seminar 1 mo 260 welcome & getting started with the vmo!

Seminar 1Seminar 1MO 260MO 260

Welcome & Getting Started with the Welcome & Getting Started with the VMO!VMO!

11stst things first things first

Please review the syllabus.

This is located under course home tab. Also under doc sharing.

Has also been emailed to address on file with University

AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Course announcements are posted throughout each week. Please read all announcements on a weekly basis.

Seminar announcements are most important- tells you when we have special activities for that week.

GradingGrading Follows the syllabus. Seminar- grades in by

Sunday after close of Unit

Seminar Option 2 – same as above

DB – same as above Activities and Interactive

Assignments Exams – mid term and

final Each unit has self

assessments you have to do--- and yes they are graded! (These are your VMO activities)

DB RULES!DB RULES!

DB= discussion board. Every unit has a DB. Initial post to topic

question due by Saturday of each week.

Required to do at least 2 responses to classmate or instructor. Required length, not “good job”.

NOTICE: one topic DB helps us all

learn, so please fully participate.

Points given based on the rubric in your syllabus.

seminarseminar

Seminar has audio Be sure your speakers are

working No longer flex – all seminars

are same time, one offering as previously – no invites emailed prior to

If we get booted out of class, and I do not return within 10 mins, go to the Chat area of the course to finish up.

AssignmentsAssignments

These are interactive activities in which students will work through a project or scenario, i.e. (creating a medical record for a new patient or preparing and maintaining an appointment book)

Click on the link in the Assignments tab to begin

Once completed with the activity you will submit a screen shot of the final page and submit for credit

AssessmentsAssessments

Click on the unit for that week. Activity assignment icons are located in center of page. Click on the assessment – instructions provided. Follow directions in the book and use Evolve website. Turn into drop box. Each assessment averages between 30-60 min.

Plan your time for the week….

ExamsExams Units 5 and 10 Study guides sent

out a week prior via Kaplan email

Multiple choice and T/F

Cannot be made up!!

CUMULATIVE FINAL! it includes everything that was

covered in the required readings, lessons, activities,

seminar, and discussion boards

Seminar PPP will also include exam material so be sure to review this as well.

Late work policy and emailLate work policy and email

Please review KU policy

Late work excepted with extenuating circumstance only

Computer problems not an extenuating circumstance- online need pc- library/friend etc.

If late work accepted may incur late point deduction.

If turned in late your responsibility to email me and tell me so it can be graded.

Please use KU email, check at least 1-2 times a week

Required Texts…Required Texts…

Kinn’s Administrative Medical Assistant, 11th ed (etext in Course)

Virtual Medical Office – Study Guide (hard copy) These are simulated activities (hands on with audio and visual)

Access to VMO is through Evolve site

Full ebook of the text is included – cannot use previous editions, ie. 6th or 10th assignments have been changed

Chapter 3 Highlights “The Chapter 3 Highlights “The Medical Assisting Profession”Medical Assisting Profession”

Being versatile and the power of cross-training!

What interests you most about a career in Medical Assisting?

Other Medical Career of interest?

Certification is key! – Either as a CMA or RMA both highly recognized national certifications

What are benefits of being certified or registered?

Chapter 4 Highlights “Professional Chapter 4 Highlights “Professional Behavior in the WorkplaceBehavior in the Workplace

Characteristics of Professionalism: Loyalty Dependability Courtesy Initiative Flexibility Credibility Confidentiality Attitude

Chapter 5 Highlights “Interpersonal Skills and Chapter 5 Highlights “Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior”Human Behavior”

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Importance of Listening! Remember always practice within your

scope and be careful not to advise patients

Termination of Patient’s Termination of Patient’s Relationship with OfficeRelationship with Office When patients do not

follow medical advice, the physician may decide to terminate the relationship with the patient.

Required Steps Prior to Termination --

Document reasons for problem.

Send certified letter to patient, stating the problem.

Allow time for patient to find a new physician.

Keep a copy of the letter and the signed certified mail receipt.

Physicians may need Physicians may need reminders about:reminders about: License renewal Liability insurance due

dates Appropriate

certifications

Reminders are usually needed!

Let’s Talk About Evolve Let’s Talk About Evolve Access!Access!

You have questions…

We have answers…

VMO Access VMO Access

If you already received your study guide follow these steps -Go to http://evolve.elsevier.com/enroll. You will be brought to the page below. Click here:

Step 1Step 1

1. Enter the Course ID: The course ID is: 2123_dsquicciarini1_0002 and then click on the green arrow

Steps 2, 3 and 4Steps 2, 3 and 4

2. Verify that the course information is correct and check Yes this is my course.3. Select I already have an Access code and enter the code located on the inside front cover of your study guide exactly as it appears.4. Click Register

Step 5Step 5

5. Provide your desired password for the account in the New User area and click Continue.

Step 5 ContinuedStep 5 Continued

Complete all the necessary information on the next screen as shown below (note: use Kaplan University Information OR choose “not affiliated with an institution”). Be sure to use your own address or the address of the University and click Continue.

Step 6Step 6

6. Read the Registered User Agreement. Check Yes, I accept this agreement and click Submit (down in the bottom right hand corner)

Step 6 ContinuedStep 6 Continued

You now have access to the Virtual Medical Office. This next page will provide you with your username and the password you selected. Keep this information in a safe place. I suggest you write it directly into the cover of your VMO study guide. Click on Get Started to enter your online resource that will take you to the Virtual Medical Office.

If you have not received your Study If you have not received your Study Guide Yet…Guide Yet…

Then you will need to use the universal username of scode3

and password spare1234 to access VMO and the online study guide until

you receive your own study guide and can create your account.

Go to: Go to: http://evolve.elsevier.com and and click on Student Site. click on Student Site.

It will bring you to this log in screen. Enter scode3 (username) and spare1234 (password) – MUST be exact, case sensitive, click login

On this page, you will click on Simulations-VMO (second dropdown)

You will now see blue text for the Kinn’s Medical Assistant. Click on that link.

You will be taken to the course screen, where you will see the words Start this course at the beginning. Click on these words:

On this page, you will click on the Simulations VMO link

On this page, you will click on Virtual Medical Office Simulation. Note: You may need to hold down the CTRL button while you click on the words

This is the opening shot of the program. It plays some pretty music while loading.

Then you will see the following frame appear: (after the first time you can click on Skip Intro).

Type your name into the Mountain View Clinic. Then click Start Simulation.

Closing Thoughts on VMOClosing Thoughts on VMO

Now you have entered the Virtual Medical Office. From this point, you will follow the directions in the VMO study guide for entering the Reception, Exam Room, Laboratory, Billing and Coding, Office Manager, and Check Out.  Note: be sure to log out. Bookmark http://evolve.elsevier.com/student to easily log in and access your Virtual Medical Office in the future. It will bring you to the login page, where you will need to use your username and password. Once you login, it will bring you to the pages described above.

Accessing the Online Study Guide (for Accessing the Online Study Guide (for students who are waiting to receive hard students who are waiting to receive hard copy)copy)

After you enter the username and password, you will see this page. Click on Course Documents

You will then see this page. Click Simulations - VMO

Click Click Online Study GuideOnline Study Guide

You will see this page. For Unit 1, you will be working in Lesson 1. Click here to open up Lesson One

You will then see this page. Read the lesson and continue to scroll down to find the exercises.

As you continue to scroll, you’ll see the exercises…..

Final RemindersFinal Reminders

Do not type your responses in the online study guide. You must type answers in a word doc and submit via the Dropbox in the course.

Students must submit each VMO activity separately. They cannot combined and submitted in one basket.

Have fun! The more you practice the easier it is to navigate