University of Michigan - Flint

This course relates to the resident care management domain of nursing home practice, as identified by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators, test specification areas 1.1 and 1.2. It covers information regarding the meanings and consequences of ageism, as well as suggestions for reducing ageism and its effects in resident care. This information is particularly relevant for nursing home administrators because ageism is injurious; it can negatively shape the way we feel about older adults and the way older adults think about themselves. In fact, research has demonstrated that both of these factors impact the health care of older adults.

This course relates to the resident care management domain of nursing home practice, as identified by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators, test specification areas 1.1 and 1.2. The course takes a broad view of sexuality as a part of one’s identity across the lifespan. Although sexual intercourse is often equated with sexuality, this course will consider sexuality in broad terms. For instance, a resident’s need to think of himself/ herself as a man or a woman, or the need for physical touch and closeness even when it does not lead to sexual intercourse, are examples of sexuality and sexual need and expression. The course covers physical and psychological changes in older adult sexuality, sexuality and chronic illness, and resident care needs broadly related to sexuality. This information is particularly relevant for nursing home administrators because older adult sexuality is a topic that does not receive much attention. However, resident care that does not acknowledge and respect the sexuality of its residents overlooks an important aspect of resident care.

This course relates to the resident care management domain of nursing home practice, as identified by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators, test specification areas 1.1 and 1.2. This course examines processes of death and dying, with an emphasis on psychosocial aspects. Pain management, needs of the dying resident and their family, and palliative care and hospice will be presented. This information is particularly relevant for nursing home administrators because at least one out of every five deaths in the U.S. occurs in a nursing home.

This combined 70 hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-9 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (introduction and guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Students will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS). After obtaining the suggested practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC – H Apprentice); the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other National Certification Exams.

This comprehensive 50 hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings - working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Course content includes medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.

This comprehensive 50-hour Physical Therapy Aide Program prepares students for the growing field of Physical Therapy. The Physical Therapy Aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting patients working under the direction of the physical therapist. Furthermore, these workers assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Physical Therapy Aides may be employed in nursing homes, hospitals, sports rehabilitation center and some orthopedic clinics. Note: This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives.