Requirements for Certificate Entry:
. High School transcript or equivalent
. Keyboarding proficiency of 45 corrected words per minute (cwpm) with five or less errors in a five-minute timing. Keyboarding testing is required and available in NWTC Assessment Centers for a fee.
. Pass audiometric screening.
Wisconsin Caregiver Law
NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this program must complete a background information form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the background information form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing.
Note
. A majority of courses in the certificate are offered online. The core transcription courses will require on-campus attendance.
. Students choosing to find an off-site clinical in place of the simulated clinical will be required to complete a two-step TB test, physical examination, and provide current immunization information.
. 10-530-119, Medical Transcription Prep is offered in the fall semester.
. 10-530-126, Medical Transcription Simulated Clinical is offered in the fall semester.
. 10-530-121, Medical Transcription 1 is offered in the spring semester.
. 10-530-122, Medical Transcription 2 is offered in the summer semester.
. 10-530-127, RMT Review is offered in the fall semester.
Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-806-189 Basic Anatomy
3
10-530-182 Human Diseases for the Health
3
10-530-181 Intro to the Health Record
1
10-530-126 Medical Transcription Simulate
2
10-501-101 Medical Terminology
3
10-530-122 Medical Transcription 2
4
10-530-119 Medical Transcription Prep
3
10-530-121 Medical Transcription 1
4
10-103-111 Micro: Windows-Intro
1
10-103-121 Micro: Word-Intro
1
10-530-127 RMT Review
Curriculum Note
No final grade lower than “C” is acceptable in any of the courses. A student must repeat the particular course to achieve a “C” or better in order to continue in this certificate.
Course Descriptions
10-806-189 Basic Anatomy ...examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems. (Prerequisite: Recommendation: High School Chemistry or High School Biology with a "C" or better OR College Chemistry or College Biology or College General Anatomy transfer credit with a grade
of "C" or better)
10-530-182 Human Diseases for Hlth Prof ...this course focuses on the common diseases of each body system as encountered in all types of health care settings by health information professionals. Emphasis is placed on understanding the etiology (cause), signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment (including pharmacologic) of each disease. (Prerequisite: 10-501-101, Medical Terminology; 10-806-189, Basic Anatomy)
10-530-181 Intro to Health Record ... illustrate the flow of health information in various health care delivery systems and within the health information department; retrieve data from health records; professional ethics; confidentiality and security of information.
10-530-126 MT Simulated Clinical ...this course will simulate an actual work site. The student will sign up for specific hours at the site for a total of 108 hours. The student will transcribe dictation mostly independently with the clinical coordinator reviewing all work produced. Accuracy and speed will be measured. The student is free to find an off-site clinical setting if that is preferred. (Prerequisite: 10-530-122, Medical Transcription 2)
10-501-101 Medical Terminology ...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.
10-530-122 Medical Transcription 2 ...advanced transcription of authentic physician-dictated reports organized by body system, incorporating skills in English language, technology, medical knowledge, proofreading, editing, and research, while meeting progressively demanding accuracy standards.(Prerequisite: 10-530-121, Medical Transcription 1)
10-530-119 Medical Transcription Prep ...this course will introduce the student to the quality guidelines and other information needed to perform medical transcription. This will include grammar, punctuation, capitalization and number rules, abbreviation usage, computer shortcuts and keyboarding, Internet references, and general English spelling. Laboratory studies and results, radiology terms, and medications and their dosages will be discussed, plus surgical equipment referred to in operative reports. The local, regional, and national transcription organizations will also be discussed, along with confidentiality and other medicolegal aspects of transcription.
10-530-121 Medical Transcription 1 ...this course will utilize all the information gone through in the MT Prep Course. The student will transcribe authentic dictation for all major report types. These include histories and physicals, discharge summaries, consultation notes, operative reports, clinic notes, and radiology reports. Speech recognition and accented dictation will be introduced. Proofreading and editing will be stressed. The student will also develop and/or enhance research skills for finding unfamiliar terms. Accuracy will be stressed, but improvement of speed will be expected. (Prerequisite: 10-530-119, Medical Transcription Prep)
10-103-111 Micro: Windows-Intro ...Windows desktop elements, help features, folder and file management (create, delete, move, find file), and Search strategies.
10-103-121 Micro: Word-Intro ...word processing basics including creating, revising, formatting, and printing; sections, tabs, multiple-page numbering; manipulating text; creating headers/footers; creating and formatting tables, graphics; and merging documents. Requires Windows experience.
10-530-127 RMT Review. ..this course will prepare the student to take the national RMT (Registered Medical Transcriptionist) accreditation test. The student will review possible questions for the test, tips on what to study, and insight into what to expect on test day. (Prerequisite: 10-530-126, Medical Transcription Simulated Clinical)
For more information, please contact: The Health Sciences Department,(920) 498-5543 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5543,or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.