Overview
Offered at the Piedmont Summerville Site.
Entrance Dates: |
Summer |
Length of Program: |
Three Terms |
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
24 |
Program Description: The Medical Coding technical certificate of credit program provides a sequence of courses that prepares students with appropriate general core, anatomy and physiology, human diseases, medical procedural, and physicians procedural coding skills. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and laboratory instruction necessary for successful employment. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Program Objectives: The mission of the Medical Coding program is to provide enhanced training for persons who have successfully completed a medical program or are currently working in the medical field. Upon completion of this program, students are encouraged to attempt an entry-level coding certification exam. Medical Coding students may work in positions in medical coding departments in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.
Employment Opportunities: The current need and an anticipated rise in the number of medical coders needed in local hospitals, clinics, and medical/surgical offices have had a positive impact on entry-level salaries in the Augusta Technical College service area.
Credentialing (Required for employment): Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC examination.
Guided Pathway
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Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Piedmont Summerville Day and Evening Program
PROGRAM NAME: Medical Coding
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day and Evening Program
Year 1 Summer Semester
ENGL 1010 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I | 3 |
ALHS 1011 | STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY | 5 |
ALHS 1090 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES | 2 |
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester