Chiropractic Assistant
The chiropractic assistant assists the chiropractor in the two criteria for a successful office: patient management and office management. The C.A. may be actively involved in patient care by performing such tasks as a new patient interview, education of the patient. The chiropractic assistant also aids with office management by using the telephone to make appointments, collecting money, billing insurance companies and performing many other related tasks. Since a new patient's impression of the office is formed by the initial contact, the role of the chiropractic assistant is extremely important in developing a good first impression.
| Module Title | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Clock Hours |
| Administrative Duties | 100 | 20 | 120 |
| Medical Terminology | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Anatomy | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| CPR and First Aid | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Vital Signs | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Specilty Examination EKG | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Advanced Chiropractic Procedures | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| Externship | 50 | ||
| Total | 215 | 85 | 350 |
| The Total Length of the Program is 350 clock hours taught over a period of 15 weeks. | |||
♦ Administrative Duties
Medical Records/Reception Techniques, Insurance, Human Relations, Medical Ethic Understanding of administrative duties and responsibilities pertinent to patient management and office management includes instruction in medical correspondence and records, case histories or patients, filing, telephone procedures, appointment scheduling, receptionist duties.
♦ Medical Terminology
Basic Concepts of Diseases Anatomy and Physiology a continuation of the study of the structures and functions of the body and its systems The study of disease of the various systems of the body and emphasis on ecology, symptoms, and commonly accepted treatments including general nutrition.
♦ Anatomy
Including basic laboratory procedures including urinalysis and hematology tests. Also includes basic bacteriology, microscope technique, and sterilization.
♦ CPR and First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, first aid and vital signs. Overview of the musculoskeletal system and relayed terminology. Proper grammar arid punctuation, keyboarding and computer skills.
♦ Physical Therapy Aide
Students discover how to provide help to improve a patient's mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. How to aide the Physical Therapist whose patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.
♦ Medical Billing/Insurance
Students gain experience in using the ICD and the code books with emphasis place on billing correctly for the right procedures at the correct amount. Student will prepare mock insurance claims for various types of insurance providers. Emphasis for a portion of this course will be completion of Medicare claims.
♦ CPT/ICD Coding
Students gain experience in using the ICD and the code books with emphasis place on billing correctly for the right procedures at the correct amount. Student will prepare mock insurance claims for various types of insurance providers. The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-9-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems are presented-DRG, APC, RUGSIII. The medical topics of Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and PROs are also reviewed.
♦ Externship
Served in a medical facility of his/her choosing, where the student receives experience in performing administrative, clinical and lab work. The externship begins after all other coursework is successfully completed,
