Course Offerings

In partnership with Career Step, Wake Tech offers part one of a two-part course preparing students for careers in the medical industry. Coding and billing professionals translate medical records into standardized codes that are used to bill patients and third-party payers, such as Medicare and private insurance companies. Students will also learn administrative office practices relating to health information management, electronic health records, laws and ethics, computer fundamentals, and biomedical sciences (medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology). This program is trusted by leaders in the health care field nationwide. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CBCS, CPC, COC or CCS-P certification exams.

Course Objectives

Identify basic computer hardware and interpret system requirements.

Describe characteristics of healthcare delivery and settings in the United States.


Identify law and regulations related to the healthcare workplace.


Analyze how medical terms are build using common word parts.


Demonstrate how patient records are used and regulated.


Identify major body systems and the organs that comprise them.


Identify major drug standards, legislation, legal responsibilities of the health care practitioner when dispensing medications.


Describe the role medical records take in coding and billing.


Use effective decision-making process to maximize your chances for success.

Outline of Instruction

Pre-Assessment Test 1 for NC

Program Orientation

Computer Fundamentals

Introduction to Healthcare

Law, Liability and Ethics for Healthcare

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

Comprehensive Electronic Health Records

Anatomy and Physiology

Comprehensive Pharmacology

Health Information Management

Career Success in Healthcare

Contact Hours

326

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CBCS, CPC, COC or CCS-P certification exams.

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in Medical Assisting.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]