Course Descriptions
Medical Terminology 10501101 Focuses on the component parts of medical terms : prefixes , suffixes , and root words . Students practice formation , analysis and reconstruction of terms . Emphasis on spelling , definition 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
Contemporary Healthcare Pract 10501104 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
Digital Literacy Healthcare 10501107 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
Medical Asst Admin Procedures 31509301 Introduces medical assistant students to office management , business administration and the electronic medical record ( EMR ) in the medical office . Students learn to schedule appointments , perform filing , record keeping , telephone and reception duties and communicate effectively with patients and other medical office 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
Human Body in Health & Disease 31509302 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 office setting .( Prerequisite / Corequisite : 10-501-101 , Medical Terminology ). Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
College 101 10890101 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 reflective , 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 first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Medical Asst Lab Procedures 1 31509303 Introduces medical assistant students to laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in a medical office 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
Medical Asst Clin Procedures 1 31509304 Introduces medical assistant students to the clinical procedures performed in the medical office 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
Medical Law , Ethics & Profess 31509309 Prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical and legal boundaries in the health care setting . Students maintain confidentiality , 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
Pharm for Allied Health 31509308 Introduces students to medication classification , 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
Med Office Insurance & Finance 31509307 Introduces medical assistant students to health insurance and finance in the medical office . 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
Med Asst Lab Procedures 2 31509305 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 Office Insurance & Finance ; 31-509-309 Medical Law , Ethics & Profess ; 31-509-310 Medical Assistant Practicum ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Med Asst Clin Procedures 2 31509306 Prepares medical assistant students to perform patient care skills in the medical office 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
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