| The goal of this
online course is to prepare students with the skills necessary to be a
Nationally Certified Clinical Chiropractic Assistant (CCCA). Students will be
able to safely and effectively assist their doctor with patient healthcare
needs; history taking, record keeping, daily treatment notes, vital signs,
physiotherapy modalities (see course objectives for specific therapies) and
active rehab exercises). They will be able to effectively communicate, orally
and in writing, with patients, health care professionals and insurance
companies utilizing acquired knowledge of common chiropractic conditions,
medical terminology, anatomy, ICD-9 and CPT coding, chiropractic principles
and philosophy. They will understand patient privacy and the laws, rules and
regulations to conduct themselves ethically, professionally and legally.
Students will be able to identify emergency situation and take appropriate
action. Upon completion of this course students will be able to apply to take
the National CCCA License Exam. |
