(900 Hours) Financial Aid Eligible Program

This 900-hour program is designed for those who wish to gain employment in medical billing and health information management in physician  practices, outpatient clinics, billing companies as well as a variety of other medical facilities.  Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, electronic medical records, practice management software, Microsoft Office, medical office administration procedures, medical procedural coding, medical diagnostic coding, and reimbursement procedures.  Graduates will be well prepared for entry-level positions as medical office managers, medical records technicians, or billing and coding specialists.  Students will be required to complete a 180-hour externship during daytime working hours at the end of the program.  Students will be eligible to participate in the National HealthCareer Association Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist exam (CBCS) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams.

Students will be required to have a criminal background check.  Healthcare providers may require immunizations for students participating in externships.

Schedule/Tuition:

Day
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM– 3:00 PM
September 12, 2011 – June 28, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Evening
Monday – Thursday
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
February 13, 2012 – December 20, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Tuition Fee: $7,995
Tuition includes textbooks and examination fees.

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.

Program Resource

Syllabus

Gainful employment information – Student and Financial Aid Consumer Handbook