ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTING

Segment One

• identify allied health professions
• explain the role of an allied health assistant
• explain the role of a medical administrative assistant
• use medical terminology when describing major body systems
• explain how to use numerical, alphabetical, and terminal digit filing
• explain appropriate telephone etiquette for medical and hospital settings
• use computer systems to input or retrieve patient information
• list procedures for scheduling and referring patients
• describe the process for admitting walk-in and emergency patients
• interpret information on a patient’s insurance card
• explain important financial terms and procedures used in medical offices
• identify and explain the function of various types of medical records
• Understand the importance of medical coding
• Explain the security of different types of medical records
• explain the responsibilities of a physical therapist and a PT aid
• describe the pathway and education requirements for physical therapy aid
• identify the different types of disabilities and injuries treated with physical therapy
• recognize the allied health professional’s legal and ethical responsibility to protect patients
• describe short and long-term goals and how they relate to the patient’s progress
• describe the bones and muscles that are commonly targeted during PT
• Identify the anatomical position and terminology assistant
• demonstrate the proper positioning of the body during different therapies
• demonstrate techniques used in active and passive range of motion exercises
• describe the equipment used in physical therapy
• demonstrate an understanding of the use of physical therapy modalities
• describe the process of hydrotherapy
• perform safe body mechanics and transfer
• instruct patients in bed/wheelchair mobility
• describe and demonstrate the use of devices such as crutches, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs
• use communication skills appropriate to the OT field
• describe the role of an occupational therapist professional
• describe the equipment used in occupational therapy
• identify the purpose and function of augmented communication devices
• assist clients in eating using prompts
• demonstrate feeding and dressing skills using adaptive equipment
• demonstrate feeding and dressing skills using one hand
• identify activities related to daily living skills
• compare the function of x-rays by cassette, film, screen, and digital
• describe how radiation produces a digital image or an image on film
• identify the process by which x-ray film and digital x-rays are developed
• state precautions required during diagnostic tests
• verify a requisition order for a patient diagnostic test
• explain the role and process of splint-making
• perform and instruct range of motion exercises
• use common occupational therapy vocabulary
• educate the client in activities of daily living skills

Segment Two

• identify the physical and emotional effects of aging and ways to deal with them.
• identify different types of long-term care facilities
• recognize different levels of patient care
• understand the legislation that impacts long-term care 
• recognize stages of dementia
• explain how to care for patients during each stage of dementia
• discuss common therapy options for patients with dementia
• explain the importance of providing prompt attendance to elderly patients’ needs 
• provide a safe environment in order to prevent falls and infections in elderly patients
• describe ways to meet the nutritional needs of elderly and chronically ill patients
• describe common chronic illnesses of the elderly
• describe the effects of common medications prescribed to the elderly
• describe common respiratory illnesses and treatments
• show the use of a pulse oximeter and discuss when it should be used
• recognize normal breath sounds using a stethoscope
• describe the use of oxygen flow-regulating equipment
• distinguish between different oxygen delivery devices and when to use each
• understand how to check emergency respiratory equipment 
• demonstrate and discuss the use of incentive spirometers
• recognize normal and abnormal monitoring
• recognize cardiac emergency
• check patient skin integrity and take action when needed
• explain the procedures for providing end-of-life care
• discuss appropriate ways of dealing with the effects of aging
• discuss the specialty areas within the laboratory and biomedicine
• classify lab testing as waived, moderate complexity, or high complexity
• explain the levels and qualifications for testing personnel
• identify hazardous lab conditions
• discuss ways to handle, store, and dispose of hazardous materials
• use problem-solving to maintain a safe work environment
• identify common laboratory equipment and the function of each
• identify proper lab sterilization and packaging techniques
• explain the steps needed to practice asepsis in the laboratory
• prepare solutions and reagents for lab use
• perform waived testing on urine
• report the results of urinalysis, including specific gravity
• document lab results accurately
• describe the process of preparing blood smears
• perform waived testing on blood
• describe the process of a venipuncture
• discuss genetic engineering skills
• explain how to culture and perform bioassays
• identify common microorganisms
• discuss testing methods and inspection procedures related to quality control
• research regulatory bodies of laboratory and biomedicine
• describe the different types of research facilities
• discuss the environmental conditions of different research facilities