Course Outline

1. Anatomy & Physiology
   • Describing the basic functions of each of the main body systems.
   • Demonstrating knowledge of the circulatory system.
   • Demonstrating knowledge of the urinary system.
   • Describing different body positioning.
2. EKG
   • Identifying the main artifacts and explaining cause for each.
   • Identifying the electrical conduction of the heart
   • Explaining the significance of the horizontal/vertical lines on ECG paper.
   • Describing patient preparation
   • Identifying contractions of heart to deflection on ECG tracing
   • Recording a 12-lead ECG on a patient.
   • Identifying the 12 leads recorded on an ECG
   • Applying and connecting the Holter monitor
3. Safety & Infection Control
   • Identifying policies and procedures for maintaining laboratory safety
   • Identifying the modes of transmission and methods of prevention
   • Identifying properly labeling biohazards specimens
   • Defining and discussing the term nosocomial infections
   • Complying with regulations regarding safety practices
   • Using the OSHA Standards Precautions
   • Demonstrating accepted practices for infection control
   • Demonstrating accepted practices for isolation techniques
   • Demonstrating accepted practices for disease prevention
   • Performing proper infection control such as handwashing
   • Performing proper infection control such as gowning and gloving
   • Using prescribed procedures to handle biological and fire hazards
   • Using prescribed procedures to handle electrical and radiation hazards
   • Using appropriate practices as outlined in the OSHA Hazard Communication
   • Using appropriate practices as in the Material Safety Data Sheet
   • Demonstrating a technique used to ensure patient safety inpatient setting
   • Demonstrating a technique used to ensure patient safety outpatient setting
   • Demonstrating a technique used to ensure patient safety in a pediatric setting
4. Medical Law & Ethics
   • Maintaining confidentiality of privileged information on individuals
   • Valued diversity in the workplace
   • Interacting appropriately and professionally with other individuals
   • Discussing the major points of Patient’s Bill of Rights
   • Modeling professional appearance and appropriate behavior
   • Following instructions in carrying out testing procedures
   • HIPAA
5. Patient Care Skills
   • Charting
   • Demonstratiung knowledge of vital signs.
   • Defining the different steps of patient examination.
   • Demonstrating knowledge of proper wound care.
   • Staff and procedure
   • Job tasks
   • Demonstrating knowledge of First Aid.
   • Demonstrating knowledge of CPR.
6. Pharmacology
   • Identifying names of medications.
   • Describing routes of administration.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of medications and effects on patients.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of medication measurement and dosage.
   • Demonstrate knowledge of simple conversions (kg/lb).
7. Medical Terminology
   • Medical Prefixes
   • Medical Suffixes
   • Root Words
   • Cardiac and Circulatory Terminology

Exam Information

Total Number of questions on exam: 149

Allotted time for exam: 2 hours and 45 mins

Modality available: Online, Paper/Pencil

Live Remote Proctoring Available: Yes

Cost: $800 (study material included)

Competencies:

Anatomy and Physiology (14%)

EKG (1%)

Safety/Infection Control (13%)

Medical Law and Ethics (13%)

Patient Care Skills (41%)

Pharmacology (5%)

Medical Terminology (13%)