Provide patient care in accordance with regulations , policies , laws , and patient rights . Perform medical laboratory procedures . Demonstrate professionalism in a health care setting . Demonstrate safety and emergency practices in a health care setting .
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ... focuses on the component parts of medical terms : pre�xes , suf�xes , and root words . Students practice formation , analysis and reconstruction of terms . Emphasis on spelling , de�nition and pronunciation . Introduction to operative , diagnostic , therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems , as well as systemic and surgical terminology . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-501-104 CULTURE OF HEALTHCARE ... prepares learners to work in the healthcare environment as part of a healthcare team . Learners will investigate the healthcare community , patient privacy standards , and the professional behavior that is expected in today ' s medical community . Learner will examine various aspects of verbal and written communication skills , customer service principles , and problem solving techniques necessary to be a vital member of the healthcare workforce . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-501-107 DIGITAL LITERACY FOR HEALTHCARE ... the course will explore the use of the electronic health record , the role of social media in health care communication , the uses of wearable technologies that monitor activity and heart rate , the use of data to manage population health and the impact of new developments on the healthcare workforce . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-509-301 MEDICAL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ... introduces medical assistant students to of�ce management , business administration and the electronic medical record ( EMR ) in the medical of�ce . Students learn to schedule appointments , perform �ling , record keeping , telephone and reception duties and communicate effectively with patients and other medical of�ce staff , and keep an inventory of supplies . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Medical Assistant program ; 10- 501-101 , Medical Terminology ; 10-501-107 , Digital Literacy for Healthcare ; and 10-501-104 , Culture of Healthcare .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-509-302 HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH & DISEASE ... students learn to recognize human body structure and function in health and disease states . Students explore the causes , signs , and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures , usual treatment , prognosis , and prevention of diseases commonly diagnosed and treated in the medical of�ce setting .( Prerequisite / Corequisite : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ). Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-509-303 MEDICAL ASSISTANT LABORATORY PROCEDURES 1 ... introduces medical assistant students to laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in a medical of�ce setting . Students perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment ( CLIA ) waived routine laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory care setting . Students follow laboratory safety requirements and federal regulations while performing specimen collection and processing , microbiology and urinalysis testing . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Medical Assistant Program ; Pre / Corequisites : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; 10-501-107 , Digital Literacy for Healthcare ; 31-509-302 , Human Body in Health / Disease ; 31-509- 301 , MA Administrative Procedures ; 31-509-304 Medical Assist Clin Procedures 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-509-304 MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROCEDURES 1 ... introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical of�ce setting . Students perform basic examining room skills including screening , vital signs , patient history , minor surgery and patient preparation for routine and specialty exams in the ambulatory care setting . Learner explores communication principles and psychology theories related to patient care . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Medical Assistant Program ; Pre / Corequisites : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; 10-501-107 , Digital Literacy for Healthcare ; 31-509-301 , MA Administrative Procedures ; 31-509-302 , Human Body in Health and Disease ; 31-509-303 , Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-509-309 MEDICAL LAW ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM ... prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting . Students maintain con�dentiality , examine legal aspects of ambulatory healthcare , perform quality improvement procedures , examine legal and bioethical issues , and demonstrate awareness of diversity . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
31-509-308 PHARM FOR ALLIED HEALTH ... introduces students to medication classi�cation , basic pharmacology principles , and supplements . Students apply basic pharmacodynamics to identify common medications and calculate dosages in preparation for medication administration . ( Corequisites : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; 31-509-302 , Human Body in Health / Disease ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-509-307 MEDICAL OFFICE INSURANCE & FINANCE ... introduces medical assistant students to health insurance and �nance in the medical of�ce . Students perform bookkeeping procedures , apply managed care guidelines , and complete insurance claim forms . Students use medical coding and managed care terminology to perform insurance-related duties . ( Prerequisites : 31-509-301 , Medical Assistant Administrative Procedures ; 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease ; 10-501- 101 , Medical Terminology ; 10-501-107 Intro to Healthcare Computing ( or any other computer course ); Corequisites : 31-509-305 Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 2 ; 31-509-306 , Medical Assistant Clinical Procedures 2 ; 31-509-308 Pharm for Allied Health ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-509-305 MEDICAL ASSISTANT LABORATORY PROCEDURES 2 ... prepares students to perform phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment ( CLIA ) waived hematology , chemistry , immunology and laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in the ambulatory care setting . ( Prerequisites : 31-509-303 Medical Assistant Laboratory Procedures ; 10-501-101 Medical Terminology ; 10-501-107 Intro to Health Care Computing ; 31-509-304 Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1 ; 31-509-301 Medical Asst Admin Procedures ; 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease ; Pre / Corequisites : 31-509-306 Med Asst Clin Proced 2 ; 31-509-307 Med Of�ce Insurance & Finance ; 31-509-309 Medical Law , Ethics & Profess ; 31-509-310 Medical Assistant Practicum ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
31-509-306 MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROCEDURES 2 ... prepares medical assistant students to perform patient care skills in the medical of�ce setting . Students perform clinical procedures including administering medications , performing an electrocardiogram , assisting with respiratory testing , coaching patients , and assisting with emergency situations in an ambulatory care setting . Students learn preventive care and principles of nutrition . ( Prerequisites : 31-509-301 Medical Asst Admin Procedures ; 31-509-304 Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1 ; 31-509-303 Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1 ; 31-509-302 Human Body in Health & Disease ; 10-501-101 Medical Terminology ; 10-501-107 Intro to Health Care Computing ; Pre / Corequisites : 31- 509-305 Med Asst Lab Procedures 2 ; 31-509-307 Med Of�ce Insurance & Finance ; 31-509-308 Pharm for Allied Health ; 31-509-309 Medical Law , Ethics & Profess ; 31-509-310 Medical Assistant Practicum )
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