60670 - 37 credits
(Selective Admissions)
This program prepares students for employment in a variety of healthcare settings as an entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerk. The content includes: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, fundamentals of disease process including pharmacology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills. The program consists of lecture, laboratory and a virtual and/or onsite practicum experience.