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Contemporary Healthcare Practices

Class Number: MEDTERM 10501104-8 - Contemporary Healthcare Pract
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-501-104 CONTEMPORARY HEALTHCARE PRACTICES...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

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Examine the healthcare community
  2. Demonstrate professional behavior as a member of the healthcare team
  3. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality
  4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills in the healthcare setting
  5. Integrate principles of customer service in the healthcare setting
  6. Demonstrate effective written communication skills in the healthcare setting
  7. Apply an organized process to solve problems in a healthcare setting

Class Details

Class Number:
MEDTERM 10501104-8 - Contemporary Healthcare Pract
Date:
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Delivery:
Other Distance Mode
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

Students will attend class at the assigned dates and times. This class will be taught through a combination of in-person and live virtual meetings accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online Live Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM

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