on HCC, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and DRGs and has taught health information management (HIM) courses, including medical terminology, law and ethics, coding, and revenue cycle management since 2018.

    April possesses a master's in health information management with a specialization in data analytics.. She also serves on the board of the Dallas-Fort Worth Health Information Management Association and holds multiple industry certifications.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Train for an in-demand healthcare career in medical billing and coding and prepare for industry certification in this course.

 

Medical Billing Specialist (Voucher Included)
  • Medical Billing Specialist (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,495.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    The medical billing profession has a high projected growth rate, as this role is vital to making sure that all healthcare providers receive payment for the services and supplies they provide. Physicians depend on billers for reimbursements that provide the cash flow used to pay their expenses, keep the medical facilities open, assure compliance with payer guidelines, and deal with government red tape.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing Specialist are accessed via links in the lessons:

    • Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
    • Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing Specialist:

    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
    • CPT Professional
    • HCPCS Level II Professional

    Shipped upon completion:

    • CPB Certification Study Guide, from AAPC

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    *The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Medical Billing Specialist
      1. Introduction to Medical Billing
        1. Career Opportunities
        2. Personal and Technical Qualifications
        3. Employment Settings
        4. Telecommunications
        5. Professional Certifications
      2. Introduction to Health Insurance
        1. Health Insurance Terminology
        2. Commercial and Government Payers
        3. Healthcare Documentation
        4. Electronic Health Record
      3. Managed Healthcare
        1. Types of Reimbursement
        2. Managed Care Providers
        3. Managed Care Models
        4. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
      4. Revenue Cycle Management
        1. Phases of Revenue Cycle Management
        2. Encounter Form, Chargemaster
        3. Insurance Claim Cycle
        4. New Patient Registration
        5. Collection Practices
      5. Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
        1. Laws Affecting Healthcare
        2. Protected Health Information (PHI)
        3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
        4. Fraud and Abuse in Medical Billing
        5. Release of Information (ROI)
      6. ICD-10-CM Coding
        1. Overview of ICD-10-CM
        2. Key Features
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Index to Diseases and Injuries
        5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
        6. Coding Conventions
        7. Official Guidelines
      7. CPT Coding
        1. Overview of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
        2. Category I, Category II, and Category III Codes
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Main CPT Sections
        5. Evaluation and Management
        6. Anesthesia
        7. Surgery
        8. Radiology
        9. Pathology and Laboratory
        10. Medicine
        11. Code Modifiers
      8. HCPCS Level II Coding
        1. Overview of HCPCS Level II
        2. Organization of the Codebook
        3. Durable Medical Equipment
      9. Maximizing Reimbursement
        1. Price Transparency
        2. Data Analytics
        3. Billing Audits
      10. Pharmacology for Medical Billers
        1. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
        2. Routes of Administration
        3. Drug Classifications
        4. Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Drugs
        5. Controlled Substances
        6. Medication Lists and the Electronic Health Record
      11. Midterm
      12. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
        1. Deficiencies in Documentation
        2. Medical Necessity
        3. Coding Audits
        4. Types of Clinical Documentation
      13. Insurance Claims
        1. National Uniform Claim Committee
        2. CMS-1500 Claim Form
        3. Patient and Insured Information
        4. Physician or Supplier Information
        5. UB-04 Claim Form
      14. Commercial Insurance
        1. Individual/Group Health Insurance, Automobile, Disability, Liability, Workers' Compensation
        2. Completing Commercial Health Insurance Claims
      15. Blue Cross Blue Shield
        1. History of BCBS
        2. Types of BCBS Plans
        3. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        4. BCBS Billing and Payment Guidelines
      16. Medicare
        1. Medicare Eligibility
        2. Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
        3. National Coverage Determinations/Local Coverage Determinations
        4. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        5. Physician Fee Schedule
        6. Medicare Billing and Payment Guidelines/NCCI
      17. Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers' Compensation
        1. Medicaid
        2. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
        3. TRICARE
        4. Workers' Compensation
      18. Certification
        1. Importance of Certification
        2. Study Strategies for the Certification Exam
        3. Prior to the Exam
        4. Morning of the Exam
        5. During the Exam
      19. How to Find a Job in Medical Billing (Optional)
        1. Formulating Your Career Goals
        2. What Employers Want
        3. Showcasing Your Skills
        4. Resume Tips
        5. Cover Letter Tips
        6. Interview Questions
      20. FINAL

    What you will learn

    • Describe the different stages of the revenue cycle
    • Recognize federal laws that affect healthcare
    • Define health insurance and medical terminology
    • Use the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codebooks to assign medical codes accurately
    • Explain the data entry requirements of a medical insurance claim form
    • Identify the billing guidelines of government and private payers
    • Recount the structures, functions, and disorders of the different body systems

    How you will benefit

    • Be able to manage the revenue cycle to maximize reimbursement effectively
    • Recognize fraud and abuse in medical billing
    • Assign medical codes from different types of clinical documentation
    • Complete medical claims according to payer guidelines
    • Access to the Land the Job resource to assist in taking your job preparation to the next level
    • Gain confidence in your exam-taking abilities through repeated practice with the mock exam, ensuring you are well-prepared to pass the certification exam
    • Receive a Certificate of Completion that will show a prospective employer that you received comprehensive, up-to-date training in medical billing that may set you apart from other candidates
    • Receive a voucher for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) that will bolster your resume and authenticate your skillset

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently, she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

    Lydia S. Stewart

    Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Sharon L. Blackford

    Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    April Adams

    April Adams, M.S., RHIA, CDIP, CPC-I, CPB, CPMA, has worked in the healthcare field since 2011, transitioning from a high school biology and chemistry teacher to a specialist in medical coding and auditing. She focuses on HCC, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and DRGs and has taught health information management (HIM) courses, including medical terminology, law and ethics, coding, and revenue cycle management since 2018.

    April possesses a master's in health information management with a specialization in data analytics.. She also serves on the board of the Dallas-Fort Worth Health Information Management Association and holds multiple industry certifications.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The medical billing profession has a high projected growth rate, as this role is vital to making sure that all healthcare providers receive payment for the services and supplies they provide. Physicians depend on billers for reimbursements that provide the cash flow used to pay their expenses, keep the medical facilities open, assure compliance with payer guidelines, and deal with government red tape.

 

Medical Billing Specialist with Electronic Health Records (Vouchers Included)
  • Medical Billing Specialist with Electronic Health Records (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $3,695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    In this bundle, learn why medical billers are in demand and essential in making sure that all healthcare providers receive payment for the services and supplies they provide. Become a Certified Professional Biller and a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist while learning how to implement and utilize electronic health records.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course must be taken on a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing Specialist are accessed via links in the lessons:

    • Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
    • Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing Specialist:

    • ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
    • CPT Professional
    • HCPCS Level II Professional

    Shipped upon completion of Medical Billing Specialist:

    • CPB Certification Study Guide, from AAPC

    The following access will be from your instructor once you begin Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist:

    • You will receive an access code from your instructor to access your MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will be using during the course for your assignments.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    *The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Medical Billing Specialist
      1. Introduction to Medical Billing
        1. Career Opportunities
        2. Personal and Technical Qualifications
        3. Employment Settings
        4. Telecommunications
        5. Professional Certifications
      2. Introduction to Health Insurance
        1. Health Insurance Terminology
        2. Commercial and Government Payers
        3. Healthcare Documentation
        4. Electronic Health Record
      3. Managed Healthcare
        1. Types of Reimbursement
        2. Managed Care Providers
        3. Managed Care Models
        4. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
      4. Revenue Cycle Management
        1. Phases of Revenue Cycle Management
        2. Encounter Form, Chargemaster
        3. Insurance Claim Cycle
        4. New Patient Registration
        5. Collection Practices
      5. Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
        1. Laws Affecting Healthcare
        2. Protected Health Information (PHI)
        3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
        4. Fraud and Abuse in Medical Billing
        5. Release of Information (ROI)
      6. ICD-10-CM Coding
        1. Overview of ICD-10-CM
        2. Key Features
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Index to Diseases and Injuries
        5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
        6. Coding Conventions
        7. Official Guidelines
      7. CPT Coding
        1. Overview of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
        2. Category I, Category II, and Category III Codes
        3. Organization of the Codebook
        4. Main CPT Sections
        5. Evaluation and Management
        6. Anesthesia
        7. Surgery
        8. Radiology
        9. Pathology and Laboratory
        10. Medicine
        11. Code Modifiers
      8. HCPCS Level II Coding
        1. Overview of HCPCS Level II
        2. Organization of the Codebook
        3. Durable Medical Equipment
      9. Maximizing Reimbursement
        1. Price Transparency
        2. Data Analytics
        3. Billing Audits
      10. Pharmacology for Medical Billers
        1. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
        2. Routes of Administration
        3. Drug Classifications
        4. Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Drugs
        5. Controlled Substances
        6. Medication Lists and the Electronic Health Record
      11. Midterm
      12. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
        1. Deficiencies in Documentation
        2. Medical Necessity
        3. Coding Audits
        4. Types of Clinical Documentation
      13. Insurance Claims
        1. National Uniform Claim Committee
        2. CMS-1500 Claim Form
        3. Patient and Insured Information
        4. Physician or Supplier Information
        5. UB-04 Claim Form
      14. Commercial Insurance
        1. Individual/Group Health Insurance, Automobile, Disability, Liability, Workers'Compensation
        2. Completing Commercial Health Insurance Claims
      15. Blue Cross Blue Shield
        1. History of BCBS
        2. Types of BCBS Plans
        3. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        4. BCBS Billing and Payment Guidelines
      16. Medicare
        1. Medicare Eligibility
        2. Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
        3. National Coverage Determinations/Local Coverage Determinations
        4. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
        5. Physician Fee Schedule
        6. Medicare Billing and Payment Guidelines/NCCI
      17. Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers' Compensation
        1. Medicaid
        2. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
        3. TRICARE
        4. Workers' Compensation
      18. Certification
        1. Importance of Certification
        2. Study Strategies for the Certification Exam
        3. Prior to the Exam
        4. Morning of the Exam
        5. During the Exam
      19. How to Find a Job in Medical Billing (Optional )
        1. Formulating Your Career Goals
        2. What Employers Want
        3. Showcasing Your Skills
        4. Resume Tips
        5. Cover Letter Tips
        6. Interview Questions
      20. FINAL
    3. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
      1. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
        1. What is an EHR
        2. The Importance of EHRs
        3. Efforts to Encourage EHR Adoption
        4. EHRs in the Future
        5. The Role of a CEHRS in a Medical Practice
      2. An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
        1. MOSS 4.0 Components
        2. Administrative
        3. Clinical
        4. Billing
      3. History of EHRs
        1. EHR Origins in Practice Management Systems
        2. Major Federal Initiatives to Promote EHR Adoption
        3. MIPS
      4. Steps to EHR Implementation
        1. Step 1: Assess
        2. Step 2: Plan
        3. Step 3: Select
        4. Step 4: Implement
      5. The EHR Framework
        1. EHR Architecture, Hardware, Software, Networks and Interfaces
        2. Human-Computer Interface (User) Devices
        3. Functional, Data Content, and Vocabulary Standards
        4. Feature and Data Formats
        5. Security Controls
        6. Hybrid Health Records
        7. Disaster Recovery
      6. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
        1. What is HIPAA?
        2. HIPAA and CEHRS
        3. HIPAA Privacy Rule
        4. HIPAA Security Rule
      7. The EHR and Record Content
        1. Record Purposes
        2. Record Formats and Types of Data
        3. Record Standards
        4. Medical Record Content
        5. Documentation Practices
      8. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
        1. The Lists
        2. Summary Lists in the Office Workflow
        3. Standards – Functional, Content, and Vocabulary
      9. Patient Visit Management
        1. The EHR in an Office Workflow
        2. Master Patient Index
        3. Service Payment Information
        4. Scheduling
        5. Consents, Acknowledgements, Advance Directives, and Authorizations
      10. Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
        1. Coding and Billing Workflow
        2. Code Sets and Clinical Vocabularies
        3. Coding, Billing, and the EHR
        4. Encoders and Computer-Assisted Coding
        5. Electronic Bill Submission
      11. Patient Communications
        1. Patient-Focused Communication
        2. Patient Portals
        3. Personal Health Records
      12. Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
        1. Medical Product Development
        2. Practice Requirements
        3. Standards that Support Research
        4. Registries and Reportable Events
      13. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
        1. Personal Health Record
        2. Communication Among Providers for Continuing Care
        3. Continuity of Care Record
        4. Ongoing Training and Technical Support of EHR Software

    What you will learn

    • Describe the different stages of the revenue cycle
    • Recognize federal laws that affect healthcare
    • Define health insurance and medical terminology
    • Use the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codebooks to assign medical codes accurately
    • Explain the data entry requirements of a medical insurance claim form
    • Identify the billing guidelines of government and private payers
    • Recount the structures, functions, and disorders of the different body systems
    • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
    • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications Understand how to best read and interpret health records
    • Understand how to best read and interpret health records
    • Learn how to communicate with patients and report public health information

    How you will benefit

    • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
    • Be able to manage the revenue cycle to maximize reimbursement effectively
    • Recognize fraud and abuse in medical billing
    • Assign medical codes from different types of clinical documentation
    • Complete medical claims according to payer guidelines
    • Access to the Land the Job resource to assist in taking your job preparation to the next level
    • Gain confidence in your exam-taking abilities through repeated practice with the mock exam, ensuring you are well-prepared to pass the certification exam
    • Receive a Certificate of Completion that will show a prospective employer that you received comprehensive, up-to-date training in medical billing that may set you apart from other candidates
    • Receive a voucher for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) that will bolster your resume and authenticate your skillset
    • Prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) CEHRS certification exam Develop the communication style needed to communicate positively and efficiently with patients and medical workers Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist
    • Develop the communication style needed to communicate positively and efficiently with patients and medical workers
    • Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently, she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

    Lydia S. Stewart

    Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Sharon L. Blackford

    Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    April Adams

    April Adams, M.S., RHIA, CDIP, CPC-I, CPB, CPMA, has worked in the healthcare field since 2011, transitioning from a high school biology and chemistry teacher to a specialist in medical coding and auditing. She focuses on HCC, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and DRGs and has taught health information management (HIM) courses, including medical terminology, law and ethics, coding, and revenue cycle management since 2018.

    April possesses a master's in health information management with a specialization in data analytics.. She also serves on the board of the Dallas-Fort Worth Health Information Management Association and holds multiple industry certifications.

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration and is a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for more than ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Jennifer Della'Zanna

    Jennifer Della'Zanna, MFA, CHDS, CPC, CGSC, CEHRS, AAPC Fellow, has worked in the health care industry for 25 years as a medical transcriptionist, receptionist, medical assistant, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She has written and edited courses, articles, and study guides about medical coding, transcription, and the use of technology in health care. She is an editor and proofreader for the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity, where she also serves on the Credentialing Commission and the Research/Development Team.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

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    In this bundle, learn why medical billers are in demand and essential in making sure that all healthcare providers receive payment for the services and supplies they provide. Become a Certified Professional Biller and a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist while learning how to implement and utilize electronic health records.

 

Medical Interpreter (Spanish/English)
  • Medical Interpreter (Spanish/English)
  • Fee: $2,595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
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    This online course will teach you the skills needed to work as a Medical Interpreter and to sit in any of the Medical Interpreting examinations available in the country.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    The Medical Interpreter training course prepares you to work in hospitals, medical offices and in any healthcare environment where a Spanish interpreter is needed. In addition, the Medical Interpreter training course prepares you to sit in any of the Medical Interpreting examinations available in the country. This course is language specific – Spanish/English.

    You will acquire the three interpreting skills – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. You will learn the proper transfer of medical terminology into Spanish, divided into the different areas in a hospital and medical specialties. Intensive online interpreting laboratory practices are included in this training course.


    1. Introduction to Medical Interpretation I
      1. Medical Vocabulary – The Human Body
      2. Pre-anesthesia record form
      3. Medical Vocabulary – System and Senses
      4. Refusal to permit blood transfusion
      5. Medical Vocabulary – Signs and Symptoms
      6. Medical Condition form
      7. Intravenous Contrast Injection Consent
      8. Medical Vocabulary - Facilities and Staff
      9. Discharge Instructions
      10. Colloquialism
      11. Medical Vocabulary - Treatment Procedures, Instruments, Supplies and Medications
      12. Industrial Accidents - Workers' Compensation
      13. Medical Vocabulary - Pregnancy and Delivery
      14. Simultaneous Techniques
      15. Consecutive Techniques
      16. Interpreting Laboratory Practices
    2. Introduction to Medical Interpretation II
      1. Medical Vocabulary - Pediatric/Neonatal Care
      2. Medical Vocabulary - Family Planning
      3. Interpreting for Hospitals – Parents' Rights & Responsibilities
      4. Medical Vocabulary - Communicable Diseases
      5. Interpreting for Hospitals - Taking Care of Mom
      6. Interpreting for Hospitals - The "Baby Blues"
      7. Medical Vocabulary - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
      8. Interpreting for Hospitals - Consent for Cath Lab Procedure
      9. Medical Vocabulary - Dental Health
      10. Interpreting for Hospitals - Environmental History Form for Pediatric Asthma Patient
      11. Medical Vocabulary - Substance Abuse
      12. Interpreting for Hospitals - OSHA Required
      13. Idiomatic Expressions - English into Spanish
      14. Interpreting for Hospitals - Adult History Form
      15. Interpreting for Hospitals - Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Imaging Information
      16. Legal Terminology used in Medical Matters
      17. Interpreting for Hospitals - Advance Directive
      18. Interpreting Laboratory Practices
    3. Sight Translation for Medical Interpreters
      1. Principles of localization
      2. Re-structuring techniques
      3. Principles of reversibility and non-reversibility of Medical terms
      4. Interferences – Filtering syntactical and grammatical interferences
      5. Style in the delivery
      6. Exam taking techniques - Objective versus subjective grading
      7. Transferring of low, regular and high register documents into the opposite language
      8. Stability in the transfer
      9. Interpreting Laboratory Practices

    What you will learn

    • Develop best practice interpreting techniques - simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation
    • Learn medical terminology in both Spanish and English and the corresponding transfer into the opposite language
    • Understand protocol when interpreting for a Spanish-speaking patient
    • Master the code of ethics of the medical interpreter
    • Study the necessary material to sit in any Spanish Medical Interpreter examination
    • Develop professionalism, accuracy, and a mastery of cross-cultural differences

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for a job as a certified or non-certified medical interpreter
    • Become ready to successfully take the medical interpreter certification exam
    • Master medical terminology in both Spanish and English and take these language skills to any medical-related job
    • Access the course's online laboratory to practice your skills

    Nestor Wagner

    Nestor Wagner is a certified Court and Medical Interpreter who has been teaching interpreting courses since 1990. He has the highest pass rate of certified court interpreters in the nation. He has published several books in the interpreting community. Mr. Wagner is involved in the examination process for Immigration Interpreters and Analytical Linguists. He participates as speakers in national and international conferences on Criminal, Civil and Immigration Court terminology, advanced interpreting skills, and localization in the transfer of legal and non-legal terminology. Mr. Wagner holds a Master degree from the University of Washington.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The Medical Interpreter training course prepares you to work in hospitals, medical offices and in any healthcare environment where a Spanish interpreter is needed. In addition, the Medical Interpreter training course prepares you to sit in any of the Medical Interpreting examinations available in the country. This course is language specific – Spanish/English.

    You will acquire the three interpreting skills – simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation. You will learn the proper transfer of medical terminology into Spanish, divided into the different areas in a hospital and medical specialties. Intensive online interpreting laboratory practices are included in this training course.

 

Medical Math Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. Whatever medical field you are in, the hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly, easily, and accurately.

 

Medical Math (Self-Guided)
  • Medical Math (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Sessions: 0
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    Building: 
    Room:
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    Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field ranging from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. The hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly and easily.


    You will master medical calculations in and engaging environment in these fun and practical lessons. You will gain the medical math skills you need for anything from calculation dosages to using scientific formulas. Whatever medical field you are in, the hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly and easily.

    You will brush up your basic math skills by reviewing fractions, decimals, and percentages. Then you will dive into measurement systems and conversions used in the medical field. You will do dosage calculations for oral, parenteral, and intravenous medications. You will explore three different methods you can use for dosage calculations. You will also learn an easy formula that you can apply to many dosage calculations. Then you will get an introduction to basic statistics and probability. You will find out how to interpret the latest medical findings for your patients. Whether you are new to the field of medicine or want to enhance your skills, this is the course for you. By the time you finish these lessons, you will have a solid grounding in basic medical math.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field ranging from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. The hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly and easily.


    Basic Math Refresher

    Has it been a while since you multiplied fractions? Converted decimals to percents? Used exponents or powers of 10? This lesson reviews these math topics—and more—because they're what medical professionals commonly need to use. You will get lots of practice in this lesson, so if you're a little rusty, don't worry—you will be back up to speed in no time!

    Measurement Systems and Conversions

    Do you remember how to convert centimeters to inches and pounds to kilograms? This lesson covers both the metric and US customary systems of measurement. You will become a master at making conversions within and between the two systems, and you will learn how medical professionals use these measurements every day.

    Ratios, Rates, and Proportions

    "Amoxicillin 500 mg PO b.i.d." What does this medication order mean? This lesson will unlock some of the jargon and abbreviations these orders use. You will interpret ratios, determine rates, and set up and solve proportions—all of which will help you as you determine medication dosages and make other medical calculations.

    Dimensional Analysis and Formulas

    Can you convert liters per hour to milliliters per minute? Do you know how to calculate body surface area to use in a pediatric dosage calculation? In this lesson, you will learn the basics of dimensional analysis and then use it to solve problems that are more complex. This lesson also focuses on several key formulas that medical professionals use, and you will learn multiple ways to solve problems, so you can choose the method that's easiest and fastest for you!

    Oral Medications

    What are the three forms of oral medications? Do you know how to calculate the dose of an oral liquid medication based on body weight? And what does "mEq" mean? In this lesson, you will apply what you have learned in previous lessons as you master new skills, calculating doses of oral medications in solid and liquid form. You will also learn to dose oral medications based on body weight and body surface area.

    Solutions and Dilutions

    Can you interpret the percent strength of a solution and use it in a dosage calculation? Do you know how to prepare dilutions from stock solutions? In this lesson, you will learn about solution strengths as ratios and percentages, and you will practice the calculations necessary to prepare solutions.

    Parenteral Medications

    Do you know how to reconstitute a powdered medication? Can you calculate dosages for medications that you have to inject? In this lesson, you will learn to formulate doses of parenteral medications. You will do calculations for liquid parenteral medications measured in milliliters and in units.

    Intravenous Fluids

    Have you ever calculated the flow rate for an intravenous infusion? What's an enteral infusion? In this lesson, you will learn the basics of intravenous and enteral solutions and infusions. You will learn to calculate the flow rates for both kinds of infusions. You will also figure out how long it will take a solution to infuse.

    Intravenous Drug Calculations

    What do IVP and IVPB mean? How do you calculate an IV flow rate based on a patient's body weight or body surface area? In this lesson, you will learn how medical professionals give medications intravenously, and you will practice calculating flow rates in different circumstances.

    Pediatric and Geriatric Dosing

    Should you round dosing calculations up or down for pediatric patients? What are the best dosing practices for children and older adults? In this lesson, you will learn about special dosing concerns for your younger and older patients. You will calculate doses for pediatric and geriatric patients using body weight and body surface area. The lesson also covers additional age-specific issues, like daily fluid maintenance and dosing of patients with reduced kidney function.

    Descriptive Statistics

    How do you measure what's typical or average in a data set? And what is a standard deviation? In this lesson, you will learn basic statistics that you can apply in the medical field. You will see how to use statistics to summarize a data set. You will also understand how people use data and statistics to make decisions, improve quality, and develop best practices in medicine.

    Probability, Data Collection, and Medical Research

    How do you collect good data? What's a p-value, and what does p < 0.05 mean? In this lesson, you will work with examples from the medical field as you calculate and interpret probabilities. You will also learn about ways to collect data. After you finish the lesson, it will be easier for you to understand and evaluate research results.



    Self-Study

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    Master the math skills you need to succeed in the medical field ranging from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. The hands-on activities in this course will help you perform day-to-day math tasks quickly and easily.

 

Medical Office Basics Suite Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $485.00
    Hours: 96

    In this program you'll learn the knowledge and skills you need to jump start your career in a variety of medical offices. This multi-course program includes Medical Terminology, Medical Math skills, Compliance of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Spanish for Medical Professionals.

 

Medical Office Manager (CPPM) (Vouchers Included)
  • Medical Office Manager (CPPM) (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $3,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
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    This program teaches the skills needed to prepare you for a career as a medical office manager. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred to access the course content. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Merriam-Websters Medical Desk Dictionary
    • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
    • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course are accessed via links in the lessons:

    • Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)
    • You will receive an access code from your instructor to access your MOSS 3.0. MOSS 3.0 is the simulated EHR you will be using during the course for your assignments.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Microsoft Essentials
      1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
      2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
      3. Intermediate Microsoft Excel
    2. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    3. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
      1. Medical Assisting Foundations
      2. Professional Behavior
      3. Legal and Ethical Issues
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
      6. Written Communications
      7. Medical Office Environment
      8. Patient Scheduling
      9. Managing Medical Records
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Medical Coding: An Overview
      12. Patient Accounts
      13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
      14. Daily Financial Practices
      15. Managing the Office
      16. Pharmacology
      17. Certification
      18. Preparing for Your Career
    4. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
      1. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
      2. An Introduction to MOSS 3.0
      3. History of EHRs
      4. Steps to EHR Implementation
      5. The EHR Framework
      6. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
      7. The EHR and Record Content
      8. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
      9. Patient Visit Management
      10. Coding, Billing, and Practice Reports
      11. Patient Communications
      12. Practice Reports, Research, Registries, and Reportable Events
      13. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
    5. Certified Physician Practice Manager
      1. Introduction to health care business processes and workflow
      2. Principles of physician reimbursement
      3. Health care revenue cycle management
      4. Basic principles in medical office accounting
      5. Health care reform
      6. Quality in health care
      7. Electronic medical records (EMRs)
      8. Modern health IT and interoperability
      9. HIPAA and patient data security
      10. Fraud and abuse and corporate compliance
      11. Marketing and business relationships
      12. Space planning and operational flows
      13. Business continuity

    What you will learn

    • Understand basic functionality and advanced Microsoft Excel techniques
    • Create spreadsheets, learn to use formulas and work within lists
    • Master an understanding of Microsoft Word
    • Develop the skills needed to process word documents
    • Know how to create Word documents that are well-organized and professional
    • Learn what is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
    • Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
    • Learn best financial practices for a medical center
    • Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
    • Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
    • Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions
    • Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
    • Understand how to best read and interpret health records

    How you will benefit

    • Become proficient in Microsoft Excel and use these skills in any future employment position
    • Increase your speed and efficiency in creating Word documents, which are used widely in most academic and office settings
    • Learn how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
    • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
    • Be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam
    • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
    • Prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) CEHRS certification exam
    • Jump-start your career as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, electronic medical records technician, or electronic medical records specialist
    • Be prepared to take the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) exam
    • Professionalism represents the type of behavior that demonstrates your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
    • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing administrative tasks under the direction of the provider
    • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified, showing they have met certain educational requirements and are committed to continuing their education moving forward

    Carline Dalgleish

    Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

    Stacey O'Brien

    Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

    Sharon L. Blackford

    Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Leanne Walls

    Leanne Walls, CPC, CHC, has over twenty years of experience in coding, compliance and practice management. She currently manages a large multi-specialty group practice with over 100 physicians. She has contributed education support in reviewing curriculum, writing practice management related articles and presenting on coding and practice management topics.

    Nancy Smith

    Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

    Bunny Reeves

    Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

    Jennifer Della'Zanna

    Jennifer Della'Zanna has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as a medical transcriptionist, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She writes courses and study guides on the use of technology in health care and regularly contributes to publications about health issues. Della'Zanna is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albright College.

    LaTisha Cottingham

    LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This program teaches the skills needed to prepare you for a career as a medical office manager. You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings.

 

Medical Secretary Suite Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $375.00
    Hours: 96

    By the end of the course bundle, you will have a plan that will give you the confidence to step out on your own and achieve your medical career dreams!

 

Medical Spanish Series Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $245.00
    Hours: 48

    Communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking patients after taking this discounted series of courses that teach Spanish for medical professionals.

 

Medical Terminology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Fee: $895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Success in the healthcare field requires a solid comprehension of medical terminology. This online course will teach you the language used to describe the human body and prepare you for future success in related career training courses in the healthcare space.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    You can make a difference in other people's lives if you know how to speak the language of medicine. Our Medical Terminology course is vital for healthcare professionals, as it equips you for success in career training programs in this high-demand field.

    This medical terminology training course offers a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology and the human body, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various systems in health and disease. You will explore critical topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as the lymphatic and immune systems. The curriculum is structured in two parts, featuring a midterm exam after the first seven lessons and a final exam at the end of the course. Additional subjects covered include the nervous system, special senses, the integumentary system, and mental health, preparing you for a well-rounded understanding of human anatomy and medical practices.

    For those who have had previous exposure and understanding of the medical language, there is an opportunity to demonstrate your prior knowledge by testing and showing mastery level in medical terminology. This feature is optional for all students. If the minimum 80% test score requirement is met, you will have the option to accept that test score in place of completing medical terminology course content or decline and complete the course in its entirety. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

    Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in this course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.


    1. Getting Started
    2. How to Take This Course
    3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
    4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
    5. The Musculoskeletal System
    6. The Cardiovascular System
    7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    8. The Respiratory System
    9. The Digestive System
    10. The Urinary System
    11. Midterm
    12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
    13. The Nervous System
    14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
    15. The Integumentary System
    16. The Endocrine System
    17. Mental Health
    18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
    19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
    20. Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Define the word parts that make up most medical terms-roots, prefixes, and suffixes
    • Explain the functions of the various body systems
    • Identify diagnoses, procedures, and treatments common to each body system
    • Understand common medical abbreviations and acronyms
    • Recognize the importance of accuracy in spelling and pronunciation of medical terms

    How you will benefit

    • Better prepare for medical coding, medical records, or medical assisting certification exams
    • Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team
    • Understand the information contained in medical reports and health records
    • Develop a foundation of knowledge about the human body that will enable you to be successful in your chosen medical career
    • Obtain a certificate to prove your competency in the healthcare field

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    You can make a difference in other people's lives if you know how to speak the language of medicine. Our Medical Terminology course is vital for healthcare professionals, as it equips you for success in career training programs in this high-demand field.

    This medical terminology training course offers a comprehensive introduction to medical terminology and the human body, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various systems in health and disease. You will explore critical topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as the lymphatic and immune systems. The curriculum is structured in two parts, featuring a midterm exam after the first seven lessons and a final exam at the end of the course. Additional subjects covered include the nervous system, special senses, the integumentary system, and mental health, preparing you for a well-rounded understanding of human anatomy and medical practices.

    For those who have had previous exposure and understanding of the medical language, there is an opportunity to demonstrate your prior knowledge by testing and showing mastery level in medical terminology. This feature is optional for all students. If the minimum 80% test score requirement is met, you will have the option to accept that test score in place of completing medical terminology course content or decline and complete the course in its entirety. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology.

    Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in this course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

 

Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn medical terminology related to all 11 of the body's organ systems, and review different diagnostic and treatment procedures for each system. This course includes lessons and activities designed to help you understand and remember the medical terminology you learn.

 

Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease (Self-Guided)
  • Medical Terminology II: A Focus on Human Disease (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Sessions: 0
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    Learn medical terminology related to all 11 of the body's organ systems, with an emphasis on human disease, diagnostic procedures, and treatment techniques.


    This Medical Terminology course will be helpful for any career that uses medical terminology such as medical coding, health information technology, medical transcription, working as a health care professional, or working in the administrative side of health care.

    This course will help prepare you for jobs related to health care by teaching you the language of medicine, including an overview of how the different organ systems function, information about many different medical disorders, and information about diagnostic and treatment procedures. As a result, this course will help prepare you for related college courses and for certification or admissions exams that expect you to have an understanding of medical terminology. For example, this course will help prepare you for the certification exam for medical coders and for the HESI exam which is often required for admission into nursing schools.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Learn medical terminology related to all 11 of the body's organ systems, with an emphasis on human disease, diagnostic procedures, and treatment techniques.


    The Cardiovascular System

    You will start off this course with medical terminology related to the cardiovascular system. You will begin by reviewing the major functions and organs of the cardiovascular system, and you will gain a solid grasp of the terminology related to this system's organs. You will then move on to a discussion of terminology related to disorders, diagnoses, and treatments related to this essential organ system.

    The Lymphatic System, Immunity, and Cancer

    This lesson will cover medical terminology related to the lymphatic system, immunity, and cancer. You will start out by covering the basic functions and organs of the lymphatic system, and you will learn strategies your body uses to keep you well. You will also discuss the relationship between the immune system and cancer. You will go on to discuss terminology related to specific disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment of the organs of the lymphatic system, immunological disorders, and cancer.

    The Respiratory System

    In this lesson, you will learn the names and functions of the organs of both the upper and lower tracts of the respiratory system. You will discover this organ system's crucial role in getting oxygen to your tissues and removing carbon dioxide from your body, and you will review a few of its other functions as well. You will then learn terminology related to specific disorders of the respiratory system, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.

    The Nervous System

    This lesson explores terminology related to the functions, structures, and disorders of the nervous system. You will learn that this system contains two divisions: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. You will then learn terminology related to disorders of both these divisions of the nervous system, as well as diagnostic procedures and treatment.

    The Endocrine System

    The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete substances (called hormones) into the bloodstream. From there, hormones travel to target cells-cells that will be affected by particular hormones. Disorders of this system commonly occur and can cause people significant problems. This lesson will cover terminology related to the glands and hormones of this system, some of its disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.

    The Skeletal System

    The skeletal system plays a number of important roles in the function of the human body, including movement, protection, blood cell production, support, and mineral and fat storage. Its structures often experience injuries and disease. In this lesson, you will go over terminology related to the skeletal system's structures, as well as disorders, diagnostic procedures, and treatment of the bones, joints, and spine.

    The Muscular System

    The muscular system consists of muscle tissue, the fascia that surrounds muscles, and the tendons that attach muscles to bones. With over 600 muscles in the human body, disorders of this organ system are fairly common. This lesson will cover terminology related to problems with this organ system, diagnostic procedures, and several types of treatment.

    The Integumentary System

    The integumentary system includes the largest single organ in your body—your skin, as well as sebaceous and sweat glands, hair, and nails. People often suffer from disorders of this organ system, and this lesson covers terminology related to a number of them. You will learn terminology related to disorders of both the skin and its accessory organs, as well as diagnostic procedures and treatment.

    The Urinary System

    One of your organ systems works hard to keep your blood from poisoning you by removing dangerous waste products and putting them into urine-the urinary system. This system contains just four different organs, but its proper function is essential to your health. In this lesson, you will learn medical terminology related to a number of disorders of the urinary system, their diagnoses, and treatment.

    The Digestive System

    The digestive system contains more organs that any other organ system. Some of those organs make up a passageway, called the alimentary canal, which allows food to pass from your mouth, down into your stomach, through your intestines, and then leave your body. Other organs, called accessory organs, secrete substances that help break down the food and liquids you ingest into molecules that your body can use. This lesson covers terminology related to diseases of the digestive system's organs in this lesson, as well as terminology related to both diagnostic and treatment procedures.

    The Male Reproductive System

    The male reproductive system is made up of both external and internal reproductive organs. In this lesson, you will briefly review the functions of the male reproductive system as well as the organs that make up this system. The lesson then covers terminology related to disorders of both the external and internal male reproductive organs, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options.

    The Female Reproductive System

    You will begin this lesson with a brief overview of the organs of the female reproductive systems and their functions. You will also go over medical terminology related to disorders of the organs of this system, as well as disorders related to the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. You will then learn terminology related to diagnosing disorders of this system and a number of different treatments.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn medical terminology related to all 11 of the body's organ systems, with an emphasis on human disease, diagnostic procedures, and treatment techniques.

 

Medical Terminology Series Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $245.00
    Hours: 48

    Prepare for a career in the health services industry by learning essential medical terminology.

 

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    If you have ever had trouble memorizing medical terms, this course (and word association approach) is for you. You'll learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage.

 

Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (Self-Guided)
  • Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Sessions: 0
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    Prepare for a career in the health services industry by learning medical terminology in a memorable and enjoyable fashion.


    The Medical Terminology – A Word Association Approach course will teach you to understand medical terminology as it pertains to each body system. Using graphics and study tips you will not only learn definitions and root terms, but also their application in the medical world. Learning blocks are used to condense information and to help isolate what you need to know verses what is nice to know, and you will be provided with fun and unusual facts to help you remember the medical terminology in unique ways. You will have opportunities to see how medical terminology is used in the real world through case study assignments and will be provided with flashcards to help you study. The knowledge gained in this course will help you take the next step in your medical career or education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    If you have ever had trouble memorizing medical terms, this course (and word association approach) is for you. You'll learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage.


    Common Root and Musculoskeletal Terms

    Welcome to the first lesson of medical terminology! We'll begin the course by exploring root terms, which represent the main meaning of a combined medical term. A combined medical term consists of a root, a prefix, and/or a suffix. As we progress through each lesson of this course, you'll see that we proceed by "body system," and in this first lesson, we'll go over root terms that are associated with the musculoskeletal system, so we'll be talking a lot about the muscles, bones, joints, and tendons of the body in this lesson.

    Integumentary and Digestive Terms

    In this lesson, you'll learn a variety of terminology relating to the integumentary and digestive systems. The integumentary system includes the skin, connective tissues, and some loosely associated structures such as nails and teeth. When we discuss the digestive system, you'll learn medical terminology relating to the digestive tract from the mouth, to the pharynx, to the esophagus, and so on, all the way out to the exterior of the body.

    Cardiovascular and Respiratory Terms

    In this lesson, we'll go over terminology related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The cardiovascular system includes the heart, arteries, veins, and blood, while the respiratory system includes the lungs and assorted chest structures.

    Urinary and Reproductive Terms

    Topic areas for this lesson are the urinary and reproductive systems. When we go over the urinary system, you'll learn terminology related to the kidneys, bladder, urine, and even some chemistry terms. When we go over the reproductive system, you'll learn root terms that refer to both male and female anatomical structures.

    Neurosensory Terms and Root-Term Review

    In this lesson, we'll finish up our discussion about root terms. You'll learn root terms that are associated with the neurosensory system, including nerves, the eyes, ears, brain, and spinal cord. Then we'll begin doing something a little different—at the end of the lesson, we'll do a little review session to help you remember all of the root terms that you've learned up to this point.

    Prefixes and Suffixes: A Through H

    In this lesson, you'll learn about prefixes and suffixes that are common in medicine and start with the letters A through H. From this point forward, we won't be going through the word associations that we did in previous lessons. By now, you'll find that you can recognize many of these terms as they're used in our normal, everyday language.

    Prefixes and Suffixes: I Through O

    In this lesson, we'll continue to progress through the prefixes and suffixes commonly used in medical terminology. Our objective for this lesson is to identify the common medical prefixes and suffixes that begin with the letters I through O.

    Prefixes and Suffixes: P Through Z

    In this lesson, we'll complete our tour through the alphabetical listings of the most common prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology by focusing on prefixes and suffixes that begin with the letters P through Z. You'll find that there are many more terms that medical professionals use less often, and you'll even discover that sometimes a root that you already know is used as a prefix or suffix.

    Color Prefixes and Suffixes and Abbreviated Titles

    In previous lessons, you learned about common prefixes and suffixes. In this lesson, we'll study specific prefixes and suffixes that pertain to color. Color is used quite a bit in the medical field because it helps everyone to describe various signs and symptoms. In this lesson, we'll also go over medical abbreviations that are specific to the various occupations and titles of the medical industry. Your assignment in this lesson will change a little as your research becomes a bit more challenging.

    Common Abbreviations: A Through R

    The medical community uses an abundance of abbreviations. Some medical facilities don't allow them, but you should still learn the meanings of the most common abbreviations so you'll know them when you see them. For this lesson, we'll study the abbreviations that start with the letters A through R. Your assignment for this lesson will be a bit different—you're going to find words in a medical note that you can replace with the abbreviations that you learned in the lesson.

    Common Abbreviations: S Through W and Specialized Abbreviations

    In this lesson, we'll finish our study of medical abbreviations as we explore the abbreviations that begin with letters S through Z. We'll also go over specific abbreviations that refer to hospital areas, laboratory tests, chemistries, and medical symbols. In the assignment, it's up to you to find the abbreviations that correctly relate to each sentence in a medical note.

    Directional Terms and Word Combinations

    Here in our final lesson, it's time to put everything you've learned together. We'll look at our roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and see how they create combined medical terms from body system to body system. You'll also learn some directional terms that are commonly used in medicine. You'll find that your assignment for this lesson provides you the opportunity to decipher a complete medical note.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    If you have ever had trouble memorizing medical terms, this course (and word association approach) is for you. You'll learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage.

 

Medical Writer Suite Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $280.00
    Hours: 72

    By the end of these online medical writing courses, you will have a plan that will give you the confidence to step out on your own and achieve your medical career dreams!

 

Mental Health Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Mental Health Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Sessions: 0
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    Prepare for a rewarding career as a mental health technician with this online course that will provide you with all the tools needed to succeed in the psychiatric and mental health services industry.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
    • To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to pass the course successfully.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment the Mental Health Technician course:

    • Foundations of Mental Health Care

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Mental Health Technician
      1. Career Glimpse: The Mental Health Technician
      2. Fundamentals of Mental Health
      3. Patient Rights and HIPAA Fundamentals
      4. Being a Professional
      5. Communication Skills
      6. Developing Cultural Competencies
      7. Domains of Psychology
      8. Mental Health Problems and Disorders
      9. Common Psychosocial Problems
      10. Therapies for Managing Patient Care
      11. The Therapeutic Relationship and Assessment
      12. Pharmacology Basics and Guidelines
      13. Special Considerations in Patient Care
      14. Record Keeping and Practice Settings
      15. Examination and Intervention Skills
      16. Course Reflections and Exam Preparation

    What you will learn

    • The role, responsibilities, and required skills of a mental health technician
    • Relevant laws and policies regarding mental and behavioral health care
    • The process and procedure for professionalism by technicians
    • Professional communication skills with diverse populations
    • Cultural competency in critical thinking and patient care
    • Psychology domains and theories of human behavior
    • Mental health problems throughout the life cycle
    • Common psychological problems and mental health disorders
    • Appropriate therapies to manage patient care
    • Skills in fostering therapeutic relationships
    • Mental-health assessments to understand patients
    • Common psychotherapeutic drugs
    • Key principles of pharmacology in mental health settings
    • Patient care guidelines for effective pharmacology management
    • Common types of facilities and their purpose
    • Accurate patient charting protocols using electronic medical records
    • Proper patient examination and intervention skills

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the Mental Health Technician Certification (MHTC) exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
    • Receive a voucher for the MHTC exam—included with your enrollment fees
    • Strengthen soft skills such as communication, computer literacy, etc., which are integrated within the course
    • Obtain your CPR certification from the Red Cross included in your course

    Heather Morton

    Heather Morton, PhD is an educator and coach. She holds a PhD and Master's in psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Over the years, Heather has developed and taught many healthcare and psychology learning programs. As an educator, she uses a variety of strategies to help each learner relate the content to their lives while providing constructive and positive feedback.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for a rewarding career as a mental health technician with this online course that will provide you with all the tools needed to succeed in the psychiatric and mental health services industry.

 

Mind-Body Therapies Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $300.00
    Hours: 40

    Students interested in advancing within their healthcare professional career or new to pursuing energy medicine will learn how to incorporate energy healing with different healthcare methods.

 

Mindfulness Meditation
  • Mindfulness Meditation
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Sessions: 0
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    Learn about mindfulness meditation, including health benefits, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), as well as techniques and practices.


    Widely accepted, used, and studied within mainstream medicine, mindfulness meditation involves paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment. The health benefits of mindfulness meditation include improvements in dealing with stress, pain, and illness. Anyone can engage in this form of meditation, which places no emphasis on religious or faith practices.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe mindfulness meditation, including the health benefits of mindfulness meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and the techniques and practices for mindfulness meditation.

    (2 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 03/30/2024

    Conflicts of Interest and Relevant Financial Relationships: The authors/planning committee members have no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships to declare relevant to this activity.

    Non-endorsement of Products: Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions or Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product(s).

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners describe mindfulness meditation, including the health benefits of mindfulness meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and the techniques and practices for mindfulness meditation.


    1. Introduction
    2. What is Mindfulness Meditation?
    3. Seven Key Factors of the Practice of Mindfulness Meditation
    4. Seven Characteristics of "Doing" and "Being"
    5. Dispelling Mindfulness Meditation Myths
    6. The Health Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
    7. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Define mindfulness meditation
    • Describe the seven key factors of the practice of mindfulness meditation
    • Compare and contrast the seven characteristics of "doing" and "being"
    • Identify mindfulness meditation myths
    • Describe the health benefits of mindfulness meditation
    • Examine mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
    • Describe the use of mindfulness meditation for psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders
    • Discuss the benefits of mindfulness meditation when combined with goal management training (GMT) for substance abuse treatment
    • Identify the elements of practicing a basic mindfulness meditation
    • Practice the raisin and chocolate mindfulness meditations

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to mindfulness and meditation
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who may want to work in the holistic health, mental health, or mindfulness arena
    • Provide continuing education in mindfulness and meditation

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners describe mindfulness meditation, including the health benefits of mindfulness meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and the techniques and practices for mindfulness meditation.

 

Music Therapy and Sound Healing
  • Music Therapy and Sound Healing
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Room:
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    Learn about the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.


    In an age where people increasingly turn to holistic methods of healing, music therapy and sound healing have entered mainstream health care and can be used successfully with people of all ages and disabilities.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

    (2 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision):4/3/2027

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    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.


    1. Introduction
    2. Healing With Sound and Music
    3. Music Therapy Goals
    4. Music Therapy Interventions
    5. Music Therapy Modalities
    6. Physiological and Psychological Responses to Music
    7. Evidence-Based Practice in Music Therapy
    8. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Discuss the principles of sound
    • Define music therapy
    • Describe the areas of sound healing
    • Examine music therapy interventions
    • Describe examples of therapeutic uses and benefits of music
    • Explain music therapy modalities
    • Describe the physiological and psychological responses to music
    • Discuss evidence-based practice in music therapy

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to music therapy and sound healing
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in geriatrics, behavioral health settings, and holistic/integrative care
    • Provide continuing education in music therapy and sound healing
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners understand the principles, interventions, therapeutic uses, and physiological and psychological responses of music therapy and sound healing.

 

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (Exam Included)
  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (Exam Included)
  • Fee: $1,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This NASM certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction. On course completion, you will become a Certified Nutrition Coach.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

    Upon completing this nutrition course final exam successfully, you will be a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach.


    1. Nutritional Science
    2. Behavior Change Strategies
    3. Nutrition Coaching

    What you will learn

    • Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
    • How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
    • To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
    • To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
    • To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets

    How you will benefit

    • As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
    • Be able to create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
    • Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill several health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

    Upon completing this nutrition course final exam successfully, you will be a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach.

 

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach + Weight Loss Specialist (CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)
  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach + Weight Loss Specialist (CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful exam completion, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

    You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.

    Upon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

    This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.


    1. NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
      1. Nutritional Science
        1. Introduction
        2. Scope of Practice
        3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
        4. Food Preference and Influences
        5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
        6. Protein
        7. Carbohydrates
        8. Fats
        9. Alcohol
        10. Micronutrients
        11. Hydration
        12. Nutrient Timing
        13. Supplements
      2. Behavior Change Strategies
        1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
        2. Coaching and Communication
        3. Motivational Interviewing
        4. Goal Setting
      3. Nutrition Coaching
        1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
        2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
        3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
        4. Navigating Diets
        5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
        6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
        7. Programming – Putting it All Together
    2. NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
      1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
        1. Introduction
        2. Scope of Practice
      2. The Obesity Epidemic
        1. The State of Obesity
        2. The Physiology of Obesity
        3. Psychosocial and Obesity
      3. The Science of Weight Loss
        1. Metabolism
        2. Nutrition and Supplementation
        3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
        4. Psychology of Weight Loss
      4. Client Assessments
        1. The Client Intake Process
        2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
      5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
        1. Nutrition Coaching Strategies
        2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
        3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
        4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

    What you will learn

    • Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
    • How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
    • To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
    • To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
    • To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss
    • Understand the obesity epidemic, client assessments, and the weight loss coaching process

    How you will benefit

    • As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
    • Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
    • Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach
    • Possess an additional certification for an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
    • Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
    • Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

    You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.

    Upon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

    This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Spanish) (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Spanish) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Este curso le enseñará los conceptos básicos del entrenamiento físico personal y le brindará toda la información necesaria para presentarse y aprobar el examen NASM CPT. Estarás calificado para trabajar en cualquier gimnasio o club de salud, en cualquier estado del país.



    Requirements:

    Requisitos de hardware / Hardware Requirements:

    • Este curso debe realizarse en un PC. No es compatible con un macOS. / This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

    Requisitos de software / Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 o posterior. / PC: Windows 10 or later
    • Navegador: Se prefiere la última versión de Google Chrome o Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Edge también es compatible. / Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • El software debe ser instalado y estar en pleno funcionamiento antes de que comience el curso. / Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Otro / Other:

    • Capacidad de acceso a correo electrónico y acceso a una cuenta de correo electrónico personal. / Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    Los materiales de instrucción necesarios para este curso son incluidos en la inscripción y seran disponibles online. / The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Este curso completamente en línea lo preparará para exam de Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) ofrecido por National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

    Aprenderá lo esencial para el entrenamiento físico personal, desde la ciencia básica del ejercicio hasta las relaciones con los clientes y el entrenador conductual. Se le presentará el sistema de movimiento humano y el modelo de entrenamiento de rendimiento óptimo (OPT), que son clave para su carrera como entrenador físico.


    1. Fundamento científico del entrenamiento integrado
    2. Ciencia básica de los ejercicios
    3. El sistema cardiorrespiratorio
    4. Metabolismo y bioenergética del ejercicio
    5. La ciencia del movimiento humano
    6. Evaluación de aptitud física
    7. Conceptos del entrenamiento de flexibilidad
    8. Entrenamiento de aptitud cardiorrespiratoria
    9. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento del torso
    10. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento de equilibrio
    11. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento pliométrico (reactivo)
    12. Entrenamiento de velocidad, agilidad y rapidez
    13. Conceptos sobre el entrenamiento de Resistencia
    14. Diseño del programa integrado y modelo Optimum Performance Training™ (OPT™).
    15. Introducción a las modalidades de ejercicios
    16. Condiciones de salud crónicas y limitaciones físicas o funcionales
    17. Nutrición
    18. Suplementos
    19. Modificación del estilo de vida y orientación conductual
    20. Desarrollando un negocio exitoso de entrenamiento personal
    21. Actualizaciones sobre la ciencia del ejercicio

    What you will learn

    • Definir los componentes del sistema de movimiento humano
    • Describir la estructura y la función de los sistemas respiratorio y cardiovascular
    • Comprender los métodos fundamentales sobre cómo el cuerpo produce energìa
    • Comprender la biomecánica y su terminologìa
    • Definir y entender la racionalidad de una evaluación de aptitud fìsica integrada
    • Definir y describir los componentes relacionados con el entrenamiento cardiorrespiratorio
    • Comprender la importancia del entrenamiento del torso, el entrenamiento de equilibrio, el entrenamiento reactivo y de resistencia, y el entrenamiento de velocidad, agilidad y rapidez
    • Definir y describir la causa y los sìntomas de las condiciones de salud crónicas seleccionadas
    • Comprender la importancia de los macronutrientes y los suplementos, asì como sus funciones
    • Describir las caracterìsticas de una experiencia positiva del cliente y la atención al cliente

    How you will benefit

    • Al obtener la certificación NASM CPT, puede ingresar a cualquier gimnasio / instalación en la nación y ser empleado como entrenador personal certificado
    • Para los entrenadores privados, tener un NASM CPT es importante para establecer experiencia

    Este curso es apoyado por un equipo de expertos del National Academy of Sports Medicine. / This course is supported by a team of experts from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Este curso completamente en línea lo preparará para exam de Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) ofrecido por National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

    Aprenderá lo esencial para el entrenamiento físico personal, desde la ciencia básica del ejercicio hasta las relaciones con los clientes y el entrenador conductual. Se le presentará el sistema de movimiento humano y el modelo de entrenamiento de rendimiento óptimo (OPT), que son clave para su carrera como entrenador físico.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer + AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Vouchers Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer + AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for two of the most widely recognized industry certifications for fitness instructors: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Certified Group Instructor. Certification exam fees included in the course cost.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

     

    • NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
    • You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your CPT certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.
    • AFAA Principles of Group Fitness Instruction, Jones & Bartlett Learning

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
      4. Assessment
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
      6. Program Design
    2. AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
      1. The Group Fitness Industry
      2. Foundations of Exercise Science
      3. The Human Movement System
      4. Integrated Fitness
      5. Teaching Basics
      6. Teaching: Multi-training and Exercise Technique
      7. Class Planning and Preparation
      8. Adapting to Class Dynamics
      9. Communication and Learning
      10. Inclusive Instruction for Special Populations
      11. Class Engagement and Motivation
      12. Professional and Legal Responsibilities

    What you will learn

    • Fundamental scientific concepts related to exercise science
    • Design a well-structured, effective, and balanced fitness class or workout for a diverse group of participants
    • Essential instruction and presentation skills necessary for effective group instruction
    • Key traits of professionalism as a group fitness instructor
    • Skills and knowledge required to be a competent group fitness instructor
    • Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others

    How you will benefit

    • Pass two exams and earn nationally accredited certifications
    • You can walk into any gym in the nation and be employable as a group fitness instructor
    • You will have the skills needed to run private group fitness classes
    • Prepares you for a career as a fitness/wellness manager
    • Prepares you for a career as a certified personal trainer
    • Prepares you for a career as an exercise physiologist/specialist
    • Prepares you for a career as an athletic trainer

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for two of the most widely recognized industry certifications for fitness instructors: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Certified Group Instructor. Certification exam fees included in the course cost.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Corrective Exercise (Vouchers Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Corrective Exercise (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online course will help you pass and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry with the addition of the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
    • NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training

    You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. Corrective Exercise Specialist
      1. Rationale for Corrective Exercise
        1. Introduction
        2. Musculoskeletal Pain
        3. Corrective Exercise Continuum
        4. Rationale for Corrective Exercise
      2. Human Movement Science
        1. Introduction
        2. Planes of Motion & Joint Motion
        3. Muscle Action Spectrum
        4. The Science of Movement
        5. Functional Anatomy
        6. Sub-Systems
        7. Motor Behavior
        8. Motor Learning
        9. Interactive Activities
      3. Understanding Human Movement Impairments
        1. Introduction
        2. Movement Impairment Syndrome
        3. Static Malalignment
        4. Dynamic Malalignment
        5. Common Human Movement System Impairments part 1
        6. Movement System Impairments part 1
        7. Common Human Movement System Impairments part 2
      4. Health Risk Appraisal
        1. Introduction
        2. PAR-Q and General Lifestyle
        3. Medical History
        4. Chronic Conditions
      5. Static Postural Assessment
        1. Introduction
        2. Postural Imbalances
        3. Static Postural Assessment
      6. Movement Assessments
        1. Introduction
        2. Importance of a Movement Assessment
        3. Transitional Movement Assessment Part 1
        4. Transitional Movement Assessment Part 2
      7. Inhibitory Techniques
        1. Self-Myofascial Release
        2. Key Points in Utilizing Self-Myofascial Release
        3. Program Design
      8. Lengthening Techniques
        1. Introduction
        2. Traditional Theory of Static Stretching
        3. New Research Regarding Static Stretching
        4. Range of Motion, Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
        5. NASM Position on Static Stretching
      9. Activation/Integration Techniques
        1. Introduction
        2. Activation Techniques
        3. Integration Techniques
        4. Integrated Dynamic Movement Program Strategies
      10. Foot and Ankle Impairments
        1. Introduction
        2. Functional Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle
        3. Common Injuries and Muscle Imbalances
        4. Corrective Exercise Strategies for Foot and Ankle Impairments
      11. Knee Impairments
        1. Introduction
        2. Functional Anatomy
        3. Common Injuries and Faulty Movement
        4. Systematic Corrective Exercise Strategies part 1
        5. Systematic Corrective Exercise Strategies part 2
      12. Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex Impairments
        1. Introduction
        2. Functional Anatomy
        3. Common Injuries and Faulty Movement Patterns
        4. CEx: Excessive Forward Lean
        5. CEx: Low Back Arches
        6. CEx: Low Back Rounds
        7. CEx: Asymmetrical Weight Shift
      13. Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Impairments
        1. Introduction
        2. Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder
        3. Shoulder Injuries and Faulty Movement Patterns
        4. Strategies for Shoulder Impairments part 1
        5. Strategies for Shoulder Impairments part 2
        6. Strategies for Shoulder Impairments part 3
        7. Functional Anatomy of the Elbow and Wrist
        8. Strategies for Elbow and Wrist Impairments
      14. Cervical Spine Impairments
        1. Introduction
        2. Functional Anatomy
        3. Cervical Spine Impairments
        4. Strategies for Cervical Spine Impairments part 1
        5. Strategies for Cervical Spine Impairments part 2
      15. Case Studies

    What you will learn

    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Corrective Exercise
    • Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
    • Teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
    • Organizational and communication skills
    • Learn NASM's innovative and exclusive corrective exercise continuum and the opportunity to earn the
    • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization
    • Train in movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques, and common musculoskeletal impairments
    • Learn how to help prevent injuries and get clients back on track and living healthy, productive lives
    • Earn the preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of collegiate and professional sports teams

    How you will benefit

    • Prepares you for a career as a Fitness/wellness manager
    • Prepares you for a career as a Certified Personal Trainer
    • Prepares you for a career as an Exercise physiologist/specialist
    • Prepare yourself for a career as an athletic trainer, chiropractor, physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, or sports professional
    • Work toward receiving your NASM CPT Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification
    • Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active
    • Understand the exclusive processes needed to correct movement dysfunction through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation and integration techniques

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online course will help you pass and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry with the addition of the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Performance Enhancement (Vouchers Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer + Performance Enhancement (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online program will prepare you to pass and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry with the addition of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
    • NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training

    You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. Personal Enhancement Specialist
      1. Essentials of Integrated Sports Performance Training
        1. Introduction
        2. Integrated Training Principles
        3. Stretch Shortening Cycle
        4. Utilization of the Integrated Training Continuum
        5. Training in All Planes of Motion
        6. Training for Optimum Muscle Balance
        7. Integrated Sports Performance Program Part One Program Part One
        8. Integrated Sports Performance Program Part
        9. OPT Model
      2. Basic Exercise Science
        1. Introduction
        2. The Nervous System
        3. Sensory Receptors
        4. The Skeletal System
        5. The Muscular System
        6. Muscle Contraction
        7. Basic Exercise Science
      3. The Cardiorespiratory System
        1. Presentations
        2. Introduction
        3. The Cardiovascular System Part 1
        4. The Cardiovascular System Part 2
        5. The Respiratory System
        6. Oxygen and Energy
        7. The Cardiorespiratory System
      4. Hormonal Response to Exercise
        1. Introduction
        2. Endocrine Organs
        3. Endocrine Adaptations to Exercise
        4. Hormonal Response to Exercise
      5. Human Movement Science
        1. Introduction
        2. Planes of Motion
        3. Combined Joint Motion
        4. Muscle Action Spectrum
        5. Efficient Human Movement
        6. Functional Anatomy
        7. Sub-systems
        8. Motor Behavior
        9. Motor Learning
        10. Human Movement Science
      6. Sports Performance Testing
        1. Introduction
        2. Sports Performance Assessment Components
        3. Subjective Information
        4. Objective Information
        5. Static Postural Assessment
        6. Transitional Assessment
        7. Overhead Squat Assessment
        8. Single-leg Squat Assessment
        9. Dynamic Postural Assessments
        10. Performance Assessments
        11. Cardiorespiratory Assessments
      7. Flexibility Training for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. Cumulative Injury Cycle
        3. Flexibility Continuum Part 1
        4. Flexibility Continuum Part 2
        5. Flexibility Training Debate
        6. Exercise Video Library
        7. Flexibility Exercises
        8. Flexibility Training Quiz
      8. Cardiorespiratory Training for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. Basics of Cardiorespiratory Training
        3. Karvonen Method
        4. Introduction to Training Zones
        5. Training Zones
        6. Heart Rate Training Zones
        7. The Phases of Cardio Performance Training
        8. Phase One: Base Training
        9. Phase Two: Using the Assessment to Determine Starting
        10. Cardiorespiratory Training
      9. Core Training Concepts for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. The Core
        3. Core Training
        4. Core Stabilization, Strength, and Power
        5. Core Exercises
        6. Core Training
      10. Balance Training Concepts for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. Scientific Rationale for Balance Training
        3. Guidelines for Balance Training
        4. Balance Exercises
        5. Exercise Video Library
        6. Balance Exercises
        7. Balance Training
      11. Plyometric Training Concepts for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. Three Phases of Plyometric Exercise
        3. Proposed Mechanism
        4. Benefits of Plyometric
        5. Program Design
        6. Plyometric Exercises
        7. Plyometric Training
      12. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. Training for Speed of Movement
        3. Stability, Strength, and Power
        4. Muscle and Joint Elasticity
        5. Movement Technique
        6. Linear Speed File
        7. Agility
        8. Quickness
        9. Speed, Agility, & Quickness Exercises
      13. Integrated Resistance Training for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. The SAID Principle
        3. The Principle of Overload
        4. The Principle of Variation, Individualization and Adaptation
        5. Progressive Outcomes of Resistance Training
        6. Resistance Training Systems
        7. Integrated Resistance Training Exercises
      14. Olympic Lifting for Performance Enhancement
        1. Introduction
        2. Scientific Rationale
        3. Flexibility, Mobility, Stability, and Posture F
        4. Neuromuscular Control
        5. Execution Steps
        6. Compensations
        7. Olympic Lifting
      15. Science Periodization and the OPT model
        1. Introduction
        2. Program Design
        3. Exercise Selection
        4. Periodization and the OPT Model
        5. Stabilization
        6. Applying the OPT Model
        7. Science of Periodization and the OPT Model
      16. Injury Prevention and Reconditioning
        1. Introduction
        2. Three Stages of Soft Tissue and Bone Healing
        3. Foot Injury
        4. Ankle Sprain
        5. Knee Injury
        6. Lower Back Injury
        7. Shoulder Pain
        8. Injury Prevention and Reconditioning
      17. Performance Nutrition
        1. Carbohydrates
        2. Proteins and Fats
        3. Micronutrients and Energy Balance
        4. Muscle and Energy Recovery
        5. Weight and Body Composition
        6. Nutrition and Athletic Performance
        7. Performance Nutrition
        8. Ergogenic Aids
        9. Chronic Effects on Training Adaptations
      18. Performance Psychology
        1. Introduction
        2. Performance Psychology
        3. Using What's Already There
        4. Integrated Physical and Mental Training
        5. Settling-In
        6. The Winds of Progress
        7. Fine Tuning Intensity
        8. Performance Psychology
      19. Understanding Learning Styles, and Coaching Methodologies

    What you will learn

    • NASM CPT + Performance Enhancement
    • The physical activity guidelines and recommendations as they relate to the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model
    • The different models of resistance training as well as safe and effective exercise techniques
    • The major muscles and their functions
    • All aspects of the subjective, objective, and performance assessments as well as movement and postural assessments
    • The principles of human movement and flexibility, benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness, the importance of the core, proper exercise technique, progressions and regressions, and general differences in the stages of training for exercises
    • The importance of balance, plyometric (reactive), speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training, as well as safe and effective techniques, and progressions and regressions for these training areas
    • Program design using the OPT model, acute training variables, different exercise modalities and how to incorporate them into your programs
    • NASM's innovative and exclusive corrective exercise continuum and the opportunity to earn the
    • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization
    • Movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques, and common musculoskeletal impairments
    • How to help prevent injuries and get clients back on track and living healthy, productive lives
    • The preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of collegiate and professional sports teams

    How you will benefit

    • Be ready for the NCCA accredited credentialing exam, to earn the distinction of a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from NASM.
    • Be prepared for successful employment as an NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • Be qualified to work in a health club setting, as an independent fitness professional, or in other settings, such as medical facilities or corporate wellness.
    • Learn about the science of human movement and discover cutting-edge, evidence-based sports performance exercise techniques
    • Be prepared to train tougher, faster and stronger athletes and weekend warriors in the Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) program.

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This online program will prepare you to pass and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry with the addition of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, which is one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
    • You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    If you want a fulfilling career helping others achieve their fitness goals, start with this National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course. Now is a fantastic time to pursue a career in this growing field! The need for fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 14% by 2032, with an estimated 69,000 job openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    With this fully online personal trainer course you will prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. The NCCA-accredited NASM personal trainer certification is one of the most respected in the health and fitness industry.

    Throughout this personal trainer certification course, you will learn professional development and responsibility skills, client relations and behavioral coaching best practices, basic and applied sciences and nutritional concepts, essential assessments, exercise technique and training instruction, and program design.

    Online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities will guide you through the extensive resources so you can understand certified personal trainer exam content and pass the widely respected NASM CPT exam.

    This NASM prep course includes certified personal trainer exam preparation, all study materials, and the certification exam fee. Upon course completion, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to become a successful NASM personal trainer.


    1. Professional Development and Responsibility
      1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
      2. The Personal Training Profession
    2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
      1. Psychology of Exercise
      2. Behavioral Coaching
    3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
      1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
      2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
      3. Human Movement Science
      4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
      5. Nutrition
      6. Supplementation
    4. Assessment
      1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
      2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
    5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
      1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
      2. Flexibility Training Concepts
      3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
      4. Core Training Concepts
      5. Balance Training Concepts
      6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
      7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
      8. Resistance Training Concepts
    6. Program Design
      1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
      2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
      3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations

    What you will learn

    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer video overview
    • Master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among other relevant topics
    • Obtain teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
    • Discover organizational and communication skills needed for career success

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam
    • Be ready to start your career as a CPT or an athletic trainer
    • Stand out to future employers and clients with a nationally recognized credential

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    If you want a fulfilling career helping others achieve their fitness goals, start with this National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course. Now is a fantastic time to pursue a career in this growing field! The need for fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 14% by 2032, with an estimated 69,000 job openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    With this fully online personal trainer course you will prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam. The NCCA-accredited NASM personal trainer certification is one of the most respected in the health and fitness industry.

    Throughout this personal trainer certification course, you will learn professional development and responsibility skills, client relations and behavioral coaching best practices, basic and applied sciences and nutritional concepts, essential assessments, exercise technique and training instruction, and program design.

    Online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities will guide you through the extensive resources so you can understand certified personal trainer exam content and pass the widely respected NASM CPT exam.

    This NASM prep course includes certified personal trainer exam preparation, all study materials, and the certification exam fee. Upon course completion, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to become a successful NASM personal trainer.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Fitness Specialist (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Fitness Specialist (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and acquire a Senior Fitness Specialization.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. NASM Senior Fitness Specialization
      1. SFS Scope of Practice
        1. Introduction to Senior Fitness
        2. Scope of Practice
      2. Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Considerations of Aging
        1. Physical and Physiological Considerations of Aging
        2. Psychological Considerations of Aging
      3. Assessment Strategies for the Older Adult
        1. Fitness Assessments for the Active Older Adult
      4. Program Components for the Older Adult
        1. Flexibility Guidelines for Active Older Adults
        2. Cardiorespiratory Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
        3. Core, Balance, and Plyometric Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
        4. Resistance Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
      5. Program Design
        1. Program Design for the Active Older Adult
        2. Common Medical Conditions and Programming Modifications
      6. Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations
        1. Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations for Active Older Adults
      7. Business Development
        1. Professional and Business Development

    What you will learn

    • Define human movement system components
    • Describe cardiovascular and respiratory systems
    • Understand energy production methods
    • Learn biomechanics and terminology
    • Comprehend an integrated fitness assessment
    • Acquire cardiorespiratory training components
    • Know the importance of various training types (core, balance, resistance, reactive, and speed, agility, and quickness training)
    • Define and understand chronic health conditions and symptoms
    • Obtain and understand macronutrients and supplementation
    • Learn positive client experience and service
    • Learn the senior fitness scope of practice
    • Understand aging considerations
    • Assessment and program design for older adults
    • Review nutritional guidelines for older adults
    • Gain business development fundamentals

    How you will benefit

    • With a NASM-CPT certification, you can walk into any gym/facility in the nation and be employable as a Certified Personal Trainer
    • For private trainers, holding a NASM-CPT is important for demonstrating expertise in your profession
    • Gain an in-demand certification relevant to our culture and the aging population
    • Obtain the skills to successfully market yourself to a wider audience

    NASM

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and acquire a Senior Fitness Specialization.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT + WFS) (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT + WFS) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and acquire a Women's Fitness specialization.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. NASM Women's Fitness Specialization
      1. Current Status of Women's Health
      2. Neuromuscular, Skeletal, Cardiorespiratory, and Endocrine Considerations
      3. Hormones and Weight Control
      4. Pregnancy and Postnatal Considerations
      5. Menopause Considerations
      6. Fitness Assessments for Women
      7. Flexibility Training for Women
      8. Cardiorespiratory Training for Women
      9. Core, Balance, Plyometric, and SAQ Training for Women
      10. Resistance Training for Women
      11. Integrated Program Design for Women
      12. Nutrition Guidelines for Women
      13. Psychological and Motivational Considerations
      14. Business and Professionalism

    What you will learn

    • Define human movement system components
    • Describe cardiovascular & respiratory systems
    • Understand energy production methods
    • Gain key biomechanical terminology
    • Comprehend the rationality of integrated fitness assessment
    • Describe cardiorespiratory training components
    • Understand the importance of core, balance, resistance, reactive, speed, agility, and quickness training
    • Describe selected chronic health conditions
    • Understand macronutrients and supplementation
    • Describe a positive customer service experience
    • Understand women's health considerations (neuromuscular, skeletal, cardiorespiratory, endocrine, hormones, pregnancy, postnatal, menopause)
    • Learn fitness assessments, flexibility, resistance, and cardiorespiratory training for women
    • Master nutrition guidelines, psychological and motivational considerations
    • Understand business and professionalism fundamentals

    How you will benefit

    • With a NASM CPT certification, you can walk into any gym/facility in the nation and be employable as a Certified Personal Trainer
    • For private trainers, holding a NASM CPT is important for demonstrating expertise in your profession
    • You will be prepared to pass a certification exam for the WFS
    • Holding the WFS credential will allow you to stand out from other trainers with no credentials specific to women's fitness

    NASM

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and acquire a Women's Fitness specialization.

 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer with Sports Nutrition Coach and Youth Exercise Specialist (CPT + CSNC + YES) (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer with Sports Nutrition Coach and Youth Exercise Specialist (CPT + CSNC + YES) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,495.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and acquire a Youth Exercise Specialist credential.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
      1. Performance Nutrition Profession
        1. Introduction to Performance Nutrition
        2. Scope of Practice
        3. Evidence-Informed Practice
        4. Understanding the Spectrum of Athletes and Performance
      2. Metabolism and Energetics
        1. Essentials of Metabolism
        2. Energetics of Performance
      3. Nutrients and Hydration
        1. Protein
        2. Carbohydrates
        3. Fat
        4. Micronutrients
        5. Hydration
      4. Performance Nutrition Strategies
        1. Periodization and Nutrient Timing
        2. Body Composition
        3. Recovery
        4. Supporting the Ill/Injured Athlete
        5. Supplementation
      5. Putting Science into Practice
        1. Performance Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation
        2. Fueling for the Work Required
        3. Coaching Process/Approach
        4. Programming
    3. Youth Exercise Specialist
      1. The Science of Youth Exercise
        1. Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
        2. Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
        3. Psychological Considerations for Youth
      2. Fitness & Training Guidelines for Youth
        1. Fitness Assessment for Youth
        2. Youth Flexibility Guidelines
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
        4. Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
        5. Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
        6. Resistance Training for Youth
      3. Development for Youth Clients
        1. Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
        2. Nutrition for Youth
        3. Professional Development

    What you will learn

    • Define human movement system components
    • Describe cardiovascular and respiratory systems
    • Understand body energy production methods
    • Learn biomechanics and terminology
    • Comprehend integrated fitness assessment
    • Cardiorespiratory training components
    • Understand core, balance, resistance, reactive, and speed training
    • Review chronic health conditions and symptoms
    • Importance and functions of macronutrients and supplementation
    • Comprehend positive client experience and customer service
    • Understand the performance nutrition profession
    • Obtain metabolism, energetics, and strategies
    • Discover the science of youth exercise, training guidelines, and development skills for youth clients

    How you will benefit

    • With a NASM-CPT certification, you can enter any gym/facility nationwide and be employable as a Certified Personal Trainer
    • For private trainers, holding a NASM-CPT is important for demonstrating expertise in your profession
    • Successfully prepare to pass the CSNC certification exam and hold a significant advantage over those without any specific credentials related to sports nutrition
    • Possess the knowledge and skills required to address the unique nutritional needs of athletes and sports professionals
    • Become better prepared to navigate the challenges of developing nutrition plans for athletes, which are often more complex than those for the average person
    • The YES certification is relevant to our culture and the needs for youth fitness
    • Learn to market yourself to a wider audience and stand out with your new credentials and training

    NASM

    This is not an instructor-facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and acquire a Youth Exercise Specialist credential.

 

NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC) (Exam Included)
  • NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC) (Exam Included)
  • Fee: $895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Develop personalized nutritional recommendations to optimize performance and recovery for fitness clients and athletes. Learn the latest sports nutrition principles to support healthy performance.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This sports nutrition certification course is highly relevant for individuals working within the health and fitness industry, especially in sports nutrition. Nutrition plays a crucial role in any aspect of the fitness industry, and this course provides an in-depth understanding of its importance in sports-related nutrition.

    Upon completion of this fitness nutrition certification course and passing the exam, you will become a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC). You will also be equipped with the necessary skills to explain nutritional science accurately, develop effective behavior change strategies, recommend sports performance tactics, and coach clients in the modern nutritional world as it pertains to sports.


    1. NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC)
      1. Performance Nutrition Profession
        1. Introduction to Performance Nutrition
        2. Scope of Practice
        3. Evidence-Informed Practice
        4. Understanding the Spectrum of Athletes and Performance
      2. Metabolism and Energetics
        1. Essentials of Metabolism
        2. Energetics of Performance
      3. Nutrients and Hydration
        1. Protein
        2. Carbohydrates
        3. Fat
        4. Micronutrients
        5. Hydration
      4. Performance Nutrition Strategies
        1. Periodization and Nutrient Timing
        2. Body Composition
        3. Recovery
        4. Supporting the Ill/Injured Athlete
        5. Supplementation
      5. Putting Science into Practice
        1. Performance Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation
        2. Fueling for the Work Required
        3. Coaching Process/Approach
        4. Programming

    What you will learn

    • Understand the performance nutrition profession
    • Gain insights around metabolism and energetics
    • Obtain performance nutrition strategies
    • Discover how to put science into practice

    How you will benefit

    • Successfully prepare to pass the CSNC exam
    • The CSNC Certification holds a significant advantage over those without any specific credentials related to sports nutrition
    • Possess the knowledge and skills required to address the unique nutritional needs of athletes and sports professionals

    NASM

    This is not an instructor-facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This sports nutrition certification course is highly relevant for individuals working within the health and fitness industry, especially in sports nutrition. Nutrition plays a crucial role in any aspect of the fitness industry, and this course provides an in-depth understanding of its importance in sports-related nutrition.

    Upon completion of this fitness nutrition certification course and passing the exam, you will become a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC). You will also be equipped with the necessary skills to explain nutritional science accurately, develop effective behavior change strategies, recommend sports performance tactics, and coach clients in the modern nutritional world as it pertains to sports.

 

NASM Certified Weight Loss Coach (CPT, CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)
  • NASM Certified Weight Loss Coach (CPT, CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $3,395.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach certifications, and Weight Loss Specialization.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.16 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
    • You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam. A robust set of resources will also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    This course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification exams. Using online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain an understanding of Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), and Weight Loss Specialists (WLS) content. You will also acquire the knowledge needed to sit for these exams successfully.

    If you're thinking about studying for your personal trainer certification online, this course is an excellent way to do so. It includes exam preparation and all study materials, and you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a successful NASM-CPT.

    The NASM-CNC certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction, as nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

    The NASM-WLS course holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, in particular weight loss. Weight loss is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis. You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and thoroughly explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting.

    Upon completing this course bundle and successfully passing your exams, you will be a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, and obtain your NASM Weight Loss Specialization. This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.


    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
      1. Nutritional Science
        1. Introduction
        2. Scope of Practice
        3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
        4. Food Preference and Influences
        5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
        6. Protein
        7. Carbohydrates
        8. Fats
        9. Alcohol
        10. Micronutrients
        11. Hydration
        12. Nutrient Timing
        13. Supplements
      2. Behavior Change Strategies
        1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
        2. Coaching and Communication
        3. Motivational Interviewing
        4. Goal Setting
      3. Nutrition Coaching
        1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
        2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
        3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
        4. Navigating Diets
        5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
        6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
        7. Programming – Putting it All Together
    3. NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
      1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
        1. Introduction
        2. Scope of Practice
      2. The Obesity Epidemic
        1. The State of Obesity
        2. The Physiology of Obesity
        3. Psychosocial and Obesity
      3. The Science of Weight Loss
        1. Metabolism
        2. Nutrition and Supplementation
        3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
        4. Psychology of Weight Loss
      4. Client Assessments
        1. The Client Intake Process
        2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
      5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
        1. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
        2. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
        3. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

    What you will learn

    • Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
    • Teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
    • Organizational and communication skills
    • Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
    • How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
    • To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
    • To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
    • To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss
    • The obesity epidemic, client assessments, and more

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the NASM-CPT certification exam
    • Be ready to start your career as a certified personal trainer or an athletic trainer
    • As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
    • Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
    • Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach
    • Designed to be an additional certification on an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
    • Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
    • Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM-CPT certification

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification exams. Using online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain an understanding of Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), and Weight Loss Specialists (WLS) content. You will also acquire the knowledge needed to sit for these exams successfully.

    If you're thinking about studying for your personal trainer certification online, this course is an excellent way to do so. It includes exam preparation and all study materials, and you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a successful NASM-CPT.

    The NASM-CNC certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction, as nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

    The NASM-WLS course holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, in particular weight loss. Weight loss is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis. You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and thoroughly explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting.

    Upon completing this course bundle and successfully passing your exams, you will be a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, and obtain your NASM Weight Loss Specialization. This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.

 

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) (Exam Included)
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) (Exam Included)
  • Fee: $695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    With the NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), you'll learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities to help clients at any fitness level address muscular imbalances and faulty movements.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials to help you prepare for your exam.


    The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) takes your personal training skills to the next level! Muscle imbalances lead to poor movement. Poor movement leads to injuries. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, you could help prevent those injuries. This course provides you with cutting-edge, scientifically valid education, as well as the assessments, techniques and corrective exercise strategies to put it into practice. Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active with the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist.

    With the NASM-CES, you'll learn the skills and knowledge to help clients at any fitness level address muscular imbalances and faulty movements.


    1. Introduction to Corrective Exercise Training
      1. Rationale for Corrective Exercise
      2. Human Movement Science and Corrective Exercise
    2. Corrective Exercise Techniques
      1. Inhibitory Techniques
      2. Lengthening Techniques
      3. Activation Techniques
      4. Integration Techniques
    3. Client Assessment
      1. Client Intake and Assessment
      2. Movement Impairment Syndrome
      3. Movement Assessments
      4. Mobility Assessments
    4. Programming Strategies
      1. Corrective Strategies for the Foot and Ankle
      2. Corrective Strategies for the Knee
      3. Corrective Strategies for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
      4. Corrective Strategies for the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder
      5. Corrective Strategies for the Wrist and Elbow
      6. Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine
      7. Self-Care and Recovery
      8. Real-World Application of Corrective Exercise Strategies

    What you will learn

    • Learn NASM's innovative and exclusive corrective exercise continuum and the opportunity to earn the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization
    • Train in movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques, and common musculoskeletal impairments
    • Learn how to help prevent injuries and get clients back on track and living healthy, productive lives
    • Earn the preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of collegiate and professional sports teams

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare yourself for a career as a personal trainer, athletic trainer, chiropractor, physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, or sports professional
    • Work toward receiving your NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification
    • Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active
    • Understand the exclusive processes needed to correct movement dysfunction through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation and integration techniques

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) takes your personal training skills to the next level! Muscle imbalances lead to poor movement. Poor movement leads to injuries. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, you could help prevent those injuries. This course provides you with cutting-edge, scientifically valid education, as well as the assessments, techniques and corrective exercise strategies to put it into practice. Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active with the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist.

    With the NASM-CES, you'll learn the skills and knowledge to help clients at any fitness level address muscular imbalances and faulty movements.

 

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist (CES + SFS) (Exams Included)
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist (CES + SFS) (Exams Included)
  • Fee: $1,495.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for the Corrective Exercise Specialization and Senior Fitness Specialization.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
      1. Introduction to Corrective Exercise Training
        1. Rationale for Corrective Exercise
        2. Human Movement Science and Corrective Exercise
      2. Corrective Exercise Techniques
        1. Inhibitory Techniques
        2. Lengthening Techniques
        3. Activation Techniques
        4. Integration Techniques
      3. Client Assessment
        1. Client Intake and Assessment
        2. Movement Impairment Syndrome
        3. Movement Assessments
        4. Mobility Assessments
      4. Programming Strategies
        1. Corrective Strategies for the Foot and Ankle
        2. Corrective Strategies for the Knee
        3. Corrective Strategies for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
        4. Corrective Strategies for the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder
        5. Corrective Strategies for the Wrist and Elbow
        6. Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine
        7. Self-Care and Recovery
        8. Real-World Application of Corrective Exercise Strategies
    2. NASM Senior Fitness Specialization
      1. SFS Scope of Practice
        1. Introduction to Senior Fitness
        2. Scope of Practice
      2. Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Considerations of Aging
        1. Physical and Physiological Considerations of Aging
        2. Psychological Considerations of Aging
      3. Assessment Strategies for the Older Adult
        1. Fitness Assessments for the Active Older Adult
      4. Program Components for the Older Adult
        1. Flexibility Guidelines for Active Older Adults
        2. Cardiorespiratory Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
        3. Core, Balance, and Plyometric Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
        4. Resistance Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
      5. Program Design
        1. Program Design for the Active Older Adult
        2. Common Medical Conditions and Programming Modifications
      6. Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations
        1. Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations for Active Older Adults
      7. Business Development
        1. Professional and Business Development

    What you will learn

    • Relate fundamental concepts of human movement and anatomy and physiology to corrective exercise.
    • Identify attributes of and rationale for corrective exercise programming.
    • Identify scope of practice and referral strategies for allied health professionals.
    • Evaluate proficiency of movement using various assessment methodologies.
    • Design individualized movement and exercise programs.
    • Apply spectrum of corrective tools, protocols, and modalities aligned to client needs and goals.
    • Demonstrate effective coaching and communication techniques to maximize adherence and engagement.
    • Communicate effective recovery strategies for a client's overall wellness.
    • Scope of practice of senior fitness.
    • Physical, psychological, and physiological considerations of aging.
    • Assessment strategies for the older adult.
    • Program components for the older adult.
    • Program design.
    • Nutritional guidelines and considerations.
    • Business development fundamentals.

    How you will benefit

    • Pass a specialization test and earn the CEUs needed to recertify the NASM CPT certification
    • Gain an in-demand certification relevant to our culture and the aging population
    • Obtain the skills to successfully market yourself to a wider audience

    NASM

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for the Corrective Exercise Specialization and Senior Fitness Specialization.

 

NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) (Exam Included)
  • NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) (Exam Included)
  • Fee: $695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Behind every top athlete, there's a great trainer. Get your NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization and get the opportunity to train the best.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • NASM Essentials of Sports Performance Training

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

    You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials to help you prepare for your exam.


    The needs of today's modern athlete and weekend warrior are continually evolving and changing. NASM provides the most innovative evidence based science, systems, and solutions for professionals to help enhance their knowledge of delivering consistent results to their clients.

    Through a research institute at UNC Chapel Hill, NASM is able to research the latest trends, techniques, and training styles and deliver it in a compelling fashion to provide the end practitioner practical and applicable tools for success in sports performance training.


    1. Essentials of Integrated Sports Performance Training
      1. Introduction
      2. Integrated Training Principles
      3. Stretch Shortening Cycle
      4. Utilization of the Integrated Training Continuum
      5. Training in All Planes of Motion
      6. Training for Optimum Muscle Balance
      7. Integrated Sports Performance Program Part One Program Part One
      8. Integrated Sports Performance Program Part
      9. OPT Model
    2. Basic Exercise Science
      1. Introduction
      2. The Nervous System
      3. Sensory Receptors
      4. The Skeletal System
      5. The Muscular System
      6. Muscle Contraction
      7. Basic Exercise Science
    3. The Cardiorespiratory System
      1. Presentations
      2. Introduction
      3. The Cardiovascular System Part 1
      4. The Cardiovascular System Part 2
      5. The Respiratory System
      6. Oxygen and Energy
      7. The Cardiorespiratory System
    4. Hormonal Response to Exercise
      1. Introduction
      2. Endocrine Organs
      3. Endocrine Adaptations to Exercise
      4. Hormonal Response to Exercise
    5. Human Movement Science
      1. Introduction
      2. Planes of Motion
      3. Combined Joint Motion
      4. Muscle Action Spectrum
      5. Efficient Human Movement
      6. Functional Anatomy
      7. Sub-systems
      8. Motor Behavior
      9. Motor Learning
      10. Human Movement Science
    6. Sports Performance Testing
      1. Introduction
      2. Sports Performance Assessment Components
      3. Subjective Information
      4. Objective Information
      5. Static Postural Assessment
      6. Transitional Assessment
      7. Overhead Squat Assessment
      8. Single-leg Squat Assessment
      9. Dynamic Postural Assessments
      10. Performance Assessments
      11. Cardiorespiratory Assessments
    7. Flexibility Training for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. Cumulative Injury Cycle
      3. Flexibility Continuum Part 1
      4. Flexibility Continuum Part 2
      5. Flexibility Training Debate
      6. Exercise Video Library
      7. Flexibility Exercises
      8. Flexibility Training Quiz
    8. Cardiorespiratory Training for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. Basics of Cardiorespiratory Training
      3. Karvonen Method
      4. Introduction to Training Zones
      5. Training Zones
      6. Heart Rate Training Zones
      7. The Phases of Cardio Performance Training
      8. Phase One: Base Training
      9. Phase Two: Using the Assessment to Determine Starting
      10. Cardiorespiratory Training
    9. Core Training Concepts for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. The Core
      3. Core Training
      4. Core Stabilization, Strength, and Power
      5. Core Exercises
      6. Core Training
    10. Balance Training Concepts for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. Scientific Rationale for Balance Training
      3. Guidelines for Balance Training
      4. Balance Exercises
      5. Exercise Video Library
      6. Balance Exercises
      7. Balance Training
    11. Plyometric Training Concepts for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. Three Phases of Plyometric Exercise
      3. Proposed Mechanism
      4. Benefits of Plyometric
      5. Program Design
      6. Plyometric Exercises
      7. Plyometric Training
    12. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. Training for Speed of Movement
      3. Stability, Strength, and Power
      4. Muscle and Joint Elasticity
      5. Movement Technique
      6. Linear Speed File
      7. Agility
      8. Quickness
      9. Speed, Agility, & Quickness Exercises
    13. Integrated Resistance Training for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. The SAID Principle
      3. The Principle of Overload
      4. The Principle of Variation, Individualization and Adaptation
      5. Progressive Outcomes of Resistance Training
      6. Resistance Training Systems
      7. Integrated Resistance Training Exercises
    14. Olympic Lifting for Performance Enhancement
      1. Introduction
      2. Scientific Rationale
      3. Flexibility, Mobility, Stability, and Posture F
      4. Neuromuscular Control
      5. Execution Steps
      6. Compensations
      7. Olympic Lifting
    15. Science Periodization and the OPT model
      1. Introduction
      2. Program Design
      3. Exercise Selection
      4. Periodization and the OPT Model
      5. Stabilization
      6. Applying the OPT Model
      7. Science of Periodization and the OPT Model
    16. Injury Prevention and Reconditioning
      1. Introduction
      2. Three Stages of Soft Tissue and Bone Healing
      3. Foot Injury
      4. Ankle Sprain
      5. Knee Injury
      6. Lower Back Injury
      7. Shoulder Pain
      8. Injury Prevention and Reconditioning
    17. Performance Nutrition
      1. Carbohydrates
      2. Proteins and Fats
      3. Micronutrients and Energy Balance
      4. Muscle and Energy Recovery
      5. Weight and Body Composition
      6. Nutrition and Athletic Performance
      7. Performance Nutrition
      8. Ergogenic Aids
      9. Chronic Effects on Training Adaptations
    18. Performance Psychology
      1. Introduction
      2. Performance Psychology
      3. Using What's Already There
      4. Integrated Physical and Mental Training
      5. Settling-In
      6. The Winds of Progress
      7. Fine Tuning Intensity
      8. Performance Psychology
    19. Understanding Learning Styles, and Coaching Methodologies

    What you will learn

    • Learn a total-body, integrated training program addressing flexibility, cardio-respiratory, core, balance, resistance, plyometric, speed, agility and quickness training
    • Learn how to individualize integrated training programs to keep athletes performing at the highest level
    • Learn to deliver consistent results in rehabilitation, reconditioning, and performance enhancement
    • Earn the preferred sports performance training credential of professional athletes and teams

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare yourself for a career as a coach, athletic trainer, sports professional, or personal trainer
    • Work toward earning your Performance Enhancement Specialist certification
    • Develop the expertise to improve the flexibility, speed, agility and performance of both professional athletes and weekend warriors

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The needs of today's modern athlete and weekend warrior are continually evolving and changing. NASM provides the most innovative evidence based science, systems, and solutions for professionals to help enhance their knowledge of delivering consistent results to their clients.

    Through a research institute at UNC Chapel Hill, NASM is able to research the latest trends, techniques, and training styles and deliver it in a compelling fashion to provide the end practitioner practical and applicable tools for success in sports performance training.

 

NASM Personal Trainer Certification with Home Gym Design Specialist and Virtual Coaching Specialist (CPT + HGD + VCS) (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Personal Trainer Certification with Home Gym Design Specialist and Virtual Coaching Specialist (CPT + HGD + VCS) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,195.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and acquire Home Gym Design and Virtual Coaching specializations.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. NASM Home Gym Design Specialization
      1. Introduction to Home Gym Design
        1. NASM's Home Gym Design
        2. The Emerging Home Gym
      2. Planning and Preparations (Step 1)
        1. Home Gym Design Service Opportunities
        2. Needs Assessment
        3. Location and Space
      3. Fitness Goal Alignment (Step 2)
        1. Goal Discovery
        2. Goal Setting
        3. Fitness Assessments to Facilitate Equipment Selection
        4. Additional Goal Alignment Considerations
      4. Equipment Selection (Step 3)
        1. Introduction to Equipment Selection
        2. The Equipment Industry
        3. Aligning Equipment Selections
        4. Obstacles of Equipment Selection
      5. Completing the Home Gym Design Process
        1. Home Gym Design Client Scenarios
        2. Monetizing Home Gym Design Services
        3. Considerations During and After Installation
    3. NASM Virtual Coaching Specialization
      1. Building a Virtual Coaching Business
        1. Introduction to Virtual Coaching
        2. Building a Business
        3. Technology Considerations
      2. Virtual Assessments & Coaching Strategies
        1. Communication and Coaching Strategies
        2. Administering Virtual Assessments
        3. Implementing Coaching Sessions
      3. Sales & Marketing
        1. Integrating Wearables into Virtual Coaching
        2. Selling Virtual Coaching
        3. Marketing Virtual Coaching

    What you will learn

    • Define and describe the human movement system and biomechanics terminology
    • Learn the body's energy production and macronutrient importance
    • Master cardiovascular and respiratory systems, chronic health conditions
    • Comprehend integrated fitness assessment and positive client experience fundamentals
    • Understand cardio, core, balance, resistance, reactive, speed, agility, and quickness training
    • Discover home gym benefits, design, equipment selection, and client management
    • Obtain virtual coaching business development, assessments, coaching, sales, and marketing strategies

    How you will benefit

    • With a NASM CPT certification, you can walk into any gym/facility in the nation and be employable as a Certified Personal Trainer
    • For private trainers, holding a NASM CPT is important for demonstrating expertise in your profession
    • Gain home gym and virtual coaching specializations making yourself more marketable
    • Obtain vital knowledge to be able to establish and operate a virtual personal training business
    • Gain key details about designing a home gym to meet clients' needs

    NASM

    This is not an instructor-facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam for NASM Certified Personal Trainer and acquire Home Gym Design and Virtual Coaching specializations.

 

NASM Weight Loss Coach and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT/CNC/WLS + WFS) (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Weight Loss Coach and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT/CNC/WLS + WFS) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $3,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for Weight Loss Coach and acquire a Women's Fitness Specialization.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.



    1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
      1. Professional Development and Responsibility
        1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
        2. The Personal Training Profession
      2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
        1. Psychology of Exercise
        2. Behavioral Coaching
      3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
        1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
        2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
        3. Human Movement Science
        4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
        5. Nutrition
        6. Supplementation
      4. Assessment
        1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
        2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
      5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
        1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
        2. Flexibility Training Concepts
        3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
        4. Core Training Concepts
        5. Balance Training Concepts
        6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
        7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
        8. Resistance Training Concepts
      6. Program Design
        1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
        2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
        3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
    2. NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
      1. Nutritional Science
        1. Introduction
        2. Scope of Practice
        3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
        4. Food Preference and Influences
        5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
        6. Protein
        7. Carbohydrates
        8. Fats
        9. Alcohol
        10. Micronutrients
        11. Hydration
        12. Nutrient Timing
        13. Supplements
      2. Behavior Change Strategies
        1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
        2. Coaching and Communication
        3. Motivational Interviewing
        4. Goal Setting
      3. Nutrition Coaching
        1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
        2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
        3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
        4. Navigating Diets
        5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
        6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
        7. Programming – Putting it All Together
    3. NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
      1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
        1. Introduction
        2. Scope of Practice
      2. The Obesity Epidemic
        1. The State of Obesity
        2. The Physiology of Obesity
        3. Psychosocial and Obesity
      3. The Science of Weight Loss
        1. Metabolism
        2. Nutrition and Supplementation
        3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
        4. Psychology of Weight Loss
      4. Client Assessments
        1. The Client Intake Process
        2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
      5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
        1. Nutrition Coaching Strategies
        2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
        3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
        4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability
    4. NASM Women's Fitness Specialization
      1. Current Status of Women's Health
      2. Neuromuscular, Skeletal, Cardiorespiratory, and Endocrine Considerations
      3. Hormones and Weight Control
      4. Pregnancy and Postnatal Considerations
      5. Menopause Considerations
      6. Fitness Assessments for Women
      7. Flexibility Training for Women
      8. Cardiorespiratory Training for Women
      9. Core, Balance, Plyometric, and SAQ Training for Women
      10. Resistance Training for Women
      11. Integrated Program Design for Women
      12. Nutrition Guidelines for Women
      13. Psychological and Motivational Considerations
      14. Business and Professionalism

    What you will learn

    • Define human movement system components
    • Describe cardiovascular and respiratory system function
    • Understand essential energy production methods and biomechanics terminology
    • Define an integrated fitness assessment and cardiorespiratory training components
    • Review the importances types of fitness training and selected chronic health conditions
    • Understand macronutrients and supplementation functions, and nutritional science principles
    • Develop teaching, customer service, and first aid skills, and have organizational and communication skills
    • Master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, and assessments, for both genders
    • Customize communication and coaching approach to fit client's profile
    • Conduct comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing, and master fitness and nutrition guidelines for women
    • Business and professionalism.

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for the NASM CPT certification exam.
    • Be ready to start your career as a certified personal trainer or an athletic trainer.
    • As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition.
    • Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients.
    • Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach.
    • Designed to be an additional certification on an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability.
    • Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss.
    • Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM CPT certification.
    • You will be prepared to pass a certification exam for the WFS.
    • Holding the WFS Certification will make you stand out from other trainers who do not have women's fitness credentials.

    NASM

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for Weight Loss Coach and acquire a Women's Fitness Specialization.

 

NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) (Voucher Included)
  • NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $1,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    In this course, you will learn behavior change best practices, how to create client-specific programs, help clients avoid weight loss challenges and obstacles, and more. Upon exam completion, you will become a NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS).



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    The Weight Loss Specialist course holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, in particular weight loss. Weight loss is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis. As you progress through the course, you will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting.

    Upon successful course completion and passing your exam, you will be a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Weight Loss Specialist (WLS). Furthermore, you will have the skills needed to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

    This course offers enrollment with a voucher to complete the Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exam offered through NASM. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.


    1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
    2. The Obesity Epidemic
      1. The State of Obesity
      2. The Physiology of Obesity
      3. Psychosocial and Obesity
    3. The Science of Weight Loss
      1. Metabolism
      2. Nutrition and Supplementation
      3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
      4. Psychology of Weight Loss
    4. Client Assessments
      1. The Client Intake Process
      2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
    5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
      1. Nutrition Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
      2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
      3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
      4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

    What you will learn

    • The obesity epidemic
    • The science of weight loss
    • Client assessments
    • The weight loss coaching process

    How you will benefit

    • Possess an additional specialization for an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
    • Demonstrate a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
    • Obtain all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The Weight Loss Specialist course holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, in particular weight loss. Weight loss is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis. As you progress through the course, you will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting.

    Upon successful course completion and passing your exam, you will be a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Weight Loss Specialist (WLS). Furthermore, you will have the skills needed to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

    This course offers enrollment with a voucher to complete the Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exam offered through NASM. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

 

NCSF Certified Strength Coach (Voucher Included)
  • NCSF Certified Strength Coach (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully pass the NCSF Certified Strength Coach (CSC) Exam and work safely and effectively as a Certified Strength Coach.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. You will receive access to the digital edition of the following textbook:

    • Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    The NCSF Certified Strength Coach (CSC) course will prepare you to sit for the NCSF-CSC exam and to become employed as a strength coach. This educational course will cover all relevant content areas including performance assessment and evaluation, biomechanics, sport metabolism, nutrition and ergogenic aids, training techniques for athletic performance, and injury prevention. You will be able to develop exercise programs for a variety of specific sports and will acquire a deeper understanding of the role that various training techniques and energy systems play in the proper training of an athlete.

    In this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively screen and evaluate an individual and to develop a specific, individualized exercise prescription or program based upon their evaluation. You will learn how to properly program, instruct, and spot exercises geared toward athletic performance. This will include drills for speed, agility, quickness, and weightlifting techniques. You will understand the importance of periodization and conditioning for strength and endurance athletes.

    Upon completion of this course, you will have learned all the necessary content to pass the NCSF-Certified Strength Coach (CSC) exam and to practice safely and effectively as a strength coach. This course includes a voucher that covers the fee of the exam.


    1. Performance Assessment and Evaluation
      1. Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
      2. Sport Analysis for Program Development
      3. Performance Assessment for Elite Athletes
      4. Sport Biomechanics
      5. Integrating Corrective Exercise
      6. Sport Metabolism
    2. Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
      1. Sport Nutrition
      2. Ergogenic Aids for Sport Performance
    3. Training Techniques for Athletic Performance
      1. Performance Preparation
      2. Foundations and Techniques for Olympic Weightlifting
      3. Theories and Concepts for Speed, Agility and Quickness Training
      4. Technique and Instruction for Speed, Agility and Quickness Training
    4. Advanced Programming for Sport
      1. Considerations for Programming
      2. Programming for Sport Performance
      3. Periodization Methods for Sport
      4. Conditioning for Intermittent Sports
    5. Injury Prevention and Return to Competition
      1. Injury Prevention and Return to Competition
    6. Sport Metabolism
    7. Biomechanics

    What you will learn

    • Learn how to manage performance assessments for elite athletes and lead their program development
    • Discover the science behind sports nutrition and ergogenic aids for sports performance
    • Learn the foundations and techniques of Olympic weightlifting as well as training methods for endurance sports
    • Discover the theories and concepts for speed, agility, and quickness training
    • Examine considerations for programming for training, sports performance, and rehabilitation

    How you will benefit

    • Discover the secrets to achieving and maintaining elite athletic performance
    • Acquire the knowledge you need to pass the NCSF-Certified Strength Coach (CSC) exam and be on your way to a fun, lucrative, and satisfying career
    • Learn how to develop custom exercise programs for a variety of specific sports
    • Understand how to best avoid injuries and learn the latest science and methods behind rehabilitation training

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The NCSF Certified Strength Coach (CSC) course will prepare you to sit for the NCSF-CSC exam and to become employed as a strength coach. This educational course will cover all relevant content areas including performance assessment and evaluation, biomechanics, sport metabolism, nutrition and ergogenic aids, training techniques for athletic performance, and injury prevention. You will be able to develop exercise programs for a variety of specific sports and will acquire a deeper understanding of the role that various training techniques and energy systems play in the proper training of an athlete.

    In this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively screen and evaluate an individual and to develop a specific, individualized exercise prescription or program based upon their evaluation. You will learn how to properly program, instruct, and spot exercises geared toward athletic performance. This will include drills for speed, agility, quickness, and weightlifting techniques. You will understand the importance of periodization and conditioning for strength and endurance athletes.

    Upon completion of this course, you will have learned all the necessary content to pass the NCSF-Certified Strength Coach (CSC) exam and to practice safely and effectively as a strength coach. This course includes a voucher that covers the fee of the exam.

 

NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist (Voucher Included)
  • NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully pass the NCSF Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam and work safely and effectively as a Sport Nutrition Specialist.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. You will receive access to the digital edition of the following textbook:

    • Sports Nutrition

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    In the Sport Nutrition Specialist course, you will be exposed to a variety of content related to nutrition and its relationship with human performance. The course will prepare you for successful completion of the NCSF-Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam and will support an existing fitness related professional credential or allied health professional license.

    You will learn about energy-yielding nutrients such as carbohydrates, fat, and protein, as well as the importance of vitamins and minerals and nutrient timing. The physiological adaptations to exercise and how that relates to nutrition will also be covered. You can expect to develop a deeper understanding of how to optimize performance in athletes and the athletic population through proper nutritional strategies.

    This course includes a voucher that covers the fee of the exam.


    1. Unit 1 Introduction to Nutrients and Intakes
      1. Nutrients
      2. Nutrients and Recommended Intakes
    2. Unit 2 Physiological Concepts for Nutrition
      1. Fuel Sources for Muscle and Exercise Metabolism
      2. Energy
      3. Gastric Emptying, Digestion and Absorption
    3. Unit 3 Macronutrients
      1. Carbohydrate
      2. Fat
      3. Protein
      4. Water Requirements and Fluid Balance
    4. Unit 4 Micronutrients and Supplementation
      1. Vitamins and Minerals
    5. Unit 5 Nutrition and Physiological Adaptations to Exercise
      1. Nutrition and Training Adaptations
      2. Body Composition
      3. Weight Management
      4. Eating Disorders in Athletes
      5. Nutrition and Immune Function in Athletes

    What you will learn

    • Know nutrients and recommended intakes
    • Master fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism
    • Learn about gastric emptying, digestion, and absorption
    • Understand how to manage body composition and weight
    • Know how to identify eating disorders in athletes
    • Learn about nutrition and immune functions in athletes
    • Understand nutrition needs and training adaptations
    • Learn how to calculate nutrient requirements and manage nutrient-timing to accelerate adaptations to training

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare to sit for the NCSF-SNS Exam and to earn the Sport Nutrition Specialist certificate
    • Prepare yourself for a job as a personal trainer, strength coach, or allied health professional
    • Better your understanding of nutrition and health so as to become a healthier individual and more knowledgeable industry professional

    This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    In the Sport Nutrition Specialist course, you will be exposed to a variety of content related to nutrition and its relationship with human performance. The course will prepare you for successful completion of the NCSF-Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam and will support an existing fitness related professional credential or allied health professional license.

    You will learn about energy-yielding nutrients such as carbohydrates, fat, and protein, as well as the importance of vitamins and minerals and nutrient timing. The physiological adaptations to exercise and how that relates to nutrition will also be covered. You can expect to develop a deeper understanding of how to optimize performance in athletes and the athletic population through proper nutritional strategies.

    This course includes a voucher that covers the fee of the exam.

 

Nutrition and Health Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $215.00
    Hours: 28

    Students interested in advancing within their healthcare professional career or newly pursuing the field of nutrition and healthy lifestyle coaching

 

Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
  • Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn to develop individual nutrition programs for clients, patients, or personal use.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Nutrition for Health, Fitness, & Sport

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Whether you are a health or medical professional, a registered dietitian, a fitness professional, or just someone who's concerned about their own health, this online course will teach you about developing individualized nutritional programs. You'll explore topics such as energy and nutrient needs for daily living, with emphasis on particular physical activities, common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance, and appropriate behavioral modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations.

    The content in each module is designed to prepare allied health care professionals and registered dietitians to apply their client's health history toward optimal nutritional health and wellbeing. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education to use with clients in partnership with registered dietitians. Individuals interested in learning more about nutrition, daily meal planning, wellness strategies, and sports nutrition and performance will discover information to help them achieve their own goals or to support family members in reaching their goals.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course may qualify for CECs/CEUs/CPEUs for the following organizations. Please contact the course provider to obtain the latest information.

    • Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
    • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
    • International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
    • American Senior Fitness Association (SFA)
    • Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
    • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
    • National Strength Professional Association (NSPA)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

    1. Nutrition and You: Functional Foods
      1. Define Functional Foods, Choosing Functional Foods, and Functional Foods Protection
      2. Understand How to Incorporate Spices Into Your Diet
      3. Review the General Guidelines and Foods to Include in Your Meal Plan
      4. Gain Knowledge of Diet Diversity and Free-radical Theory
    2. Weight Management and Nutrition in the Lifecyle
      1. Define Obesity, Incidence, and Contributing Factors
      2. Understand the Basic Principles of Obesity Treatment, Interventions, and Contributing Factors
      3. Review Fad Diets and Practical Strategies
      4. Learn About the Obesity Epidemic and Weight-Management Programs
    3. Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Performance
      1. Gain an Understanding of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports-related Fitness
      2. Understand Nutrition for Performance and Energy Utilization
      3. Learn about Protein, Ergogenic Aids, and Hydration in Sports Nutrition
      4. Learn about Meals for Competitions
    4. Public Nutrition and Wellness Education
      1. Understand Genomics and Evidence-based Medicine
      2. Examine New, Yet Old, Healthful Diets
      3. The Role, Functions, and Recommendations for Vitamins
      4. What's New in Wellness and Cancer Prevention

    What you will learn

    • Understand functional food implementation
    • Explore meal plan analysis
    • Learn appropriate behavioral modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations
    • Understand vitamin supplementation and weight management
    • Gain a foundation for wellness nutrition based on current scientific research
    • Understand how to reinforce positive food habits and behaviors
    • Learn how to personalize meal plans for yourself or your clients
    • Identify common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance

    How you will benefit

    • Jump-start your career as a medical or health professional, registered dietitian, or fitness professional
    • Learn the nutritional needs of the human body, and apply this knowledge to your personal and professional life
    • Develop a professional vocabulary that focuses on nutritional and fitness needs
    • Gain the confidence you need to counsel others about their nutritional needs

    Melissa Halas-Liang

    Melissa Halas-Liang is a registered dietitian, with a Master's in nutrition education and a certification in nutrition support. In addition to working as a clinical dietitian, she assists in clinical trials, has taught group diabetes classes, and has counseled patients on weight loss. She has spoken on a wide range of topics in the community, from diet and fitness to high school sports nutrition. She has spoken at the Woman's Health Symposium on Fad Diets and on Weight Management and Disease Prevention. Melissa has published articles in periodicals on healthy eating and edited textbook nutrition sections. She developed curriculums for medical residents and lectured to healthcare professionals for continuing education credits on a variety of topics. Melissa's enthusiasm for healthy eating is contagious, and her outgoing and interactive approach to learning motivates her audience to commit to new lifestyles.

    Donna L. Acox

    Donna L. Acox, MA, MS, RD, CD/N, has over 25 years of diverse experience in nutrition. She currently works as a Dietitian II for the State of New York's Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and is an adjunct nutrition instructor at Syracuse University. As an avid athlete and sports nutrition specialist, Acox also teaches fitness and physical education classes and is a certified Fitness and AFAA yoga instructor.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Whether you are a health or medical professional, a registered dietitian, a fitness professional, or just someone who's concerned about their own health, this online course will teach you about developing individualized nutritional programs. You'll explore topics such as energy and nutrient needs for daily living, with emphasis on particular physical activities, common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance, and appropriate behavioral modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations.

    The content in each module is designed to prepare allied health care professionals and registered dietitians to apply their client's health history toward optimal nutritional health and wellbeing. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education to use with clients in partnership with registered dietitians. Individuals interested in learning more about nutrition, daily meal planning, wellness strategies, and sports nutrition and performance will discover information to help them achieve their own goals or to support family members in reaching their goals.

    Continuing Education Credits/Units

    This course may qualify for CECs/CEUs/CPEUs for the following organizations. Please contact the course provider to obtain the latest information.

    • Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
    • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
    • International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
    • American Senior Fitness Association (SFA)
    • Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA)
    • National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
    • National Strength Professional Association (NSPA)
    • National Posture Institute (NPI)

 

Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function
  • Nutrition, Stress, and Immune Function
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This course describes the link between food and emotions, the stress response, stress effects on nutrition and health, mindful eating and its methods, and nutrition elements supporting a healthy immune system.


    Most individuals enjoy sitting down and eating a delicious meal. Food provides an opportunity to socialize and, if the food is nutritious, it also supports a healthy body and mind. However, if individuals are stressed before, during, or after a meal, the nutrients they eat are not utilized as effectively as when people are relaxed. If stress also causes an individual to eat food that is not nutritious, health issues can result. Nutrition, stress, and the immune system are closely related.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the relationship between food and emotions; explain the stress response; discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system.

    (1 Contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 06/01/2025

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners understand the relationship between food and emotions; explain the stress response; discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system.


    1. Introduction
    2. The Stress Response
    3. The Connection Between Stress and Nutrition
    4. Mindful Eating
    5. Eating for a Healthy Immune System
    6. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Describe the relationship between food and emotions
    • Explain the stress response
    • Describe the domino theory as it relates to nutrition and stress
    • Discuss the effects of stress on digestion, metabolism, and health
    • List the three steps and seven skills of mindful eating
    • Describe aspects of nutrition and eating that support a healthy immune system

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to nutrition, stress, and immune function
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in the fields of holistic and integrative health, nutrition/dietetics, and pediatric and adult healthcare settings
    • Provide continuing education in nutrition, stress management, behavioral/mental health, and holistic health
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners understand the relationship between food and emotions; explain the stress response; discuss the effects of stress on nutrition and health; define mindful eating and methods of eating mindfully; and examine elements of nutrition that support a healthy immune system.

 

Optical Manager
  • Optical Manager
  • Fee: $3,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Master the skills you need for a successful career as an optician and obtain the knowledge to effectively manage an optometrist's office.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can only be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
    • Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Optician Certification Training portion of the program:

    • System for Ophthalmic Dispensing
    • The Optician Training Manual
    • All About Your Eyes

    The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the program:

    • Bookkeeping for Dummies
    • QuickBooks Online software
      • Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will learn how to access and activate this subscription in the Lesson 2 assignment. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.


    1. Optician Certification Training
      1. What is an Optician?
      2. The Parts of the Eye
      3. Simple Math and Algebra Concepts for Opticians
      4. Light, Prentice's Rule and Abbe Values
      5. Ophthalmic Lens Design
      6. Refractive Errors
      7. The Spectacle or Glasses Prescription
      8. Lens Materials and Treatments
      9. Effective Power and Compensated Power Calculations
      10. All About Frames
      11. Frame Adjustment Basics and Dispensing
      12. Lensometry, Measurement Devices, and Multifocal Lens Considerations
      13. Prisms and Decentration
      14. Keratometry and Corneal Topography
      15. Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines
      16. Contact Lens Prefitting
      17. Ocular Pathology and Systemic Conditions That Affect the Eyes
      18. Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
      19. Soft Contact Lenses
      20. Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
      21. Hybrid and Scleral Contact Lenses
      22. Contact Lens-Related Conditions and Pathology
      23. Preparing for the NOCE and CLRE Exams
      24. Preparing for Your Career
    2. Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
      1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
      2. Accounting Basics
      3. Getting Started With QuickBooks Online
      4. The Chart of Accounts
      5. Centers and Lists
      6. Bank Accounts
      7. Recording Expenses and Paying Bills
      8. Credit Cards and Loans
      9. Sales Receipts
      10. Invoices, Estimates, and Customizing Sales Forms
      11. Billable Expenses and Customer Credits
      12. Sales Taxes and Reports
      13. Midterm Exam
      14. Product and Service Items
      15. Managing Inventory
      16. Managing Projects and Sales
      17. Progress Invoicing, Late Fees, and Bad Debts
      18. Payroll
      19. Fixed Assets and Loans
      20. Business Entities and Owner Transactions
      21. Banking Rules, Receipts, and Budgets
      22. Adjusting and Reviewing the Books
      23. Starting a Bookkeeping Business
      24. Your Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)
      25. Communication and Organization (Optional Lesson)
    3. Microsoft Essentials
      1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
        1. Getting to Know Word 2019
        2. Typing and Navigating Word 2019
        3. File Management
        4. Editing Text in Word
        5. Working with Multiple Documents
        6. Text Formatting
        7. Printing Your Documents
        8. Using Margins, Tabs, and Page Numbering
        9. Paragraph Formatting
        10. Writing & Language Tools
        11. Symbols, Special Characters, & Custom Language Tools
        12. Polishing Up Your Word Documents
        13. Final Exam
      2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
        1. Getting to Know Excel
        2. Creating a Worksheet
        3. Formatting, Analysis, and Data-Entry Tools
        4. Relative, Absolute, Mixed, and Circular References
        5. 3-Dimensional Workbooks
        6. Sorting, Subtotaling, and Filtering
        7. Charting Basics
        8. Advanced Charting Techniques
        9. Intro to Excel's Statistical Functions
        10. Financial Functions
        11. Worksheet Automation
        12. Logical Functions and Formatting Tricks
        13. Final Exam
      3. Intermediate Microsoft Excel
        1. Excel Charts and graphs
        2. More Excel Charts
        3. AutoFilter and Sorting
        4. Goal Seeking
        5. PivotTables
        6. Advanced PivotTables
        7. Solver
        8. Sparklines
        9. Macros
        10. Introduction to Functions
        11. Math/Trig Functions
        12. VLOOKUP, INDEX, and MATCH Functions
        13. Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Learn how to understand and assign prescriptions to customers
    • Understand the different corrective eye care solutions available for patients
    • Master the mathematical formulas that opticians need to know
    • Learn how to read prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses
    • Prepare for the NOCE and CLRE
    • Learn advanced formatting, drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts
    • Create, edit, format, and print Microsoft Word documents
    • Learn how to add comments, footnotes and endnotes, and a table of contents
    • Create, modify, and format Excel worksheets, perform calculations, and print Excel workbooks
    • Learn to use advanced Excel formulas, work with lists, work with illustrations and charts, and use advanced formatting techniques
    • Learn to work with pivot tables, audit worksheets, work with data tools, protect documents for collaboration with others, and work with macros
    • Perform fundamental analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports
    • Perform essential bookkeeping duties and tasks
    • Apply basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) to bookkeeping practices
    • Understand fundamental accounting concepts and how QuickBooks works to support these concepts

    How you will benefit

    • Be qualified to obtain an entry-level position as an optician in a retail or medical setting (note that some states require ABO certification)
    • Be prepared to take the ABO exam, if you have a high school degree or GED
    • Knowledge about ocular anatomy, eye diseases and conditions, frame styling and adjustment, eyewear selection, glasses lens, and contact lens selection, prescriptions, and the equipment and mathematical formulas used in opticianry
    • Gain confidence in your ability to use QuickBooks to perform bookkeeping tasks for any company
    • Use basic, intermediate, and advanced features of QuickBooks Online proficiently
    • Prepare for the QBCU Exam

    Dr. Beverly Smith

    Dr. Beverly Smith is a Doctor of Optometry and has been in private practice for more than 24 years. She also holds a Master of Business Administration and founded a consulting firm that helps new practitioners start and manage their own eye care practices. Throughout her career, Smith has taught many future opticians, certified paraoptometrics, and fellow optometrists. Her work has been published in the professional journals New O.D. and Women in Optometry.

    Wade Lindenberger

    Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and the private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm.

    Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the world's leading health and fitness club chains and has been an Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, a predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor at Coopers & Lybrand and the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Master the skills you need for a successful career as an optician and obtain the knowledge to effectively manage an optometrist's office.

 

Optician Certification Training
  • Optician Certification Training
  • Fee: $1,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Master the skills you need for a successful career as an optician and prepare yourself to take the ABO certification exam and NCLE exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • The Optician Training Manual, by David S. McCleary
    • System for Ophthalmic Dispensing, by Clifford W. Brooks and Irvin Borish
    • All About Your Eyes, by Jennifer S. Weizer and Sharon Fekrat

    Modern optical care improves countless lives for those who experience vision issues today. However, despite increased access to care, many eye problems are growing more common due to changes in our lifestyles and the aging population—making now a great time to obtain your optician certification online. No matter which area of opticianry you choose, you will be in high demand in the job market because the need for eye care professionals is constantly expanding.

    The World Health Organization predicts that 3.36 billion people worldwide will be nearsighted by 2030, an increase of 29% over the number of nearsighted people in 2020. In the U.S. alone, myopia (nearsightedness) rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% in 2017, according to the National Eye Institute. The condition called presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness, has also increased in case volume as it is most prevalent in our growing aging population.

    In this optician course, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an optician within applicable states. The optician certification training program provides a solid foundation for a successful career in opticianry—from essential topics for aspiring opticians, including the anatomy of the eye, refractive errors, contact lens fitting, and relevant laws and regulations. Course content also dives into understanding the eye and common conditions, basic math and algebra for opticians, ophthalmic lens designs, materials, treatments, and more. You will even have a lesson covering a potential career roadmap.

    The optician certification program concludes by preparing you to take the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams, which include the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), which is required by many states to work as an optician or as a stepping-stone to career advancement.

    While some states only require a high school diploma or GED and a passing score on the ABO exam to fulfill licensing requirements, others have their own optician licensing exams. Additionally, some states may require that opticians complete an apprenticeship program or degree program in order to become licensed.

    DISCLAIMER: This optician certification training course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. Check the requirements in your state before enrolling.


    1. Optician Certification Training
      1. What is an Optician?
      2. The Parts of the Eye
      3. Simple Math and Algebra Concepts for Opticians
      4. Light, Prentice's Rule and Abbe Values
      5. Ophthalmic Lens Design
      6. Refractive Errors
      7. The Spectacle or Glasses Prescription
      8. Lens Materials and Treatments
      9. Effective Power and Compensated Power Calculations
      10. All About Frames
      11. Frame Adjustment Basics and Dispensing
      12. Lensometry, Measurement Devices, and Multifocal Lens Considerations
      13. Prisms and Decentration
      14. Keratometry and Corneal Topography
      15. Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines
      16. Contact Lens Prefitting
      17. Ocular Pathology and Systemic Conditions That Affect the Eyes
      18. Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
      19. Soft Contact Lenses
      20. Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
      21. Hybrid and Scleral Contact Lenses
      22. Contact Lens-Related Conditions and Pathology
      23. Preparing for the NOCE and CLRE Exams
      24. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • Learn how to understand and assign prescriptions to customers
    • Develop an understanding of the human eye and how it functions
    • Review the different corrective eye care solutions available for patients
    • Understand how various prisms and lenses work
    • Prepare to take the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams

    How you will benefit

    • Develop the skills necessary to begin an entry-level position as an optician
    • Possess the knowledge to pass the American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams
    • Learn not only the skills required to work as an optician but also master communication best practices that will allow you to effectively work with peers and clients
    • Set yourself up for success as you begin your career in the medical field

    Dr. Beverly Smith

    Dr. Beverly Smith is a Doctor of Optometry and has been in private practice for 30 years. She holds a Master of Business Administration and founded a consulting firm that helps new practitioners start and manage their own eye care practices. Throughout her career, Smith has taught many future opticians, certified paraoptometrics, and fellow optometrists. Her work has been published in the professional journals New O.D. and Women in Optometry.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Modern optical care improves countless lives for those who experience vision issues today. However, despite increased access to care, many eye problems are growing more common due to changes in our lifestyles and the aging population—making now a great time to obtain your optician certification online. No matter which area of opticianry you choose, you will be in high demand in the job market because the need for eye care professionals is constantly expanding.

    The World Health Organization predicts that 3.36 billion people worldwide will be nearsighted by 2030, an increase of 29% over the number of nearsighted people in 2020. In the U.S. alone, myopia (nearsightedness) rates have soared over the past 50 years, from 25% in 1971 to nearly 42% in 2017, according to the National Eye Institute. The condition called presbyopia, or age-related farsightedness, has also increased in case volume as it is most prevalent in our growing aging population.

    In this optician course, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to obtain an entry-level job as an optician within applicable states. The optician certification training program provides a solid foundation for a successful career in opticianry—from essential topics for aspiring opticians, including the anatomy of the eye, refractive errors, contact lens fitting, and relevant laws and regulations. Course content also dives into understanding the eye and common conditions, basic math and algebra for opticians, ophthalmic lens designs, materials, treatments, and more. You will even have a lesson covering a potential career roadmap.

    The optician certification program concludes by preparing you to take the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) exams, which include the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), which is required by many states to work as an optician or as a stepping-stone to career advancement.

    While some states only require a high school diploma or GED and a passing score on the ABO exam to fulfill licensing requirements, others have their own optician licensing exams. Additionally, some states may require that opticians complete an apprenticeship program or degree program in order to become licensed.

    DISCLAIMER: This optician certification training course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in North Carolina, New York, and South Carolina. Check the requirements in your state before enrolling.

 

Pain Management and End of Life Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $195.00
    Hours: 33

    This course bundle is designed for health care professionals to gain a multidisciplinary educational experience and learn the knowledge and skills in pain assessment and management and the holistic & integrative end of life care.

 

Patient Access Representative (Vouchers Included)
  • Patient Access Representative (Vouchers Included)
  • Fee: $2,695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a patient access representative (PAR) and prepare for the CMAA and CEHRS certification exams.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser for the course and MindTap: The latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari browsers. (Although Firefox or Chrome is preferred)
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks, workbook, and access codes for the Patient Access Representative course will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment. Two of your textbooks will be available online as an eBook; there is no eBook for the Workbook to Accompany Understanding Health Insurance. Whenever possible, reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBooks for the designated reading.

    • Administrative Medical Assisting, 8th Edition
    • Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement 2022
    • Workbook to Accompany Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement 2022

    You will receive an access code to access MOSS 4.0, which is a simulated EHR.

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Patient Access Representative
      1. Becoming a Patient Access Representative
      2. Law, Ethics, and Healthcare
      3. An Overview of EHR and CEHRS
      4. An Introduction to MOSS 4.0
      5. History of EHRs
      6. Steps to EHR Implementation
      7. The EHR Framework
      8. HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
      9. The EHR and Record Content
      10. Introduction to Health Insurance
      11. Managing Medical Records
      12. Lists, Treatment Plans, Orders, and Results
      13. Patient Visit Management
      14. Coding and billing Language Overview
      15. Patient Communications
      16. Telecommunications
      17. Managing Stress and Improving Communication
      18. Call Centers
      19. Improving Your Medical Offices
      20. Enhancing the Patient Experience
      21. Practice Reports, Research, and Registries
      22. Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
      23. Revenue Cycle Management
      24. Daily Financial Practices
      25. Maximizing Reimbursement
      26. Certification Exam Preparation
      27. How to Find a Job as a Patient Access Representative

    What you will learn

    • Discover the role of the patient access representative (PAR) in a medical office and prepare for two national certification exams related to this role
    • Learn about the laws and ethics surrounding the practice of medicine and running a medical office, including HIPAA
    • Describe practice processes for patient-focused communication, including in-person, digital, and telephonic
    • Receive real-world experience using an EHR simulator to execute typical daily tasks in a medical office environment
    • Explain the daily financial responsibilities of a patient access representative working in a medical office, including insurance and patient billing

    How you will benefit

    • Develop a foundation of knowledge about the human body that will enable you to be successful in your chosen medical career
    • Jump-start your career in the medical field as a patient access representative, patient services representative, health information management (HIM) representative, medical front office, or call center employee
    • Develop the communication style needed to communicate positively and efficiently with patients and medical workers
    • Establish the appropriate EHR for your practice
    • Get hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding
    • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
    • Obtain a certificate of completion and be prepared to sit for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals
    • Use your vouchers to enroll to take the national certification exams
    • Receive access to the National Healthcareer Association's (NHA) CEHRS certification exam and CMAA certification exam study materials

    Rachael Delekta

    Rachael Delekta is an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist. Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers' compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn the skills and knowledge needed to become a patient access representative (PAR) and prepare for the CMAA and CEHRS certification exams.

 

Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,795.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or for the Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), leading industry-recognized credentials for today's patient care technicians.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook will be provided via links in the classroom after enrollment in the Medical Terminology course:

    • Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)

    The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Patient Care Technician course:

    • Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician


    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Patient Care Technician
      1. Becoming a Patient Care Technician
      2. Law, Ethics, and Healthcare
      3. Soft Skills in Healthcare
      4. The Art of Communicating
      5. Infection Control and Safety Precautions
      6. Workplace and Patient Safety
      7. Organization of the Human Body
      8. The Chief Complaint, Patient History, and Vital Signs
      9. Preparing for and Assisting with the Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
      10. Pharmacology
      11. Patient Care and Comfort: Part 1
      12. Patient Care and Comfort: Part 2
      13. Patient Surgical Care
      14. Patient Positioning and Bed Mobility
      15. Transfer Techniques and Wheelchair Use
      16. Range of Motion, Gait, and Assistive Devices for Mobility
      17. Restorative Care and Rehabilitation
      18. Phlebotomy
      19. Non-Blood Specimen Collections
      20. Cardiology Procedures and ECGs
      21. Special Care: Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Pediatrics, and Mental and Emotional Health
      22. Special Care: Older Adults, Chronic Conditions, and Palliative and Postmortem Care
      23. Certification Exam Preparation
      24. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • Demonstrate characteristics of a healthcare professional by communicating using proper medical terminology with the interdisciplinary team
    • Obtain knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and the legal, ethical, and professional standards within the role of the PCT
    • Gather the knowledge and skills to provide individualized basic nursing care to a diverse population of patients
    • How to apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills within the PCT scope of practice and in coordination with team members to foster positive patient outcomes
    • Knowledge needed to pass either the NHA's Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam or the AMCA's Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification exam

    How you will benefit

    • Jump-start your career in the medical field by learning how to care for patients in a variety of conditions and healthcare settings
    • Develop the communication style needed to communicate positively and efficiently with patients, their family members or caregivers, and healthcare team members
    • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
    • Learn your legal and ethical responsibilities for practicing patient care
    • Obtain a certificate of completion and be prepared to sit for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals
    • Your choice of a certifying exam voucher—either for the NHA's Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam or the AMCA's Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification exam

    Rox Ann Sparks

    Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC, is an experienced nurse who has cared for patients and students in nearly every healthcare setting, with 35 years of practice in emergency medicine. Her nursing career has led her from obtaining her CNA, LVN, RN, and MSN to a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

    Dr. Sparks has experience in being a floor nurse to a chair of nursing. She has developed many different healthcare programs, from PCT to BSN. She has also consulted in accreditation for nursing programs and presented numerous educational programs from natural health to chronic diseases. These experiences led her to become a Certified Nurse Educator.

    Dr. Sparks is currently the CEO of Sparks Nursing Consulting, which helps patients become healthier by coaching them to better health. She works with multiple law firms on the defense of nursing standards. She also developed an RN NCLEX review book and app to use the questions and multiple online courses for nurses and healthcare support staff.

    Sandra Isaak

    Sandra Isaak, MSN, BSN, RN, FNP-C, is an ANCC-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who currently works as a nurse practitioner in the emergency room at a local hospital. She has worked in this role for over 14 years, and she has spent the past 16 years teaching theory courses and clinical rotations for Certified Nursing Assistants, LVN to RN, RN, BSN, and MSN students. She has also taught and mentored students as program director of the FNP program at a local private university.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or for the Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), leading industry-recognized credentials for today's patient care technicians.

 

Peer Support Specialist
  • Peer Support Specialist
  • Fee: $595.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online course will introduce you to Peer Recovery Services, which are provided by people who have personal experience in recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Chromebook, or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
    • Hotmail accounts cannot be used with this course.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Have you overcome addiction or a mental disorder personally or been very close to someone who has? When you understand first-hand how important it is to have a good support system, it's natural to want to help others facing the same problems. The Peer Support Specialist course will provide you with the education and training you need to appropriately help others and use your experiences for positive outcomes.

    Whether you've experienced recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders becoming a Peer Support Specialist may be a great option for you. You will gain an understanding of the roles of Peer Specialists and Peer Supporters relative to advocacy, addressing stigma and discrimination, interpersonal communication, an overview of mental health and substance use disorders, cultural competence, ethical responsibilities and legal issues, including HIPAA. You'll learn to empower and help others through videos portraying stories of peers in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction throughout the coursework, and become a role model for others and show them that it is possible to achieve recovery.

    This course includes content and standards that are promoted by N.A.P.S. (formerly INAOPS), the National Association of Peer Supporters, and may be accepted by State Certification Boards that provide credentials for Recovery Peer Specialists or Peer Supporters. You should check with your State Certification Boards for more information, as we cannot guarantee that our program will fulfill your state's requirements. To our knowledge, this course only meets requirements in Vermont, South Dakota and Florida.


    1. Peer Specialist Overview
      1. Learn definitions and tasks performed by peer specialists
      2. Learn the value of inspiring hope and contributing to the development of a recovery culture
      3. Be introduced to appropriate roles in the workplace
      4. Understand how their own values are formed and how understanding themselves effects the way in which they understand others
      5. Be introduced to concepts such as conflict resolution, cultural competency and tolerance
      6. Understand the importance of self-care and design a self-care plan
    2. Recovery and Resiliency
      1. Recognize that recovery is unique to the individual
      2. Develop their own personal recovery definition
      3. Understand recovery principles so that they can be applied to those they serve
      4. Define and identify strengths based treatment, attitudes and communication
      5. Be able to identify their own strengths and values and learn how to identify the strengths and values of others
      6. Understand the concept of Resiliency as used in prevention and recovery.
    3. Legal Issues and HIPAA Overview
      1. Learn the ability to identify barriers to recovery, and use a strengths-based approach in all aspects of communication with peers and staff
      2. Learn how to use a peer's person-centered plan as a basis to create a plan of action
      3. Learn to create accurate, peer-contact documentation with appropriate details
      4. Understand the importance of administrative requirements and the timeliness of events
    4. Stigma Issues
      1. Learn the ability to identify labels and stereotypes
      2. Learn the meaning of stigma
      3. Learn how stigma can affect them and others
      4. Understand the importance of "person-first" language
      5. Learn the ways they can fight stigma as a PS
    5. Interpersonal Communication
      1. Learn the role of effective verbal and non-verbal communication
      2. Explore various communication styles and examine their own skills
      3. Learn how to perform reflective listening
      4. Be introduced to motivational interviewing
      5. Learn how values can affect communication
      6. Identify roadblocks to effective communication
    6. Mental Health Disorders
      1. Understand how societal values have affected how mental illness is perceived and treated
      2. Understand how and why the recovery model has developed
      3. Recognize the symptoms of clinical depression
      4. Explore coping and recovery strategies for depression
      5. Understand the basic components of the DSM-V and how and why it is used by mental health professionals
      6. Develop skills to deal with peers exhibiting difficult behavior or presenting a crisis
      7. Learn to ensure the safety of peers while building trust and identifying barriers to recovery
    7. Substance Abuse Disorders
      1. Understand the difference between substance use, abuse, dependence and addiction
      2. Recognize the "disease concept" of addiction and it's key elements
      3. Describe the concept of co-occurring disorders
      4. List five similarities that substance and psychiatric disorders have in common
      5. List six major guiding principles in treating people who have co-occurring disorders
      6. Identify relapse prevention plans suitable for peers and/or veterans with co-occurring disorders
    8. Cultural Competence
      1. Gain understanding of what cultures are
      2. Learn why it is important to recognize cultural differences and preferences
      3. Understand stereotyping, stigma and personal values related to culture
      4. Explore the concept of holistic recovery which may include clinical practices, medicine and personal spirituality as valued components that support people in healthy recovery
    9. Ethics: Peer Specialist
      1. Put into practice appropriate self-disclosure
      2. Understand the personal dynamics of conflict
      3. Develop methods for resolving conflicts
      4. Understand why ethical and boundary issues are important for peer specialists
      5. Realize the importance of confidentiality and how it applies to peer specialists
      6. Explore situations that may cause ethical and boundary issues to arise
    10. Adult Education
      1. Learn the difference between leading a group and facilitating a group
      2. Learn how to facilitate a group
      3. Become familiar with the types and purposes of groups
      4. Review adult learning principles
      5. Gain insight into how adults are motivated to learn
    11. Community Reintegration
      1. Gain a basic understanding of the six steps of WRAP
      2. Learn how they can help a peer deal with life's challenges
      3. Understand the role person-centered planning plays in recovery
      4. Appreciate the importance of psychiatric advance directives
      5. Gain an understanding of the federal laws that promote self-determination
      6. Have the information they need to be able to advocate on the behalf of peers
    12. Wellness
      1. Define wellness
      2. Identify the essentials of good health
      3. Communicate the body's need for water as a simple essential of wellness
      4. Implement simple steps to improve mood
      5. Explain the purpose of sleep and its role in reducing daily stress
      6. Identify personal habits through self-assessment
      7. List stress management tips to reduce tension
      8. Identify the effects of smoking
      9. Explain the importance of getting organized and setting goals
      10. Identify their personality profile and how it can affect financial decision making

    What you will learn

    • The central knowledge base and behaviors of effective Peer Support promoted by iNAOPS
    • The attributes, roles, duties and guidelines for a Peer Specialist
    • Recognize aspects of recovery unique to the individual, as well as developing their own recovery definition
    • The creating and exploring of community resources, courtroom etiquette, help peers identify and understand communication barriers, and the reasoning behind documenting practices
    • How transformational language helps a peer specialist in the transformation in services for people with mental health problems
    • Various communication techniques commonly used in a peer support setting
    • The history of mental illness with attention to how and why the recovery model has emerged
    • Tools that will help you develop appropriate and effective ways of approaching peers and/or veterans with a substance disorder and/or co-occurring disorder
    • Cultural differences you are likely to encounter as a peer specialist
    • The critical nature of how ethics and boundaries play an integral role in the daily job of a peer specialist
    • The basics necessary to assist with peer reintegration into the community
    • A comprehensive concept of wellness that goes beyond being free of disease or sickness

    How you will benefit

    • Prepare for a career as a Recovery Peer Specialist or Recovery Peer Support
    • Give back to the community by using your personal experience to positively affect the lives of others
    • Receive training that will help you properly educate other adults and improve their odds of beating addiction
    • Open the door to new career opportunities in an in-demand field

    Jean LaCour

    Jean LaCour, Ph.D., is a Certified Prevention Professional, author, and a trainer with extensive experience in the addiction recovery field. She is the co-founder of the NET Training Institute Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation offering online training in addiction counseling, peer specialist support, and recovery support services.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Have you overcome addiction or a mental disorder personally or been very close to someone who has? When you understand first-hand how important it is to have a good support system, it's natural to want to help others facing the same problems. The Peer Support Specialist course will provide you with the education and training you need to appropriately help others and use your experiences for positive outcomes.

    Whether you've experienced recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders becoming a Peer Support Specialist may be a great option for you. You will gain an understanding of the roles of Peer Specialists and Peer Supporters relative to advocacy, addressing stigma and discrimination, interpersonal communication, an overview of mental health and substance use disorders, cultural competence, ethical responsibilities and legal issues, including HIPAA. You'll learn to empower and help others through videos portraying stories of peers in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction throughout the coursework, and become a role model for others and show them that it is possible to achieve recovery.

    This course includes content and standards that are promoted by N.A.P.S. (formerly INAOPS), the National Association of Peer Supporters, and may be accepted by State Certification Boards that provide credentials for Recovery Peer Specialists or Peer Supporters. You should check with your State Certification Boards for more information, as we cannot guarantee that our program will fulfill your state's requirements. To our knowledge, this course only meets requirements in Vermont, South Dakota and Florida.

 

Personal Care Aide Training
  • Personal Care Aide Training
  • Fee: $2,295.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for a personal care aide or caregiver career with this rewarding and beneficial course. You will get a comprehensive overview of the personal care aide's roles and responsibilities, ways to properly care for clients within the home environment and healthcare facility, and the necessary skills to help equip you for a fulfilling career as a personal care aide or caregiver.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook will be provided via links in the classroom after enrollment in the Medical Terminology course:

    • Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)

    The textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Personal Care Aide course:

    • Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition by Barbara Acello and Barbara Hegner
    • Workbook to Accompany Nursing Assistant: A Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition by Barbara Acello and Barbara Hegner


    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Personal Care Aide
      1. Personal Care Aide Foundations
      2. Personal Care Aide Responsibilities
      3. Nutrition and Feeding
      4. Vital Signs
      5. Promoting Safety and Navigating Emergencies
      6. Human Body Systems
      7. Infection and Disease
      8. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
      9. Social and Emotional Health
      10. Conditions that Require Special Care
      11. Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Pediatric Care
      12. Personal Care Aide Skills Development
      13. Preparing for Your Career

    What you will learn

    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the personal care aide, assistant, or caregiver in the health care system, home environment, and care facility
    • Understand the supporting role you will play in the daily living activities of the client
    • Explain the role of proper nutrition and feeding considerations when providing clients with healthy meals
    • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the personal care aide in promoting safety, including the prevention of the spread of infections
    • Explain the roles and responsibilities of the personal care aide or assistant in providing mental and emotional support for the client and their caregiver(s)
    • Describe the roles and responsibilities of the personal care aide or assistant in providing care for clients with cancer, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and terminal illnesses

    How you will benefit

    • Develop the skills needed to communicate positively and efficiently with clients and health care professionals within the home environment and care facility
    • Develop a solid foundation of knowledge about the human body that will enable you to be successful in your role
    • Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a personal care aide and perform all related tasks and responsibilities with confidence

    Carmen Reed

    Carmen Reed became a certified nursing assistant in 2004 and worked in an acute rehabilitation center and later a medical surgical unit while attending nursing school. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and continued working at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center as a medical surgical nurse for 8 years. After starting a family, she entered the field of school nursing which was also very rewarding. Most recently, she has worked as a clinical review nurse, evaluating clinical decisions among nurses at hospitals across the country. While challenging at times, she truly enjoys her career in nursing and is grateful for all the opportunities it has brought her.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for a personal care aide or caregiver career with this rewarding and beneficial course. You will get a comprehensive overview of the personal care aide's roles and responsibilities, ways to properly care for clients within the home environment and healthcare facility, and the necessary skills to help equip you for a fulfilling career as a personal care aide or caregiver.

 

Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician. This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®).



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Pharmacy Technician and digital versions are also available via links in the course:

    • Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians A Worktext
    • Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians
    • Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
    • Workbook for Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
    • The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach

    Lab Kit

    • Pharmacy Lab Kit (only available for residents of U.S./Canada; additional information available in the FAQs section)
    • Pharmacy Technician Lab Manual (eBook only, available via links in the course)

    Please note: Your Pharmacy Lab Kit will be sent separately from the rest of your materials and will be received within three months of enrollment, however, delivery times may be delayed further due to supply chain shortages. We are unable to deliver the Pharmacy Lab Kit to P.O. Boxes; you may be asked to provide an alternate shipping address for your delivery.



    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Pharmacy Technician
      1. Pharmacy Practice Then and Now
      2. The Pharmacy Technician
      3. Pharmacy Laws and Regulations
      4. Pharmacy Ethics
      5. Controlled Substances
      6. Workplace Safety
      7. Prescription and Medication Order Requirements
      8. Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
      9. Pharmaceutical Calculations, Part 1 and Part 2
      10. Pharmacology
      11. Considerations in Special Populations
      12. Pharmacology and the Nervous System
      13. Pharmacology and the Cardiovascular System
      14. Pharmacology and the Genitourinary System
      15. Pharmacology and the Musculoskeletal System
      16. Pharmacology and the Respiratory System
      17. Pharmacology and the Gastrointestinal System
      18. Pharmacology and the Endocrine System
      19. Oncology
      20. Infectious Disease
      21. Wellness, Health Promotion, and Disease Prevention
      22. Career Development

    What you will learn

    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy technician role, including essential professional skills and communication expectations necessary for success in a pharmacy setting
    • Understand pharmacy regulations and standards from regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure patient safety, high-quality care, and proper medication handling
    • Gain practical knowledge of medication processing and handling procedures, including the ability to identify medication orders and read prescription forms accurately
    • Learn about medication storage guidelines and quality assurance procedures in the pharmacy department
    • Develop essential skills for success as a pharmacy technician, including accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication

    How you will benefit

    • Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a pharmacy technician and perform all related tasks and responsibilities with confidence
    • Gain hands-on learning through an online lab module that provides practical experience in processing orders and identifying correct medication dosing and sourcing
    • Access a comprehensive work experience guide and receive personalized support from our clinical experience team to prepare for your future as a certified pharmacy technician
    • Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)'s Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and earn the highly respected Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential upon successful completion
    • Take advantage of a voucher for the certification exam and apply for a 100+ hour work Clinical Experience to gain valuable practical experience and further enhance your professional skills

    Melissa Dunworth

    Melissa Dunworth has been a pharmacy technician for over 13 years and has worked in retail, closed pharmacy, and training/education areas during her career. Melissa holds a bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and works as a Developmental Specialist in Early Intervention for children ages 0 to 3 years. She has been a certified pharmacy technician since 1997. Melissa is also registered with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.

    Betty Stahl

    Betty Stahl holds a doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University. Over the past several years, she has taught pharmacy technician programs at ASA College in New York City and ACT in Arlington, Virginia. Stahl has also worked as a pharmacist in independent and hospital settings.

    Lorraine Zentz

    Lorraine Zentz holds a bachelor's degree in science, with a focus on Biology and Chemistry, and a master's degree in education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a licensed educator in Colorado for middle and high school science and math. Lorraine is the original author of the Cengage Pharmacy Technician Program and has facilitated students since 2003. With over 30 years of experience working in hospital pharmacies and a passion for teaching, she remains deeply committed to both fields.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

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    Prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician. This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®).

 

Professional Recovery Coach
  • Professional Recovery Coach
  • Fee: $1,695.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    Learn the dynamics of a strengths-based system for changing addictive behavior through a process of reconnecting to one's joyful identity and work toward helping others overcome and break the cycle of addiction.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Chromebook, or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
    • Hotmail accounts cannot be used with this course.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Addiction is a widespread issue in society, with 48.5 million (16.7%) Americans battling a substance use disorder in the past year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Addiction recovery support is necessary to help these individuals gain their sobriety and to achieve long-term recovery.

    In this recovery coach certification course, you will learn the dynamics of a strengths-based system for changing addictive behavior and earn your addiction recovery coach certification online with the Professional Recovery Coach course. You can help others break the cycle of addiction, reconnect to themselves and their community, and live a fulfilling and productive life.

    You will learn the role of the professional recovery coach along with the desired skills, traits, and competencies needed for success in the coaching relationship. You will dive into the effects of addiction on the brain and discover the foundational role that joy plays in recovery and how lasting, meaningful connections are vital to the recovery process.

    This comprehensive program will help you gain skills to motivate your clients and prepare you to achieve your addiction recovery coach certification online. This recovery coach certification course is certified by the IAPRC (International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches) and provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the NET Training Institute. The CEUs are recognized by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals and the IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium).

    You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of this 60-hour course. This course may also be applied toward professional certification through the IAPRC.

    Note: Certification for peers is done at the state level, with every state having different requirements for certification of peers. For this reason, we encourage you to contact the appropriate agency within your state that oversees and provides credentials to individuals that want to work as a peer within that state for more certification information. To our knowledge, the Texas Certification Board, the California Certification Board, State Board of Georgia, Minnesota Certification Board, the Colorado Peer Certification Committee, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina's Certified Peer Support Specialist Program, Rhode Island Certification Board, Tennessee State Board, New York State Board, Washington State Board, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services do not recognize this course.


    1. Neuroscience of Joyful Recovery
      1. Introduction to Brain, Addiction, Recovery & Joy
      2. Addiction, the Brain, T-Rex & Recovery
      3. Discovery My Brain's Emotional and Relational Control
      4. Understanding the 4-Level Control Center
      5. How does the Control Center Learn?
      6. Understanding Capacity and Shalom
      7. Relational Circuit Failure, Cravings and BEEPS (Relapse Triggers)
      8. The Story of Low Joy Airlines
      9. Joy Buckets, Recovery Support and Assessments
      10. Quieting My Breath and Body
      11. Learning to Recognize and Describe Appreciation Moments
      12. Finding More Appreciation Moments
      13. Learning to Tell an Appreciation Moment
      14. Monitoring and Restoring Relational Circuits
    2. Dynamics of Professional Recovery Coaching
      1. Strengths-Based Recovery Coaching
      2. Whole Life Recovery
      3. Establishing the Coaching Relationship
      4. Core Competencies of a Recovery Coach
    3. Motivation to Change
      1. Getting to Change
      2. Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Questioning
      3. Motivational Interviewing: William Miller
      4. Quantum Change: William Miller
    4. Right Thinking in Recovery
      1. Cognitive Restructuring
      2. Self-Talk Analysis
      3. Anger Management
    5. Coaching Families
      1. Teens and Young Adults
      2. Boundaries
      3. Relapse
      4. Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant Kids
    6. Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Recovery Coaching
      1. Ethics & Legal Issues
      2. Transcultural Awareness
      3. First Client Sessions

    What you will learn

    • Describe the effects of addiction on the brain's right hemispheric control center, as well as the skills and abilities the brain loses in addiction
    • Explain how the brain shares joy nonverbally, learns the skills of joy and quiet, and grows capacity
    • Identify cravings, review Behaviors, Events, Experiences, People, and Substances (BEEPS), and the process by which the brain is hijacked in addiction
    • Define what recovery coaching is and is not according to ethical standards
    • Utilize strengths-based and solution-based questions to move clients from ambivalence to change
    • Identify ways to build trust in the client/coach relationship
    • Understand how a coach's level of empathy can significantly impact client outcomes
    • Learn to apply Cognitive Behavior Theory and Cognitive Restructuring when disputing faulty thinking.
    • Learn to recognize relapse triggers and co-create relapse prevention plans.
    • Follow ethical standards of conduct and review legally required documentation for providing coaching services

    How you will benefit

    • Become confident working with clients who may have addictive or codependent behaviors
    • Train in professional coach competencies and best practices
    • Use a proven, flexible system designed to help people experience and apply the most useful knowledge and skills in their next steps toward personal transformation
    • Help people achieve their life's goals and dreams while also thriving in sobriety
    • Prepare for a career as a personal recovery coach

    Jean LaCour

    Jean LaCour, Ph.D., is a Certified Prevention Professional, author, and a trainer with extensive experience in the addiction recovery field. She is the co-founder of the NET Training Institute Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation offering online training in addiction counseling, peer specialist support, and recovery support services.

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    Addiction is a widespread issue in society, with 48.5 million (16.7%) Americans battling a substance use disorder in the past year, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Addiction recovery support is necessary to help these individuals gain their sobriety and to achieve long-term recovery.

    In this recovery coach certification course, you will learn the dynamics of a strengths-based system for changing addictive behavior and earn your addiction recovery coach certification online with the Professional Recovery Coach course. You can help others break the cycle of addiction, reconnect to themselves and their community, and live a fulfilling and productive life.

    You will learn the role of the professional recovery coach along with the desired skills, traits, and competencies needed for success in the coaching relationship. You will dive into the effects of addiction on the brain and discover the foundational role that joy plays in recovery and how lasting, meaningful connections are vital to the recovery process.

    This comprehensive program will help you gain skills to motivate your clients and prepare you to achieve your addiction recovery coach certification online. This recovery coach certification course is certified by the IAPRC (International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches) and provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the NET Training Institute. The CEUs are recognized by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals and the IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium).

    You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of this 60-hour course. This course may also be applied toward professional certification through the IAPRC.

    Note: Certification for peers is done at the state level, with every state having different requirements for certification of peers. For this reason, we encourage you to contact the appropriate agency within your state that oversees and provides credentials to individuals that want to work as a peer within that state for more certification information. To our knowledge, the Texas Certification Board, the California Certification Board, State Board of Georgia, Minnesota Certification Board, the Colorado Peer Certification Committee, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina's Certified Peer Support Specialist Program, Rhode Island Certification Board, Tennessee State Board, New York State Board, Washington State Board, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services do not recognize this course.

 

Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)
  • Registered Behavior Technician Training (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    The focused Registered Behavior Technician Training course will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to meet the 40-hour training component, which is one of the requirements by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) to become an RBT.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
    • Video device to upload assignments within the course

    Software Requirements

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), you can seek professional opportunities in a variety of growing industries not limited to psychiatric technicians and aids, behavioral disorders and mental health, and education. This RBT training course includes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and provides you with the required 40-hour training needed prior to scheduling an Initial Competency Assessment with your supervisor. Within the course you have access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who will provide feedback on in-course assignments designed to specifically prepare you for the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT certification through Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).

    With the support of a BCBA instructor, you will learn the steps required to administer behavioral intervention plans, record and prepare data for the behavior analyst, and follow ethical decision-making and protocol, as described by the board. You will learn the common functions of behavior, how to use motivators and reinforcers, conduct preference assessments, protocols for crisis prevention, and reduce or increase target behaviors by following a behavior intervention plan.

    This RBT course includes a voucher that can be used for the BACB RBT certification exam only when all BACB RBT application requirements are met. This course does not include any application fees, background checks, or completion of the initial competency assessment. As of 1/1/24, BACB requires that all initial competency assessments should be completed by employer. Please ensure that you are familiar with BACB policies and application requirements when pursuing a career as a certified Registered Behavior Technician.


    1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
    2. Measurement in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
    3. Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
    4. Skill Acquisition: Principles of Learning
    5. Skill Acquisition: Instructional Methods
    6. Behavior Reduction: Proactive Procedures
    7. Behavior Reduction: Reactive Procedures
    8. Crisis Prevention and Management
    9. Documenting and Reporting
    10. Professional and Ethical Conduct
    11. Ethics in ABA
    12. Final Exam

    What you will learn

    • Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
    • Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
    • Determining a learner's current motivations and reinforcers
    • Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
    • Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners

    How you will benefit

    • Certificate of Completion for 40-hour training, required for certification and initial competency assessment
    • Access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) instructor
    • Real-time feedback and remediation on competency checks within the course
    • Voucher included, to be used for the BACB RBT certification exam, once all application requirements are met

    Rachel L White

    Rachel L White, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has participated in federally funded grants implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in public schools and training parents of children with autism using online and video-conferencing technologies. She has coordinated both center-based and in-home programs. She has also supported a private school, a preschool, and school-based services and provided parent, caregiver, and community educational opportunities.

    Dr. White completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas in May 2010. Her studies focused on structuring classrooms for student success and early intensive behavioral intervention for children with developmental delays.

    Jen Stansel

    Jen Stansel has a strong background in special education, with eight years teaching learners with disabilities, particularly those with autism, social and communication skills. She recently began working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the private sector. In this capacity, Jen has worked directly with teens and young adults with autism. She has also served as a consultant for various schools and organizations with an emphasis on staff training.

    Jen holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature & Creative Writing and a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona. She also has a certificate in Behavioral Analysis from Sage Graduate Colleges.

    As an Alaskan, Jen enjoys spending her free time skiing, gardening, hunting, and fishing, ideally in the company of her two huskies.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), you can seek professional opportunities in a variety of growing industries not limited to psychiatric technicians and aids, behavioral disorders and mental health, and education. This RBT training course includes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and provides you with the required 40-hour training needed prior to scheduling an Initial Competency Assessment with your supervisor. Within the course you have access to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who will provide feedback on in-course assignments designed to specifically prepare you for the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT certification through Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).

    With the support of a BCBA instructor, you will learn the steps required to administer behavioral intervention plans, record and prepare data for the behavior analyst, and follow ethical decision-making and protocol, as described by the board. You will learn the common functions of behavior, how to use motivators and reinforcers, conduct preference assessments, protocols for crisis prevention, and reduce or increase target behaviors by following a behavior intervention plan.

    This RBT course includes a voucher that can be used for the BACB RBT certification exam only when all BACB RBT application requirements are met. This course does not include any application fees, background checks, or completion of the initial competency assessment. As of 1/1/24, BACB requires that all initial competency assessments should be completed by employer. Please ensure that you are familiar with BACB policies and application requirements when pursuing a career as a certified Registered Behavior Technician.

 

Social Service Assistant
  • Social Service Assistant
  • Fee: $945.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
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    This online course is designed to give you the training and insight you'll need to work with the Social Service programs in nursing homes.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    • Long Term Care

    Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.


    Social Service Assistants are members of interdisciplinary health care teams within the LTC facility. They work under the supervision of licensed social workers and other staff who have more education and experience, and assist these professionals with their daily tasks. They often conduct admission interviews, inform residents and their families of their rights, advocate for residents with social services organizations, help residents adjust to living in the facility, and coordinate care services. Coordinating care services may involve ensuring that Medicare and other billing issues are appropriately handled, informing mental health and medical staff if residents require services and scheduling medical and other appointments for residents.

    This course will cover content that includes professionalism, documentation and ethics, social service related regulations, the admission process, assessment documentation, MDS/RAPS, care planning, resident rights, abuse prevention, survey and survey process, discharge planning, disease processes, the effects of aging, and the end of life pain process. After completing this course, you will be ready to work in the following states: WA, CA, ID, WY, NM, ND, KS, OK, TX, MN, MO, WI, TN, AL, OH, WV, NH, FL. Additional training and/or licensing may be required in other states.


    1. Unit 1
      1. History of long-term care
      2. Philosophy of person-centered care
      3. Basic knowledge of the aging process
      4. Misconceptions
      5. Physical Changes
      6. Cognitive changes: Dementia, Alzheimer's
      7. Mental Health/Illness
      8. Psychosocial needs
      9. Overview of applicable regulations
      10. The Survey Process
      11. OBRA resident rights
      12. Advocacy in self-determination
      13. Resident/family councils
    2. Unit 2
      1. Types and techniques used for the admission and discharge process
      2. Principles of documentation
      3. Basic performance skills
      4. Management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies and outside resources
      5. Getting to know the person
      6. Person Centered Care Plan Development
      7. Evaluation of care plan effectiveness
    3. Unit 3
      1. History and Philosophy
      2. Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers and other ethical issues.
      3. Role of the supervisor
      4. Admission Process
      5. Discharge
      6. Advocacy
      7. Mediation
      8. Problem solving
      9. Supportive services
      10. Assist with financial planning
      11. Assist with legal issues
      12. Professionalism
      13. Marketing
      14. Orientation
      15. Transportation and appointments
    4. Unit 4
      1. The social services assistant and the rest of the team.
      2. The social services assistant and the resident
      3. The social services assistant and the family
      4. The social services assistant and the community
      5. Social history
      6. Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) - Social services assistants provide input, but may not complete
      7. Individualized Care Plan
      8. Progress notes
      9. Intervention notes
      10. Hospice
      11. Medicare/Medicaid
      12. SRS
      13. Adult Protective Services
      14. Prepare for additional "nuts and bolts" issues involved in working as a Social Services Assistant.

    What you will learn

    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the aging process, including misconceptions, physical changes and psycho-social aspects
    • Demonstrate knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
    • Show understanding of the rights of individuals who reside in long-term care facilities
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the admission and discharge process
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of documentation
    • Demonstrate ability in basic performance skills, such as teamwork, communication skills and working with administrative staff and other disciplines
    • Discuss issues involved in the management of internal support staff, budgeting, supplies, and outside resources
    • Show understanding of methods of identifying resident interests and needs and the use of assessment in care plan development
    • Evaluate a care plan for effectiveness

    How you will benefit

    • Become able to work as a social service assistant in a variety of settings including long term care, assisted living, adult day programs, retirement communities, or community center
    • Receive a certificate of completion to show to prospective employers
    • Develop the communication skills needed to effectively work with patients and coworkers
    • Understand the medical knowledge and compassion needed to provide care for the elderly

    Cindy Gaschler

    Cindy Gaschler has worked in the healthcare field since 1999. She began her career as a CNA, then completed her LPN, and continued with an ADN degree. She functioned as a Long-Term Care charge nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation nurse, MDS Coordinator, and Director of Nursing. Following this she re-enrolled in college and obtained a BSN while performing duties of Human Resources, Staff Development Coordinator, Risk Management, Health Information Management, and Senior Living Manager.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Social Service Assistants are members of interdisciplinary health care teams within the LTC facility. They work under the supervision of licensed social workers and other staff who have more education and experience, and assist these professionals with their daily tasks. They often conduct admission interviews, inform residents and their families of their rights, advocate for residents with social services organizations, help residents adjust to living in the facility, and coordinate care services. Coordinating care services may involve ensuring that Medicare and other billing issues are appropriately handled, informing mental health and medical staff if residents require services and scheduling medical and other appointments for residents.

    This course will cover content that includes professionalism, documentation and ethics, social service related regulations, the admission process, assessment documentation, MDS/RAPS, care planning, resident rights, abuse prevention, survey and survey process, discharge planning, disease processes, the effects of aging, and the end of life pain process. After completing this course, you will be ready to work in the following states: WA, CA, ID, WY, NM, ND, KS, OK, TX, MN, MO, WI, TN, AL, OH, WV, NH, FL. Additional training and/or licensing may be required in other states.

 

Spanish for Medical Professionals Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Prepare for any situation by bridging the communication gap between you, your patients, and worried family members. This course provides knowledge of basic medical phrases to help you better communicate with the Spanish-speaking community.

 

Spanish For Medical Professionals (Self-Guided)
  • Spanish For Medical Professionals (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, honing your basic conversational skills and mastering key healthcare words and phrases.


    What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can't understand them? What if you encounter worried family members, but aren't able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to be prepared. Medical Spanish courses are the perfect solution. Our simple and enjoyable Spanish for Medical Professionals course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap.

    With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it's more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What's more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other healthcare workers. We'll skip the "touristy" topics and focus on the basic medical Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting. Whether you're new to the language or just want a refresher, our medical Spanish class can help you. ¡Vamos! (Let's go!)


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, honing your basic conversational skills and mastering key healthcare words and phrases.


    Speaking, Spelling, and Counting in Spanish

    ¡Bienvenidos! (Welcome !) In the first lesson, you will master the building blocks of Spanish. First, you will discover how easy it is to spell and pronounce words en español. After that, you will learn how to count from 0 to 19.

    Words for Talking About People

    La familia is central to Latin American life, and family members play a key role in a patient's medical care as well. In this lesson you will learn the Spanish words for those family members and pick up some handy phrases for conversing with patients and their families. Also, you will learn about pronouns and explore the role of gender in Spanish.

    Colors, Directional Words, and Numbers from 20 to 199

    In this lesson, you will power up your Spanish vocabulary by learning the words for colors and directions. In addition, you will find out how to count all the way to 199—and you will learn six handy prepositions to beef up your sentence-building power.

    Easy Verbs

    As a medical professional, you're always in action—so you will want lots of action words in your Spanish repertoire! Also, you will look at two interesting verbs that mean "to be:" ser and estar.

    Words for Describing the Body and Medical Conditions

    In this lesson you will start zeroing in on the medical Spanish you need to know. You will begin by taking a look at the parts of the body, and you will learn the words for everything from teeth to toes. After that, you will peek inside the body to talk about internal organs. And finally, you will delve into the Spanish vocabulary for common medical conditions.

    At the Doctor's Office

    It's time to visit the doctor's office, where you will learn lots of words for making patients feel welcome. You will also discover the magic of the word ¿Cuál? and explore other ways to ask questions. In addition, you will learn Spanish words for hours of the day, days of the week and months of the year—all handy things to know if you're making appointments for patients!

    Emergency!

    In an emergency, every second counts. This lesson covers the vocabulary words needed to quickly respond to medical crises involving Spanish-speaking patients. In addition, you will learn words for describing medical tests, treatments, and procedures, so you can inform and reassure patients receiving care in the emergency room.

    The Examining Room

    Most patients have routine symptoms and ailments, and this lesson will add more words to your vocabulary for discussing these common medical problems. Also, you will look at words for instructing patients during a medical exam—and finish by expanding your toolkit of Spanish words with some new adjectives.

    On the Patient Care Floor

    In this lesson, you will visit the patient care floors and learn words for everything from bedpans to pillows to call buttons. You will also discover lots of new words for talking about time, and you will find out how to explain visiting hours to your Spanish-speaking patients. Finally, you will explore words for feelings—something that will help you soothe patients when they're sad and celebrate with them when they're happy.

    Admitting and Discharge

    Patients are constantly coming and going—and that means it's a good idea to know Spanish words for admitting and discharging them! This lesson introduces you to a new set of verbs that will help you talk with patients when they're arriving or leaving. In addition, you will look at words for talking about insurance and payments.

    Words for Talking about Pregnancy and Pediatric Care

    This lesson starts with a look at the youngest patients who visit a doctor's office or hospital: the ones who aren't even born yet. After we talk about pregnancy, labor, and delivery, you will move on to pediatrics and explore words for making your young patients and their parents feel informed and comfortable. As a bonus, you get to learn about words that'll get you out of a bind if you don't understand what a Spanish-speaking patient is saying.

    Vocabulary for Assisting Adult Patients

    In this lesson you, will finish your journey through the ages and stages of life by talking about adult patients. You will look at words for discussing cancer symptoms, tests, and treatments, and explore ways to assess the mental status of a patient en español. In addition, you will look at Spanish words for all those diets your patients love so much: low-salt, low-fat, low-cholesterol, and more! And finally, you will discover the little word "hay" and find out why it packs a powerful punch.



    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Learn medical Spanish quickly and easily, honing your basic conversational skills and mastering key healthcare words and phrases.

 

Spanish for Medical Professionals II Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Continue to focus on providing the best possible care for Spanish-speaking patients and their families. This course provides medical professionals and healthcare providers who already have a good grasp of Spanish with more medical vocabulary to sharpen their skills.

 

Spanish for Medical Professionals II (Self-Guided)
  • Spanish for Medical Professionals II (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Build on your foundation of Spanish for healthcare providers by learning medical terminology and phrases from a variety of medical fields as well as Spanish grammar.


    Do you feel like you have a pretty good sense of intro Spanish, but are ready to take it to the next level? This course picks up where the first course, Spanish for Medical Professionals, left off. Even if you didn't take the first course, no problem! This course is also for healthcare providers who already have a pretty good sense of Spanish, but just need more medical vocabulary to sharpen their skills.

    You'll review the basic body parts and organs and also explore vocabulary and phrases related to insurance and expressions for patient assessments, exams, and communicating pain. You'll learn terminology found in tons of specialties, including pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, OB/GYN, radiology, orthopedics, cardiovascular, oncology, physical and occupational therapies, dermatology, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The course will even talk about terms related to diet and discharge. It's a great Spanish foundation for healthcare workers!


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Build on your foundation of Spanish for healthcare providers by learning medical terminology and phrases from a variety of medical fields as well as Spanish grammar.


    1. A Quick Refresher
    2. The Front Office
    3. Nursing on the Hospital Floors
    4. More Words for Assessing Patients
    5. Pediatric and Geriatric Exams
    6. Mental Health
    7. OB/GYN
    8. Radiology and Orthopedics
    9. Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Oncology
    10. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietary Services
    11. Dentistry, Ophthalmology, and Optometry
    12. Pharmacy and the Discharge Office


    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Build on your foundation of Spanish for healthcare providers by learning medical terminology and phrases from a variety of medical fields as well as Spanish grammar.

 

Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)
  • Fee: $2,795.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook (with some ability for storage).

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online (optional)
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

    The following will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Sterile Processing Technician:

    • Sterile Processing Book Set, 9th Edition, comprised of the Sterile Processing Technical Manual, 9th Edition, and the Sterile Processing Workbook, 9th Edition, by HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)

    The following digital textbook for the Sterile Processing Technician course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

    • Surgical Instrumentation (eBook)

    The following materials will be shipped to you once the Release Agreement has been signed and returned:

    • Surgical Instrumentation Kit (includes 10 items, intended for practice purposes only)


    1. Medical Terminology
      1. Getting Started
      2. How to Take This Course
      3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
      4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
      5. The Musculoskeletal System
      6. The Cardiovascular System
      7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
      8. The Respiratory System
      9. The Digestive System
      10. The Urinary System
      11. Midterm
      12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
      13. The Nervous System
      14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
      15. The Integumentary System
      16. The Endocrine System
      17. Mental Health
      18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
      19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
      20. Final Exam
    2. Sterile Processing Technician
      1. Introduction
      2. Infection Control, Standards, and Regulations
      3. Decontamination and Workplace Safety
      4. Disinfection Process and Complex Instrumentation
      5. Tray Assembly
      6. Prep and Pack
      7. Introduction to Sterilization
      8. Introduction to Low-Temperature Sterilization
      9. Instrumentation Identification (Part 1)
      10. Instrumentation Identification (Part 2)
      11. Case Cart Introduction
      12. Sterile Storage
      13. Managing Inventory
      14. Ancillary Department Support
      15. Important Components for a Successful Career
      16. Wrapping Up and Preparing for Your Exam

    What you will learn

    • Define the sterile processor role, responsibilities, professional skill set, and communication expectations (including accurate use of medical terminology and anatomy) required in the central processing and surgical services departments
    • Identify sterile processing regulations and standards provided by regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure workplace safety, infection prevention, and proper support for the ancillary departments
    • Discuss basic procedures and best practices for each phase of sterile processing, including decontamination, inspection, preparation, and sterilization of medical instruments and supplies
    • Review sterile storage considerations, guidelines, concerns, and common quality assurance procedures in the sterile processing department
    • Understand the importance of following procedures to care for loaner instruments and manage inventory while using information management systems
    • Describe how to adhere to compliance when handling documentation and maintaining records
    • Explain the importance of effective communication, human relations, and personal development and how improving these skills can impact the career of a sterile processing technician

    How you will benefit

    • You will have full comprehension and understanding of all tasks related to the role and responsibilities of an SPT
    • Assistance from our Clinical Experience Team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide
    • You will be prepared to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification offered through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). A voucher is available upon eligibility

    Janice Brownlee

    Janice "Jan" Brownlee has been a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for 43 years and has worked in all sizes of hospitals, including surgery centers. Jan worked in a sterile processing department in the instrument room and sterile supply areas. While working in the operating room, she scrubbed all services, with cardiothoracic, vascular, and orthopedics being her favorites.

    Jan also had the opportunity to work for a private group of cardiothoracic surgeons and expand her knowledge and skills even more. Working as a surgical first assistant was the highlight of her career. She has continued her career path by teaching surgical technology and sterile processing at a local community college and enjoys watching her students learn and grow.

    Naydeen Pollak

    Naydeen Pollak has been a Certified Surgical Technologist for 37 years, working in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and clinics. When not in surgery, she assisted the sterile processing department and various areas of the sterile supply chain while working at the hospitals.

    During her career, Naydeen has had the opportunity to work for several private groups of surgeons as a surgical first assistant in surgery and their clinics, expanding her knowledge and skills. She has continued her career by becoming an educator, locally teaching surgical technology at a university and sterile processing at a community college on campus. She is thankful for opportunities to share her knowledge and experiences with students to help them on their journey of learning.

    Medical Terminology Instructors

    Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Prepare for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT). This immersive course will train you to work as an SPT and prepare you for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the HSPA.

 

Técnico De Atención Al Paciente Para Estudiantes De Español A Inglés (Vale Incluido)
  • Técnico De Atención Al Paciente Para Estudiantes De Español A Inglés (Vale Incluido)
  • Fee: $3,895.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Mejore sus habilidades en inglés y su dominio laboral mientras se capacita para convertirse en técnico de atención al paciente (PCT). Prepárese para certificaciones reconocidas en la industria, como el examen de certificación de Técnico certificado en atención al paciente (CPCT) a través de la NHA o para la certificación de Técnico en atención al paciente (PCTC) a través de AMCA.



    Requisitos:

    Requisitos de hardware:

    • Este curso se puede realizar en un dispositivo PC, Mac o Chromebook.

    Requisitos de software:

    • PC: sistemas operativos Windows 10 o posteriores.
    • Mac: OS 10.6 o posterior.
    • Navegador: Se prefiere la última versión de Google Chrome o Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft Edge y Safari también son compatibles.
    • Microsoft Word en línea
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • El software debe estar instalado y completamente operativo antes de que comience el curso.

    Otros:

    • Capacidades de correo electrónico y acceso a una cuenta de correo electrónico personal.

    Requisitos de material didáctico:

    Los materiales didácticos necesarios para este curso están incluidos en la matrícula. Se puede acceder al siguiente libro de texto digital para el curso de Terminología Médica a través de enlaces en las lecciones:

    • Terminología médica para las profesiones sanitarias (eBook)

    El siguiente libro de texto se le enviará aproximadamente de 7 a 10 días hábiles después de la inscripción en el curso de Técnico de Atención al Paciente:

    • Conceptos y Habilidades Fundamentales para el Técnico de Atención al Paciente v2

    Tenga en cuenta: Recibirá un libro digital si el libro físico está en espera.



    1. Curso EnGen
      1. Orientación de bienvenida de EnGen
      2. Alfabetización en inglés para asistentes médicos
      3. Introducción a la atención médica general
      4. Allied Healthcare: Introducción a la atención médica clínica
      5. Inglés para Técnico de Atención al Paciente
      6. Comunicación efectiva en el lugar de trabajo
      <Nota: Su nivel de competencia determinará su ubicación dentro de la plataforma EnGen.>
    2. Terminología Médica
      1. Empezar
      2. Cómo tomar este curso
      3. Examen Test-Out 1: Lecciones 1–Examen Parcial
      4. Introducción a la terminología médica y al cuerpo humano en la salud y la enfermedad
      5. El sistema musculoesquelético
      6. El Sistema Cardiovascular
      7. Los sistemas linfático e inmunológico
      8. El sistema respiratorio
      9. El sistema digestivo
      10. El sistema urinario
      11. Examen
      12. Examen Test-Out 2: Lecciones 8–Examen Final
      13. El sistema nervioso
      14. Sentidos especiales: los ojos y los oídos
      15. El sistema tegumentario
      16. El sistema endocrino
      17. Salud mental
      18. Sistemas reproductivos masculino y femenino
      19. Procedimientos de diagnóstico, medicina nuclear y medicina complementaria
      20. Examen final
    3. Técnico de Atención al Paciente
      1. Convertirse en un técnico de atención al paciente
      2. Derecho, ética y atención médica
      3. Habilidades blandas en la salud
      4. El arte de comunicar
      5. Control de infecciones y precauciones de seguridad
      6. Seguridad en el lugar de trabajo y del paciente
      7. Organización del Cuerpo Humano
      8. La queja principal, el historial del paciente y los signos vitales
      9. Preparación y asistencia con el examen físico completo (CPE)
      10. Farmacología
      11. Cuidado y comodidad del paciente: Parte 1
      12. Cuidado y comodidad del paciente: Parte 2
      13. Atención quirúrgica del paciente
      14. Posicionamiento del paciente y movilidad en la cama
      15. Técnicas de traslado y uso de sillas de ruedas
      16. Rango de movimiento, marcha y dispositivos de asistencia para la movilidad
      17. Cuidado restaurativo y rehabilitación
      18. Flebotomía
      19. Colecciones de especímenes no sanguíneos
      20. Procedimientos de cardiología y ECG
      21. Cuidados especiales: embarazo, atención posnatal, pediatría y salud mental y emocional
      22. Cuidados especiales: adultos mayores, enfermedades crónicas y cuidados paliativos y post mortem
      23. Preparación para el examen de certificación
      24. Preparándose para su carrera

    Lo Que Aprenderás

    • Obtenga dominio del idioma a través de la plataforma EnGen para acceder a programas de grado, credenciales y oportunidades de capacitación
    • Desarrolla tu dominio del inglés y adquiere vocabulario y conceptos esenciales para sobresalir como técnico de atención al paciente (PCT)
    • Obtenga escenarios del mundo real a través del camino de preparación profesional
    • Utilice la plataforma EnGen para lograr sus objetivos de aprendizaje de inglés, sin importar su nivel de dominio, para conseguir un nuevo empleo, fomentar conexiones con colegas y mejorar la comunicación con los educadores de sus hijos
    • Obtener conocimiento del sistema de prestación de atención médica y de los estándares legales, éticos y profesionales dentro del rol del PCT
    • Reunir el conocimiento y las habilidades para brindar atención de enfermería básica individualizada a una población diversa de pacientes
    • Comprender cómo aplicar habilidades de resolución de problemas y pensamiento crítico dentro del ámbito de práctica de PCT y en coordinación con los miembros del equipo para fomentar resultados positivos para los pacientes
    • Adquirir el conocimiento para aprobar el examen de Técnico/Asistente de Atención al Paciente Certificado (CPCT/A) de la NHA o el examen de certificación de Técnico de Atención al Paciente (PCTC) de la AMCA

    ¿Cómo te beneficiarás?

    • Mejore sus habilidades en inglés para desbloquear nuevas oportunidades para conseguir el trabajo que desea y comunicarse de manera más eficiente
    • Impulsa tu carrera en el campo médico aprendiendo cómo cuidar a pacientes en una variedad de condiciones y entornos de atención médica
    • Desarrollar el estilo de comunicación necesario para comunicarse de manera positiva y eficiente con los pacientes, sus familiares o cuidadores y los miembros del equipo de atención médica
    • Comprender cómo crear experiencias positivas y eficientes para que los pacientes se sientan más cómodos.
    • Conozca sus responsabilidades legales y éticas al practicar la atención al paciente
    • Obtenga un certificado de finalización y prepárese para obtener la certificación profesional que mejor se alinee con sus intereses y objetivos profesionales
    • Podrá elegir entre un vale para el examen de certificación, ya sea para el examen de Técnico/Asistente de Atención al Paciente Certificado (CPCT/A) de la NHA o para el examen de certificación de Técnico de Atención al Paciente (PCTC) de la AMCA

    Los estudiantes de EnGen

    tendrán acceso a especialistas de apoyo que los ayudarán con cualquier pregunta que tengan.

    Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC

    La Dra. Rox Ann Sparks es una enfermera experimentada que ha atendido a pacientes y estudiantes en casi todos los entornos de atención médica, con 35 años de práctica en medicina de emergencia. Su carrera de enfermería la ha llevado desde obtener su CNA, LVN, RN y MSN hasta un Doctorado en Práctica de Enfermería (DNP).

    La Dra. Sparks tiene experiencia en ser enfermera de piso en una cátedra de enfermería. Ha desarrollado muchos programas de atención médica diferentes, desde PCT hasta BSN. También ha sido consultora en acreditación de programas de enfermería y ha presentado numerosos programas educativos desde la salud natural hasta las enfermedades crónicas. Estas experiencias la llevaron a convertirse en una Educadora de Enfermería Certificada.

    El Dr. Sparks es actualmente el director ejecutivo de Sparks Nursing Consulting, que ayuda a los pacientes a estar más saludables al entrenarlos para mejorar su salud. Trabaja con múltiples bufetes de abogados en la defensa de los estándares de enfermería. También desarrolló un libro de revisión y una aplicación de RN NCLEX para usar las preguntas y múltiples cursos en línea para enfermeras y personal de apoyo de atención médica.

    Sandra Isaak, MSN, BSN, RN, FNP-C

    Sandra Isaak es una Enfermera Practicante Familiar (FNP) certificada por ANCC que actualmente trabaja como Enfermera Practicante en la sala de emergencias de un hospital local. Ha trabajado en este puesto durante más de 14 años y ha pasado los últimos 16 años impartiendo cursos teóricos y rotaciones clínicas para asistentes de enfermería certificados, estudiantes de LVN a RN, RN, BSN y MSN. También ha enseñado y asesorado a estudiantes como directora del programa FNP en una universidad privada local.

    Instructores de Terminología Médica

    Nuestra sección del curso de terminología médica es impartida por múltiples instructores experimentados. Consulte aquí la lista completa de estos instructores.

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Mejore sus habilidades en inglés y su dominio laboral mientras se capacita para convertirse en técnico de atención al paciente (PCT). Prepárese para certificaciones reconocidas en la industria, como el examen de certificación de Técnico certificado en atención al paciente (CPCT) a través de la NHA o para la certificación de Técnico en atención al paciente (PCTC) a través de AMCA.

 

Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Fee: $2,495.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    This online veterinary assistant course will prepare you to become a productive member of a veterinary team by helping you learn the fundamental skills needed for a successful career.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this program are included with enrollment. The following eBooks are available for your course. Reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBook for the designated reading.

    • Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications, 2nd Edition, by Beth Vanhorn
    • An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th Edition, by Janet Amundson Romich

    This veterinary assistant training course is perfect for animal lovers looking to pursue a career helping animals. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the employment of veterinary assistants will grow 19% by 2033, with an average of 25,800 job openings each year, now is a great time to enroll in an online vet assistant program. As the duties of a veterinary assistant vary widely, this vet assistant course will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the health and well-being of animals inside the veterinary practice.

    Throughout this online veterinary assistant education program, you will learn every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory procedures, emergency care, small and large animal assisting, exotic species, veterinary dentistry, human-animal bond, pharmacy procedures, and more.

    The course will also cover how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. This veterinary assistant course concludes with a lesson to prepare you for the job market, in which you will see how to create an effective resume, advance your expertise, and develop strong interview skills.

    By course completion, you will truly learn everything you need to know to be successful in your new, fulfilling career as a veterinary assistant.


    1. Veterinary Assistant
      1. The Veterinary Health-Care Team
      2. Veterinary Team Culture and Communication
      3. Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology
      4. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part I)
      5. Small-Animal Behavior and Restraint
      6. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part 2)
      7. Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities
      8. Veterinary Inventory Management
      9. Pharmacy Procedures
      10. Hospital Safety and Infection Control
      11. Physical Exam and Patient History
      12. Small-Animal Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
      13. Small-Animal Nutrition
      14. Small-Animal Nursing Procedures
      15. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
      16. Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Assistants
      17. Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Assistants
      18. Small-Animal Surgical Assisting
      19. Hospitalized Patient Care
      20. The Role of the Assistant During Emergencies
      21. Veterinary Dental Assisting
      22. Assisting with Exotic Species
      23. Assisting with Large-Animal Species
      24. Personal and Professional Development
      25. Beginning Your Career as a Vet Assistant
      26. Land the Job

    What you will learn

    • Summarize the roles, responsibilities, and applicable laws and ethics as they pertain to the veterinary healthcare team
    • Discuss the fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology, restraint techniques, and basic examination tasks relevant to veterinary assisting, using proper terminology
    • Explain how to perform veterinary assistant pharmacy tasks within the law's scope and discuss vaccinations, infectious diseases, transmission, and prevention
    • Describe how to respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies, surgeries, and various laboratory procedures
    • Understand how to perform the veterinary assistant's responsibilities related to veterinary dentistry

    How you will benefit

    • This program prepares you to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing patient care
    • Completing this comprehensive course along with your training can help you gain a new job or achieve a promotion
    • In addition to hard skills, this program also helps you develop the soft skills required to work effectively with clients and the entire veterinary team
    • Employers seek individuals who are passionate about animals and possess the communication and teamwork skills necessary to excel in the field

    Tracy Heyland, RVT

    Tracy Heyland is a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), earning the Academic and Practical Proficiency Award upon graduating. She brings 25+ years of experience in small animal medicine to her teaching, earned the Provincial Instructor Diploma, certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach, and is Fear Free Certified. Tracy has worked in general practice, emergency medicine, veterinary sales, operations management, and teaching positions and runs her own coaching and training company for veterinary teams, leaders, and managers.

    Giving back to the veterinary profession is a passion of Tracy's where she volunteers for a veterinary technologist program advisory committee, remotely located spay and neuter projects, and a veterinary technologist association continuing education committee.

    Mary Mould

    Mary Mould has a bachelor's in veterinary technology and a master's in education. She has taught veterinary technology courses for 22 years and distance education for over 24 years. Completing her education through distance learning has been extremely helpful in understanding her students and the variables that go along with distance learning.

    Mary published an article, "Brushing Your Dog's Teeth," in the Veterinary Technology journal and has spoken at the Midwest Veterinary Conference on animal pain management.

    Mary is a member of the Association for Veterinary Technology Education (AVTE), Veterinary Support Personnel (VSPN), and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA).

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This veterinary assistant training course is perfect for animal lovers looking to pursue a career helping animals. With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the employment of veterinary assistants will grow 19% by 2033, with an average of 25,800 job openings each year, now is a great time to enroll in an online vet assistant program. As the duties of a veterinary assistant vary widely, this vet assistant course will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the health and well-being of animals inside the veterinary practice.

    Throughout this online veterinary assistant education program, you will learn every aspect of veterinary assisting, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory procedures, emergency care, small and large animal assisting, exotic species, veterinary dentistry, human-animal bond, pharmacy procedures, and more.

    The course will also cover how to interact professionally with clients and gain the expertise you need to educate them about key topics in pet care, such as nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication. This veterinary assistant course concludes with a lesson to prepare you for the job market, in which you will see how to create an effective resume, advance your expertise, and develop strong interview skills.

    By course completion, you will truly learn everything you need to know to be successful in your new, fulfilling career as a veterinary assistant.

 

Veterinary Assistant Series Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $485.00
    Hours: 96

    Practicing veterinarian prepares you to work in a veterinary office or hospital.

 

Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management
  • Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management
  • Fee: $3,995.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Location:
    Building: 
    Room:
    Instructor: 

    Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management teaches the specialized skills that stables, equestrian centers, and large animal veterinary facilities look for. Together, these courses provide the comprehensive training needed to be a veterinary assistant with an additional focus on horse care techniques.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Microsoft Word Online
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • All applications listed above must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

    The following eBooks are available for your Veterinary Assistant course. Reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBook for the designated reading.

    • Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications, 2nd edition, by Beth Vanhorn
    • An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th edition, by Janet Amundson Romich


    1. Veterinary Assistant
      1. The Veterinary Health-Care Team
      2. Veterinary Team Culture and Communication
      3. Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology
      4. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part I)
      5. Small-Animal Behavior and Restraint
      6. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part 2)
      7. Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities
      8. Veterinary Inventory Management
      9. Pharmacy Procedures
      10. Hospital Safety and Infection Control
      11. Physical Exam and Patient History
      12. Small-Animal Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
      13. Small-Animal Nutrition
      14. Small-Animal Nursing Procedures
      15. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
      16. Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Assistants
      17. Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Assistants
      18. Small-Animal Surgical Assisting
      19. Hospitalized Patient Care
      20. The Role of the Assistant During Emergencies
      21. Veterinary Dental Assisting
      22. Assisting with Exotic Species
      23. Assisting with Large-Animal Species
      24. Personal and Professional Development
      25. Beginning Your Career as a Vet Assistant
      26. Land the Job
    2. Horse Care Management
      1. Horse Care I: Equine Husbandry Basics
        1. Domestication/Development of the Horse
        2. Form to Function
        3. Definitions of Movement
        4. Teeth and Age Determination
        5. Feet & Hoof Care
        6. Horsemanship and Equitation
        7. G. Basic Handling of Horses
      2. Horse Care II: Equine Herd Health Management
        1. Review of Disease
        2. Normal Health Parameters & Signs of Disease
        3. Common Infectious Diseases
        4. Parasite Management
        5. Digestive System Disorders
        6. Miscellaneous Diseases
        7. Wound Management and First Aid
      3. Horse Management III: Equine Nutrition
        1. Review of the Horse's Digestive Anatomy & Physiology
        2. Review of the Basic Nutrients
        3. Animal Factors Affecting Nutrition
        4. Feed Factors Affecting Nutrition
        5. Feeding Factors Affecting Nutrition
        6. Feed-Induced Diseases
      4. Horse Training Principles (Option 1)
        1. Introduction to Equine Behavior
        2. Patterns of General Behavior
        3. Social Behavior
        4. Intelligence/Factors Affecting Learning
        5. Foundations in Horsemanship
        6. Principles of Training
      5. Horse Breeding (Option 2)
        1. Basic Principles in Selective Breeding
        2. Reproductive Physiology of the Mare
        3. Reproductive Physiology of the Stallion
        4. Breeding Management of the Mare
        5. Breeding Management of the Stallion
        6. Management of Pregnancy & Parturition
        7. Reproductive Failure
        8. Principles of Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer

    What you will learn

    • Basic principles of equine husbandry practices
    • A broad knowledge of horse care for both the stabled horse and the horse kept on grass
    • Proper management of the health and condition of horses in various situations and conditions
    • A deeper understanding of horse behavior, as well as practical skills in properly handling and training horses
    • A practical knowledge of various aspects of horse breeding, as well as the importance of genetics and selective breeding
    • Summarize the roles, responsibilities, and applicable laws and ethics as they pertain to the veterinary healthcare team
    • Fundamentals of animal anatomy and physiology, restraint techniques, and basic examination tasks relevant to veterinary assisting, using proper terminology
    • Explain how to perform veterinary assistant pharmacy tasks within the law's scope and discuss vaccinations, infectious diseases, transmission, and prevention
    • How to respond appropriately to veterinary medical emergencies, surgeries, and various laboratory procedures
    • Explain and understand the veterinary assistant's responsibilities related to veterinary dentistry

    How you will benefit

    • A comprehensive understanding of horse care, horse management, and husbandry is key to starting a career in the horse industry
    • Cultivating a broad knowledge of horses will increase your level of success as a wrangler or horse caretaker
    • Holding a certificate of completion increases your competitiveness in the horse industry job market
    • Upon passing this course, you will have the knowledge to be a valued team member in a veterinary hospital
    • This program prepares you to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing patient care
    • In addition to hard skills, this program also helps you develop the soft skills required to work effectively with clients and the entire veterinary team
    • Employers seek individuals who are passionate about animals and possess the communication and teamwork skills necessary to excel in the field

    Tracy Heyland, RVT

    Tracy Heyland is a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), earning the Academic and Practical Proficiency Award upon graduating. She brings 25+ years of experience in small animal medicine to her teaching, earned the Provincial Instructor Diploma, certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach, and is Fear Free Certified. Tracy has worked in general practice, emergency medicine, veterinary sales, operations management, and teaching positions and runs her own coaching and training company for veterinary teams, leaders, and managers.

    Giving back to the veterinary profession is a passion of Tracy's where she volunteers for a veterinary technologist program advisory committee, remotely located spay and neuter projects, and a veterinary technologist association continuing education committee.

    Mary Mould

    Mary Mould has a bachelor's in veterinary technology and a master's in education. She has taught veterinary technology courses for 22 years and distance education for over 24 years. Completing her education through distance learning has been extremely helpful in understanding her students and the variables that go along with distance learning.

    Mary published an article, "Brushing Your Dog's Teeth," in the Veterinary Technology journal and has spoken at the Midwest Veterinary Conference on animal pain management.

    Mary is a member of the Association for Veterinary Technology Education (AVTE), Veterinary Support Personnel (VSPN), and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA).

    Meg Anema

    Meg Anema holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science degree in Equine Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University. Anema, a certified Career and Technical Education instructor, has taught courses in Equine Science, Animal Science, and Veterinary Science for over 10 years. She grew up training horses and has years of experience as a breeding farm manager, equine A.I. technician, and equine events coordinator.

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    Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management teaches the specialized skills that stables, equestrian centers, and large animal veterinary facilities look for. Together, these courses provide the comprehensive training needed to be a veterinary assistant with an additional focus on horse care techniques.

 

Veterinary Medical Terminology Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $135.00
    Hours: 24

    Learn to pronounce, spell, and define veterinary medical terms. This course provides a step-by-step process that will help you build an understanding of medical language specific to the veterinary field.

 

Veterinary Medical Terminology (Self-Guided)
  • Veterinary Medical Terminology (Self-Guided)
  • Fee: $135.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    This self-paced course uses an anatomical approach to teach you the medical word components used in veterinary medicine. You will learn medical terms unique to the anatomy, physiology, pathology and treatment of animals.


    To work in the veterinary field, you need to understand the medical language unique to the anatomy, physiology and pathology of animals. This self-paced course will teach you the definition and uses of veterinary medical terminology.

    You will master veterinary medical terminology through a simplified learning process that builds on commonly used word parts. Each course lesson is designed to build on this foundation, with the material and illustrations focusing on the new word parts and definitions needed for success in the veterinary field.


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 8 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    Learn to pronounce, spell, and define veterinary medical terms. This course provides a step-by-step process that will help you build an understanding of medical language specific to the veterinary field.


    1. Ready, Set, Go
    2. Where, Why, and What?
    3. Musculoskeletal System
    4. Head to Toe and What's in a Name?
    5. Digestive System
    6. Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems
    7. Respiratory System
    8. Integumentary and Endocrine Systems
    9. Reproductive Systems
    10. Nervous System and Seeing and Hearing
    11. Hematologic, Lymphatic, Immunologic, and Oncological Terminology
    12. Physical Exams, Drugs, and Dissection


    Self-Study

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    Learn to pronounce, spell, and define veterinary medical terms. This course provides a step-by-step process that will help you build an understanding of medical language specific to the veterinary field.

 

Veterinary Office Manager
  • Veterinary Office Manager
  • Fee: $3,795.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Gain valuable knowledge to start a career on the non-clinical side of the veterinary clinic and prepare for advancing into office management. The course also includes a voucher for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam.



    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can only be taken on a PC. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
    • QuickBooks Online (Free 1-year subscription and practice site included in enrollment.) An additional subscription or software purchase for QuickBooks Online is not required to complete this course. However, please note that this course is only suitable for the QuickBooks Online version.
    • Microsoft Office 365, 2021, or 2019 (not included in enrollment). While you can use an older version of Microsoft Office, if you do, there will be some differences between your version and what you see in the course.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following eBooks are available for your Veterinary Assistant course. Reading assignments in each lesson will be linked to the eBook for the designated reading.

    • Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals & Applications, 2nd edition, by Beth Vanhorn - eBook
    • An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, 4th edition, by Janet Amundson Romich - eBook

    The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online portion of the program:

    • Bookkeeping for Dummies
    • QuickBooks Online software
      • Your enrollment in this course includes a free 1-year full subscription to QuickBooks Online. You will be shown how to access and activate this subscription. Manuals are included as downloadable PDFs throughout the course.


    1. Microsoft Essentials
      1. Introduction to Microsoft Word
      2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
      3. Intermediate Microsoft Excel
    2. Veterinary Assistant
      1. The Veterinary Health-Care Team
      2. Veterinary Team Culture and Communication
      3. Introduction to Veterinary Medical Terminology
      4. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part I)
      5. Small-Animal Behavior and Restraint
      6. Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology (Part 2)
      7. Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities
      8. Veterinary Inventory Management
      9. Pharmacy Procedures
      10. Hospital Safety and Infection Control
      11. Physical Exam and Patient History
      12. Small-Animal Vaccines and Infectious Diseases
      13. Small-Animal Nutrition
      14. Small-Animal Nursing Procedures
      15. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
      16. Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Assistants
      17. Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Assistants
      18. Small-Animal Surgical Assisting
      19. Hospitalized Patient Care
      20. The Role of the Assistant During Emergencies
      21. Veterinary Dental Assisting
      22. Assisting with Exotic Species
      23. Assisting with Large-Animal Species
      24. Personal and Professional Development
      25. Beginning Your Career as a Vet Assistant
      26. Land the Job
    3. Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online
      1. Introduction to Bookkeeping
      2. Accounting Basics
      3. Getting Started With QuickBooks Online
      4. The Chart of Accounts
      5. Centers and Lists
      6. Bank Accounts
      7. Recording Expenses and Paying Bills
      8. Credit Cards and Loans
      9. Sales Receipts
      10. Invoices, Estimates, and Customizing Sales Forms
      11. Billable Expenses and Customer Credits
      12. Sales Taxes and Reports
      13. Midterm Exam
      14. Product and Service Items
      15. Managing Inventory
      16. Managing Projects and Sales
      17. Progress Invoicing, Late Fees, and Bad Debts
      18. Payroll
      19. Fixed Assets and Loans
      20. Business Entities and Owner Transactions
      21. Banking Rules, Receipts, and Budgets
      22. Adjusting and Reviewing the Books
      23. Starting a Bookkeeping Business
      24. Your Career Roadmap: The Job Search and Future Opportunities (Optional Lesson)
      25. Communication and Organization (Optional Lesson)

    What you will learn

    • The anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems
    • Handling medical records and communicating with clients and coworkers
    • Restraint techniques for procedures, taking vital signs, and bathing animals
    • Fundamental knowledge about nutrition, vaccinations, and administering medication
    • Assisting during surgery and dental procedures
    • Preparation of prescriptions and taking blood samples and radiographs
    • The duties of a veterinary office manager
    • Methods to efficiently use Microsoft Office Word and Excel Professional communication skills and office etiquette
    • The best ways to create and send information or data for the most impact
    • Analysis of accounts, financial documents, and reports
    • Essential bookkeeping duties and tasks
    • Basic accounting principles (accrual method, depreciation, and so on) and how QuickBooks works to support bookkeeping practices

    How you will benefit

    • This program prepares you to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing patient care
    • Obtain the essential skills for becoming a veterinary office manager and managing the business aspects of a veterinary office, including understanding Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks.
    • Prepare for the QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) Exam

    Tracy Heyland, RVT

    Tracy Heyland is a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), earning the Academic and Practical Proficiency Award upon graduating. She brings 25+ years of experience in small animal medicine to her teaching, earned the Provincial Instructor Diploma, certified as a Professional Co-Active Coach, and is Fear Free Certified. Tracy has worked in general practice, emergency medicine, veterinary sales, operations management, and teaching positions and runs her own coaching and training company for veterinary teams, leaders, and managers.

    Giving back to the veterinary profession is a passion of Tracy's where she volunteers for a veterinary technologist program advisory committee, remotely located spay and neuter projects, and a veterinary technologist association continuing education committee.

    Wade Lindenberger

    Wade Lindenberger is a CPA with over 20 years of financial accounting and management experience in public accounting and the private industry. He is currently Director of Finance and Administration for New Children's Museum. Before his current position, he worked as the National Finance and Accounting Service Line Leader for Premier Alliance Group, a national professional services firm. Wade was also Director of the Finance and Accounting service line for the San Diego office of a global, publicly held professional services firm.

    Before becoming a consultant, Wade was Divisional Controller for one of the world's leading health and fitness club chains and has been an Internal Audit Manager and Divisional Controller for a Fortune 500 global energy project management company. He began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, a predecessor to PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the "Big Four" CPA firms. He has previously served as an instructor at Coopers & Lybrand and the University of California at San Diego for the Extension Course. He is currently an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Bookkeepers' Advisory Board.

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    Gain valuable knowledge to start a career on the non-clinical side of the veterinary clinic and prepare for advancing into office management. The course also includes a voucher for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam.

 

Wire Your Brain for Happiness
  • Wire Your Brain for Happiness
  • Fee: $44.00
    Dates: 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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    Discover the impact of happiness, positive experiences, and emotions on the brain, exploring their connection with neuroplasticity, determinants, and assessment tools/practices.


    The hidden power of everyday positive experiences can change your brain and change your life. Everyone wants to be happy and healthy. By focusing on becoming happier and creating positive experiences, research suggests that we will experience increased energy, improved immune function, increased creativity, improved relationships, and increased productivity. Happiness results in a healthier brain, a more vibrant body, and a longer life.

    The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe how happiness, positive experiences, and emotions affect the brain. The relationship between happiness and neuroplasticity, determinants of happiness, happiness assessment tools, and practices to increase happiness will be examined.

    (1.5 contact hours)

    Expiration Date (Next date of course revision): 10/01/2026

    No one in a position to control content has conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare for this activity.

    Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

    Accreditation:

    American Nurses Credentialing Center

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions courses are acceptable for continuing education in all states.

    American Board of Managed Care Nursing

    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).

    National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is an approved provider with the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) (Provider #107194).

    National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To satisfy the requirement for renewal of certification by continuing education for the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE), continuing education activities must be applicable to diabetes and approved by a provider on the NCBDE List of Recognized Providers (www.ncbde.org). NCBDE does not approve continuing education.

    National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (Provider Number 451562-11).


    Requirements:

    Hardware Requirements:

    • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

    Software Requirements:

    • PC: Windows 10 or later.
    • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
    • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
    • Adobe Acrobat Reader
    • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

    Other:

    • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

    Instructional Material Requirements:

    The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.


    This course helps learners describe how happiness, positive experiences, and emotions affect the brain. The relationship between happiness and neuroplasticity, determinants of happiness, happiness assessment tools, and practices to increase happiness is also explored.


    1. Introduction
    2. What is Happiness?
    3. Creating Positive Experiences and Emotions
    4. Experience-Dependent Neuroplasticity
    5. What Determines Happiness?
    6. Happiness Assessment Tools
    7. Practices that Increase Happiness
    8. Summary

    What you will learn

    • Define happiness
    • Describe positive experiences and emotions
    • Discuss the relationship between happiness and experience-dependent neuroplasticity
    • Compare the determinants of happiness
    • Examine happiness assessment tools
    • Describe the practices that increase happiness and health

    How you will benefit

    • Increase skills/knowledge related to the impact of happiness, positive experiences, and emotions on the brain as well as ways to assess and increase happiness
    • Provide increased career opportunities for healthcare providers who work in mental health settings
    • Provide continuing education in behavioral health related to happiness, the assessment of happiness, and methods to increase happiness
    • Increase career opportunities in the holistic or integrative health care arena

    Self-Study

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    This course helps learners describe how happiness, positive experiences, and emotions affect the brain. The relationship between happiness and neuroplasticity, determinants of happiness, happiness assessment tools, and practices to increase happiness is also explored.

 

Women's Health Bundle Offered in partnership with ed2go
  • Fee: $290.00
    Hours: 47

    This course combines Perinatal Issues, Violence Prevention and Awareness, and Women's Health Issues as you learn about the well-being of women, women's rights, and empowerment.

 

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