Blackstone will provide you with the following tools for your success, which are all included in your tuition:

Blackstone Medical Office Assistant Study Guides

Sixteen separate units designed by Blackstone Career Institute will guide you through the Medical Office Assistant program. These study units are broken into smaller sections, which will allow you to better process and retain the material in the readings. Each study unit chapter includes objectives, an overview, teacher's notes, and a self-check.

Administrative Medical Assisting - 5th Edition, by Marilyn T. Fordney, Delmar Publishers Administrative Medical Assisting is the most comprehensive hands-on text available for medical office administration students. This revision features a new chapter on traditional and managed care settings, plus managed care topics integrated throughout where appropriate, such as managed care contracts, implications of managed care contracts on financial aspects of practices, referrals, and collection techniques in a managed care setting. Accompanying the text is a free Windows-based study guide program which includes more than 1,000 activities and application exercises specific to the administration of today's dynamic medical office environment.

Essentials of Medical Terminology - 2nd Edition, by Juanita J. Davies, Delmar Publishers This essentials-level learning resource is organized by body systems and is designed for short medical terminology courses. Part One of the text begins with basic analysis of medical terms, common anatomical roots, suffixes and prefixes. Part Two features chapters on each of the body systems, leading with anatomy and physiology, then moving on to terminology, pronunciation, abbreviations and exercises.

Medical Office Practice  - 7th Edition, by Phillip Atkinson, Delmar Publishers This simulation is an introductory hands-on practice set that introduces students to administrative concepts and routines in a medical office, including scheduling appointments, transcription, and insurance-forms preparation. It contains supplies, forms, procedures and cases for over 30 activities drawn from practicing physicians' records. Includes an audiotape which provides select voices in medical office dictation. A computer disk contains templates, documents and simulated activities for scheduling appointments, records management, and completing an insurance claim.

Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary, 27th Edition -- Book and CD-ROM Since 1898, Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary has set the world standard as the most convenient, user-friendly portable reference on medical terminology. It provides the accurate, clear, up-to-date definitions people expect from Dorland's...in a highly compact, easy-to-use format. Now it's better than ever! Delivers 2,500 new entries - 37,000 in all-encompassing all of the most important new medical terms and definitions, including new drug names. Presents the most complementary and alternative medicine coverage available in any small medical dictionary. Offers an expanded full-color insert illustrating the structure and function of the human body. Includes a CD-ROM with Dorland's Electronic Medical Speller, Version 4.0 at no added cost, allowing you to quickly and easily add 400,000 medical terms to your computer's spell checker. Uses a new two-color design to make reference easier.

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing ® Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing ® delivers the customized training you need in a motivating, engaging format. Work at your own pace with lesson content that keeps you interested. This flexible program is an ideal choice for any would-be fluent typist, including students, e-mail enthusiasts, and office professionals. If you use the keyboard, you'll benefit from Mavis Beacon.

Career Development for Health Professionals - by Lee Haroun, W. B. Saunders Company Written specifically for healthcare students and professionals, this resource gives you practical, hands-on help in writing more effectively,becoming better organized, and interacting successfully with others. Offers help with resumes, getting hired, and being successful in the workplace. Contains skill-building exercises and advice on navigating through your career.

Access to Blackstone's Online Student Center Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone's Online Student Center, where you can take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, and receive up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.

In addition, Blackstone will also provide you with:

Thorough Testing
Sixteen multiple-choice exams assist us in assessing your understanding of the concepts taught, plus many Self-Checks, and a required keyboarding homework assignment.

Documents
You will receive an official transcript and a Medical Office Assistant diploma upon successful completion of the entire program. A copy of your transcript will also be on permanent file with Blackstone and is available for a nominal fee.

Ample Time
You have up to two years to complete the Blackstone Medical Office Assistant program. If additional time is needed, a six-month extension can be purchased.

Individual Grading
Your mailed exams and homework assignments will be individually graded by Blackstone's
team of qualified instructors. If you submit your exams through the Online Student Center, you will receive an electronic Grade Report instantly.

Support
Your success is important to us! Any time you need assistance, please contact us. We will be more than happy to assist you with any questions or problems you encounter with the course materials or exams.

Paid Postage
Blackstone will pay the postage on all packages we mail within the contiguous United States. AK, HI and international students must call for rates prior to enrollment at 800-826-9228.

No Finance Charges
Blackstone offers a payment program with low monthly payments and 0 percent financing.

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