Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 311601
The Healthcare Business Professional Technical Diploma encompasses a unique combination of medical of�ce procedures , customer service , and computer skills needed to be successful for employment in a health insurance or a healthcare business of�ce setting . Courses will immerse students in medical terminology , customer service and communication skills related to healthcare , HIPAA , various insurance programs , basic anatomy and pharmacology , and exposure to an EMR system . The program will include 39 total credits . Credits from the Healthcare Customer Service Representative Pathway certi�cate ladder to this technical diploma . Students are expected to have entry-level computer skills . It is recommended that students complete basic computer coursework if de�cient in this area . Attend mandatory online program orientation .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Healthcare Business Professional Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-106-114 Keyboarding-Speed Building 10-501-101 Medical Terminology 10-501-107 Digital Literacy Healthcare 10-501-104 Culture of Healthcare 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease Semester Total
1 2 3 2 2 3
13.00
This program is offered at : Aurora Crivitz Green Bay Luxemburg Marinette Oconto Falls Shawano �
Second Semester
10-160-301 Intro to HC Systems 10-160-302 Private Health Insurance 10-160-304 Medical Practice Proc 10-160-303 Gov Health Insurance 10-160-305 Medical Billing Processes 10-106-153 Professional Pro�le Semester Total
Third Semester
10-530-155 Diagnostic / Procedure Coding 10-106-131 Business Grammar & Proofreading 10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 10-160-306 Healthcare Business Practicum Semester Total
Total Credits
1 2 3 2 3 3
14.00
3 3 3 3 12.00
39.00
Getting Started : 1 . Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . 2 . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : * High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). * College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .
A majority of the Healthcare Business Professional program courses are offered in an online format .
Perform routine medical of�ce administrative procedures
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