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W I L S O N T E C H S P R I N G 2 0 0 7 Become a Valuable Member of the Health Care Team! Health care classes are small so students receive individual attention and feel comfortable asking teachers their questions. • Career opportunities are numerous. • Lifetime job placement. • Financial aid, including payment plans and career training loans, available for eligible students. See page 52, call 631/667-6000, x353 or go online at www.wilsontech.org/ financialhelp • Space is limited so register early for these certificate programs! Hospital Admissions Clerk/Patient Access Representative Practice the standard procedures hospitals use to admit patients from intake to patient assignment. Prerequisite: competence in keyboarding (approximately 35 wpm) and successful completion of a pre-entrance evaluation of your reading and writing skills. Call the Career Center at 667-6000, ext. 327 to schedule evaluation before registering. Module I - Medical Terminology Learn the abbreviations and medical terms used in the admitting process. M/W 6:30-9:30 PM (18 hrs) March 5–21 Northport Campus, Rm 206 Module II - Computer Skills Master keyboarding and review basic computer skills needed for your internship. M/W 6:30-9:30 PM (6 hrs) March 26, 28 Northport Campus, Rm 203 Module III - Customer Relationships Develop communication skills and build customer confidence and loyalty. Understand the influence the customer has on every aspect of the institution including physician/patient relationships. M 6-9 PM (15 hrs) April 23–May 21 Northport Campus, Rm 206 Module IV - Patient Access/ Hospital Admitting Procedures Learn the techniques needed to manage the incoming client. Use actual hospital templates, become familiar with leading insurance programs, learn to complete an admission form accurately and complete a Health Care Proxy. Gain an understanding of medical ethics as well as interviewing skills. W 6:30-10 PM (36 hrs) April 11–June 20 Northport Campus, Rm 206/203 Module V - Internship Practice the hospital admissions process from intake to patient assignnment. A 16-hour unpaid internship will be scheduled after all coursework in Modules I to IV has been satisfactorily completed. Eligible students will complete the internship at a local cooperating hospital. Completed form for physical exam must be submitted to the Health Career Office to be considered for clinical placement. You must be available M–F during the daytime to complete this clinical component. No additional fee for internship. Hospital Admissions Clerk (Modules I–V) 186-61 Modules I–IV: (75 hrs, 7.5 CEU) $1,020 March 5–June 20 Northport Campus, Rms 206/203 Module V: 16-hr day-time internship after course work is satisfactorily completed. 6 Earn CEUs for Tech classes!
W I L S O N T E C H S P R I N G 2 0 0 7 Certificate Programs Insurance & Coding Specialist Learn to manage all aspects of the administration of a busy medical office. Courses can also be taken individually to improve your job skills as a medical executive assistant. After successfully completing all seven modules, you are eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) examination for the nationally recognized certification as an Insurance and Coding Specialist. Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED plus competence in keyboarding. Module I: Medical Terminology Learn the meaning and pronunciation of commonly used medical terms and abbreviations. Building a strong medical vocabulary will enhance your success in the health field as well as increase your understanding of medical information. This is a MUST for everyone pursuing a health care profession. Workbook provided. Textbook additional. 1520-61 M/W 6–10 PM (42 hrs, 4.2 CEU) $360, March 5–April 16 Northport Campus, Rm 109 8035-62 Online, $279, Instructor-led March 12–April 30 www.wilsontech.org/express Medical Terminology Challenge Exam Those who have previously taken Medical Terminology or currently work in a health environment may be eligible to take this test. To satisfy the entrance requirement, you must pass this exam with an 80% or above. Call 631/667-6000 x320. 1557-61 Call for appointment 631/667-6000, x320 Dix Hills, Bldg. C Module II: Law and Ethics Learn the professional responsibilities of the members of the health care team and examine the doctor–patient relationship. Discuss the Patient Bill of Rights, HIPAA guidelines, licensing of health care providers, malpractice, health care proxy, consent policies and procedures, and legal responsibilities of the executive medical assistant. Textbook included. 1541-61 M/W 6–9 PM (21 hrs, 2.1 CEU) $235, April 18–May 9 Northport Campus, Rm 109 8121-61 Online, $199, Instructor-led April 23–May 14 www.wilsontech.org/express. Textbook additional for online. Law and Ethics Challenge Exam If you currently work in a health care environment and think you may have learned enough on-the-job to meet this course requirement, take this test. To demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of course content, you must pass this exam with an 80% or above. Call 631-667-6000 x320. 1651-61 Call for appointment, 631/667-6000, x320 Dix Hills, Bldg. C Module III: Anatomy & Physiology Learn the structure and function of the skin, musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive and nervous systems. Discuss common diseases, diagnostic procedures and laboratory testing. 1543-61 M/W 6–10 PM (40 hrs, 4 CEU) $419, May 14–June 18 Northport Campus, Rm 109 Module IV: Admin. Office Procedures Actual case scenarios will help you become well-versed in front desk reception, communication and listening skills, telephone techniques, medical records and appointment management. Covers patients’ medical records, ledger cards, the pegboard system, ICD and CPT coding, insurance claims and management of the medical office’s financial activity. Textbook and supplies included. Prerequisite*: Module I, II, III 1544-61 M/W 6–10 PM (40 hrs, 4 CEU) $345 (subject to change), Fall 2007 Northport Campus Rm 109 Module V: Medical Manager Learn to provide billing services with “Medical Manager”. Include: new patient entry, electronic appointment scheduling, billing procedures and services, credit and collection policies, and methods of resolving collection problems. Includes textbook and diskette. Prerequisite*: Module I, II, III 1545-61 T/Th 6–10 PM (45 hrs, 4.5 CEU) $339, March 13–April 26 Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Rm 203 Module VI: Medical Coding An introduction to basic guidelines in using the ICD-9 and CPT coding manuals. Learn methods specific for medical offices, and the billing of Medicare and private insurance. Explore appropriate use of modifiers. Basic CPT and ICD manuals will be available for class use. Workbook provided. Prerequisite*: Module I, II, III 1546-61 T/Th 6–10 PM (50 hrs, 5 CEU) $405, May 8–June 21 Dix Hills, Bldg. C, Rm 203 Module VII: Electronic Billing Learn to access information to complete and transmit insurance forms electronically. Learn to use ICD 9 and CPT Coding. You will receive individualized instruction to develop your billing skills in our computer laboratory. Textbook and diskette included. Prerequisite*: Module I, II, III 1547-31 T/Th 6–10 PM (50 hrs, 5 CEU) $495 (subject to change), Summer 2007 NOTE: NCCT Certification exam coming summer 2007. Modules I–VII must have been completed with a passing grade to sit for exam. *Prerequisites are for those who wish to complete the Insurance & Coding Specialist program. Take an online course at www.careerlearn.org 7
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