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• Administrative Medical Assistant
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Electrocardiography
• Intravenous Compounding
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Biller
• Optometric Technician
• Orthopedic Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy
• Vocational Nurse

• Resources for All Students

Administrative Medical Assistant

Instructional Materials

Administrative Medical Assistant Student Handbook
Transcription Handouts
Medical Terminology, Parts 1-2
Medical Terminology, Parts 3-6
Medical Terminology, Parts 7-13

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 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 and certification 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.

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Clinical Medical Assistant

Instructional Materials

Clinical Medical Assistant Student Handbook
Syllabus and Study Guide
Math Review Handout
Handouts Modules 1-6
Handouts Modules 7-14
Medical Terminology, Parts 1-2
Medical Terminology, Parts 3-6
Medical Terminology, Parts 7-13
Clinical Medical Assistant Externship Booklet

Additional Resources

Same resources as for Administrative Medical Assitant.

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Electrocardiography

Instructional Materials

Distributed in class.

Additional Resources

• EKG Course Outline
• Official course outline for EKG course.
• ECG Library
• Useful online reference about EKG.

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Intravenous Compounding

Instructional Materials

Intravenous Compounding Student Handbook
Class Handouts
Outline for Student Use

Additional Resources

• IVC Course Outline
• Official course outline for Intravenous Compounding course.

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Massage Therapy

Instructional Materials

Massage Therapy Student Handbook
Massage Therapy Externship Booklet

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Medical Biller

Instructional Materials

Medical Biller Student Handbook
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.

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Optometric Technician

Instructional Materials

Optometric Technician Student Handbook
Optometric Technician Student Asignment Sheet
Optometric Technican Externship Resource Booklet

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Orthopedic Technician

Instructional Materials

Orthopedic Technician Student Handbook
Student Assignment Sheet
HIPAA
Orthopedic Technician Externship Resource Booklet

Additional Resources

• Course Outline
• Official course outline for Orthopedic Technician course.
• NAOT
• National Association of Orthopedic 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.

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Pharmacy Technician

Instructional Materials

For California Students Only
For Florida Students Only
For Louisiana Students Only
For Maryland Students Only
For Texas Students Only

For All Students:
Student Handbook
Student Assignment Sheet effective 7/1/2007
Pharmacy Technician Externship Resource Booklet
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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.

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Phlebotomy

Some materials have distinct versions depending on your State. When this is the case, click on the State abbreviations to download the proper State-specific versions of files.

Instructional Materials

Phlebotomy Student Handbook AL | CA
Medical Terminology for Phlebotomy Students
Lab Request Form
HIPAA
HIPAA Statement
How to Obtain Phlebotomy Certification AL | CA
Approved Certifying Organizations
California Certification Application
California Documentation of Training Experience
Phlebotomy Externship Resource Booklet AL | CA

Additional Resources

• Phlebotomy for Medical Professionals Course Outline
• Official course outline for Phlebotomy for Medical Professionals course.
• Phlebotomy Certification Course Outline AL | CA
• 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.

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Vocational Nurse

Vocational Nurse Official Course Outline
Vocational Nurse Course Student Handbook

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