This curriculum offers an understanding of modern medical practice, of the requirements for accurate medical records, and of the significance of medical coding and billing. Importantly, the program teaches the skills to identify accurately a specific examination, diagnosis, and/or therapy, as well as the means to acquire reimbursement.

In pursuit of these objectives, the curriculum includes courses in:

• Medical terminology
• Human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology
• Healthcare delivery systems
• Coding essentials and procedures
• Medical reimbursement methodologies
• Medical office procedures
• Encoding software
• ICD-9-CM Coding Essentials and Procedures CPT Coding Essentials and Procedures

The first three ten-week quarters of the curriculum constitute a certificate program in Medical Coding and Billing, and is designed to prepare the student for job readiness. To prepare for national certification tests, and to satisfy all requirements for the degree, the student completes the remaining three ten-week quarters.