If you are like most of us, you have things from your past...and somewhere in future, some of those things are bound to become worth some money. When and just how much...is anybody's guess. Some items are a little more predictable than others, though. The more rare, because of how it was made, or how long artist created, or effect of author's writings on society, or even because of who owned it, are all to be considered. What you don't know can hurt you, financially speaking, and yet average person can easily be owner of any number of items that will be valuable tomorrow. If you want to test something out - ask your pre-teen what they think...if they say it's cool hold onto it for a few more years - it's almost certain to be in demand as retro, if nothing else! If you are holding onto something that you believe to be valuable now - don't let someone sell you short...if you don't know enough about item find someone you can trust to educate you on item...or educate yourself at your local library - or online. The Internet is a wealth of information at your fingertips.

Everything old truly becomes 'new' again in a new generation's eyes and while chances are you will not get rich off of your past - handing it over to someone for a fair price based on it's true worth - can be a very rewarding way of preserving it!

C.L. Hanna is the owner of "HEART'S DOOR", which specializes in the creative use of collectibles and vintage items in home-decorating. Having been involved in Interior Decorating and collecting for over 20 years she recently took her shop online at www.heartsdoor.org

2.) Medical Terminology (a) Basic structure of medical words (b) Word building and definitions (c) Applications of medical terminology

3.) Medical Law and Ethics (a) Legal guidelines/requirements for health care (b) Medical ethics and related issues (c) Risk management

4.) Psychology (a) Basic principles (b) Developmental stages of life cycle (c) Hereditary, cultural and environmental influences on behavior (d) Mental health and applied psychology

5.) Communication (a) Principles of verbal and nonverbal communication (b) Recognition and response to verbal and nonverbal communication (c) Adaptations for individualized needs (d) Applications of electronic technology (e) Fundamental writing skills.

6. Medical Assisting Administrative Procedures (a) Basic medical office functions (b) Bookkeeping and basic accounting (c) Insurance and coding (d) Facility management

7.) Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures (a) Asepsis and infection control (b) Specimen collection and processing (c) Diagnostic testing (d) Patient care (e) Pharmacology (f) Medical emergencies (g) Principles of radiology

8.) Professional Components (a) Personal attributes (b) Job readiness (c) Workplace dynamics (d) Allied health professions and credentialing

9.) Externship (a) A minimum of 160 contact hours (b) Placement in an ambulatory health care setting

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