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Here's a list of available departments and areas of study in the School of Medicine & Health: | | | | Addictions (4 Classes) | | | A Parents Guide to Drug Abuse Prevention
This course addresses the fact that the family is the primary social group for adults and children. Most parents want to do whatever it takes to prevent their family from becoming involved with drug and alcohol abuse. However, parents struggle with what they can do. They know that addiction is destroying the values of families and communities. It threatens to drain the strength of country. Drug abuse in our environments, change our values, morals and beliefs by having a grasp on our families, communities and institutions. The course A PARENTS GUIDE TO DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION will show parents ways to strengthen the family through developing positive self-esteem, enhance communication skills, cope with anger and stress, and develop positive health practices. | | | How To Create a Drug-Free Workplace
Substance abuse problems in the workplace cost businesses worldwide millions of dollars every year. The substance abuse problem in the workplace and its impact on work performance deserves great attention of employers and employees. With a drug-free workplace program the company will deploy rules and define favorable behaviors with regard to the substance abuse problem in the workplace. This course is designed for employers, managers, employees, small business owners and others who want to learn about substance abuse problems in the workplace. During this course you will learn why it is important to pay attention to the substance and alcohol abuse problems in the workplace, what the main causes of the problem in the workplace are, how to recognize substance abusers in the workplace and what you can do to prevent and solve substance and alcohol abuse in your company. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own drug-free workplace program. | | | How To Quit Smoking
This course will provide you with information on how to quit smoking without smoking cessation aids, also known as Nicotine Replacement Therapies (nicotine gum, the patch, etc.) This course does not provide any miracles, and cannot guarantee your success. That is solely up to you, but I hope this course will educate you so you can be successful! We will discuss nicotine addiction, health risks of smoking, reasons for quitting, where to find support, what you need to do to quit, and how to avoid relapses. | | | Stop Smoking Now
In this course you will learn the how’s” and whys of smoking. What the treatments are , both traditional and non traditional. You will also explore Detox, support systems, withdrawal symptoms and the Terrible Two's. Step by step you will learn to set up a smoking plan that will enable you to quit and prevent relapse. Join this self paced online course learn the health risk of smoking and how to draw up a plan that will give you the best chance to quit. | | AIDS/HIV | | Allergies | | Alternative Medicine (36 Classes) | | | Acupuncture Made Easy
Have you always wanted to learn acupuncture ? This self-paced course will demystify acupuncture treatments and techniques. Students will explore the history of acupuncture, acupuncture theories, diagnostics, factors that influence acupuncture therapy, treatment precautions, techniques, methods, and guidelines for prescriptions. .The class is divided into the following nine comprehensive modules (lessons): A Short History of Acupuncture Acupuncture Treatment Factors that Influence Therapy Treatment Precautions Ancient Methods of Selecting Points for Various Disorders Acupuncture Techniques Guidelines for Creating Prescriptions Acupuncture and Modern Science Finding Qualified Acupuncturists and Treatment Resources Providing a learning platform for acupuncture students as well as practitioners, this course will help develop skills in applying ancient and modern acupuncture techniques--techniques such as moxibustion, aricular acupuncture, cupping and electro-acupuncture--to name a few. Topics also include point selection, disease diagnosis, treatment method, appropriate precautions, and accurate prescriptions . If you're interested in learning acupuncture techniques or just interested in learning more about the field itself, this class will meet and exceed your expectations. | | | Angel Healing and Therapy
Angel encounters are more common in recent years, hundreds of books have been written on the subject. In this course you will learn how to work with the angels in your personal life, about the angels' message for us, how to connect with your angels and how to call on them when in need. You will also discover the angelic hierarchy of the heavens and how to work with specific Archangels for healing. We will do regular angels readings in this course and exchange readings with others. You will learn how to create your own angel cards for personal use and to read for others. You will receive an angel chakra clearing during this course as part of clearing yourself and your environment for easier communication with your angels and raising your vibration. You will also have the opportunity to meet your personal guardian angel in an audio hypnosis session. The first part of this course deals with helping you understand more about the angels and their purpose among us. The second half of the course will deal with healing and communication with the angels. | | | Anti-Aging & Re-Youthing
This course will enable you to look, feel, and act younger. You will learn how to stop the clock, and in some instances, turn back the hands of time! You will have more vital energy than you have had in years. This course includes lessons on *wrinkle reduction and skin care, *permanent weight loss, *prevention and reversal of cardiovascular disease, *complete digestive health information, *care of bones & joints to prevent arthritis and osteoporosis, *balancing hormones naturally & prostate cancer prevention, *staying mentally sharp, *the care and preservation of your five senses, *and a lesson about an ancient longevity drink that you can make for free! | | | Aromatherapy 101
Have you always wanted to learn the secrets of how to blend ingredients and make your own bath and massage oils or hand and face lotions or room refreshers and potpourri? This is the class for you! It's a self-paced beginner's course demystifying aromatherapy and showing you many ways to add fragrance to your life. You'll gain enough knowledge to start trying some simple blends and the courage to experiment with creating your own unique blends. You'll learn ways to add fragrance to your life, you'll learn a little about the plants and the history, you'll learn what exactly are these things called essential oils and carrier oils, you'll learn how to dilute and blend, you'll learn where to buy the oils and supplies and the correct way to measure and blend, plus we'll go into safety and storage issues and you'll be given many recipes for beginning concoctions. If you're interested in alternative medicine, cooking (sensory recipes), gardening, cosmetics, your home environment, starting down the road to becoming an aromatherapist or adding to your salon or spa business you'll find a treasure load of information in this course. | | | Aromatherapy For All
Aromatherapy for those who already know a little about it and those who are new to the subject. A brief introduction to the basics is available for those who need it. Learn the properties of essential oils and how to use them safely. Course includes methods of extracting oils, their uses, storage, and how to blend them to treat various conditions. There are lots of blend recipes included, with instructions on the best ways to use them. Do you want to treat coughs and sniffles? Boost your confidence? Help with insomnia? Cure a hangover? It's all here and very simple to achieve once you know the safety rules and correct ways of using oils. In this course you will learn how to treat various conditions with essential oils, how to store them and about the potential safety hazards. Aromatherapy can treat emotional and physical conditions and you will learn how to do this. There are recipes for blending oils and treating many everyday conditions included in the blending section. Treat yourself and your family and friends in a safe way. | | | Ascension Reiki Level 2
Continue into the Ascension Reiki system of natural healing by learning the three traditional Usui symbols and hand placement for healing self. When you complete this course, you will be able to call yourself an Ascension Reiki Level II practitioner AND a traditional Usui Reiki Level II practitioner. With the rising costs of health care and the risks involved in conventional treatments, many people are turning to alternative methods of healing for help in healing their bodies, mind, and spirit. Learning and using Reiki techniques and methods is one choice that you can make on the road to self help. Using Reiki energy can lower blood pressure and reduce pain. Anyone can learn these basic and easy to do techniques. There is no age barriers to learning Reiki and sharing Reiki with those around you. You can use this Reiki energy on yourself, your children, your pets, and even the plants in your home. The gift of Ascension Reiki is passed on from teacher to student through an attunement process. All you will need to do when you are ready to receive this gift, is to sit quietly in meditation and allow your teacher to send you the attunement. After you have received this energy attunement and followed the lesson plans as laid out by the instructor, you learn how to follow simple and easy to learn steps in using your Reiki energy. Each lesson plan comes complete with easy to follow instructions. You will complete each lesson before moving on to the next lesson plan. You will learn simple hand placements that will ensure the flow of Reiki energy into the body as a whole. This class will also show you how specific ailments and problems may be helped with specific hand positioning and placement. In a traditional Usui Reiki system there are three levels. They include the first, second and then the third level (called the Master level). In the Ascension Reiki system there are nine levels. When you have completed Ascension Reiki level one training, you are considered BOTH an Ascension Reiki level one practitioner AND an Usui Reiki level one practitioner. When you have completed the Ascension Reiki level two training, you will be considered BOTH an Ascension Reiki level two practitioner AND an Usui Reiki level one practitioner, and so on. The first four levels of the Ascension Reiki include the entire traditional Usui Reiki system and then adds additional information and symbols for your expanded growth and knowledge. When you have completed the first four levels of Ascension Reiki, your are considered BOTH an Ascension Reiki level four practitioner AND an Usui Reiki Master. You will then be able to train and attune your own students in BOTH Ascension Reiki level one, two, three, and four; as well as, Usui Reiki training in levels one, two, and three (Master level). You must complete the first level before advancing to the second level. If you are new to Ascension Reiki, then you will want to take the first level of Ascension Reiki training which is found on the following website: www.universalclass.com/Ascension1 | | | Become a Reiki Master
This course provides all the information a student needs to become a reiki master including what it means to be a reiki master, the Master Symbol, spirituality, meditation techniques, sound therapy, color therapy, crystal therapy, procedure for performing attunements at each level, legal issues, advertising, networking, sending reiki with the breath and the eyes And much more. Students must have already completed and been attuned in reiki levels 1 and 2 prior to enrolling in this class. Why become a reiki master? Reiki is not only a method of holistic natural healing but also is a spiritual path which opens us up to our higher spiritual selves, our true potential as spiritual beings. As a reiki master you are also a very important part of the healing of the planet and a channel of higher consciousness. Unlike many other spiritual paths which serve a similar function, reiki is easy to learn and you can master it in just a short time. As a reiki master you will also teach students of your own and there is no joy quite like when a student tells you what reiki has done for them. | | | Chakra Clearing Therapy
Chakra Therapy is the basis for any holistic course. Not only does this Chakra clearing course give you an understanding of our energetic bodies and why it is important to keep the seven main Chakras of the body clear and balanced, it also teaches you how to keep your & others' Chakras balanced and how to recognize where and why an illness has manifested in the physical, emotional, and/or spiritual body. Key Benefits of Chakra Clearing: Recall the state of relaxation that's best for you anytime you need it. You'll learn that truly balance already is and know how to get there when you're feeling overwhelmed or out of sorts. Get away from all the stress and conflicts when you choose to relax. Improve focus and attitude throughout the day. Have a healthier and more productive life. | | | Childbirth Hypnosis
This course will give the expectant mother all the tools to achieve a painless childbirth and a wonderful spiritually (non-religious) based childbirth and pregnancy education. This course uses hypnosis, visualization and daily affirmations to create a wonderful joyous experience. We discuss the collective fears of childbirth, the history of birthing, self hypnosis for birthing and visualizations to use during the birth of your child. You will have complete access to online audios to do practice with and affirmations to use as well. You may download them for personal use on a Cd player as well. What we will cover in our audio sessions: Painless childbirth Baby Bonding Pregnancy Nausea Releasing any birth/parenting related fears This course is a prenatal class and natural childbirth education class in one. Additionally, we look at parenting, caring for a newborn and breastfeeding. Every women deserves the right to a joyous sacred birthing experience. Birth your baby the natural way. Your body already knows how, this class will teach you how to allow your body to birth as it should. Hypnosis for childbirth has been around for at least 20 years and is extremely popular and effective. | | | Development & Administration Of A Holistic Health Care Practice
Whether you're a licensed Naturopath or a Reflexologist, this course covers every aspect of developing and maintaining your Holistic Health Care Practice. Containing five invaluable lessons, it details managing your practice, your legal responsibilities, generating & motivating clients, and health practitioner ethics. You will even learn how to offer your services through the mail. Best of all, this course supplies you with virtually every official form needed for patient information, legal responsibilities, and advertising! | | | Energy Healing
Energy Healing, what is it? How is it different, or is it the same, from Color Therapy, Crystal Healing, Reiki, Visualization, Touch Therapy....? Can I do this myself? How would I go about setting up a practice? These questions will be answered in this course. Today, energy healing encompasses a broad territory, with many individual schools of thought, branching out into even more new territory. And while we will introduce some of the more popular schools of thought within this course, it isn't our purpose to laud one of them above the other. Instead, it is our intent to welcome you to the world as seen through the eyes of an energy healer -- regardless of your particular specialization. After you've completed this course, you'll have a clear understanding of what energy healing is, how it works and how you can make it work for you -- in a personal or a professional fashion. There are so many types of healing therapies out there, and this course provides a realistic starting point for anyone interested or curious about what this is all about. | | | Fasting For Excellent Health & Weight Reduction
This course will teach you how to safely and effectively fast, and why even healthy people should fast every now and then. You will learn about the different kinds of fasting, and, depending upon your needs, which kind is right for you. This course will walk you through all of the steps needed for the rewarding experience of a properly executed fast. You will see health imbalances and unwanted pounds disappear! | | | Flower Essences & Remedies
This Flower Essences & Remedies course will teach you the fundamentals of flower essences and continue into advanced lectures and applications. You will finish the class very competent in flower remedies and essences and be able to use them on yourself and to work with others should you so desire. You will learn what flower essences are, how they work, the history of their use, how to make your own, different levels of essences, proper dosage levels and the proper application of flower remedies for health and healing. Additionally, you will learn about using flower essences with animals. You will create at least one personal essence during your coursework, and you will certainly begin to understand the reverence and respect practitioners hold for nature. We will briefly touch on the Consciousness of Nature as well. Whether you have previous experience in essence use or not, this course is rich with text, examples, and flower essence applications. The goal of this course is to give you all the necessities to begin your personal journey with flower essences and remedies with confidence. | | | Healing and Clearing with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
This class takes you through all the steps of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and teaches you the short cuts so you will be able to effectively use EFT for healing and clearing. We’ll address every life area and do EFT using energy medicine audios to clear the past and present difficulties and pain. We’ll be looking at each of your seven energy centers and working with the issues that are held there, starting from conception to present day. Taking this class will allow you to take full control of and responsibility for, your own healing power. You no longer have to rely on others for the healing you will learn to achieve with EFT. You’ll clearly feel the shifts in your energy as we work together and feel the emotional impact of your problems fade as you work through the lessons. This course includes EFT audio sessions in addition to the lessons and abundant weblinks . This class is designed for people who want to take control of their lives and their futures. It is for those who are ready to consciously create their tomorrows and get emotionally fit and ready to live an extraordinary life each and every single day! Stop struggling and start living every day with joy! | | | Herbal Healing: Five Healing Dimensions of Plants
The plant kingdom offers powerful healing for those who understand how to tap into its potential. In this 6-lesson course, we will introduce a new way of understanding healing with plants. We'll talk about: The 5 dimensions of plant healing Recent research into the health benefits of plants A multi-faceted view of why we have so much chronic illness Ways that plants can prevent future disease You will see how these understandings integrate both physical and non-physical aspects of plant healing, drawing on science, as well as a variety of healing modalities and spiritual traditions from around the world. For both students new to plants and healing, as well as those who have a fair amount of experience in this area. You won't ever look at our green friends the same way again! | | | Herbalist 101
You should enroll in this class if your goal is to become an herbalist for fun or profit. The best way to start on the path to becoming an herbalist is to become intimate with a few plants and learn the basics of herbal preparation. This course will cover 25 herbs that you can find in your kitchen or backyard! They include Dandelion, Mullien, Yarrow, Nettle, Plantain, Calendula, Cleavers, Burdock, Yellow dock, Marshmallow, Red clover, Comfrey, Catnip, Chamomile, Alfalfa, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Flax, Fennel, Ginger, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tumeric, and Garlic. Detailed descriptions with scientific names, constituents, associated aliments and recipes will be included. This class will also cover herbal consulting, herbal preparation, wildcrafting. This course will also cover how to make herbal remedies for friends and family, basic herbal pharmacognosy, the spiritual aspect of healing, different types of herbal tradition such as Native American, Western herbalism, Folk medicine, and much more! You will learn how to make infusions, decoctions, tinctures, fluid extracts, elixirs, essences and many other recipes. This class will also cover the healing philosophy of balance and the role and responsibilities of the community herbalist. Begin your herbal journey with me today! Disclaimer: This course is for education only and has not been evaluated by the FDA, it is not intended to treat or diagnose disease. Please consult your Doctor before taking herbal medicines. | | | Homeopathy 101
This self-paced Homeopathy course clearly explains the use of homeopathic remedies in the treatment of various diseases. Our online class will cover the basic concepts of homeopathy plus its application when treating illnesses particularly common to women, children, athletes, etc. The course will highlight the effective homeopathic medication for psychological disorders, infections, allergies, and viral conditions. By providing an interactive learning platform for Homeopathy students and practitioners, the class equips them with accurate knowledge on common disorders and their homeopathic remedies. The course is divided into the following nine comprehensive modules (Lessons), covering the entire aspects of Homeopathy in depth: Homeopathy Introduction Practicing Homeopathy Homeopathic Practices and Medicines in Women's Heath Homeopathic Practices and Medicines in Children Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Treating Allergies Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Sports Medicine Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Treating Psychological Problems Homeopathic Practices and Medicines Used in Treating Homeopathy Resources To enhance the learning experience of the students, the course material illustrates important points with appropriate visuals and tabular representations. Each chapter has a Question and Answer section that helps the students to review the lessons they learned. | | | How To View And Interpret Auras
This course will enable you to view your own aura and the auras of others. You will discover several different techniques that work best, even if you have never done anything like aura viewing before. You will also learn the meaning behind the many different colors and patterns that can be seen in the human aura. And, when imbalances are discovered, you will learn what you can do in order to repair and enhance the aura. | | | Hypnosis for Weight Loss
Hypnosis for Weight loss looks at various reasons for extra pounds and releases the emotional baggage in various forms that are being held onto. This course has a slight spiritual slant, seeing the Divine in each of us which raises self esteem and encourages love and forgiveness. We use affirmations, worksheets, class discussion and reflective diaries in addition to hypnosis to bring about the desired changes. This course includes 5 hypnosis audio sessions which can be listened to in an unlimited fashion, including breaking away from sugar cravings, food addictions, increasing metabolism, releasing negative overweight behaviors, personal success, abundance and more. Part of our lessons includes life coaching for a brighter future. The class forums and a reflective diary serve as support throughout your weight loss journey. Oxygenating the body for fat loss is covered in depth as well as easy non-diet eating plans. | | | Indian Head Massage
Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage has evolved from traditional Indian techniques used for thousands of years. It is used for stress-management, general relaxation, headache pain, and for its ability to soothe subtle energies. This course covers the foundation but goes well beyond the basics. It is organized into 6 lessons. In this course you will learn the following: What Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage is The purpose & benefits The Contra-indications All about the Chakras Energy and Balancing Techniques An intro to Meditation What Marmas are, where they are and how to work with them Basic Ayurvedic types Specific techniques See a sample session Learn basic Anatomy & Physiology for IHM Personal Hygiene Various Hair types Massage mediums Correct posture This course has no pre-requisites and no previous education is required. However, having a strong interest in holistic therapies is helpful as we will work with and learn about the subtle energies of the body, using hands-on healing methods and relaxation techniques. There is no time limit for completing this class and you are free to work at your own pace. To complete this class, you will be expected to read all lessons, visit websites, do assignments, share your experiences and comments with the class, and complete case studies. The case studies should be written out in detail after they are performed. Some case studies you will share with the class. Course grading is done on a point schedule. Assignments are worth 20-25 points each. Class participation is counted towards your grade and extra credit. Case studies are valuable at 25 points each. Quizzes are marked individually. Everything you need to learn Indian Head Massage is included in this course. You are free to purchase other materials for Indian Head Massage if you wish, but that is not necessary to complete this course. I do highly recommend you either to purchase a DVD showing IHM or have a massage done so you can experience it. You may choose to do your case studies with oil which will have to be purchased separately. Anyone can join this course and it is well received by estheticians, spa personnel, massage therapists and hair stylists to improve their services and augment income. This course is designed to be thorough yet fun and interactive. If you have always wanted to learn how to completely relax others (and yourself) and improve your professional and personal skills, learn Indian Head Massage with us. As your personal tutor, I am here to answer all your questions and guide you through the process. Disclaimer: This course is not designed to diagnose or treat any ailment. You should consult your regular health practitioner if you have any such problems. | | | Introduction to Herbal Studies
This course is designed for those students who are interested in learning about using medicinal herbs for basic healing purposes, but have no previous experience. For those curious or intimidated by the healing power of plants, this class will gently guide you through this first step of a long and fulfilling journey with herbal healing. This comprehensive introduction to herbalism addresses the questions, Who benefits from herbal medicine? How does it differ from western medicine? How does it work with the body? What herbs are beneficial to health and healing? as well as many more. It also includes an detailed notes of key medicinal herbs, basic preparation and application, and an overview of alternative medicine practices. Satisfy your curiosity for herbal knowledge and take your health and wellness into your own hands! | | | Lifetime Wellness 101
Health is defined as an optimal state of physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well being. The same explanation applies to wellness. It's like that old saying You don't have anything if you don't have your health. Our birth certificates don't have an expiration date. We're entitled to a lifetime of wellness. But we have to earn it. Lifetime Wellness gives you a blueprint to help you feel alive, vital, confident and experience a state of well-being. Treatment of disease may save lives, but it rarely results in wellness behavior and a feeling of well-being. It rarely results in the ability to make healthier choices and deal with stress in a positive way. Can you actually exercise your mind back to wellness? Why not? Tune in to the messages your body is sending you; learn to take charge of your body composition and ways to nourish your body with fitness. Get the jump on nutrition by making good choices. New is only new for a day but personal growth never quits. Whether you're contemplating a second career or getting fit inside and out, the Lifetime Wellness course helps you design an entire existence worth of living. Learn a new prospective on weight and diet, and the importance of exercise to maintain good health. You'll explore new ways to define yourself, not only by past accomplishments but by the possibilities you create for the future. Lifetime Wellness gives you all the tools to create a lifetime of fulfillment at any age. | | | Lose Weight While Becoming a Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches Earn 5 Streams of income... While losing weight and helping others live Healthy and Holistic Lives. Start a new career as a Wellness Coach and learn the skills to... Transform lives including your own. Enroll in this course and you will lose weight permanently while you learn the skills to become a successful Wellness Coach. Learn what your body needs to restore energy and combat the ills related to stress, emotional eating, and food addictions. This course teaches you how to set health and fitness goals for holistic weight-loss. The principles taught in this course will also set you on a path to earn a 6-figure income as a Wellness Coach while learning the secrets to permanent weight-loss and anti-aging. There is a simple science to losing weight and regaining your youthful vigor. This science includes: How to address food addiction and emotional eating ...80% of all people who are overweight are food addicts and emotional eaters. The right foods and food combinations that will speed up your metabolism and burn fat. No starvation required. How to rejuvenate the body's natural fat burner (the liver) through cleansing, detoxification, and phyto-nutrients. Specific minerals and phyto-nutrients to help reverse the visible signs of aging , prevent degenerative diseases , and increase the sex drive . How to create a fitness program that will help you burn fat and re-sculpt your body. How to maintain a stress-free lifestyle while trimming the middle. When you enroll in this course, you will also get the tools you need to start a new career as a Wellness Coach. Learn how to earn 5 streams of steady and residual income as a Wellness Coach. Moreover, learn a philosophy that will allow you to become one of the keepers of the secrets to total wellness, anti-aging, having more energy, and regaining your youthful vigor. Live stress-free and regain your vitality. T his course teaches a scientifically-proven holistic weight management system . Why is this system a holistic approach to permanent weight-loss? This system is a holistic weight-loss program because it addresses wellness for the mind, body, and spirit. When you enroll in this course, you will get the skills you need to address overeating, obesity, food addictions, and emotional eating. You will get the training you need to recognize the triggers that cause overeating and food addictions. When you enroll in this course, you learn how to lose weight, get fit, and manage a healthy and stress-free lifestyle. You will learned that you don't need pills, shakes, or stimulants to speed up your metabolism . You can share this knowledge with others and change lives as a Wellness Coach. You can make a real commitment for holistic weight-loss and wellness right now. Increase your wealth as you improve your health. To Lose Weight While Becoming a Wellness Coach, all you need is a desire to help others and a commitment to this course. Healthy, holistic weight-loss is a struggle for so many people. You can provide others with the help they need to live healthy, vital, and strong. This is your opportunity to improve the quality of life for yourself and others. This course provides you with the tools you need to lose weight, get healthy, and start a new Career as a Wellness Coach. Your earning potential as a Wellness Coach is unlimited. Enroll and Receive: 2-week fast start holistic weight-loss program--get a complete eating plan with easy recipes and fitness program to help you and your clients burn fat quickly, speed up your metabolism, and reach your fitness goals. Ongoing Weight-Loss Consultation. Ask unlimited questions and get answers about weight-loss and wellness through our class forum. What may work for your friend may not work for you. Includes templates to create your own business cards, newsletters, and brochures to start your new career as a Wellness Coach. The pH Vitality E-book: Download and distribute to your Wellness Coaching clients or use as marketing tool. If you want to feel good and look good today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life, then this course will give you the power to fulfill your desire to live with optimal health. This course is your opportunity to change your life. Don't allow complacency to rob you of a life of health and prosperity. Make an empowering life-changing decision, enroll in this course today. | | | Ma'heo'o Reiki
Ma'heo'o Reiki Ma'heo'o translated means Great Spirit, Great one, or God in Cheyenne (Native American language). This system of Reiki will combine the elements of Air, Earth, Fire and Water with the Great Spirit to effectively promote and activate healing in the human condition. This system is simple, yet power, and can be used by anyone. There are 5 symbols specific to Ma'heo'o Reiki, used with one from the traditional styles that are incorporated into this healing system. The first 4 represent the elements and enable us to connect with and channel Mother Earth's energy; combined with and activated by Great Spirit this becomes a very powerful system; promoting great energy channeling ability, use of healing light and color, connection with higher intellect, ground-ness, promotes calming peace and relaxation. This system combines the gentleness of Reiki with the raw power of the Earth elements. It can bring you into contact with your spirit totem, give you your sacred name and balance your mind & body with the 5 elements. There are 3 attunements involved in Ma'heo'o Reiki. The first two enable a better connection and heightened sense of the elemets through Mother Earth. Not only do the symbols allow harmony of the elements of Mother Earth, they allow harmony of the elements as they pertain to the human condition. The third attunement is the master level which connects you with Great Spirit; enabling you to harness the power of Earth and Spirit to effectively use the light as it facilitates, promotes and activates your healing from within. With this course you will receive all three attunements and upon completion will be a Ma'heo'o Reiki Master Teacher (able to teach and attune others) and unlimited support even after the course. You will be registered with the Ma'heo'o Reiki Healing center as a Registered Master Teacher. This means you will have a registration number to verify your Mastership of Ma'heo'o Reiki. To learn more visit www.maheooreiki.com Ma'heo'o Reiki is taught by Sheryl Carter, the founder of Ma'heo'o Reiki and certified master teacher in a variety of reiki styles and other healing modalities. Please read the syllabus for a more detailed description. If you have any questions, please ask. | | | Making Use of Aromatherapy
This class assumes that you already know how to blend, measure and handle essential oils in a safe way (if you need a quick refresher on that, this course incorporates that too!) Properties and uses of oils will be discussed in a more complex way than that offered in a basic course. You will learn how to blend oils to create synergy and treat various conditions. There is also a section on perfumes and how to start making them. You never know, you might discover the next best seller. Students will learn alternative methods of using essential oils in the home and in the treatment of various common conditions. It must be stressed that oils should be used with care and in a responsible manner. Aromatherapy cannot take the place of conventional medicine but it can be used as a complementary therapy (with doctor's permission, if neccessary.) Learn to design and make your own perfumes, perfume your home and keep it germ free without artificial chemicals and keep your body looking good and feeling healthy. | | | Massage 101
Want to become a massage therapist? According to US Department of Labor, massage therapy job opportunities are poised to grow at double the rate of other jobs. This practice-based course will teach you everything about the massage therapy and how to perform those massage techniques. Students will learn the history of massage therapy, methods and types of massages, practice-oriented massage techniques, ethics of massage therapy, how to set up massage business, massage marketing tips, etc. This course is divided into the following 16 comprehensive modules/lessons: History of Massage Therapy: An Introduction Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Types of Massage Methods of Massage I, II, III, and IV Massage as Alternative Treatment I and II Massage Therapy for Women Massage for Babies Eco-Friendly Massage Practices Ethics and Good Practices in Massage Setting up of Massage Therapy Business Frequently Asked Questions and Resources Glossary Terms This course offers a learning platform for massage therapy students and practitioners to develop and enhance skills in applying massage techniques, such as Hot Stone Massage, Foot Massage, Back Massage, Relaxing Hands and Arms Massage, and Fur massage to name a few. If you are interested in learning the massage therapy or upgrading your massage skills, this course will exceed your expectation by making you an expert in massage therapy. | | | New Age Movement: Healing and Wisdom
Have you wondered why your intuition warned you about danger? Or have you always wanted to speak to the dead? Have you noticed how some people seem to radiate peace after sessions of Meditation? Why do people read Sacred Books from different religions? Does Alternative Medicine really work? Do you want to find our about Acupuncture, Reiki, Yoga or other self-healing methods? In New Age belief - what exactly cause diseases? How can it be overcome? This exciting course on healing and wisdom sources deal with all the above issues. Come with us as we start a journey of self-discovery! | | | Newborn & Baby Massage
This course was designed with parents and doulas (birth assistants) in mind. If you're a new mom or dad or even if you have older children, this is an excellent course to help you bond better, ease tensions and stress, and increase immunitary functions of your little one's body. You will learn how to create a special time for just you and your little one through communication with love through your full attention and caring. Baby Massage helps Dad feel more confident in his new role and helps mom relax right along with baby! If your baby is colicky or fussy a lot, the solution is here! If you are a Doula and looking to add services to your practice, this course will show you how to do baby massages and thus you can teach your clients. | | | Past Life Regression
This course will enable you to get in touch with your past lives, sometimes termed parallel lives. We will discuss past lives as well as various methods for healing past life trauma and overcoming blocks, including EFT - Emotional Freedom Techique. In addition to learning and working with the healing techniques discussed in this course, the main focal point of this course is the online past life hypnosis audios for you to download and work with at your own pace. This dynamic course is for those who enjoy self-growth, personal development and healing. | | | Psychic Powers 101
The world of psychic phenomenon is one of excitement, wonder, and fear of the unknown. Millions of Americans consult with psychics to gain insights on love, family, career and life situations on a regular basis. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer in the world of psychics, this course will enlighten you on the subject of psychic powers and the various elements of this age-old mystery of seeing and predicting the future and other psychic powers. In this course we will explore these topics: The Definition of Psychics The Various Powers and Different Levels of Psychics Exploring the Past and Present Histories of Psychics Psychic Tools such as Tarot Cards Modern Psychic Activities (On the phone and online) Fears and Skepticism surrounding Psychic Powers Testing tools to discover your own Psychic Abilities Enter this course with an open mind- which will open doors into the world of psychic powers and intuition. You will learn about the various levels of psychic powers, and possibly discover your own sixth sense. | | | Reflexology Basics
Did you know that up to 75% of all health problems are linked to stress? Would you be interested in learning to solve many health problems in a natural way? Reflexology is a therapy using gentle pressure and manipulation of feet or hands in the belief that pressure applied to specific points can benefit other body systems. How would you like to easily build Reflexology into your life and reduce stress? In this self-paced online course you will discover the art of reflexology and learn to apply the techniques. Through 8 relaxation techniques, you will be taught how to perform reflexology treatments like a professional plus learn the art of working with your hands, the different patterns used in a full foot reflexology session and working reflex areas in the hand to target specific body systems. Perhaps you would like to learn how to perform reflexology on family or friends? Perhaps you are thinking of pursuing a career in reflexology or another medically related field that requires an understanding of anatomy and physiology? You have found the right place! Let your fingers do the walking. | | | Self-Hypnosis Advanced Techniques
In this advanced online class you will deepen your understanding of self-hypnosis, and learn advanced techniques to enrich your practice. You will learn how to record your own self-hypnosis tapes or CDs. You will also learn advanced techniques for improving health, increasing success, and accessing higher guidance. I have included some extremely valuable scripts in this course for common issues such as smoking cessation and weight loss. In this class you will gain a deeper understanding of your divine nature as well. I do not require that you take the beginners class if you already have a good understanding of self-hypnosis techniques, but it is highly recommended. Hypnosis is the most powerful self-help system out there. Put your mind power to work for you today. Testimonial From a Former Student: I have really enjoyed this class - the class and site information was fantastic - I have read several books on self-hypnosis and on Alpha, but the information doesn't begin to compare to the information provided in this course. Thanks. This class has received the highest possible rating (4 stars), from the course review committee. Get started today, and begin to create the life you have always dreamed of. | | | Self-Hypnosis for Beginners
This highly-rated online class will help you to create the life of your dreams. In this self-paced course, you will learn the fascinating art of self-hypnosis. Hypnosis can be used for healing, and improving your life in many ways. You will learn several techniques to help you harness your own mind-power. You will also learn how to induce trance, and how to give yourself powerful and potent suggestions for personal growth and healing. With self-hypnosis you can lose weight, end habits, eliminate fears or phobias, sleep better, quit smoking, deepen spirituality, improve sports performance, increase success, and more. This is an awesome opportunity for personal growth and life improvement, so join today and begin to see the amazing benefits in your life . (If you complete this class you are also eligible for savings on the Advanced Self-Hypnosis Techniques Class.) | | | Therapeutic Bathing
Learn how to turn ordinary bathing into therapy. Make your own aromatherapy soaps. Use aromatherapy oils, herbs and spices to treat many everyday conditions in your bath. Take the stress and tension out of your body by utilizing therapeutic soaps and herbal blends. Therapeutic bathing is the simplest way to keep yourself and your family healthy. In this course you will learn to use essential oils, make aroma therapy soaps, blend essential oils, herbs, and spices, to treat most everyday conditions and to keep your body relaxed and comfortable. Soap making can be complex or you can opt for a quick method of adding your own therapeutic recipes. Both methods are included in this course. This course will also help you learn how to make your bathroom into a luxurious steam room and give yourself an invigorating body brush. There are many ways to keep yourself healthy with herbs, oils, and other natural medicines. This course will show how to use them in the simplest way. Small children, older people, men, women, will all benefit from your knowledge ....new lessons still being added! | | | Usui Reiki Level One
We were all born to be Reiki therapists. Reiki is a Universal life energy that is all around and inside all of us. This course is designed to help you learn to balance that energy using Reiki. It can help heal injuries, speed the process of recovery and assist in emotional and stressful situations. There are no limitations to Reiki. You will learn hand positions, self healing, the Reiki code, and begin doing hands on sessions with Reiki I as well as the level One attunements. Your life will be enriched and more in tune after being attuned to Reiki I. The results are amazing. | | | Yoga 101
Yoga is accessible to everybody. A history of 5000 years is proof of how lasting and magical this exercise art really is. How many other exercises can boast worldwide acceptance? The fact is, over the past twenty years, yoga popularity has increased from minimal interest to one of the most popular exercise regimes around. With so many different yoga schools, instructors and styles, the choices can be daunting. This course is designed to give you the information you need to decide on the perfect combination that will make your practice the most enjoyable and satisfying. You will be guided through the steps for beginner yoga poses and meditation, with emphasis on concentrated deep breathing. If you're a yoga beginner and looking for a tool to help jump-start your program, this yoga course features in-depth instructions and inspiring information to introduce you to yoga. If you're interested in building a home practice area, if you're seeking the right class for seniors, if you're an over forty baby boomer looking for an exercise regimen for the rest of your life, if you're physically challenged, or if you're just interested in finding out more about yoga, take this class! You'll learn how regular practice helps to build the muscle strength required to hold yoga postures. More than that, you'll develop increased lung capacity and provide the regular stimulation to the internal organs that help to balance chemical and hormone levels. Regular assignments and instructions point the way to the correct position for balancing postures, to the extent that it becomes second nature - like riding a bicycle. Emphasis is on the latest methods to slow and calm your mind, release stress and purge your thoughts of the worries and stresses of the day. | | Alzheimer's Disease | | Anatomy | | Anesthesiology | | Biochemistry | | Biomedical | | Blindness | | Cancer | | Cardiology | | Clinical Medicine | | Communications Disorders | | Community Health Services (1 Class) | | | Anatomy and Physiology 101
This self-paced anatomy and physiology course will cover all the bodily systems playing a major role in human anatomy. The material is presented in a practical and comprehensive manner. The focus of the course is on the need to know facts that must be understood in order to pursue any healthcare career or related education in the field of science. These easy to follow lessons are ideal for anyone requiring a solid understanding of how the human body works. Lessons will include the topics: The Skeletal System The Integumentary System The Muscular System The Nervous System The Sensory System The Endrocrine System The Cardiovascular System The Lymphatic System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System | | Deafness | | Dentistry | | Diabetes | | Disabilities | | Food and Nutritional Studies (4 Classes) | | | Diet is a Dirty Word: Lose Weight the Smart and Healthy Way
Diets are short term. To lose weight and keep it off you must make a commitment to a lifestyle change. This course is designed to help people learn how to adopt a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. There will be lessons on determining your caloric requirements, nutritional recommendations, healthy recipes and losing weight. These are lessons that will last a lifetime and you will likely find yourself referring to the lessons time and again, long after you have completed them. I lost 100 pounds and changed my life! This simple, effective plan can get you started! | | | Kitchen Safety and Sanitation for the Food Industry
This course provides an in-depth look at what kitchen safety and sanitation is all about, and how you can improve these elements in your own lives. If you manage or own a restaurant or are thinking about doing so you need this course. If you work in the food service industry in any way you need this course. If you teach foods in your employment assignment you need this course. This course is chocked full of very informative materials and links and fun activities to complete which help to reinforce the content learned. This is a course for ages 16 to adult. It's an excellent course for management, as well as regular work force. It focuses on easy to understand steps and content. This is a course that is never outdated and something that everyone should learn and know. | | | Preserving and Canning Basics
This course is designed to provide you with the necessary information for home canning of several foods such as Fruits, Jams, Juices, Sauces, Meats, and Vegetables. There are many benefits to canning your own fruits, meats, and vegetables that you will find out when you begin using your canned products. Even with all the technological advances in the last fifty years, home canning is one of the safest and most reliable methods of preserving food, if done properly. If there is a power outage, you could lose your food in your freezers. | | | So You Want to Become a Vegetarian?
Becoming a vegetarian is serious business. Before starting you should know what vegetarianism means , why you want to become one and how to become one . These are only three of the many questions you need to find answers to before deciding to change your eating habits. In So You Want To Become A Vegetarian, you will learn (1) the importance of giving yourself time to really assimilate vegetarianism , (2) the different types of vegetarians that exist, (3) how and where to get more knowledge, (4) and finally how to interact with non-vegetarians. | | Genetics | | Gerontology | | Health and Medical Administration (5 Classes) | | | Coding Gastroenterology Workshop
The primary focus of this self-study course is medical coding on the Digestive System utilizing the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding manuals. Medical Terminology pertaining to the Digestive System is also reviewed to educate the student on the Digestive System. Procedures and surgical instruments are discussed in the lesson to help the student advance their knowledge when coding Gastroenterology procedures. The experienced coder will gain additional knowledge in Gastroenterology and Colorectal specialty coding, both in ICD-9 and CPT. ICD-9 and CPT scenarios are provided for coding diseases and disorders of the Gastroenterology and related procedures (CPT 40000 series). For the less advanced student, it is a course that would help gain knowledge of coding guidelines as implemented in the coding industry and to build confidence and speed when assigning codes. This a great way the novice student to practice on their speed in preparation for a coding certification. | | | HIPAA Compliance Online Course
UPDATE: 04/08/08 Course participants will learn the most recent Details of the (HIPAA legislation) Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act passed by congress. This course will simplify the administrative components of the act. Subjects covered include history and implementation requirements. This interpretation of HIPAA regulations is taught in plain English. The most recent HIPAA regulations are reviewed including but not limited to: * Privacy Standards * Security Standards * Uniform Identifier Standards * Transaction and Code Set Standards Many industry resources will be referenced. We cut your research time down and send you directly to the source. The information will assist medical providers, insurance carrier professionals understand mandated regulations so that they may be in Compliance. You may choose to document your course completion with a Course Participation certificate Students may option to purchase additional letters of recommendation. Once course participant has successfully passed of the course examinations, you may want to document your success with a certifciate. There is a fee in addition to the course fee for the certificate. Completing this course starts you on your way to being in compliance with HIPAA regulations. | | | Integumentary System Coding Workshop
This self study medical coding course will discuss the Integumentary System with focus on the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding manuals. Medical Terminology relating to the Integumentary System is also discussed to educate the student on this subject. The class will bring knowlege to students that want to pursue their knowledge when working for a Dermatologist or a Family Practioner. The focus of this course for the experienced coder is to gain additional knowledge in specialty coding involving the skin. More than 150 coding scenarios for coding skin diseases and disorders and related procedures (CPT 10000 series) are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding. For the less advanced student, it is a course that would help gain knowledge of coding guidelines as implemented in the coding industry and to build confidence and speed when assigning codes. | | | Introduction to Medical Billing
Medical billing is one of the fastest growing healthcare jobs. Hospitals, private practices and clinics could not survive without someone who efficiently handles their day-to-day Medical Billing procedures. A medical biller's job responsibilities can include: expert management of healthcare billing--processing, adjusting and resubmitting of claims; adherence to current healthcare industry regulations and policies; and compliance with insurance procedures and allotted benefit coverage. This self-paced course will quickly and easily train you in these procedures. There is a great need for medical billers. In this course you're going to learn all about medical billing from the ground-up. This course assumes you have little or no knowledge about medical billing. Written in layman's terms, this course is an ideal preparation course for any persons interested in this booming area in the health and medical administration industry. | | | Introduction to Medical Coding
The healthcare industry, complex and rigorous even for the most knowledgeable and thorough of professionals, requires that paperwork be submitted both in a highly accurate and very timely manner. The area of healthcare involving the completion of paperwork outlining patients' billing histories and submission of them to the individual's insurance company for reimbursement is known as 'medical billing'. Within medical billing there exists the practice of 'medical coding' whereby codes are assigned to medical procedures and diagnoses in order to relay--in a universally accepted medical language--information to the insurance company or in some cases, governmental agencies and/or consulting firms. Also known as 'insurance coding', medical billing/coding is viewed to be essential to the healthcare industry for it creates and maintains a single, unified language by which all (physicians, medical administrators, insurance companies, government healthcare officials) integrated parties are able to effectively communicate. In this course, we're going to learn medical coding from the ground up. Whether you are new to medical coding, or already have experience, this course is written in 'laymen's terms' yet is comprehensive enough to help even seasoned medical coders. | | Health and Medical Assistance (4 Classes) | | | All About Medical Transcription
Today you hear much about medical transcription, enroll in XYZ school for this much money and make fabulous income working at home. If you ever wondered whether this would work for you , this class gives you a great overview as to the ramifications, whether or not you have the aptitude or interest, and will leave you with enough information to make an intelligent decision as to further training. The course is designed to be fun, informative and give you a real feel for the industry and how it might relate to you. It will provide you resources to continue on if it's something you're really interested in, where to go to get more training, explain the job opportunities, and goals and strategies to get you to that point. Come on in to class and check out this dynamic opportunity. | | | Caring for The Elderly or Disabled Patient at Home.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to safely take good care of a loved one at home. You will not only learn how to save thousands of dollars each month by caring for your elderly or disabled patient at home and avoid the expense of nursing home placement, but y ou will also be enriching their lives and yours by keeping them in the home environment. You will be taught medical, physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of patient care. Learning to be a good care giver is important, and this course will help you excel into being a great care giver. Special needs of the elderly or disabled patient require skilled knowledge. Start learning care giving skills today. You will be able to take care of your spouse, parent, child, or friend without difficulty. Enroll Now. | | | Herbs and Supplements For Health
With over four billion people currently taking herbs for health, why not explore what so many have come to realize? Herbs and supplements do have a place in being proactive in your health. In this course you will learn how herbs can be an important part of your health regiment. You will also learn which herbs can be taken for specific goals such as helping with Depression, Cancer, Arthritis, Pain and general health concerns. Through this course you will have a basic understanding of herbs and when and how to take them. | | | Nurse Aide Training
This class is for people who want to start a career in health care. After successful completion of the class, students will be able to work in nursing homes or hospitals as a nurse aide trainee. With some experience it is possible to go to work for a home health agency as well. You will be taught medical, physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of patient care. Learning to be a good care giver is important, and this course will help you excel into being a great care giver. Special needs of the elderly or disabled patient require skilled knowledge. Start learning care giving skills today. You will be able to take care of patients without difficulty. Enroll Today. Nurse aides are the front-line workers in nursing homes and hospitals. The well-being of a nursing home resident or hospital patient depends not only on the skills of the nurse aide, but also on the relationship that develops between the nurse aide and the resident / patient. U.S. Federal regulations require that all nurse aides, who work in hospitals or nursing homes, that participate in Medicare and Medicaid, complete a State-approved training program, pass a competency exam, and receive certification from the State in which they are employed within the first four months of employment. State-approved training programs must be a minimum of 75 hours and include 16 hours of supervised clinical training. This class prepares you to be hired by a hospital or nursing home and work as a nurse aide trainee but does not count towards the mandatory federal requirement. The required federal educational hours are often paid for, and provided by, your employer during work hours. This class is an excellent value. You can make more money on your first day of work than you spent on your tuition. You will enrich your life and those you take care of. Jobs in the health care field are in high demand and this is a great way to get started on a profitable career. Enroll Now. | | Health and Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Services (1 Class) | | | Alzheimers Disease - How to Cope
A study on how to cope with Alzheimer's Disease. This class will teach you how to safely care for an Alzheimer's patient at home. This course can save you thousands of dollars that you would have to pay to a nursing home. Lesson one focuses on: Understanding the illness, how to be a care giver, how to cope with being a care giver, community support, and legal issues. Lesson two covers: Treatment, medications, diet, exercise, hygiene, environment, and how to best handle an aggressive patient. Lesson three will teach you the tricks of the trade on how to: Child proof your home, motivate the patient, and promote good nutrition. Lesson four is on: Promoting good health, skin care, watching for infection, and how to monitor vital signs. Lesson five is on physical health and covers: hydration, bowel problems, adult diapers, and bowel treatments. You can earn professional quality class certificates to hang on your wall to show your merit and achievements. The class will make you an excellent care giver and improve the quality of life for the person you are caring for. | | Health and Medical Laboratory Technologies (1 Class) | | | Phlebotomy Made Easy
This course is designed for the person who is interested in learning more about phlebotomy. If you are an experienced nurse or other healthcare professional looking to add to your resume, or a beginner, just considering a career in the healthcare field then, this course is for you. Many specialties in the healthcare setting use and need the skills of phlebotomy Medical Technicians and Technologist, Nurses, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nursing Assistants, Medical Laboratory Assistants and Paramedics are just a few professions whose job encompasses drawing blood. The most current information available is provided to introduce the beginner to the world of phlebotomy and at the same time answer some of the questions that the seasoned professional may have. So whether you'd like to polish a current skill or learn a new one, this course is for you. Note: For those students wishing to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, this course is an excellent study tool and additional informational resource. Completion of this course is informational and will not provide certification. | | Health Professions and Sciences (10 Classes) | | | Body Piercing 1 - Beginning Level
Body Piercing 1 will teach you how to start a successful career as a professional body piercer. Everything you need to know to safely pierce clients will be covered. In addition to how to set up a body piercing shop including legal concerns and safety concerns, you will learn about body piercing trends and body jewelry styles. Students should have a basic high school education to fully comprehend the medical and legal aspects covered. You will be making money in no time! The money you make from your first piercing alone should more than cover your course fee. There are no additional class costs. All class materials are included in this course, ready for you to enjoy. Enroll now. | | | Careers in Healthcare
Whenever the field of medicine is mentioned, people generally think about doctors and nurses. In fact, not that many years ago, those medical practitioners just about covered the subject. In recent years, however, the field has grown beyond imagination. In this course, we will look at Careers in Healthcare as a guide for planning an exciting future. Specialization in the medical profession has produced a need for many trained personnel in specific areas. Even physicians have specialized in one field because over the past few decades the amount of knowledge in medical practice has become so vast that one person cannot know everything. Unfortunately, this trend has produced an overabundance of specialists and a shortage of primary healthcare physicians (General Practitioners). As the medical field grew, there arose a need for more support staff in hospitals, doctor's offices, and related areas. Whole careers sprang up in the healthcare profession from Medical Billers to Patient Advocates. This course will discuss some of these areas of specialization within the field as an educational guide for Healthcare Career Planning. | | | Health Professions: An Introduction
Have you been thinking about entering one of the many healthcare professions available today? This course will help answer all your questions. I will introduces some of the many professions in the healthcare industry today. This course is valuable to adults and high school students who would like to enter the healthcare field but don't know what each professional does or how to get started. This is an introductory course and no prior experience, books, or equipment is necessary. This course looks at specific professions, describes the education necessary, certification requirements, and expected salary. The course discusses all levels of healthcare professionals from those requiring a certificate or diploma to those requiring an associate, bachelor, or doctoral degree. Some of the professional areas include nursing, dietetics, dental, medical, respiratory care, radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, medical records to name just a few. This course is set up to be completed in your own time frame but it is best if you complete one lesson every 1-2 weeks. A optional enrichment lesson is included about the history of hospitals. | | | Health Unit Coordinator Theory (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work on a busy hospital unit? Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) work in almost every hospital, nursing home, and extended care facility. They are valuable members of the healthcare team and coordinate the clerical aspects of busy healthcare units. HUCs work in different specialty areas including medical, surgical, intensive care, maternity, psychiatry, rehabilitation -- to name a few. This introductory course is for all adults (and high school seniors) who want to see what goes happens on a busy healthcare unit. | | | Historical Roots of the Healthcare System
Have you ever wondered why the American Healthcare system is like it is? We evolved in a unique way based on many factors. This course will show you how and why. When the first ships landed on this continent and colonization of America began, health services consisted only of what was brought along. This included medicine and supplies, physicians or those familiar with medicine, and ideas brought from the mother country. Resources found in America, including plants and American Indian medicine were combined with the resources brought by ship, to form our health care system. From these humble beginnings our health care system has developed into one of the largest and most advanced in the world. This period of about 400 years, begins in 1607 when the first English settlement was established in Jamestown, Virginia. Both healthcare professions and adults not working in healthcare will be interested in how their healthcare system formed and developed as unique and different from the European system. Understanding the history of our healthcare system is necessary in order to change the system and make it more equitable for all Americans. All materials are included in this course. No additional books or supplies are needed. | | | ICD-9-CM - Coding the Neoplasm for Oncology
This self-study medical coding course will discuss neoplasms, cancer and/or carcinoma with focus on the ICD-9-CM coding manual and the Neoplasm Table. Medical Terminology relating to the neoplasm is also discussed to educate the student on the subject of cancer. This class is helpful when preparing for a coding certification. This course will benefit students in all levels of the medical field (medical billers, medical coders, and medical assistants.), from beginners to advanced. The focus of this course for the experienced coder is to gain additional knowledge in specialty coding. More than 200 coding scenarios for neoplasms are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding. For the less advanced student, it is a course that would help gain knowledge of coding guidelines as implemented in the coding industry and to build confidence and speed when assigning codes. | | | ICD-9-CM Coding Workshop
This self-study medical coding course will emphasize the rules and guidelines on the ICD-9-CM coding manual. The course benefits those who work or want to work in the medical field whether it be as a medical biller, medical coder, and/or medical assistant. The class format is designed to help the beginner coder learn and understand the concept of coding a diagnostic statement. The course is designed to help the experienced coder gain additional knowledge and practice on their speed in preparation for the coding certification exam. C oding scenarios are provided to help the student continue his/her knowledge in the field of medical coding. | | | Introduction to Medical Professions
Are you seeking a career in health care? This course is designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter a variety of health related fields. Course of instruction will include an overview of medical history and events, health care systems, health care careers, legal and ethical responsibilities, personal qualities of a health care worker, and communication. The course is set up to allow a student to complete the lessons, assignments and tests on his or her own time frame. While this course is intended for one's personal enrichment, the objectives and information presented can be extremely beneficial to those who utilize them in a professional atmosphere. Interested students should have an interest in working with people. Students completing this course may choose to further their education by entering a program of licensed practical nursing, dental assistant, laboratory technician, nursing assistant, medical assistant and others in the ever-growing field of health related occupations. | | | Medical Terminology 201
Medical terminology is the specific language used by professionals in the medical industry and for success in this field, understanding and communicating in the language is critical. Medical Terminology 201 is an advanced course for those with some experience or training ( Medical Terminology 101 is not required but recommended). The course will focus on the medical terms and concepts used to understand anatomy. Lessons are organized by body system. Each lesson begins with structures and functions of a system followed by pathology, diagnostic, and procedural terminology. This easy-to-read, compact format of our online classroom makes for quick learning. Understanding medical terminology is vital for entry in a wide range of medical professions including those entering the medical coding or medical billing fields, those looking to improve or expand job opportunities in any health-care related career, those who are seeking careers in the hospital, insurance companies or government agencies, or those in the legal profession needing to understand medical information for exchange and interpretation. If you are interested in pursing a health and science career requiring the ability to communicate with physicians, dentists, or other medical professionals, this class will provide the necessary skills. | | | Research Quality: Handling Investigational Drug Products
Good Clinical Practices regulations require that researchers have continuous training. This course may satisfy that requirement. We will discuss the regulatory requirements for sponsors handling investigational drug products and the requirements at an investigator's sites. We will learn how to perform drug accountability and drug compliance calculations. A sample Temperature/Humidity Log will be included in this course to provide guidance on how to maintain required environmental records. Who should attend? This course is designed for all clinicians conducting clinical research. Specifically, CRAs, Research Coordinators, Investigators, Sub-Investigators, Auditors, Project Managers and any other individual involved with handling investigational materials will benefit from taking this course. | | Home Health Nursing | | Immunology | | Internal Medicine | | Medical Administration | | Medical Conditions | | Medicine & Health (8 Classes) | | | Back Pain
Did you know that 8 out of 10 Americans will experience a back injury at some point in their lives? Are you one of these people or would you like to avoid being one of these people? Then this course is for you! In this course you will learn general back anatomy, common causes of back injuries, common back disorders, treatment ideas, good mechanics and posture along with tips on how to prevent injuring your back. This course is not intended to be a substitute for professional health care. This course is just a general self help program for keeping your back healthy. It is highly recommended that you see you doctor before undertaking any significant lifestyle change. | | | Childbirth Education and Preparation- Magic of Motherhood Method
Magic of Motherhood Method Childbirth Education and Preparation Preparing for the birthing of your child involves emotional, physical and psychological knowledge and practice for both mom and baby. The Magic of Motherhood Method is a Complimentary Natural Childbirth method for use with or without medications, at home, birth center, or in a hospital. The key concepts are Experiencing, Understanding and Enjoying your labor and delivery through emotional support, empowering yourself, and empowering your baby. Utilizing relaxation/visualization methods and understanding your body. ****An online education and preparation class for this exciting time can help prepare and support busy parents who are not able to attend a time consuming class. It is also a great refresher for those who have had babies before**** ( This course is for expecting parents and can also be taken by birth attendants, educators and practitioners. ) (c) 2006 Chasse | | | Healthy Nails
Learn how to take care of your hands and feet from a licensed Nail Technician, in a class that was featured in the 2004 September edition of NailPro magazine. From basic nail shapes to ultimate spa beautification and soul relaxation. This course is excellent for anyone who wants to learn more about the nail industry, or someone who is interested in taking a nail technology course. Lessons will cover basics of nail anatomy, common diseases, MMA, sanitary issues and available salon treatments. Students will learn implements and products used in a salon and how to perform manicures and pedicures. Anyone who regularly visits a salon or is interested in salon treatments should take this course to be educated in what they should expect anywhere from bargain shops to upscale spas. So, sit back, relax, and indulge your soul by enrolling in Healthy Nails today! | | | Holistic Herbal Remedies For Children
This course will cover how to incorporate holistic herbal healing into your everyday lifestyle so your children will avoid unnecessary or repeated illness. If you are a parent or caregiver and would like to learn more about holistic herbal healing for children this course is for you. This course will also include information on how to live a more balanced natural lifestyle, how to be your own home healer and what it means to be a healer for your family, herbal healing solutions for common childhood ailments that incorporate modern and traditional therapies, and when to contact your child's Doctor. The children's herbal remedies studied in this course are safe and gentle. | | | Holistic Living
Learn about Holistic Living. Explore how diet, natural sunlight and deep breathing can create a more balanced life. Discover if organic food is really healthier for you. Holistic living is all about the joining of the body, mind and spirit. Learn the importance of maintaining balance, and how if you are off in one of these area's, then soon the other two will follow. | | | Medical Terminology 101
This medical terminology course covers the basic knowledge and understanding of medical language and terminology used by health care professionals everywhere. If you're interested in pursing a health and science career requiring the ability to communicate with physicians, dentists, or other medical professionals, this class will meet all your needs. In easy to read lessons , you'll find our compact format will not only give you a solid foundation in medical language, but can be completed in less than 25 days! You will analyze individual word parts such as prefixes, suffixes and word roots, along with learning body system dynamics, basic medical language, body orientation, health, wellness, and disease terms. You will learn the basic components of medical terminology as it relates to each body system plus the instruments used in assessment will also be reviewed. So if you're planning on pursing a career in medical transcription, medical billing or medical coding, physician's secretary or medical support staff, or you just need a review or extra tutoring for your anatomy and physiology classes, or maybe you want a jump start in the medical field before starting college; or perhaps you're just interested in learning the latest in medical language--you can begin today--enroll right now! | | | Nursing Assistant Overview
Becoming a Nursing Assistant is one way to have a career in the healthcare field without spending tens of thousands of dollars and years of your life on a college education. In this course, you'll learn exactly what a Nursing Assistant is and the duties of a typical day. You'll also learn the procedures, knowledge and training that are essential to being a successful nursing assistant. Chapters will include information on basic anatomy, crucial testing procedures, the most common ailments a nursing assistant will see in her patients, personal care needs, and proper guidelines for patient mobility. We will also cover topics such as patients' emotional needs, your own emotional health when working with patients who are suffering and legal and ethical issues you may face during your career. Each chapter will end with a brief review in the form of questions about what you've learned. These will help you understand each chapter more fully and prepare yourself for the certification exam required by most health care organizations for employment. You can refer back to this material as a refresher whenever you feel the need to brush up on particular topics -- keep it as a reference guide after taking your certification exam. A nursing assistant fulfills a complex role in the life of patients. She is a caregiver who provides compassion, emotional support, physical |
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