Certificate Programs
CODING CERTIFICATE
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE
MEDICAL BILLING CERTIFICATE
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

CODING CERTIFICATE         Printable Application
The 24-credit coding certificate is a limited enrollment track in the A.A.S. in Health Information Technology Program. The admission requirements are the same as for the A.A.S. program. Courses are offered during the day at the Des Plaines campus. The sequence of courses can be completed in three semesters. There is also an evening section available at the Ray Hartstein Campus. The sequence of courses can be completed in five semesters

Students in the coding certificate program gain a working knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems. Hospitals, physicians’ offices and insurance companies employ individuals with knowledge and skill in the language and science of medicine and its coding system. Coded information is used to determine and secure appropriate reimbursement for health care services rendered.

After completion of the certificate, students may choose to continue their education and earn the A.A.S. in Health Information Technology. All coding certificate courses are applicable toward the A.A.S. degree.

CODING CERTIFICATE
24 Semester Credit Hours
Curriculum: 0287

Courses for a Certificate:	Minimum Credits
BIO 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 132 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
HIT 104 Medical Terminology	3
HIT 105 Advanced Medical Terminology	1
HIT 106 Classification of Health Data – ICD-9-CM	3
HIT 120 Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT	1
HIT 121 Fundamentals of Health Information Management	3
HIT 170 CPT Coding	2
HIT 201 Fundamentals of Medical Science	3
Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate:	24

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE
This curriculum, offered in the evening on the Des Plaines campus, prepares students to transcribe accurate reports dictated by physicians and other health care providers. These reports are a critical link in communications, documenting the care being provided to patients. Job opportunities for medical transcriptionists are available in many hospital departments, ambulatory health centers, physicians’ offices and transcription services.

Students take courses in medical terminology, transcription skills, word processing and office communications. Students may elect to take a practicum course where they will be practicing their skills in a work setting. 

After gaining work experience in medical transcription, a qualified medical transcriptionist may wish to become a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) by passing the certification examination administered by the American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT).

Prerequisite:
Typing ability of 40 words per minute as verified by the typing test for HIT 101. A minimum grade of C is required in all HIT courses.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION CERTIFICATE
15 Semester Credit Hours
Curriculum: 0286

Courses for a Certificate:	Minimum Credits
HIT 101 Introduction to Medical Transcription I	4
HIT 102 Advanced Medical Transcription	4
HIT 104 Medical Terminology	3
HIT 151 Practicum: Medical Transcription	3
HIT 191 Healthcare Communication Systems	1
Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate:	15

MEDICAL BILLING CERTIFICATE
This curriculum, offered in the evening, prepares students for billing positions in physician offices and billing offices. Students take courses in computing, insurance procedures, CPT and ICD-9CM coding and medical terminology. They will work with computer software that automates the billing process. 

Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all courses.

MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING CERTIFICATE
11 Semester Credit Hours
Curriculum: 0288

Courses for a Certificate:	Minimum Credits
HIT 104 Medical Terminology	3
HIT 113 ICD-9-CM Coding for the Physician Office	2
HIT 114 CPT Coding for the Physician Office	2
HIT 115 Insurance Procedures for the Physician Office: MEDICARE	1
HIT 116 Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: NON-MEDICARE	1
HIT 120 Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT	1
HIT 125 Seminar: Medical Office Billing
Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate:	11

MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
This curriculum, offered in the evening, prepares students to provide supervisory direction in medical offices. It is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to develop solutions and provide leadership to guide the medical office through the challenge of the expanding managed care environment. Students take courses in medical billing, business and communications, computer applications and automation and management issues in the medical office setting.

 Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all courses.

 MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
26 Semester Credit Hours
Curriculum: 0289

Courses for a Certificate:	Minimum Credits
HIT 104 Medical Terminology	3
HIT 113 ICD-9-CM Coding for the Physician Office	2
HIT 114 CPT Coding for the Physician Office	2
HIT 115 Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: MEDICARE	1
HIT 116 Insurance Procedures for the Medical Office: NON-MEDICARE	1
HIT 120 Evaluation and Management Coding in CPT	1
HIT 125 Seminar: Medical Office Billing	1
HIT 180 Issues in Medical Office Management	3
HIT 185 Practicum: Medical Office Management	3
HIT 191 Healthcare Communication Systems	1
HIT 192 Managing Healthcare Information	1
HIT 193 Computer-based Patient Record	1
Business and Communications Component	6
COT 120 Automated Office Procedures	3
COT 140 Communication Strategies	3
EGL 111 Introduction to Business and Technical Writitng	3
MAT 111 Business and Consumer Mathematics	4
MGT 117 Human Relations in the Workplace	3
Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate:	26