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Medical Technician Programs at Northwestern College

• Health Care Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate Description: Join one of the fastest growing fields by earning a certificate in the Health Care Billing Specialist program at Northwestern College. Make the most of growing employment opportunities as a Health Care Billing Specialist by gaining the skills you need to expedite payments and reimbursements promptly within the ambulatory or out-patient healthcare industry.

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• Health Care Coding Specialist Certificate Description: This certificate provides training that qualifies students for entry into the health care coding field. It teaches them to review and analyze health records, and also emphasizes the skills necessary to understanding the different rules and regulations of various insurance companies.

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• Health Information Technology Description: Health information technology combines the areas of health care, administration, and information systems to manage and report health care data. Health Information Technicians are employed at hospitals, nursing homes, medical group practices, clinics, home health agencies, ambulatory care practices, insurance companies, and public health organizations. The Health Information Technology Program seeks to educate entry-level health information technicians who meet the requirements determined by the profession as stated by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and upon graduation, students will be qualified to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) examination and find employment in the field. Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health data management Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health statistics and quality management Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health services organization delivery comparably in Medical Law and Ethical Standards Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health informatics Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in organization management

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• Health Information Technology - NC Online Description: If you're interested in this program, you should have an interest in the health care field, although actual patient contact is very rare. You also enjoy organizing, preparing, and retrieving detailed work. Health Information Technicians compile, code, and maintain patient medical records and can also tabulate and analyze data to help prepare statistical information extracted from groups of records. • Organize and evaluate medical records for completeness and accuracy • Code patient records according to standard classifications • Utilize appropriate sanitation and universal precautions procedures • Consult with physicians to clarify diagnoses and treatment • Use computer programs to tabulate and analyze data Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology • Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health data management • Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health statistics and quality management • Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health services organization delivery comparably in Medical Law and Ethical Standards • Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in health informatics • Be adequately prepared as Health Information Technicians in organization management

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• Massage Therapy - Business emphasis Description: If you think that a massage is something people get to pamper themselves, you're only 31% right. A recent study by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) found that 69% of massages today are for medical reasons, relaxation and stress reduction. According to the AMTA, the massage therapist "applies manual techniques and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client." These techniques include hands-on muscle manipulation as well as adjunctive therapies such as hydrotherapy and reflexology. You can join this fascinating field with the Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Massage Therapy from Northwestern College. Talk about a hands-on education! Northwestern College's Massage Therapy program combines healthcare-related instruction with business-related topics and general education subjects to provide a well-rounded curriculum to prepare you for success in this fast-growing field.

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• Massage Therapy - Medical emphasis Description: If you think that a massage is something people get to pamper themselves, you're only 31% right. A recent study by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) found that 69% of massages today are for medical reasons, relaxation and stress reduction. According to the AMTA, the massage therapist "applies manual techniques and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the client." These techniques include hands-on muscle manipulation as well as adjunctive therapies such as hydrotherapy and reflexology. You can join this fascinating field with the Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Massage Therapy from Northwestern College. Talk about a hands-on education! Northwestern College's Massage Therapy program combines healthcare-related instruction with business-related topics and general education subjects to provide a well-rounded curriculum to prepare you for success in this fast-growing field.

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• Massage Therapy Certificate Description: This program provides hands-on training to students seeking careers in Massage Therapy. Candidates for this degree are given the opportunity to learn and perform basic muscle manipulation techniques, adjunctive therapies such as hydrotherapy and reflexology, and business-related topics, providing a foundation for those who intend to open a private practice.

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• Medical Assisting Description: The Medical Assisting degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and offers training in one of the nation's fastest growing occupations. Students in this major learn to perform general medical procedures, and also receive instruction on the fundamentals of managing a physician's office.

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