Health Sciences
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Emergency Medical Technician
Program Code: 305313 Find the program description within the Law, Safety and Security cluster, page 66.
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Medical Assistant
Program Code: 315091 Medical Assistant program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings which could include physicians’ offices, insurance providers, medical laboratories, or medical records departments. As a member of the health care team, the medical assistant prepares patients for examination or treatment, takes vital signs, performs simple lab tests, performs electrocardiograms, and performs administrative functions. If you are looking for a career working in a fast-paced environment where you interact with many people every day, medical assistant is the career for you. This program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs( www. caahep. org) on recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board of American Association of Medical Assistant Endowment.
TOTAL CREDITS: 33
All credits in the Healthcare Customer Service Representative( 615091) certificate apply toward this technical diploma. Some credits from this technical diploma apply toward the Practical Nursing( 915431) technical diploma.
Currently certified / practicing medical assistants may apply credit from prior education and work experience toward the Practical Nursing program
Career Pathway Bridge available for students needing additional support to meet program entry requirements. ___________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 24,046 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Medical Coding Specialist
Program Code: 315302 The Medical Coding Specialist program is designed to prepare students for employment in all types of health care organizations, insurance companies, or government agencies associated with medical coding, reimbursement, health services research, and health care planning. This technical diploma will take a minimum of four terms to complete.
TOTAL CREDITS: 27
All credits in this certificate apply toward the Health Information Technology( 105301) associate degree. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 36,000 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Nursing Assistant
Program Code: 305431 Nursing Assistant program graduates are eligible for employment in a variety of settings which could include an acute care hospital, long-term care / rehab facility, or home health agency. As a member of the health care team, the nursing assistant provides personal and daily care to clients who need assistance. Why choose the Nursing Assistant program at NWTC? Success— More than 98 percent of NWTC Nursing Assistant graduates pass their written competency test on their first attempt. And the number of NWTC graduates who pass the skills test is higher than the state of Wisconsin average. Quality— Many students are offered employment during their clinical experience. Expertise— The Nursing Assistant faculty all have extensive work experience in taking care of elderly clients. The Nursing Assistant program is approved by the Office of Caregiver Quality within the Division of Quality Assurance as part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
TOTAL CREDITS: 3
All credits in this technical diploma apply toward the Nursing- Associate Degree( 105431) as a program entry requirement.
Career Pathway Bridge available for students needing additional support to meet program entry requirements. __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 24,046 *
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