Medical Assistant
2027-09-24, 2027-10-29, 2027-11-26, 2027-12-31
Health care is changing, and the role of the Medical Assistant is more important than ever. The Medical Assistant is the most versatile member of the healthcare team and is an important part of the successful physician practice. Although the skills the Medical Assistant performs will vary among medical offices, this course will fully prepare the student with a wide variety of skills, making him or her an essential part of the healthcare team. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of clinical medical assisting, including care and management of the patient, the different body systems, administering and injecting medications, insurance and coding requirements, the special needs of pediatric and geriatric patients, and employment opportunities and strategies for Medical Assistants. Details
Note: this is an online, self-paced course

Spanish for Health Care
2027-09-30, 2027-10-31, 2027-11-30, 2027-12-31
Spanish for Health Care is a self-paced, online occupational Spanish conversation course that seeks to bridge the communication gap between English-speaking healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients. Details

Medical Billing and Coding Certification – Ed2Go
2027-09-30, 2027-10-31, 2027-11-30, 2027-12-31
Whether you’re just starting work or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in Medical Billing and Coding. This course will prepare you for success in this rewarding career as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
More than one million practicing physicians in the United States rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Besides medical facilities, positions are available with health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies, so the opportunities are nearly endless!
Medical billers and coders are in high demand. This course offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also come to understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections. You will also learn common medical terminology to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. You will study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body. Also presented are the disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
After successfully completing the course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled, and you will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests 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)

Instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbook, workbook, and codebooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Medical Terminology for Health Professions
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, by Michelle A. Green
Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement
ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
CPT Professional

HCPCS Level II Professional.

Pharmacy Technician - Online Ed To Go Pro
2027-09-30, 2027-10-31, 2027-11-30, 2027-12-31
Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, and it’s a great time to join this growing field. Pharmacy technician classes can get you started on this fulfilling career path. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and be prepared for national certification.
Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This course also includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. Pharmacy technician certification is an important issue for many industry employers and state legislatures, some of which now require national certification. You will also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship. This is a self-paced course and you have 12 months to complete.
Register Online at: http://www.ed2go.com/iavalley/
Requirements

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Any edition of Microsoft Office Pro (not included in enrollment)
Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

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 Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach
Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians
Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians Workbook
Pharmacy Lab Kit and Manual (e-Science)
Virtual Medication Safety for Technicians – Online
Virtual Inventory Management for Technicians – Online
Virtual Pharmacy Externship for Technicians – Online
Externship packet and lab coat provided upon acceptance into the Externship Program

Call 641-752-4645 to register

Home Health Aide
2027-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Our home health aide training course focuses on providing comprehensive career training to obtain the skills and responsibilities needed for success as a home health aide. By course completion, you will have a clear understanding of the task and duties of an HHA.
Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career or start a new, rewarding job? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow significantly through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations—with over 711,000 job openings for home health and personal care aides projected each year, on average. This home health aide training course provides you with the essential knowledge and core competencies needed to perform all duties required of a home health aide such as assisting people with daily activities that include personal care, housekeeping, and companionship.
This online home health aide training course provides clear differentiation where the role of the home health aide differs from that of a nursing assistant. The course explores and clearly outlines the differences between a home environment and that of a facility. After completing the course, you will have gained the confidence to become a home health aide. You will be able to achieve a grounding in the appropriate care of the client either in the client’s home or in a skilled nursing facility, thereby giving quality care and protecting the client wherever care is given.

Clinical Dental Assistant
2027-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-12-31 08:00 - 17:00
Are you ready to launch your career in an in-demand field that is fulfilling and rewarding? Becoming a dental assistant could be just the right path for you, 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 11% through 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, with a median annual wage of $41,180. Dental assisting education 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 online dental assisting course is the most comprehensive you will find. You will learn about every aspect 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 even have the opportunity to explore the basics of maintaining computerized clinical dental records using Dentrix Practice Management software.
After completing the course, you will have the opportunity to apply for an externship, through which you will get real-life clinical assistant experience. You will also be ready to pursue certification as a dental assistant by passing 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.
Hardware Requirements:

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

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 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).
Microsoft Excel (not included in enrollment).
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

This is a self-paced course and you will have access for 12 months to complete.

Call 641-752-4645 to register

Veterinary Assistant
2027-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
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

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. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

EKG Technician
2027-09-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2027-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
The course will combine theory and practice to provide instruction in all aspects of EKG technology and patient care. Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, appropriate patient care, and how to properly conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG). The course will also provide students with knowledge as to how to diagnose different rhythms discovered through ECG tests. Additional topics that students will learn about are the use of pacemakers as well as ECG cardiogram artifacts and the 12-leag ECG and acute myocardial infarction. Upon completing this course, students will have gained knowledge and confidence to be able to move one step closer to taking either the AMCA EKG Technician Certification (ETC) national certification exam. Details
