WDCECourse Descriptions
HSC - Health Sciences
HSC167
Beginning Medical Terminology
This course is designed for those who are interested in developing the ability to read and understand the language of medicine. Useful for those entering employment in the medical field, for those engaged in the art of healing, and for those desiring a personal knowledge of medical terms.
HSC183
Medical Language Editor - Blended Instruction
Medical Language Editors interpret, edit, and transcribe dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals. Medical language editing creates the legal documentation of medical care provided and facilitates the delivery of healthcare services and the reimbursement process. The program includes 780 hours of classroom and hands-on, distance learning study, and 240 hours of internship experience. For the transcription editing module of the program, students will be expected to work independent of classroom instruction and adhere to a formal schedule for progress. Upon completion, students will be able to sit for the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) exam offered by the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT).
Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated working use of the English language, typing speed of 50 wpm, and ability to hear/understand spoken language. Successful completion of a basic entry level skills test is necessary prior to acceptance.
HSC222
Patient Safety
The safe and reliable delivery of health care requires new skills, teamwork, and new ways of relating to patients and families. The patient safety session provides participants with a core knowledge base in the science of patient safety and equips the participant with tools, methods, and approaches to actively participate in the delivery of safe and reliable health care.
HSC223
Key Concepts for Dementia Care
Join us for a continuing education session on Dementia basics, communication, behavioral management, and end of life care.
HSC316
Local Anesthetics for the Dental Hygienist
This 30-hour course, delivered in two 15-hour parts, provides the licensed dental hygienist with the knowledge and skills to administer local anesthesia in a clinical setting. Specific requirements set forth by the State Board of Dentistry of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are addressed. Practical training includes hands-on application of a local anesthesia administration in clinical laboratory settings.
HSC403
Key Skills for Transitioning to a Nurse Manager Role
The current staffing crisis in most hospitals has resulted in many promotions of staff nurses into managerial positions for which they are unprepared. Many hospitals do not have nurse manager orientation programs so they are not learning the essential foundation supervisory and leadership skills every mid-level manager needs. This program is designed to equip new and experienced nurse managers with the foundation of leadership skills they need to succeed.
HSC404
Basic Health Care Spanish
This course helps medical personnel communicate with the Spanish- speaking world through audio, verbal, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on key phrases and vocabularies along with cognates enables medical personnel to identify with the Spanish speaking in order to comprehend and retain the language. Grammar structure, concentrated vocabularies, common dialectical variations, and cultural diversities are addressed.
HSC407
Making a Difference for Patients and Their Families
Fast-paced environments and continued pressure to deliver exceptional service to patients and their families could never be more critical in the health care field. This workshop helps employees focus on delivering exceptional service to patients and their families. Discover new or refresh existing skills as they relate to customer service for patient care.
HSC517
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certificate
This medical billing and coding certificate is for those interested in obtaining the skills needed to work in handling proper insurance claims in a physician's office or medical insurance company using CPT and ICD -9-CM. Topics include medical terminology, medican insurances, third pa rty reimbursements, filing claims, completing common insurance forms, delinquent and denied claims, and billing procedures. Upon course completion, participants may sit for the National Healthcareer Associat ion certification exam for designation of Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
HSC901
Medical Assistant - Level I and II
Classroom and laboratory instruction prepare you to perform general administrative, receptionist, and basic clinical procedures in doctor's offices, clinics, medical facilities, and human services agencies. Medical assistants primarily work in outpatient settings keeping offices and clinics running smoothly. The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential is offered by the American Medical Technologies (AMT). THIS CLASS IS HELD IN WILLIAMSPORT.
