PHLB 1016 — Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy ...................................................................................... 6
Total: 13 Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Billing and Coding 13 Credit Hours The Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Billing and Coding provides a certificate for entry-level staff of medical offices emphasizing skill development to meet demand in the burgeoning field of billing, coding, and records auditing. This certificate will also provide mid-career professionals with an appropriate credential to develop aptitude and demonstrate proficiency in this skillset. Job Opportunities Medical office clerk Medical Billing clerk Program Goals Program graduates will be able to: • utilize cognitive and medical knowledge expected of entry level medical office staff. • collect data from charts and patients and appropriately interpret. • apply appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes upon reviewing key health record information. • communicate and interact effectively with non-clinical and clinical persons in various healthcare environments. • present oneself in an ethical and professional manner. Program Requirements The following outline of requirements should be used as a planning worksheet. Students should take care to check course prerequisites in planning their program of study.