Students should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended), and have a command of English grammar and punctuation. No healthcare or medical office work experience is required.
The target audience for this program is individuals interested in learning job skills for medical office opportunities, changing job skills to become medical office assistants, or changing job skills to become medical coders.
Please Note: This course prepares you for the CCA certification. You must also meet the Professional Association's Eligibility Requirements for the examination. The American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) eligibility requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding
GES 102 -- 300 hours
Prerequisites/Audience
Students should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended), and have a command of English grammar and punctuation. No healthcare or medical office work experience is required.
The target audience for this program is individuals interested in learning job skills for medical office opportunities, changing job skills to become medical office assistants, or changing job skills to become medical coders.
Please Note: This course prepares you for the CCA certification. You must also meet the Professional Association's Eligibility Requirements for the examination. The American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) eligibility requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
