Apply data governance principles to ensure the quality of health data . Apply coding and reimbursement systems . Apply informatics and analytics in data use . Apply organizational management techniques . Model professional behaviors and ethics .
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
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
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
10-530-162 FOUNDATIONS OF HIM ... introduces learners to the healthcare delivery system , and the external forces that in�uence healthcare delivery . Sets an understanding for the expectations and standards related to professional ethics , con�dentiality and security of health information . Differentiates the use and structure of healthcare data elements , data standards , and the relationships between them . Prepares learners to collect and maintain health data to ensure a complete and accurate health record . *** It is highly recommended students have basic computer skills prior to taking this course . Students should know how to use web browsers and basic functions Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-806-189 BASIC ANATOMY ... examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers . Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-530-178 HEALTHCARE LAW & ETHICS ... examines regulations for the content , use , con�dentiality , disclosure , and retention of health information . An overview of the legal system and ethical issues are addressed . ( Corequisite : 10-530-162 Foundations of HIM ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-530-182 HUMAN DISEASE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ... prepares learners to interpret clinical documentation that they will encounter in a variety of healthcare settings . Emphasis is placed on understanding the common disorders and diseases of each body system to include the etiology ( cause ), signs and symptoms , diagnostic tests and results , and medical treatments and surgical procedures . ( Prerequisite : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ; Co-requisite 10-806-189 , Basic Anatomy ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-530-197 ICD DIAGNOSIS CODING ... prepares students to assign ICD diagnosis codes supported by medical documentation with entry level pro�ciency . Students apply instructional notations , conventions , rules , and of�cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD diagnosis codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in Health Information Technology program or Medical Coding Technical Diploma ; Corequisites : 10-530-182 , Human Diseases for Health Professions and 10-530-162 , Foundations of HIM ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-530-184 CPT CODING ... assign CPT codes supported by medical documentation at entry level ; apply CPT instructional notations , conventions , rules , and of�cial coding guidelines ; case studies and actual medical record documentation . ( Corequisite : 10-530-182 , Human Diseases for Health Professions ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-530-199 ICD PROCEDURE CODING ... prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry level pro�ciency . Students apply instructional notations , conventions , rules , and of�cial coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation . ( Co-requisites : 10-530-182 , Human Diseases for Health Professions ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-530-159 HEALTHCARE REVENUE MANAGEMENT ... Prepares learners to compare and contrast health care payers , evaluate the reimbursement cycle and compliance with regulations . Learners assign payment classi�cations with entry level pro�ciency using computerized encoding and grouping software . ( Prerequisites : 10-530-197 , ICD Diagnosis Coding ; Corequisites : 10-530-199 , ICD Procedure Coding ; 10-530-184 , CPT Coding ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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