Cert in Health and Medical Administrative Services

The Medical Billing and Coding certificate prepares students for one of healthcare's essential support roles. They learn to handle claims, maintain patient records, and understand how billing, insurance and patient records operate in practice. The curriculum addresses clinical data standards, health information protection rules, electronic health technologies, and reimbursement policies and systems. Students also study regulatory compliance and learn leadership approaches to quality improvement, workflow and project planning. Delivery is fully online with flexible eight- and sixteen-week classes, and the program can be finished in as little as thirty-two weeks. Free tutoring and exam preparation are provided, and students may take part in a professional practice experience for real-world exposure. Graduates can work independently or in hospitals, clinics and insurance companies. The program is eligible for Title IV aid and offers military and veterans benefits.