The medical coding program at Flathead Valley Community College in Montana includes courses in anatomy, medical terminology, health care delivery systems, law and ethics, disease processes and pharmacology. An internship is provided. Graduates receive a certificate of applied science, making them eligible for employment in hospitals, private medical offices and insurance companies, among others. Flathead is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-756-3822
800-313-3822
[email protected]
MTI College in Sacramento, Calif., trains students for employment in a health-care office setting. They learn front-office computer software and develop interpersonal and organizational skills. Graduates of this vocational school receive a certificate in medical billing and coding, qualifying them for employment in hospitals, private medical offices, clinics and insurance companies. MTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
MTI College
5221 Madison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-339-1500
mticollege.edu
Continuing education at Hunter College in New York enables already-employed students to train in their spare time. Courses include human anatomy, medical language and medical practice regulations. Prerequisites are a high school diploma or GED and proficiency in the English language. Successful students receive a medical coding and billing certificate. They will be eligible for jobs in a variety of health care fields, including multi-specialty group practices, insurance companies and government agencies. Hunter is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Continuing Education at Hunter
E1002
695 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10065
212-650-3850
hunter.cuny.edu
Penn Foster Career School of Scranton, Penn., is a regionally and nationally accredited school that offers two distance-learning options -- a certificate program and a career diploma program. The certificate program can be completed in six months. The diploma program is more comprehensive. Included in these programs are record keeping, insurance preparation, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ethics and patient confidentiality. A computer and email is required for both programs.
Students are prepared for a variety of employment opportunities in the health-care industry, and Penn Foster helps with job searches and resume writing.
Penn Foster Career School
Student Services Center
925 Oak St.
Scranton, PA 18515
800-214-6230
pennfoster.edu