Palladium Technical Academy

This program is designed to train students to perform duties related to billing procedures for health care providers such as physicians, clinics, hospitals and billing companies. Students learn a variety of computer software skills: MS Word, medical billing software and bookkeeping software. Students will learn medical terminology and anatomy as it applies to proper ICD-9 and CPT coding. Students acquire the skills needed for following claims through the cycle and effective communication with insurance companies. Collection procedures and generating reports are covered along with business math. The use of medical office management software is emphasized to take full advantage of computer technology.

Palladium trains students for the clinical duties routinely performed in health care facilities. These duties include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the exams and procedures. Students will learn human anatomy and medical terminology. They become familiar with commonly used medical instruments and equipment. Students acquire other commonly used medical skills including taking vital signs, drawing blood, giving injections, disposing of contaminated supplies, basic laboratory tests, and performing electrocardiograms. Moreover, students learn to prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician. Students learn practices such as maintaining supplies and equipment, proper stocking, cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms. Medical terminology is practiced and reviewed throughout each module.