Population Health: Medical Assistants Role

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHCHPH

Population health is an organized effort to improve the health of populations in similar geographical areas, with similar diseases, or health conditions. It is described as a bridge between clinical and public health. Population health provides opportunities for several different types of private, public, and other government sectors to work together for the better health of the community. It is influenced by the community in an effort to address social determinants of health (SDOH) so care can be delivered at a better level (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020).

Course Description

Population health is an organized effort to improve the health of populations in similar geographical areas, with similar diseases, or health conditions. It is described as a bridge between clinical and public health. Population health provides opportunities for several different types of private, public, and other government sectors to work together for the better health of the community. It is influenced by the community in an effort to address social determinants of health (SDOH) so care can be delivered at a better level (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020).

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (1 Match)

American Association of Medical Assistants

1.0 HOURS

This program has been granted prior approval by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) for 1.0000 general continuing education unit(s) (approval Administrative/ Clinical/ General). Granting approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the AAMA of the program content or the program provider.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHCHPH

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Review the definition, background, and scope and value of the MA in population health.
Recall the main concepts of the Healthy People 2030 initiative and the Penobscot MA Delegation Model.
Identify specific chronic disease population health considerations.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Meet Lucia and Dennis

Meet Freddy

Background

Definition

MA Scope and Value

Practice Session with Dennis

Section 3: Health Initiatives and Models

Healthy People 2030

Practice Session with Dennis

MA Delegate Model: Part One

Practice Session with Dennis

MA Delegate Model: Part Two

Practice Session with Dennis

Section 4: Specific Chronic Disease Considerations

Overview

CKD

Practice Session with Dennis

Heart Disease and HTN

Practice Session with Dennis

Section 5: Clinical Vignette

A Week with Dennis: 3 Months Later

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Shalla Newton, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Shalla is a subject matter expert (SME)/writer for Relias. She completed her BSN and two undergraduate degrees with top honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Shalla earned her dual MSN degrees from Johns Hopkins University with top honors. She also maintains her post-baccalaureate nurse educator certificate (NE-BC). Shalla’s tenure spans over 20 years of cross-functional leadership and direct clinical roles in healthcare, biopharma/biotech, government affairs, managed care/market access, nonprofit patient advocacy, and research. Her subject matter expertise is in rare, orphan, and complex diseases. Her sub-expertise is in immune-mediated diseases (rheumatology and immunology), genetics, neurology, hematology/oncology, several pediatric diseases, population/public health, and larger systemic healthcare affairs. Shalla is a published author with leading rare disease experts and a global speaker. She also sits on scientific, advocacy, and legislative advisory boards. She has led national advocacy and disease awareness campaigns, including speaking before congress, leading to the first-in-class rare disease biologic approval and investigative treatment protocols.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Certified Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Population Health: Medical Assistants Role

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American Association of Medical Assistants

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