PTA students collaborate with St. Ambrose DPT students
BHC Physical Therapist Assistant students and St. Ambrose University Doctorate of Physical Therapy students participated in a two-day intraprofessional collaboration at Black Hawk College.
College Credit Certificate inMedical Coding Specialist
Why Medical Coding
The Medical Coding Specialist Certificate program equips students with the skills needed for a career in health care information management. Graduates can work in coding departments, physician offices, health clinics and insurance companies. Medical coding specialists play a crucial role in translating medical information for reporting and reimbursement purposes. This certificate opens doors to a rewarding and in-demand field within the health care industry, offering opportunities for career growth and stability. Students pursuing this certificate will gain valuable knowledge and practical experience to excel in the dynamic world of medical coding.
Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
33
Careers In Medical Coding
Learning Objectives
Students who complete this program, they will be able to:
- Utilize technology successfully for the management of health care information.
- Apply sensitivity to client cultural diversity especially in communication.
- Use CPT and ICD-10 medical coding accurately.
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PTA, PN, Surg Tech students collaborate on case study
Students and faculty members in the PTA, PN and Surg Tech programs recently participated in a new interprofessional collaboration student project.
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724