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Topics in Telemedicine: Go the Distance with Remote Patient Care
Bundle Information

Bundle Description

This bundle provides a comprehensive introduction to telemedicine and its application in ambulatory care settings. Learners will explore the foundations of telemedicine, including its benefits, challenges, technology requirements, and common clinical uses. The bundle also examines the medical assistant’s role in virtual care delivery, patient engagement, visit preparation, care coordination, and communication. Finally, learners will gain essential knowledge of telemedicine documentation, HIPAA compliance, data security, and reimbursement practices. Together, these courses equip medical assistants with the practical skills needed to support safe, compliant, efficient, and patient-centered telemedicine services.

Content Overview
The Topics in Telemedicine: Go the Distance with Remote Patient Care program is composed of three courses:

 

Course 1: Introduction to Telemedicine - 1.5 Admin/Gen CEUs

This module will explore what telemedicine is, the different ways it can be used in patient care, its advantages and disadvantages, and basic equipment required by providers and patients to use telemedicine.
Course 2: Telemedicine: Care Delivery and Patient Management - 1.5 Admin/Gen CEUs
This module will introduce you to the role of medical assistants in telemedicine in ambulatory care practices; the protocol for setting up telemedicine visits; and the types of specialties, common uses, and barriers in telemedicine.
Course 3: Telemedicine: Documentation - 1.5 Admin/Gen CEUs
This module describes key requirements for documentation of telemedicine, including clinical documentation, the importance of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, and documentation for billing and reimbursement.


Complete the following three courses, and a final exam, to earn the certificate: 

Each course includes a posttest with a minimum passing score of 80%. Users will earn CEUs as they pass the individual courses. Those who pass some, but not all, of the three courses will still earn CEUs for the courses that were passed, however, only those who pass all three courses will receive a program-level certificate upon completion.

Key Takeaways
  • Describe the principles, applications, and technology requirements of telemedicine.
  • Identify the medical assistant’s responsibilities in telemedicine care delivery.
  • Apply best practices for virtual visit preparation and patient communication.
  • Recognize common telemedicine uses, specialties, and implementation barriers.
  • Explain telemedicine documentation, privacy, and HIPAA compliance requirements.
  • Discuss reimbursement considerations and billing requirements for telemedicine services.
Course Contributors
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Intended Audience
This bundle is intended for medical assistants, CMA (AAMA) professionals, allied health personnel, and outpatient care team members who support virtual and hybrid care services. Learners will gain practical knowledge and skills to facilitate telemedicine visits, support patient engagement, maintain compliance, protect patient information, and contribute to high-quality, technology-enabled patient care.
Retake Information
One retake per course posttest is allowed. Participants must wait a minimum of 24 hours from a failing score to retake a course posttest.
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Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Cost:
Member: $50.00
Nonmember: $75.00
CEU Offered:
4.5 Gen/Adm CEUs
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