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This course provides explanation of the current standards that a durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) supplier must meet to receive and maintain a Medicare Supplier Number and to submit claims to and receive payment from Medicare.

This course explains the structural and procedural changes that have been made to the process that Medicare beneficiaries can use to appeal claim denial and the steps that need to be followed in the appeals process.

This course is designed to provide you with awareness of basic first aid principles and the importance of first aid training courses. This information is only a guide. It is not a substitute for training or professional medical assistance.

Health care personnel will learn the techniques of basic first aid.

This course offers an introduction to the Medicare program and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The Advance Determination of Medicare Coverage (ADMC) is a process by which your local Medicare carrier will provide you and the beneficiary with a coverage decision prior to delivery of an item. This course describes the ADMC process.

This guide offers quick access to Medicare’s coverage rules, reimbursement criteria, and documentation needs across multiple categories of home medical equipment, including commodes, patient lifts, mobility aids, oxygen therapy, PAP/RAD devices, and more. This can be downloaded to help educate referral sources.

NOTE: Unit price includes shipping to a single location.  Please allow 7-10 business days to process your order.

This course provides an overview of HIV, how it is spread, its symptoms and diagnoses, and its vaccination.

The home health aide will enhance her understanding of type 2 diabetes and the care of the client with the disease.

This course introduces the new home medical equipment staff member to standard ambulatory aids (canes, crutches and walkers). Because of the multitude of brands of ambulatory aids and accessories on the market, this course will cover ambulatory aids in the broadest generic terms. For specific information related to a particular brand of ambulatory aid, please consult the vendors.

Enhances the participant's knowledge of HIV and AIDS.

To enhance the participant’s knowledge of HIV and AIDS.

Purpose

HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, progressively kills or damages the cells of the body’s immune system inhibiting the ability to fight infections and certain cancers. In the most advanced stage of HIV infection, AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) occurs. This course helps health care workers understand the progression of the disease, at-risk populations, HIV prevention methods, Texas-specific laws regarding HIV, and treatment options.

To better understand the role and responsibilities of the home health aide.

The participant will enhance their understanding of compliance issues in healthcare.

The Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS) credentialing program is administered by VGM Live At Home. This certification program is designed to assist the professional dealing in the retail environment of aids to daily living and accessibility items. The ADLS program is intended to reduce the disparity in training and knowledge found among professionals who evaluate and recommend solutions for the safety, comfort, and environmental access needs of aging and physically challenged individuals. The program consists of a three unit self-study educational program, unit reviews and a comprehensive final exam. Upon successfully completing the entire program, you will hold the distinction of being a certified Aids to Daily Living Specialist (ADLS). Note: This program will also assist those studying for the C.E.A.C. certification program.

 Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 2 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) to participants who successfully complete this three-module program. 

This certification program is non-refundable once the student has been active in the course. Questions, contact VGM Live At Home at 877-404-2442.

Patients have rights that health care providers are required to follow. These rights ensure that all patients are given choices, have the rights to refuse services or care, understand treatments, and receive quality care. This course is designed to give an overview of patient rights following the federal model patient bill of rights that are a condition of participation in Medicare and Medicaid. If the patient lacks decision-making ability or is legally incompetent, a designated surrogate, family member, or guardian can exercise the patient’s rights on their behalf. You will learn about various types of advance directives, which are legal documents that detail a patient’s health care preferences and end-of-life decisions.

This course is intended for all employees in the long-term care setting. You will learn what is social media, what privacy rights residents have related to social media, and types of possible criminal abuse via social media. You will study what the August 5, 2016 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memo mandated that nursing homes do in regards to social media. In June 2016, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) gave written guidance to members about what these policies may encompass, which will be discussed.

This course is written for those serving in the required position of the privacy officer. It provides an overview of the job requirements as determined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This course introduces positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, and discusses proper billing procedures for reimbursement from Medicare and other third party payers who follow the same criteria.

This course will help you become familiar with the process of billing Medicare for all types of urological supplies.

In this course intended for nursing and management staff in the long-term care setting you will learn what is social media, what privacy rights residents have related to social media, and types of possible criminal abuse via social media. You will study what the August 5, 2016 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) memo mandated that nursing homes do in regards to social media, including creating and implementing policies, training staff, and responding and reporting allegations of abuse. In June 2016, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) gave written guidance to members about what these policies may encompass, which will be discussed.

This course introduces the various types of orders required by Medicare: Preliminary/Dispensing Order, Written Order Prior to Delivery (WOPD), Standard Written Order (SWO), Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN), and DME MAC Information Form (DIF). You will learn when to use which type of order, how to correctly complete orders, and who is authorized to order durable medical equipment.

This course highlights Medicare documentation requirements prior to claims submission. It is important to understand which type of order is required prior to delivery: Preliminary/Dispensing Order (can be verbal or written) or Standard Written Order Prior to Delivery.

This course explains how to bill Medicare for all types of hospital beds and accessories and what documentation is required.