| Medical Office Training
Courses are Available via the Classroom or Online! |
| 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. |
| AHIMA
Medical Coding Boot Camp – $124 |
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.
| 16728 |
Sat |
1/23–3/13 |
9 a.m.–2 p.m. |
CEC |
| 16604 |
Sat |
3/27–5/8 |
9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
OCC |
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| Anatomy
and Physiology for Medical Office Professionals – $179, Online courses – $175 |
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.
16695
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1/25–5/10 |
ONLINE |
Course Outline |
| 16727 |
TTh |
1/26–5/6 |
6–9 p.m. |
CEC |
| 16601 |
TTh |
2/2–4/22 |
6–9 p.m. |
OCC |
| 16725 |
TTh |
2/2–5/13 |
12:30–3:30 p.m. |
CEC |
16715
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3/8–6/21 |
 ONLINE |
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| Basic Activity Professional Training for Health Care Facilities – $179 |
This course is designed to provide basic training to individuals desiring to become an activity professional
in a health care-related setting. Activity directors for adult care homes are required by the N.C. Division of
Facility Services to complete a minimum of 50 hours in an approved Activity Director course. Activity directors
for nursing facilities are required to complete the 50-hour basic course with an additional minimum of 10
hours in documentation, including the assessment and care planning process. This approved course includes
an overview of the activity profession, human development and the aging process, standards of practice, and
methods of service delivery. Textbook required. 60 hours.
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| Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals – $124, Online Course – $120 |
Good communication skills are important in any workplace. They are crucial in the health care industry.
These skills are essential when you are 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. 30 hours. Textbook required. Recommended skills for the online course include the following: comfort with keyboarding, comfort with and access to word processing software, and good file management skills. Registration procedures for online courses.
16718
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Sat |
1/23– 3/27 |
9 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
| 16750 |
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1/25–3/29 |
ONLINE |
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| 16700 |
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3/8–5/10 |
ONLINE |
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| Electronic Medical Records – $124, Online Course – $120 |
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 patient scheduling, tracking patient activity, ordering tests,
charting patient vitals, and documenting office visits. Required skills include the following: comfort with
keyboarding, word processing software, and file management. 48 hours. Textbook required..Registration procedures for online courses.
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| NEW! EKG Technician Certification Program – $1,099 |
EKG technicians are responsible for performing electrocardiogram tests in order to monitor and record
electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. These tests include basic EKGs, Holter Monitoring (portable
EKG which records activity for 24-48 hours), 12 lead placement and stress tests (treadmill). EKG technicians
assist a physician in diagnosing and treating cardiac and blood vessel irregularities.
This comprehensive 50-hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares students to function as EKG
technicians and to take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technician (ASPT) – Electrocardiograph
(EKG) Technician exam in addition to other national certification exams. This course includes important
practice and background information about the anatomy and physiology of the heart, medical disease
processes, medical terminology, medical ethics, legal aspects of patient contact, the Holter monitor, electrocardiography,
and echocardiography. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions
are allowed.) 50 hours.
16875
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TTh |
3/9–4/29 |
6–9 p.m. |
CEC |
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| Expanded
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals – $179,
Online courses – $175 |
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.
| 16731 |
MW |
1/25–5/5 |
6–9 p.m. |
CEC |
| 16696 |
|
1/25–5/10 |
ONLINE |
Course Outline |
| 16723 |
TTh |
1/26–5/6 |
9 a.m.– noon |
CEC |
| 16722 |
|
3/8–6/21 |
ONLINE |
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| Health Records Data and Content – $69 |
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.
| 16606 |
Sat |
1/16–2/27 |
9 a.m.–noon |
OCC |
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| Introduction to Human Biology for the Health Care Industry – $124, Online Course – $120 |
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.
| 16708 |
|
1/25–3/29 |
ONLINE |
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16729
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MW |
2/8–3/31 |
9 a.m.–noon |
CEC |
| 16709 |
|
3/8–5/10 |
ONLINE |
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| Introduction to Medical Coding – $175 |
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. 72 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.
| 16703 |
1/25–3/22 |
ONLINE |
| 16704 |
3/8–5/3 |
ONLINE |
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| Medical
Coding I –$179,
Online courses – $175 |
Using the vocabulary from Medical Terminology, 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. Recommended prerequisites: Expanded Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals and Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional. Textbook and Coding Manual required. Online packet required for online course. 72 hours. Registration procedures for online courses .
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| Medical
Coding II –$179,
Online courses – $175 |
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.
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| NEW! Introduction to Medical Terminology –$124,
Online courses – $120 |
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.
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| NEW! Introduction to Medical
Insurance and Billing – $120 |
Are you new to the medical billing field? Using a practice-based approach, confidently complete and submit health insurance claims. Realistic examples, case studies, and application exercises simplify the complex field of health insurance. This introductory course will allow you to gain a practical understanding of the world of medical insurance. 48 hours. Textbook required. Online packet required. Recommended prerequisite course : Introduction to Medical Terminology or Expanded Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals. Recommended prerequisites for the online class include sound keyboarding skills, a basic understanding of and access to word processing software and basic file management skills. Online Registration: http://www.durhamtech.edu/html/corporate/medicalcoding/onlineregistration.htm
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| Medical
Insurance and Billing – $179,
Online course – $175 |
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. 48 hours. Online 60 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.
| 16607 |
F |
1/15–5/7 |
9 a.m.– noon |
OCC |
| 16721 |
MW |
1/20–3/15 |
6–9 p.m. |
CEC |
16705
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|
1/25–5/10 |
ONLINE |
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| 16720 |
MW |
1/26–3/18 |
10 a.m.–1 p.m. |
CEC |
16749
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3/8–6/21 |
ONLINE |
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| Medical
Law – $69, Online Course – $65 |
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.
| 16712 |
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1/25–3/22 |
ONLINE |
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| 16599 |
MW |
3/1–3/24 |
1–4 p.m. |
OCC |
| 16714 |
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3/8–5/3 |
ONLINE |
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