Demonstrate effective workplace communications Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks Model professionalism in a healthcare setting Perform �nancial practices through analysis of payor data and reimbursement methods
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
10-106-114 KEYBOARDING-SPEED BUILDING ... typing skill and speed development on the alphabetic and numeric keyboards using analytic / diagnostic software . Basic document processing . 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
10-501-107 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
10-501-104 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
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
10-160-301 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS ... examines the history of the U . S . healthcare system , different healthcare organizations and various roles of healthcare providers . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-160-302 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE ... presents common health insurance terminology . Students are introduced to various private health insurance programs including : managed care , CDHPs , and hospital insurance . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-160-304 MEDICAL PRACTICE PROCEDURES ... emphasizes administrative procedures in the electronic medical of�ce including : patient registration , appointment scheduling and medical of�ce software . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-160-303 GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE ... introduction to various government insurance programs including : Workers ’ Compensation , disability insurance , Medicare , Medicaid and TriCare . ( Corequisite : 10-160-302 Private Health Insurance ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-160-305 MEDICAL BILLING PROCESSES ... introduction to the medical revenue cycle and key billing and collection processes . ( Prerequisite : 10-160-304 , Medical Practice and Procedures ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-106-153 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE ... developing a professional image and attitude , including study of business ethics and etiquette ; goal setting ; anger , stress , and time management ; understanding of diverse cultures ; and development of platform skills . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-530-155 DIAGNOSTIC / PROCEDURE CODING ... the International Classi�cation of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology with emphasis on coding skills , use of this classi�cation system in health care settings , its application for statistical and reimbursement purposes . ( Prerequisites : 10-501-101 Medical Terminology & 31-509-302 Human Body in Health and Disease ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-106-131 BUSINESS GRAMMAR & PROOFREADING ... Develop grammar and proofreading skills to communicate professionally in writing . Focuses on the development of grammar , word usage , and punctuation , in order to compose and edit errorfree business documents . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-804-134 MATHEMATICAL REASONING ... All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about �scal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the �rst of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-160-306 HEALTHCARE BUSINESS PRACTICUM ... healthcare business principles and protocols are observed and / or performed by completing practicum hours within a healthcare facility . In addition , learners explore job preparation and search strategies , professional growth and successful personal / interpersonal work-related behaviors . ( Prerequisites : Accepted into the Healthcare Business Professional Program ; Completion of Digital Literacy for Healthcare , 10-501-107 , and all 10-160-xxx second semester courses . Corequisite : Diagnostic / Procedure Coding , 10-530-155 .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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