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This course will teach you how Administrative Medical Assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who handle a broad range of duties. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Administrative Medical Assisting

Administrative medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient.

Their duties can include scheduling appointments, entering demographic and insurance information into practice software, managing patient check-in and check-out, answering phone calls, filing and retrieving paper records, maintaining electronic records, composing correspondence, performing daily financial practices, assigning medical codes and processing insurance claims.

Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the externship applications process, students must successfully complete the online course content and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the externship application process does not guarantee an externship. COVID may be affecting the externship process or site availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses.

1. Becoming an Administrative Medical Assistant
   1. Qualities of a Medical Assistant
   2. Job Duties
   3. Certification
   4. Scope of Practice
   5. Ambulatory Healthcare Settings
   6. The Healthcare Team
2. Managing Stress and Improving Communication
   1. Stress and Burnout
   2. Types of Communication
   3. Barriers to Effective Communication
   4. Patient Interview Techniques
   5. The Stages of Grief
3. Law, Ethics and Healthcare
   1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
   2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
   3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
   4. Informed Consent
   5. Advance Directives
   6. Ethical Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
   7. Medical Identify Theft
4. Improving Your Medical Office
   1. The Reception Area
   2. The Medical Receptionist
   3. Safety Issues
   4. Opening and Closing the Facility
5. Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting
   1. Use of Computers in the Medical Office
   2. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
   3. Safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI)
   4. Cloud Computing
   5. Mobile Health (mHealth)
6. Telecommunications and Patient Scheduling
   1. Telephone Techniques
   2. Faxing
   3. Emails
   4. Patient Portal
   5. Patient Scheduling Methods
   6. Cancellations and No Shows
   7. Dealing with Irate Patients
7. MIDTERM
8. Medical Terminology: Word Parts, Plurals, Abbreviations
   1. Importance of Medical Terminology
   2. Understanding Word Parts: Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes
   3. Abbreviations and Acronyms in Medical Records
   4. Plural Endings
9. Managing Medical Records
   1. Purposes of Medical Records
   2. Electronic, Paper and Hybrid Medical Records
   3. Categories of Medical Records
   4. Flow Sheets
   5. SOAP Notes
   6. Filing Paper Records
   7. Release of Information (ROI)
   8. Personal Health Record (PHR)
10. Written Communication
    1. Components of a Business Letter
    2. Proofreading
    3. Meeting Agendas
    4. Business Emails
11. Working with Medical Documents
    1. Purposes of Medical Records
    2. Types of Medical Record
    3. Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Scribe
    4. Electronic Signatures
12. Medical Billing and Coding: An Overview
    1. Health Insurance Terms
    2. Private and Government-Sponsored Insurers
    3. Code Sets: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II
    4. CMS-1500 and UB-04
    5. Electronic Claims
    6. Pre-authorizations
    7. Medical Necessity
    8. Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
    9. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
    10. Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
13. Daily Financial Practices
    1. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
    2. Provider Fees
    3. Improving Patient Payments
    4. Claims Denial Strategies
    5. Practice Management Software
    6. Managing Patient Accounts
    7. Petty Cash
14. The Administrative Medical Assistant as Office Manager
    1. Qualities of an Office Manager
    2. Job Duties
    3. Policy & Procedure Manual
    4. Staff Meetings
    5. Physician Credentialing
    6. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
    7. Practice Websites
15. FINAL

What you will learn

• Learn what is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
• Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
• Learn best financial practices for a medical center
• Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
• Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes

How you will benefit

• Jump-start your career in the medical field
• Learn how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
• Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable

Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

This course will teach you how Administrative Medical Assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who handle a broad range of duties. You will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Administrative Medical Assisting

Administrative medical assistants are skilled multi-taskers who direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient.

Their duties can include scheduling appointments, entering demographic and insurance information into practice software, managing patient check-in and check-out, answering phone calls, filing and retrieving paper records, maintaining electronic records, composing correspondence, performing daily financial practices, assigning medical codes and processing insurance claims.

Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the externship applications process, students must successfully complete the online course content and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the externship application process does not guarantee an externship. COVID may be affecting the externship process or site availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses.

1. Becoming an Administrative Medical Assistant
   1. Qualities of a Medical Assistant
   2. Job Duties
   3. Certification
   4. Scope of Practice
   5. Ambulatory Healthcare Settings
   6. The Healthcare Team
2. Managing Stress and Improving Communication
   1. Stress and Burnout
   2. Types of Communication
   3. Barriers to Effective Communication
   4. Patient Interview Techniques
   5. The Stages of Grief
3. Law, Ethics and Healthcare
   1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
   2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
   3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
   4. Informed Consent
   5. Advance Directives
   6. Ethical Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
   7. Medical Identify Theft
4. Improving Your Medical Office
   1. The Reception Area
   2. The Medical Receptionist
   3. Safety Issues
   4. Opening and Closing the Facility
5. Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting
   1. Use of Computers in the Medical Office
   2. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Electronic Health Record (EHR)
   3. Safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI)
   4. Cloud Computing
   5. Mobile Health (mHealth)
6. Telecommunications and Patient Scheduling
   1. Telephone Techniques
   2. Faxing
   3. Emails
   4. Patient Portal
   5. Patient Scheduling Methods
   6. Cancellations and No Shows
   7. Dealing with Irate Patients
7. MIDTERM
8. Medical Terminology: Word Parts, Plurals, Abbreviations
   1. Importance of Medical Terminology
   2. Understanding Word Parts: Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes
   3. Abbreviations and Acronyms in Medical Records
   4. Plural Endings
9. Managing Medical Records
   1. Purposes of Medical Records
   2. Electronic, Paper and Hybrid Medical Records
   3. Categories of Medical Records
   4. Flow Sheets
   5. SOAP Notes
   6. Filing Paper Records
   7. Release of Information (ROI)
   8. Personal Health Record (PHR)
10. Written Communication
    1. Components of a Business Letter
    2. Proofreading
    3. Meeting Agendas
    4. Business Emails
11. Working with Medical Documents
    1. Purposes of Medical Records
    2. Types of Medical Record
    3. Medical Transcriptionist/Medical Scribe
    4. Electronic Signatures
12. Medical Billing and Coding: An Overview
    1. Health Insurance Terms
    2. Private and Government-Sponsored Insurers
    3. Code Sets: ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II
    4. CMS-1500 and UB-04
    5. Electronic Claims
    6. Pre-authorizations
    7. Medical Necessity
    8. Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
    9. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
    10. Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
13. Daily Financial Practices
    1. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
    2. Provider Fees
    3. Improving Patient Payments
    4. Claims Denial Strategies
    5. Practice Management Software
    6. Managing Patient Accounts
    7. Petty Cash
14. The Administrative Medical Assistant as Office Manager
    1. Qualities of an Office Manager
    2. Job Duties
    3. Policy & Procedure Manual
    4. Staff Meetings
    5. Physician Credentialing
    6. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
    7. Practice Websites
15. FINAL

What you will learn

• Learn what is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
• Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
• Learn best financial practices for a medical center
• Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
• Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes

How you will benefit

• Jump-start your career in the medical field
• Learn how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
• Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable

Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

This NASM certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction. On course completion, you will become a Certified Nutrition Coach.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients. 

Upon completing this nutrition course final exam successfully, you will be a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach.

1. Nutritional Science
2. Behavior Change Strategies
3. Nutrition Coaching

What you will learn

• Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
• How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
• To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
• To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
• To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets

How you will benefit

• As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
• Be able to create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
• Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill several health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

This NASM certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction. On course completion, you will become a Certified Nutrition Coach.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients. 

Upon completing this nutrition course final exam successfully, you will be a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach.

1. Nutritional Science
2. Behavior Change Strategies
3. Nutrition Coaching

What you will learn

• Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
• How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
• To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
• To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
• To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets

How you will benefit

• As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
• Be able to create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
• Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill several health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

This comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful exam completion, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.

Upon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

1. NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
   1. Nutritional Science
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
      3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
      4. Food Preference and Influences
      5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
      6. Protein
      7. Carbohydrates
      8. Fats
      9. Alcohol
      10. Micronutrients
      11. Hydration
      12. Nutrient Timing
      13. Supplements
   2. Behavior Change Strategies
      1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
      2. Coaching and Communication
      3. Motivational Interviewing
      4. Goal Setting
   3. Nutrition Coaching
      1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
      2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
      3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
      4. Navigating Diets
      5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
      6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
      7. Programming – Putting it All Together
2. NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
   1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
   2. The Obesity Epidemic
      1. The State of Obesity
      2. The Physiology of Obesity
      3. Psychosocial and Obesity
   3. The Science of Weight Loss
      1. Metabolism
      2. Nutrition and Supplementation
      3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
      4. Psychology of Weight Loss
   4. Client Assessments
      1. The Client Intake Process
      2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
   5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
      1. Nutrition Coaching Strategies
      2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
      3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
      4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

What you will learn

• Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
• How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
• To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
• To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
• To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss
• Understand the obesity epidemic, client assessments, and the weight loss coaching process

How you will benefit

• As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
• Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
• Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach
• Possess an additional certification for an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
• Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
• Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

This comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful exam completion, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.15.7 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.

Upon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

1. NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
   1. Nutritional Science
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
      3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
      4. Food Preference and Influences
      5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
      6. Protein
      7. Carbohydrates
      8. Fats
      9. Alcohol
      10. Micronutrients
      11. Hydration
      12. Nutrient Timing
      13. Supplements
   2. Behavior Change Strategies
      1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
      2. Coaching and Communication
      3. Motivational Interviewing
      4. Goal Setting
   3. Nutrition Coaching
      1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
      2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
      3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
      4. Navigating Diets
      5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
      6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
      7. Programming – Putting it All Together
2. NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
   1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
      1. Introduction
      2. Scope of Practice
   2. The Obesity Epidemic
      1. The State of Obesity
      2. The Physiology of Obesity
      3. Psychosocial and Obesity
   3. The Science of Weight Loss
      1. Metabolism
      2. Nutrition and Supplementation
      3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
      4. Psychology of Weight Loss
   4. Client Assessments
      1. The Client Intake Process
      2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
   5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
      1. Nutrition Coaching Strategies
      2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
      3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
      4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

What you will learn

• Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
• How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
• To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
• To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
• To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss
• Understand the obesity epidemic, client assessments, and the weight loss coaching process

How you will benefit

• As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
• Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
• Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach
• Possess an additional certification for an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
• Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
• Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

This course will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, which is one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
• You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.

If you want an exciting career helping others achieve their fitness goals, start with this NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course. It's a unique online course that prepares you for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam. The NCCA-accredited NASM personal trainer certification is one of the most respected in the health and fitness industry. Start with this prep course to become a certified personal trainer (CPT) and reach your career goals.

This course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected NASM CPT exam. Through the use of online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain understanding of CPT content, as well as the knowledge needed to successfully sit for the exam.

If you're thinking about studying for your personal trainer certification online, this course is an excellent way to do so. It includes exam preparation and all study materials, as well as the certification exam fee, and you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a successful NASM personal trainer.

1. Professional Development and Responsibility
   1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
   2. The Personal Training Profession
2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
   1. Psychology of Exercise
   2. Behavioral Coaching
3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
   1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
   2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
   3. Human Movement Science
   4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
   5. Nutrition
   6. Supplementation
4. Assessment
   1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
   2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
   1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
   2. Flexibility Training Concepts
   3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
   4. Core Training Concepts
   5. Balance Training Concepts
   6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
   7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
   8. Resistance Training Concepts
6. Program Design
   1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
   2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
   3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations

What you will learn

• Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
• Teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
• Organizational and communication skills

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer CPT certification exam
• Be ready to start your career as a Certified Personal Trainer or an Athletic trainer

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

This course will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, which is one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
• You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam. A robust set of resources will be also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.

If you want an exciting career helping others achieve their fitness goals, start with this NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course. It's a unique online course that prepares you for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exam. The NCCA-accredited NASM personal trainer certification is one of the most respected in the health and fitness industry. Start with this prep course to become a certified personal trainer (CPT) and reach your career goals.

This course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected NASM CPT exam. Through the use of online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain understanding of CPT content, as well as the knowledge needed to successfully sit for the exam.

If you're thinking about studying for your personal trainer certification online, this course is an excellent way to do so. It includes exam preparation and all study materials, as well as the certification exam fee, and you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a successful NASM personal trainer.

1. Professional Development and Responsibility
   1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
   2. The Personal Training Profession
2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
   1. Psychology of Exercise
   2. Behavioral Coaching
3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
   1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
   2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
   3. Human Movement Science
   4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
   5. Nutrition
   6. Supplementation
4. Assessment
   1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
   2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
   1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
   2. Flexibility Training Concepts
   3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
   4. Core Training Concepts
   5. Balance Training Concepts
   6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
   7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
   8. Resistance Training Concepts
6. Program Design
   1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
   2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
   3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations

What you will learn

• Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
• Teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
• Organizational and communication skills

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer CPT certification exam
• Be ready to start your career as a Certified Personal Trainer or an Athletic trainer

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.