NOTE: You must have access to a computer with Internet connectivity and an active email address to take any of the online courses.
Visit the program information section to learn more about the Medical Coding or Medical Office Procedures programs.

Prepare for national certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CSS-P) and/or Certified Coding Apprentice (CCA), depending on previous background and experience. Learn to apply coding principles to correctly assign diagnosis codes, physician codes, and hospital procedural codes. 40 hours.

How does the human body function? This course provides a basic overview of the human body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, circulation, the immune response, and electrolytes. Students gain an understanding of how different systems within the human body relate to one another. Upon completion, students are able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Textbook required. Required skills for the online course include the following: comfort with keyboarding, comfort with and access to word processing software, good file management skills, and familiarity with basic grammar. Online packet required for online class. Recommended prerequisite: Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional. 90 hours.Registration procedures for online courses.

19837		8/2–11/22	ONLINE
19862	TTh	8/31–12/16	12:30–3:30 p.m.	CEC
19875	TTh	9/2–12/16	6–9 p.m.	CEC

Good communication skills are important in any workplace. They are crucial in the health care industry, especially when interacting with health care professionals. Learn how to communicate with health care professionals to create a climate of empathy, mutual support, and trust. Learn medical terms that make communication easier. This course is designed to help you understand and appreciate the health care professional-patient relationship. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills. Textbook required. Registration procedures for online courses.

With the explosive growth of electronic health records, medical support personnel need to understand and attain practical knowledge of the electronic health records field. This course reviews the field’s history and standards and provides practical training in scheduling appointments, tracking patient activity, ordering tests, charting patient vitals, and documenting office visits. Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills. 48 hours.Registration procedures for online courses.

This course provides the foundation to build your skills in the medical profession by focusing on the language of medicine and emphasizes prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Learn the medical vocabulary that relates to anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, diagnostic treatment, and procedures of various body systems. Students learn to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms. Textbook required. Recommended prerequisites for online class include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills. 90 hours. Online packet required for online class. Registration procedures for online courses.

19838		8/2–11/22	ONLINE
19839		8/2–11/22	ONLINE
19863	TTh	8/31–12/16	9 a.m.– noon	CEC
19873	MW	9/1–12/15	6–9 p.m.	CEC

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the foundation of health information technology. Topics include the collection of statistical health data and its importance on the health care delivery system, the function, content and structure of the health record as well discussions involving HIPAA, JCAHO and other accrediting bodies. Additional topics include legal and ethical issues in health information technology. 22 hours.

Prepare yourself to become a health unit coordinator, administrative clerk, and/or patient account associate. These occupations are present in almost every hospital, nursing home, and extended care facility. Students in this course learn to complete occupational responsibilities such as coordination and customer service procedures, transcription of physician treatment and medication orders, patient admission processing, discharge and transfer, and proper maintenance of patient medical records. The course emphasizes both non-technical and technical skills. 140 hours.

Non-medical professionals, are you seeking a career change into the medical field? If it has been more than five years since your last biology class, then Introduction to Human Biology for the Health Care Industry will be a great benefit to your success. This course provides a broad overview of biology with respect to the human body. Review the fundamental terms, concepts, and principles of human biology as they relate to many of the jobs in the medical field. These include medical coding, nursing assistance, and many more. For non-medical professionals, this course provides you with a greater understanding of human biology as it relates to job knowledge in the medical industry. 48 hoursTextbook required. Recommended prerequisites for online class include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills. Registration procedures for online courses.

This course introduces you to the world of medical coding. Learn the basics of procedural (CPT-4) and diagnostic (ICD-9) coding as well as basic medical terminology and editing skills required to become a medical coder. Participants receive an overview of the physician's office reimbursement cycle and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Recommended prerequisites include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, and basic file management skills. Textbook required. 48 hours.Registration procedures for online courses.

Using the vocabulary from Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional, you now learn to apply your skills in a coding environment. This course compiles and summarizes the official coding guidelines concerning the most common yet complex diagnosis coding issues. Real-life coding problems illustrating the issues are presented with ICD-9-CM solutions. Prerequisites: Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional and Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional. Textbook and coding manual required. 72 hours. Online packet required for online course. Registration procedures for online courses .

17991	TTH	7/27–10/14	6–9 p.m.	CEC
19850		8/2–11/22	ONLINE

Continuing the study of coding and classification systems, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS/CPT-4 are emphasized. These coding systems are applied to reimbursement and billing, encoders and groupers, case mix management, and the relationship between coding and managed care. Detailed medical history reports are provided from which CPT codes are determined. The textbook plus the Coding Manual from Medical Coding I are used. Recommended prerequisite: Medical Coding I. Online packet required for online course. 72 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.

19840

8/2–11/22

ONLINE

Interested in the medical field? This course is designed to provide the vocabulary needed to begin a medical career. The basics of medical word-building are introduced with a focus on building a working health care vocabulary. Students with no background in the health care field are encouraged to attend. 30 hours. Textbook required. Online packet required. Recommended prerequisites for the online class include a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, the Internet, and email.Registration procedures for online courses.

19865	MW	8/23–10/20	12:30–3:30 p.m.	CEC
19848		9/27–12/6	ONLINE

Are you new to the medical billing field? Using a practice-based approach, learn to confidently complete and submit health insurance claims. Realistic examples, case studies, and application exercises simplify the complex field of health insurance. This introductory course allows you to gain a practical understanding of the world of medical insurance. 24 hours. Textbook and online packet required. Recommended prerequisite course: Introduction to Medical Terminology or Expanded Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals. Recommended prerequisites include a basic understanding of and access to word processing software, the Internet, and email.Registration procedures for online courses.

19846

9/27–12/6

ONLINE

Students learn about the health care environment through this practical approach to health care insurance claims processing. This course provides training in the skills required to successfully operate a medical office or insurance office environment. Course topics include health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare, BC/BS, workman's compensation, and legal and regulatory considerations in medical billing. Textbook required. Recommended prerequisites: Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional, Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional, Medical Coding I, and Medical Coding II. Online courses require Windows (not Mac) for the Virtual Medical Office software. Online packet required for online class. Regular Course: 48 hours. Online: 48 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.

19841		9/27-12/13	ONLINE
20058	TTh	9/14–11/4	6–9 p.m.	OCC

Participants are introduced to legal issues that arise from the interface of medicine and law. Discussions include the rights and responsibilities of health care providers, including HIPAA; involvement of local, state, and federal governments; involvement of the insurance industry; and changes in the health care delivery system. Recommended prerequisites for online class include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access
to word processing software, and basic file management skills. Textbook required. 24 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.

This basic course is for students studying allied health occupations. The course is designed to provide a beginning-level foundation of the study of medications for the non-prescriber. Upon completion of this course, students have a basic understanding of key drug information, including purpose, side effects, cautions, and interactions. 48 hours.

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