Entire Course Schedule (printable pdf document) Medical Programs
Medical Billing & Coding Courses - Open Enrollment Med. Billing & Codg AAPC PMCC : This course is preparatory for the national certification exam for professional coders of physician services. It is the official curriculum of the American Academy of Professional Coders for physician coding. It is divided into 18 sections that cover information on the fundamentals and conventions of diagnostic coding, procedural coding, and supply coding. Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: This class is available in both day and evening classes.
Cost includes books, membership fees, and exams. |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | March 7, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Review/Exam June 3 & 4
| $2519.00 | TBD
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Billing Certification Review: CMBS : This is an intense instructional review session that will prepare reimbursement professionals and students to take the CMBS.
| Meeting Description: 8 Hour Review + 2 Hour CMBS Exam |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 10 & 11, 2010
Friday and Saturday
8:00 - 5:00 pm
Exam September 11th | $799.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 2 | November 12 & 13, 2010
Friday & Saturday
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Exam Saturday November 13 | $799.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 3 | March 4 & 5, 2011
Friday & Saturday (exam)
9:00am - 4:00pm | $799.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 4 | March 21, 23, 28, 2011
Exam (April 2) | $799.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 5 | September 16 & 17, 2011
Friday & Saturday (exam)
9:00am - 4:00pm | $799.00 | TBD
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Billing Certification Review: CMRS : This is an intense instructional review session that will prepare reimbursement professionals and students to take the CMRS national exam.
| Meeting Description: 16 Hours of Review + Exam |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | November 13 & 20, 2010
Saturdays
8:00 - 5:00 pm | $849.00 | TBD
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Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) : Prepare for the national certification examination for a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Topics include the fundamentals and conventions of diagnostic/procedural coding for inpatient hospital services, DRG (diagnostic related group) facility reimbursement and compliance. Pre-requisite knowledge of CPT medical coding is required. Tuition includes textbook, study guide, exam review time and materials.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | March 7, 2011 - June 1, 2011
Mondays & Wednesdays
Review/Exam June 3 & 4
5:30pm - 8:30pm
| $2529.00 | TBD
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Certified Eval & Mgmt Coder(CEMC) : Prepare for the national certification exam for Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC). Topics include learning key elements of E&M leveling, review Medicare regulations and an ABN, discuss Locum Tenens and Q5/Q6 modifiers.
| Meeting Description: $599 / $899(with exam) |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | October 16th & 30th
Saturdays
9:00 - 3:30 pm
Exam: November 20th | $0.00 | TBD
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CPC-H : This course is designed to prepare participants for the national certification exam for professional coders of hospital outpatient services. It is divided into 8 sections that cover information on the fundamentals and conventions of diagnostic coding and ICD-9-CM procedural coding. Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: 12 Hour Course
Friday and Saturday |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | November 6 & 13, 2010
Exam November 20
8:30 - 3:30 pm | $869.00 | TBD
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Customer Service for Healthcare : Make each customer interaction a positive, memorable experience for everyone concerned. Learn how to build loyalty with internal as well as external customers. Tuition includes materials.
| Meeting Description: Wednesday
5:30pm - 9:30pm
4Hours
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| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | Wednesday, December 22, 2010
5:30 - 9:30 pm | $149.00 | TBD
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Electronic Billing : Obtain hands-on experience utilizing leading medical software, focusing on data entry and management. Upon completion, participants are expected to perform data entry in support of an automated medical practice, and apply payment and claims processing methodologies to real-life scenarios. Full Course Description
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| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | Monday & Wednesdays
5:30 - 8:30pm
10/11 - 11/3/10 | $699.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 2 | January 31 - February 28, 2011
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm | $699.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 3 | February 14, 2011-March 16, 2011
Monday/Wednesdays
5:30-8:30 pm | $699.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 4 | August 15, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm | $699.00 | TBD
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Ethics & Confidentiality : Examine issues critical to healthcare professionals. HIPAA patient and record confidentiality as well as the legal aspects of working with medical records are discussed. Tuition includes materials.
| Meeting Description: Wednesday
5:30pm - 8:30pm
3 Hours
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| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | Wednesday, December 15, 2010
5:30 - 8:30 pm
| $99.00 | TBD
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Intro to Medical Coding : Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.Apply medical terminology and anatomy together with coding practice.
2.Demonstrate an understanding of coding documentation, principles, and procedures.Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: There are day and evening sessions for this course.
Cost includes book fees! |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | January 4, 2011 - March 1, 2011
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm
| $1399.00 | TBD
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Medical Terminology / Anatomy : Develop an understanding of the language of medicine and the ability to apply this knowledge in a professional manner. Upon completion, participants are expected to demonstrate assimilation of word parts to form medical terms. Diagnostic and surgical terms are covered as well.
Identify body sites and organ systems and their basic functions. Participants of this course are expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of human anatomy and the ability to apply this information.
Upon completion of this course, the participant will have a basic understanding of medical terminology and disease conditions. They will be able to apply this knowledge in the coding process and in conversation with other medical professionals. Students will use word parts to form medical terms. They will have a basic understanding of body systems and pathology that can be applied to any entry level Allied health position in the health care industry.
Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: There are day and evening sessions for this course. |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 14 - November 19, 2010
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30 - 8:30 pm | $895.00 | TBD
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Microsoft Office Productivity : Create business documents, organize files, work with media, create an efficient work environment, and analyze data using Excel and Word. Basic computer skills such as using a mouse, navigating through windows, and surfing the internet are required. Tuition includes materials.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | November 30, December 2, 7, 9,
Monday/Wednesday
5:30 -8:30 pm | $279.00 | TBD
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Reimbursement : Delve into the real-life complexities of the reimbursement cycle. Specific attention is paid to insurance terminology, third party carrier processes, governmental influences on billing, evaluation of EOBs, and the review and appeals process. Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: Cost includes book fees! |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | November 29, 2010 - January 26, 2011
Monday/Wednesdays
5:30 - 8:30 pm
| $749.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 2 | June 13, 2011 - August 8, 2011
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm | $749.00 | TBD
| register for this class | | 3 | November 29 - January 26, 2011
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30pm - 8:30pm | $749.00 | TBD
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Medical Programs
Medical Billing and Coding CEUs - Open Enrollment Medical CEUs! Chart Audit. for Physician Services : Learn how to plan and complete an audit and gain actual “hands-on” auditing experience. Forms and processes will be standardized to facilitate the ease of auditing.
Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Chart Auditing (7CEUs) :
| Meeting Description: 12/3/10
Friday
9am - 5pm |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | Friday, December 3, 2010
9:00 am - 5:00 pm | $199.00 | TBD
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Coding Zone : Explore current issues in the areas of Medical Necessity, Evaluation and Management (E/M) and Compliance reporting. Define medical necessity and the hierarchy of code assignment. Understand E/M guidelines and medical decision-making. Learn to describe the importance and ramifications of compliance reporting.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Diagnosis Coding Guidelines : This workshop is designed to show particpants potential weak spots in ICD coding. Review the guidelines and learn useful tips to handle medical necessity, auditing outcomes, and develop improvement plans.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Effective Documentation Recognition : This workshop provides an overview of recognizing services, billable testing, and medical complexity as it is revealed in physician documentation. This program has been approved for 6 Continuing Education Units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Granting prior approval from these organizations does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its Program Sponsor. Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Radiology 101: Basic Coding Rules : This course is designed to answer the questions of the “beginner” Radiology coder, Radiology Technician, or Reimbursement Specialist. It will cover Radiology coding basics and help participants understand the modalities of Radiology coding. This workshop will be will a thought-provoking, interactive process – participants are encouraged to bring their ICD-9 and CPT coding manuals. Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Speaking the Insurance Coding : This workshop prepares the coder/biller to navigate through the insurance reimbursement process to increase revenue and decrease the time it takes to get insurance payments.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Strategies to Incr. Cash Flow& AR : This workshop provides strategies for improved A/R management. A review of the use of management reports as a financial tool, billing and collection calculation, and benchmarking your practice will be explained. This program has been approved for 6 Continuing Education Units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Granting prior approval from these organizations does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its Program Sponsor.Full Course Description
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Medical Programs
Medical Office Assistant Program - Medical Office Assist Prog Open Enr Careeer Management (MOA) : Prepare an updated resume, cover letter, and thank you letters for a successful job search. Learn how to use social media to improve your job search. Get prepared for the next step in the job interviewing process.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | October 25 - October 29
9:00am - 1:00pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | $299.00 | TBD
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Customer Service -Healthcare(MOA) : Make each customer interaction a positive, memorable experience for everyone concerned. Learn how to build loyalty with internal as well as external customers. Tuition includes materials.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | October 6
8:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday | $149.00 | TBD
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Ethics & Confidentiality (MOA) : Examine issues critical to healthcare professionals. HIPAA patient and record confidentiality as well as the legal aspects of working with medical records are discussed. Tuition includes materials.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | October 6
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday | $99.00 | TBD
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Excel L2 for M.O.A Prg :
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 23 & September 30
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursdays | $195.00 | TBD
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Keyboarding : Develop proficiency in mastering computer keyboarding. This class will help build speed and accuracy. Participants will work toward a timed speed.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 7 - September 30
9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays | $499.00 | TBD
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Med Term/Anatomy for M.O.A. Program : Develop an understanding of the language of medicine and a working knowledge of human anatomy. Demonstrate assimilation of word parts to form medical terms. Diagnostic and surgical terms are covered as well. Tuition includes textbook and CD/DVD.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 8 - October 4, 2010
9:00 - 2:30 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
| $895.00 | TBD
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Medical Office Procedures : Obtain the understanding of the basic laws and ethics of healthcare. Be proficient in telephone etiquette and patient reception. Demonstrate competencies in working with patient charts and record keeping. Understand and utilize documents appropriate for each patient transaction. Learn what communication styles are appropriate for an office assistant. Be knowledgeable of the procedure necessary to obtain a medical office position (HIPAA).
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | October 5 - October 21
9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays | $379.00 | TBD
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Microsoft Office Prod - M.O.A. Prg : Create business documents, organize files, work with media, create an efficient work environment, and analyze data using Excel and Word. Basic computer skills such as using a mouse, navigating through windows, and surfing the internet are required. Tuition includes materials.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
Schedule TBD |
Reimbursement for M.O.A. Program : Demonstrate an understanding of the basic terminology of medical insurance reimbursement. Recognize and understand the basic rules that apply to general ICD-9-CM and CPT coding. Be familiar with basic insurance claims processing and submission procedures. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of an EOB (Explanation of Benefits) form and the procedure of recievables management.
| Meeting Description: |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | October 11 - October 22
9:00am - 1:00pm
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | $349.00 | TBD
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Word L1 for M.O.A. Prg Level 1: Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. This course is the first in a series of three Microsoft® Office Word 2003 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents.
| Meeting Description: 8 hours of training in two four-hour sessions |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 7 & 14
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesdays | $175.00 | TBD
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Word L2 for M.O.A. Program Level 2: In this course, you will increase the complexity of your Microsoft® Word 2003 documents by adding components such as customized lists, tables, charts, and graphics. You will also create personalized Microsoft® Word 2003 efficiency tools.
| Meeting Description: 8 hours of training in two four-hour sessions |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 21 & September 28
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesdays | $175.00 | TBD
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Medical Programs
Phlebotomy/EKG - EKG - TBD Phlebotomy Phlebotomy - Day : This certification program includes 85 hours of classroom and lab instruction followed by a 40 hour internship where the student will get the opportunity to further develop these critical workplace skills. All participants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. All students also need updated immunization records.
Componets of the Phlebotomy certification course include:
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Asepsis and Infection Control
- Anatomy, Physiology and Medical
Terminology
- Blood and Specimen Collection
Procedures
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification
| Meeting Description: Monday - Friday
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| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 13 - October 5, 2010
Monday - Friday
M/W 10:30-4:00 pm
T/Th/F 9:00-2:30 pm | $1799.00 | TBD
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Phlebotomy-Evening : This certification program includes 85 hours of classroom and lab instruction followed by a 40 hour internship where the student will get the opportunity to further develop these critical workplace skills. All participants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. All students also need updated immunization records.
Componets of the Phlebotomy certification course include:
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Asepsis and Infection Control
- Anatomy, Physiology and Medical
Terminology
- Blood and Specimen Collection
Procedures
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification
| Meeting Description: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6:00-9:00 pm |
| Class | Meeting Date(s) | Cost | Instructor | Registration |
| 1 | September 7 - December 16, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 - 9:00 pm | $1799.00 | TBD
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