The healthcare industry has one of the highest numbers of employment opportunities throughout the United States. Whether you live in Georgia or farther afield, you can expand your credentials for high-demand jobs in healthcare fields through UGA’s online courses in healthcare and pharmacy specialties. We also have a wide range of classroom courses for those who want to become medical interpreters. By enhancing the skills that healthcare providers value most, you can gain advantages over other applicants for these jobs and give yourself an inside track on a sustainable, profitable career.
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As a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, you'll be able to use proven techniques for solving quality problems and improving processes in healthcare organizations. This course explores Lean Six Sigma methodologies via healthcare-specific, authentic learning exercises and discussion topics.
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This course provides training needed to develop quality cell and gene therapy products for anyone planning for a job in cell and gene therapy manufacturing, including Research and Development.
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Gain hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding and work with the main coding manuals. This course will prepare you to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam.
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Gain hands-on experience working with the industry's main coding manuals, the ICD-10-CM and the CPT. You'll also explore key legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts.
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Gain valuable skills for reviewing medical records and coding for outpatient hospitals/facilities and prepare for the AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder exam.
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Master the competencies of effective patient flow, revenue cycle management, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, general business processes and medical terminology.
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Extend your existing coding experience and prepare for a career in auditing or consulting with training in record standards, documentation, compliance, audit scope and statistical sampling methods. Includes practice exams and exam vouchers.
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Learn how to lead a health unit team to function smoothly and harmoniously in a range of medical settings. The program prepares you to sit for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators certification exam. Includes exam voucher.
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This module helps you qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and prepare for national certification.
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This course will prepare you to become a productive and successful member of a dental hygienist team. Learn about every aspect of professional dental assisting, including invaluable real-world perspectives from experienced dental assistants and essential information. A exam voucher is included.
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Learn about dental terminology and anatomy, medical records management, accounts receivable and reimbursement management, insurance and patient billing, patient scheduling, and procedural and diagnostic coding.
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Get comprehensive, robust training in diagnostic and procedural coding for this mandated system upgrade.
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Learn the correct terms and spelling for all of the body systems, major pathological conditions, disorders, treatments, medications, and more.
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Learn all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. We'll also cover body mechanics, exercise, infection control, and much more.
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Learn how to restrain animals for procedures, take their vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respiration rate), trim their nails, properly bathe them, and many other topics to prepare you for working in a veterinary hospital.
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Topics covered include reading prescriptions and patient records, common classes of drugs, how to calculate dosages, regulations affecting pharmacies, and serving customers.
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This course gives you a solid grounding in a variety of topics central to working in a health care environment. From setting appointments to following up on unpaid claims, you'll get valuable insights into the healthcare field.