Medical Coding Certificate (MC41)

The Medical Coding certificate program provides a basic short-term academic credential with potential for future program credit. The curriculum provides advanced training in coding skills for persons wanting to progress in their occupations or who want to prepare for full-time or part-time employment in the medical field. The Medical Coding Technical Certificate of Credit program provides basic training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and medical procedural and physicians’ procedural coding skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may find employment as medical coders in a medical office.

Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 24 credit hours

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

ALHS 1011	Structure and Function of the Human Body	5
ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	2
BUSN 1440	Document Production	4
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MAST 1120	Human Diseases	3
MAST 1510	Medical Billing and Coding I	2
MAST 1520	Medical Billing and Coding II	3
MAST 1530	Medical Procedural Coding	2

BUSN 1440: Prerequisite is BUSN 1100 or ability to key at least 30 words per minute. See Admissions Office for testing.