Bundle DescriptionThis bundle explores key clinical and administrative topics that support effective health care delivery. Learners will gain practical knowledge of cardiac psychology, while also developing an understanding of FASD patient care.Medical Assisting Today now includes a 2.5 AAMA CEU article plus an extra 1 AAMA CEU article in each magazine! As a bonus for AAMA members, this extra CEU article is available at no additional cost.Bundle OverviewCourse 1: A Change of Heart: How Cardiac Psychology Is Reshaping Cardiac Care (2.5 Gen/Clin CEUs) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Living with cardiovascular disease can also impose a toll on a person’s emotional health, increasing risks for anxiety, depression, and psychological stress. Discover the range of mental health care services available to cardiology patients. Learn about the health care teams behind cardiac psychology care.
Course 2: A Spectrum of Care: Meet the Unique Needs of Patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (1 Gen/Admin CEU)
Improving care for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) requires careful attention to how care is delivered in everyday moments. Learn about the definition of FASD. Understand how people with FASDs may experience difficulties with executive functioning and social and emotional differences. Discover how medical assistants can create FASD-informed health care environments that reduce stigma.