Course-Specific Student Resources
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- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Electrocardiography
- Intravenous Compounding
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Biller
- Optometric Technician
- Orthopedic Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Prep
- Phlebotomy
- Vocational Nurse
Note: Boston Reed College lists professional organizations for information only and does not advocate membership in any particular organization.
Administrative Medical Assistant
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Transcription Handouts
Online Intro to Medical Terminology (Turn on your computer's speakers/headphones.)
Medical Terminology, Parts 1-2
Medical Terminology, Parts 3-6
Medical Terminology, Parts 7-13
For Chesapeake Students Only
Additional Resources
- Administrative Medical Assistant Course Outline
- Official course outline for Administrative Medical Assistant course.
- Clinical Medical Assistant Course Outline
- Official course outline for Clinical Medical Assistant course.
- California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA)
- The California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants has been administering the California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam since 1990. The exam is one of three that is recognized by the Medical Board of California.
- California Medical Assistants Association
- The California Medical Assistants Association (CMAA) is a professional organization for medical assistants in the state of California, and is dedicated to the advancement of continuing education for medical assistants.
- California Medical Association Alliance
- The California Medical Association Alliance is an organization of physicians' spouses dedicated to the health of California through education, community service programs and legislation.
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to enable medical assisting professionals to enhance and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professionalism required by employers and patients; protect medical assistants' right to practice; and promote effective, efficient health care delivery through optimal use of multi-skilled Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs).
- National Student Nurses Association
- The National Student Nurses Association's mission is to: organize, represent and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs; convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession; promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession; advocate for high quality health care; advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education.
- Hospital Soup
- Informational site about hospitals and medical field job search engine.
- Future Health
- A UCSF site that provides information, links, and programs related to the health care industry.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Syllabus and Study Guide
Math Review Handout
Insurance Text Handout
Insurance Workbook Handout
Nebulizer Handout
Arm Sling Handout
Elastic Bandage Handout
Sputum Specimen Handout
Stool Specimen Handout
Handouts Modules 1-6
Handouts Modules 7-14
Online Intro to Medical Terminology (Turn on your computer's speakers/headphones.)
Medical Terminology, Parts 1-2
Medical Terminology, Parts 3-6
Medical Terminology, Parts 7-13
Chapter 3 Handout
Chapter 4 Handout
Chapters 11-12 Handout
Clinical Medical Assistant Externship Booklet
For Texas Students Only
Additional Resources
Same resources as for Administrative Medical Assistant.Electrocardiography
Instructional Materials
Distributed in class.
Additional Resources
- EKG Course Outline
- Official course outline for EKG course.
- ECG Library
- Useful online reference about EKG.
Intravenous Compounding
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Class Handouts
Outline for Student Use
Additional Resources
- IVC Course Outline
- Official course outline for Intravenous Compounding course.
Massage Therapy
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Massage Therapy Externship Booklet
Certification Application for Massage Therapists in California
Medical Biller
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Online Intro to Medical Terminology (Turn on your computer's speakers/headphones.)
Medical Terminology, Parts 1-2
Medical Terminology, Parts 3-6
Medical Terminology, Parts 7-13
Encounter Form - Print 2 of these.
Health Insurance Claim Form 1500 - Print 9 of these.
Medical Biller Externship Resource Booklet
Additional Resources
- Syllabus
- Student syllabus for Medical Biller course.
- Course Outline
- Official course outline for Medial Biller course.
- American Academy of Professional Coders
- Grants Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, based on two years experience.
- American Health Information Management Association
- Offers several certifications, including entry level Certified Coding Associate (CCA).
- Alliance Claims Assistance Professionals
- Professional organization. Membership requires three letters of recommendation.
Optometric Technician
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Optometric Technician Student Assignment Sheet
Optometric Technician Externship Resource Booklet
Additional Resources
- Course Outline
- Official course outline for Optometric Technician course.
- Course Outline
- Official course outline for Orthopedic Technician course.
- NAOT
- National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists - a national professional organization for orthopedic technologists.
- AOTC
- Association of Orthopedic Technologists California - a professional State organization for orthopedic technologists.
- NBCOT
- National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists - a national certification program for orthopedic technologists.
- ASOP
- American Society of Orthopedic Professionals - a national organization that offers registration and certification to orthopedic technologists.
Orthopedic Technician
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Student Assignment Sheet
Course Handouts
Orthopedic Technician Externship Resource Booklet
Additional Resources
(Boston Reed College lists professional organizations for information only and does not advocate membership in any particular organization.)
Pharmacy Technician
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Textbook Errata Sheet
Student Assignment Sheet
Pharmacy Technician Externship Resource Booklet
Class Handouts:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 9
Week 10 (1)
Week 10 (2)
Week 10 (3)
Week 11 (1)
Week 11 (2)
Week 11 (3)
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 17
Week 18
Week 19
Week 21
Week 22
Week 23
Additional Resources
- Course Outline
- Official course outline for Pharmacy Technician course.
- CBP
- Website to the California Board of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Technician Registration Application (PDF)
- From California Board of Pharmacy.
- PTCB
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - a national certification program for pharmacy technicians.
- NPTA
- National Pharmacy Technician Association - a professional organization for pharmacy technicians
- AAPT
- American Association of Pharmacy Technicians - a national organization for pharmacy technicians.
- AACP
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy - Click on "More For Students & Applicants." Gives information on the field of Pharmacy including Pharmacy Career Options.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Prep
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Student Assignment Sheet
Terms to Remember
Student Success for Health Professionals - Strategic Studying
Student Success for Health Professionals - Insider Test-Taking Tips
Calculations Practice
Additional Resources
- Course Outline
- Official course outline for Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Prep
- Official course outline for Phlebotomy for Medical Professionals course
- Official course outline for Phlebotomy Certification course
- California Department of Health Services
- Phlebotomy certification may now be submitted electronically online to the State of California Department of Health Services.
- California Certification Application Online
- California graduates can apply for certification online.
- American Society For Phlebotomy Technicians
Phlebotomy
Instructional Materials
Student Handbook
Student Syllabus
Medical Terminology for Phlebotomy Students
Arterial Blood Gas Sampling video
How to collect blood with the BD Vacutainer Eclipse Needle video
Lab Request Form
HIPAA
HIPAA Statement
Approved Certifying Organizations
Phlebotomy Externship Resource Booklet
Additional Resources
Vocational Nurse
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Administrative Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Electrocardiography
Massage Therapy
Medical Biller
Orthopedic Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Vocational Nurse