Medical Office Training Certificate Programs are Available via the Classroom or Online!

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. Recommended prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional, Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional, Medical Coding I, Medical Coding II, Medical Insurance and Billing, and (Electronic Health Records or Medical Records Management). 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 should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. Textbook required. Recommended skills for the online course include the following: comfortable with keyboarding, comfortable with and have access to word processing software, good file management skills, and familiar with basic grammar. Recommended prerequisite: Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional. 60 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.

12170	MW	5/18–7/22	6–9 p.m.	CEC
12171	TTh	5/26–8/13	6–8:30 p.m.	CEC
13717	TTh	8/11–11/19	10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	CEC
13654	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*
13655	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*
*Cost for online is $175.

With the explosive growth of electronic health records, medical support personnel need to understand and attain practical knowledge of the electronic health records field. We quickly review the field’s history and standards and provide practical training in patient scheduling, tracking patient activity, ordering tests, charting patient vitals, and documenting office visits. Textbook required. Recommended skills include the following: comfortable with keyboarding, word processing software, and file management. 48 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.

12172	TTh	5/26–7/16	6–9 p.m.	CEC
13808	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*
13807	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*
*Cost for online is $120.

Medical Terminology provides the foundation to build your skills in the medical profession. This course focuses 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.  Registration procedures for online courses.

12173	MW	5/18–8/31	6–9 p.m.	CEC
12174	TTh	5/19–8/27	9 a.m.– noon	CEC
13802	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*	*Cost for online is $175.
13803	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*	*Cost for online is $175.

Massage Therapy is a healing art and science. It’s also an exciting career path for anyone who wants to work helping people relieve stress and pain. If you are interested in becoming a massage therapist, this introductory course is for you. You will gain knowledge through class work and practical hands-on training. Class topics include anatomy, physiology, communication, technique, pain relief, stress management, and more. 50 hours. Note:  Some anatomy/physiology is recommended prior to taking this class.

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.

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.

12175	TTH	5/26–8/13	6–9 p.m.	CEC
12176	MW	5/27–8/17	2–5 p.m.	CEC
13806	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*	*Cost for online is $$175.
13805	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*	*Cost for online is $$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.

13804	ONLINE	8/17–12/7
13669	ONLINE	8/17–12/7

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: Anatomy and Physiology for the Medical Office Professional, Expanded Medical Terminology for the Health Care Professional, Medical Coding I and Medical Coding II. 60 hours. Registration procedures for online courses.

12273	MW	5/26–7/16	6–9 p.m.	CEC
12272	TTh	5/26–7/16	noon –3 p.m.	CEC
12208	MW	6/1–7/27	9 a.m.– noon	OCC 103
13712	TTh	7/28–8/13	noon –3 p.m.	CEC
13713	MW	8/3–9/23	6–9 p.m.	CEC
13656	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*	*Cost for online is $175.
13657	ONLINE	8/17–12/7*	*Cost for online is $175.

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, such as HIPAA; involvement of local, state, and federal governments; involvement of the insurance industry; and changes in the health care delivery system. 24 hours.

Learn the details of medical record filing systems while also gaining a better understanding of the confidentiality of health records with an emphasis on HIPAA, the retention of medical records, and the laws regarding release of medical record information. 22 hours.

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