Certificate in Medical Information Coder/Biller
The Medical Information Coder/Biller College Credit Certificate (CCC) is part of the Health Information Technology AS degree. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of health care settings as entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, or coding clerks, or medical coder/billers. Medical information coder/biller professionals provide reliable and valid information for healthcare reimbursement and research.
The Certificate is comprised of courses that will provide coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science Career cluster of programs. It provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, required of programs in the Health Science Career cluster.
Intakes
- Jan
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Choosing a major and deciding on a career can be a daunting and confusing task. But you are not alone, most students starting college are not sure what educational or career path to follow. If you are not sure where to start, or just want to confirm that you are on the right track, visit Career Services for assistance in identifying and developing your career plans.
How We Can Help
Career Services can assist you with these five important steps:
- Find out about yourself - Complete assessments to help you identify your personality, interests, and workplace needs and values.
- Find out about careers - Identify careers that match you personality, interests, and values. Learn about the training and education needed, the job outlook, salaries and characteristics and responsibilities needed for a variety of careers.
- Narrow down the possibilities - Using what you know about yourself and potential "good fit" careers, develop a timeline and educational plan to meet your career goals.
- Prepare for the Job Search - Learn how to write a professional cover leter and resume, complete a job application, and prepare for a professional interview.
- Search for a job - Explore local and national job sites. Learn about the "hidden" job market. Register and search for jobs using FSW Jobnet.
PSW Opportunity
Psw 3 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English Language Proficiency: Since instruction is in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. To demonstrate this proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s native language, the applicant must submit satisfactory results of one of on the following tests; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
Required scores are:
TOEFL (Internet): 61
TOEFL (Paper): 500
TOEFL (Computer-based): 173
IELTS: 5.5
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
29490 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 30 USD