COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Below are classes that In Training, Inc. offers. If something interest you please call the college to set up an appointment.
Medical Assistant
Next Class Start Date: January 16, 2024
Tuesday and Thursday/ 5:00p-9:30p
Limited Seating for this date! Call soon!
This program is designed to give the student basic knowledge to gain employment as Medical Assistant in a clinical setting. Students will obtain a National Certification in Medical Assistant. The areas of study will include; Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology including the diseases of the body system, CPR, and First Aide training will be offered for an additional cost. Office procedures such as Reception, Scheduling, Communications, Laws and Ethic principles along with Medical Billing and Coding. The student will also learn the basics of Pharmacology and medication administration techniques, patient assessment, and assisting the physician with examination and minor office surgeries. Back office procedures such as EKG testing, phlebotomy, and in-office lab testing will be covered. Previous medical education is not necessary, but helpful.
Medical Billing and Coding
Next Class Start Date: January 12. 2024
Friday Night/ 5:00p-9:00p
This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge of the guidelines for coding and billing in a medical setting. The student will start with an introduction to the Medical Terminology. The student will learn how to code using the ICD-10-CM, CPT (current Procedural Terminology), and HCPCS (Health Care Procedure Coding System) manuals. The Billing portion of the class the student will gain knowledge major health insurance programs and federal health care legislation to correctly process medical claim form reimbursement. In addition, the student will practice filling out the CMS-1500 claim forms such as; different types of commercial insurance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and Workers Compensation in addition to Disability.
Upon completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take their National Certification exam given by the National Healthcare Association, (NHA). Students are responsible for their own exam fees.
EKG Technician
Next Class Start Date: February 9, 2024
Friday/ 9:00a-1:00p
The student taking this course will gain knowledge in the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system including cardiopulmonary circulation, coronary blood supply, and the electrical basis of electro- cardiology. The student will learn cardiac medications and treatments. The student will be able ti identify EKG wave forms, interval, segments and complexes. The student will be become proficient with EKG techniques and interpretations. In addition, the student will learn placement of the leads for a holter monitor, and stress testing along with contraindications. There will be labs after the class time of 1p. Instructor schedules the dates.
Pharmacy Technician
Next Class Start Date: March 14, 2024
Thursdays/ 5:00p-9:00p
This course is an Indiana Board of Pharmacy approved program. This course will prepare the student to understand the role that a Pharmacy technician plays in the retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, and long-term care pharmacy. This course has an emphasis on math, including; roman numerals, fractions, and decminals (with conversions between the two), and basic algebra. The students are required to pass a pre-entry math test to see where you stand on the math. The instructor for the this course does not teach algebra but will go over to refresh, students must know this going into the program. The student will learn basic medical terminology, reading and interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, laws for the Pharmacy Tech. The student will define drugs by generic and brand names. The student will also learn rules of dispensing prescriptions, billing, and reimbursement. The student will be calculating doses for the weight of the person or child prescribed medication. It is very important that the student signing up for this program has knowledge of algebra. Rotation hours according to the Indiana State Pharmacy Board are 160 hours, 20 hours being in lab in house 140 in a facility setting.
Students must provide the required medical documentation before rotations. Student must also apply for a in-training permit before rotations this information will be related to the student on the first day. Class time is 17 weeks.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
There is an additional 8 days of clinical after the two direct clinical training days thereafter.
Tb’s, Phys, and criminal background, scrubs, are required at the student’s expense.
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Classroom: December 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 Times: 8:00a-4:00p
Direct Clinical Training: December 12 & 13 7:00a-3:30p OR 6:00a-2:30p
Classroom Day 6: December 14, 2023, Time: 8:00a-3:00p
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In this course the student will master the basic skills needed to take care of residents in a State approved long-term care facilities or hospital setting. The student will learn the fundamental of caring for patients. Students will learn how to assist with the activities of daily living (ADL) bathing, dressing, exercise movement, eating, eliminating safety measures and more techniques. Students must pass a pre-entry exam that is required by the State in order to enroll. Total training time will be 36 hours of classroom, instruction and 80 hours of clinical rotation. This is an Indiana State Department of Health course for the CNA Training. Due to COVID-19, there has been changes in the in the curriculum. After completion of this course the student will be eligible to take the State exam at an Ivy Tech facility. Information will be given to student upon completion of clinical rotations.