Online Medical Specialties Curriculum and Classes
Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts that include a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), registered nurse, certified professional coder, and more. In addition, USCI works with a program advisory council of non-USCI employees who work in the medical field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.
Build a
fundamental understanding of the human body and medical terminology as they
apply to medical assisting.
- Skillfully
perform and document routine medical clinical procedures according to
current office protocol.
- Respond
appropriately to medical emergencies and other common medical conditions in
the medical office.
- Effectively
explain exams, diagnostics, therapies and insurance requirements to patients
in the workplace.
- Employ
legal and ethical standards related to patient confidentiality within the
healthcare community environment.
- Understand
and perform safe practices within the healthcare environment.
Program Curriculum Breakdown
Your Online Medical Assistant School Classes are broken down into 4 units.
Instruction Pack I introduces students to
the medical assistant career. Students learn how to handle many
common medical front office procedures—from scheduling appointments
to prioritizing data to filing methods. Students gain a strong
foundation in medical terminology. Additionally, students discover
the role medical records play and gain a basic understanding of
electronic records. Students also work with common first-aid
situations and procedures that they may deal with as medical
assistants. After examining common clinical equipment, students
practice interpersonal communication skills—both verbal and written.
Instruction Pack II provides students an
overview of human anatomy. Students learn to properly explain, take
and record patients’ vital signs with the help of their Virtual Lab.
In addition, students learn basic OSHA and CDC safety regulations
and procedures for the medical office—from the reception area to
emergency procedures. Students discover the basics of how health
insurance works and get hands-on practice creating patient profiles
and scheduling appointments with cloud-based software. Students wrap
up by learning how to assist with patient exams.
Instruction Pack III begins with important
ethical and legal issues that they may encounter. Then, students are
introduced to the clinic, where students examine their role in
assisting with blood and body fluid testing procedures. Students’
front-office skills grow with information on coordination of
benefits, timely filing and claims reimbursement. Students learn
nutrition basics and how what a person eats influences overall
health. They also learn to apply an understanding of how the mind
works to a career as a medical assistant. Finally, students continue
in the lab with bacterial testing and common bacterial diseases.
Instruction Pack IV allows students to
become familiar with common patient therapies, such as ROM
exercises, hot and cold treatments and treatments that patients can
use at home. Students then discover the basics of pharmacology and
how to assist with special examinations. Students learn assisting
skills for minor surgical procedures, as well as how to prepare and
administer medications. The course concludes with a real-world
practicum on all aspects of the Medical Assisting course.
