Our programs are geared toward offering our students a competitive edge in the medical profession. We focus on offering our students comprehensive learning in the most high-demand medical professions today. Our programs include the following:
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Medical Administrative Assistant
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The Medical Administrative Assistant (Medical Secretary) manages the front office. They are trained in answering phones, scheduling appointments, billing, medical coding, medical records, and many more functions.This individual can manage many tasks at one time with varying degrees of urgent needs.
Training:
The Medical Administrative Assistant program will cover medical law and ethics, telephone techniques as it relates to the medical field, appointment scheduling (inpatient and outpatient), patient reception and processing, daily operations and communication, diagnostic and procedural coding, the basics of health insurance and billing, practice finance management, and marketing.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the National Certification Exam. A current TB skin test is also needed by the first day of class.
Employers prefer to hire certified applicants who have passed a national examination indicating that the medical administrative assistant meets certain standards of competence. The National Healthcareer Association awards the CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) credential. This exam can be taken at the end of the course curriculum.
Earnings:
There are many factors, such as geographic location, type of employer and education level, that all affect your earning potential as a Medical Administrative Assistant. According to the latest data from Bureau of Labor Statistics, the middle 50 percent of medical secretaries and administrative assistants earn between $23,250 and $34,210. Medical Administrative Assistants in the top 10 percent earn more than $40,870.
Profession Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Also Available Online!
Medical Assisting I “Effective Communication”
Medical Assisting II “Infection Control and Blood-borne Pathogens"
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Phlebotomy Technician
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Be an integral part of the medical laboratory! A phlebotomist will collect blood samples from patients by venipuncture or microtechniques and facilitate the transportation of these specimens. Duties may differ by doctor office, hospital, and laboratory and can include:
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Draws blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, clinics, doctor offices, laboratories or similar facility for medical purposes
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Assembles equipment (such as needles, blood collection devices, gauze, tourniquet, cotton, and alcohol)
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Verifies or records identity of patient or donor
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Converses with patients to relieve fear of procedure
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Applies tourniquet to arm, locates vein, swabs area with disinfectant, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube. (May also prick finger instead of inserting needle.)
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Labels and stores blood container for processing
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May conduct interview, take vital signs and test blood samples to screen donors at a blood bank
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Be able to analyze information and make appropriate recommendations
Training:
The Phlebotomy Technician program will cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, safety and infection control, venipuncture equipment and procedure, dermal puncture and equipment, venipuncture complications, and other special collections.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the National Certification Exam. A current TB skin test is also needed by the first day of classes.
Employers prefer to hire certified applicants who have passed a national examination indicating that the phlebotomy technician meets certain standards of competence. The National Healthcareer Association awards the CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) credential. This exam can be taken at the end of the course curriculum. Other certification exams may also be taken at student discretion.
Earnings:
Phlebotomy Technicians are in high-demand. Vacancies have increased significantly as many places need to hire three shifts of technicians.
Earnings vary depending on experience, education and skill level. Phlebotomy Technicians are typically paid hourly and it varies by state, shift, schooling and experience. Typical hourly wages for a hospital are $11.70, for a private clinic: $12.15 and for a physician office laboratory: $11.25.
Profession Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Cardiographic / EKG Technician
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Cardiographic/EKG Technicians or Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technicians perform EKG testing. Advanced technicians will also perform holter monitoring and assist with exercise (stress) testing. A basic EKG test involves attaching electrodes to a patient's chest, arms, and legs, and working with an EKG machine to obtain a reading, which is then printed out for a physician. This is a fairly common test, which is done before most kinds of surgery, and as part of a routine physical and those persons with a history of cardiovascular problems.
With the training you receive at TMIKY you will also be trained to perform holter monitoring. This involves following 24 (or more) hours of normal activity by a patient through a portable EKG monitor, which is attached to the patient's belt, along with electrodes on their chest. This longer test is also printed out for interpretation by a physician, who uses the information to diagnose heart conditions (irregular heartbeat, pacemaker problems).
Your training will also include learning how to assist in stress tests which includes recording a patient's "base" EKG reading (while standing still), and, using a treadmill, having a patient walk and run (as the technician increases the treadmill's speed) to observe the effect that increased exertion has on a patient's heart. This training will include vital sign application.
Graduates can seek entry level Electrocardiograph Technician employment in a variety of settings including:
- Hospital
- Clinic
- Doctor's office
- Nursing home
- Medical supply business
- Home healthcare agency
- Insurance company
Training:
The EKG Technician program will cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, the electrocardiograph machine, how to perform an EKG with interpretation and the clinical significance, cardiac drugs, exercise electrocardiography, and ambulatory monitoring.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the National Certification Exam. A current TB skin test is also needed by the first day of classes.
Employers prefer to hire certified applicants who have passed a national examination indicating that the EKG Technician meets certain standards of competence. The National Healthcareer Association awards the CET (Certified EKG Technician) credential. This exam can be taken at the end of the course curriculum. Other certification exams may also be taken at student discretion.
Earnings:
The average annual salary for EKG technicians is $24,300. Depending on location and experience, qualified EKG technicians' salaries range from around $21,700 to $30,800.
Profession Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Clinical Medical Assistant
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Clinical Medical Assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the doctor's office and often explain the physician's instructions. If you have good communication skills and are often appreciated for your caring manner, then you might be well suited for a career in clinical medical assisting. Clinical Medical Assisting is also one of the nation's fastest growing careers.
Do you like helping others?
Do you have an interest in health and medicine?
Do you like variety in your job?
Would you like to enter a career in an expanding field?
Clinical Medical Assistants can expect to work in doctor's offices and clinics and have a great amount of variety in their jobs. Clinical Medical Assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties to include:
- Taking medical histories
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for exams
- Assisting the physician during exa
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- Collecting, preparing, and performing laboratory procedures on specimens
- Instructing patients about medications and special diets
- Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician
- Authorizing prescription refills as directed
- Drawing blood
- Taking electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Removing sutures and changing dressings
- Answering telephone and scheduling appointments
- Arranging hospital admissions and lab services
- Medical coding and filling out insurance forms
Training:
The Clinical Medical Assistant program will cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, clinical and laboratory procedures, pharmaceutical principles, medication administration, first aid, medical coding and insurance, and medical law and ethics.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the National Certification Exam.
In addition to the classroom, students will complete an unpaid externship at completion of the course material. In cooperation with physicians and allied health agencies, the advanced student is assigned to a specific location. The student will be under the direct supervision of someone in that facility who will direct, evaluate, and supervise the students training within that facility.
Employers prefer to hire certified applicants who have passed a national examination indicating that the clinical medical assistant meets certain standards of competence. The National Healthcareer Association awards the CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) credential. This exam can be taken at the end of the course curriculum. This program also qualifies students to be certified in Phlebotomy and EKG.
Earnings:
The earnings of clinical medical assistants vary, depending on experience, skill level, and location. The median annual income for medical assistants ranged from $27,430 to $38,490 in May 2007.
Profession Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Pharmacy Technician
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A pharmacy technician is a person who performs various pharmacy functions, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Usually, the duties involve providing various medication and health care products to the patients, as would be on a prescription. The pharmacy technician job also involves the preparation and compounding of the prescribed medicines, packaging and labeling each dose of medication separately, be it through hand or with the help of a packaging machine. These packages are then coordinated with the help of a computer that uses bar codes. The technicians may also have to prepare small containers of medicines that have to be given to individual patients.
The responsibilities that come with a pharmacy technician job are known to differ based on the location of the job. You may have to answer phone calls, handle money and stock shelves and may also be required to perform computer data entry operations. In a hospital, an assisted living facility, a nursing home or a clinic, the pharmacy technician job involves shouldering some higher responsibilities as well. The job involves, reading patient charts in conjunction with a prescription, which is verified by a physician as well as a pharmacist. These medicines then have to be prepared and physically delivered to the nurses, who in turn will administer them to the patients.
Outlook:
Pharmacy Technician employment is expected to increase 32% by 2016, much faster than average for all occupations, according to the US Labor Bureau.
This increase is due to:
- New technology creating more available medical treatments
- A growing population of elderly consuming more medications
- A rapidly expanding health care industry in general
Training:
The Pharmacy Technician program will cover the technicians duties, controlled substances, laws and regulations, drug classifications, the most frequently prescribed medications, dispensing information to include prescription information, preparing and dispensing prescriptions, calculations, and sterile products with unite dose and repackaging. Anatomy/Physiology and medical terminology are also included.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent. A current TB skin test is also needed by the first day of classes.
In addition to the classroom, students will complete an unpaid externship at completion of the course material. In cooperation with physicians and allied health agencies, the advanced student is assigned to a specific location. The student will be under the direct supervision of someone in that facility who will direct, evaluate, and supervise the students training within that facility.
Technicians who take and pass the ExCPT are granted the title of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), demonstrating that they possess the ability and skills to efficiently assist pharmacists in the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications. The state of Kentucky also requires a submission fee of $25 with an application to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
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Medical Coding
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Medical coders are indispensable to the health information industry. They are responsible for inputting the appropriate codes of various medical services so that healthcare providers can receive payment for services rendered. As a medical coder, you will interpret medical records and assign an appropriate diagnostic code and an appropriate procedural code.
Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 18 percent through 2016 - faster than the average for all occupations - because of rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures, and an increase of aging patients who require care (Source: BLS). In just a short period of time you can find yourself ready for a respected medical coding career.
Training:
The Medical Coding program will cover anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diagnostic coding, procedural coding, and basic hospital coding. As a student, you will require a strong amount of self discipline and dedication to learning and perfecting your skills as a medical coder. Please plan on allowing approximately six to eight hours of home study time per week.
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent to sit for the National Certification Exam.
Employers prefer to hire certified applicants who have passed a national examination indicating that the medical coder meets certain standards of competence. The National Healthcareer Association awards the CBCS (Certified Billing & Coding Specialist) credential. This exam can be taken at the end of the course curriculum. Other coding credentials are also available to the graduate and at discretion of your experience. These exams include the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) provided by AAPC (The American Association of Professional Coders) and the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) provided by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
Earnings:
Because of all the personal decisions and outside factors that shape your compensation, it is difficult to predict what your medical billing and coding salary will be. However, by looking at national coding professional websites, the middle 50 percent of medical billers and coders average between $35,999 and $44,562.
Profession Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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TMIKY Online!
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The Medical Institute of Kentucky understands that many students are faced with distance and time as challenges. For this reason, we offer several programs online. Online programs must still be completed within the specified program length. However, students have 24 hour access to our distance learning programs.
Clinical Medical Assisting
Medical Coding
- Medical Coding I “Learning the Codes: Evaluation, Management, and Diagnostic Tests”
To enroll in an online program, please contact our admissions department. |
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