Degrees & Credentials

Certificate — Medical Coding

This 29-credit certificate prepares graduates for entry-level medical coding positions or to advance their studies with a diploma or AAS in Medical Coding. For more information about this credential, go to the Certificate — Medical Coding page. 

Diploma — Medical Coding

This 40-credit diploma prepares graduates for medical coding positions or to advance their studies with an AAS in Medical Coding. Graduates gain proficiency in the health care industry’s numerical coding system. For more information about this credential, go to the Diploma — Medical Coding page.

AAS — Medical Coding

This 60-credit associate of applied science degree prepares graduates for a career in medical coding for patient account management, medical billing and insurance claims processing. Graduates gain proficiency in the health care industry’s numerical coding system and a strong professional foundation with courses in college writing, bioethical issues, general psychology, intro to public speaking, business communications and customer relations management. For more information about this credential, go to the AAS — Medical Coding page.

Diploma — Health Care Administrative Support

This 40-credit diploma prepares graduates for a position in health care administrative support to assist with medical office management. Coursework concentrates on administrative skills such as patient scheduling, medical record maintenance, patient billing and medical office management as well as a strong emphasis in medical terminology. For more information about this credential, go to the Diploma — Health Care Administrative Support page.

AAS — Health Care Administrative Leadership

This 60-credit associate of applied science degree prepares graduates for a position in health care leadership. Graduates gain the knowledge and technical skills needed for medical office management. The degree includes a strong foundation in professional skills with coursework in college writing, ethics, introduction to public speaking, human resources management and supervisory leadership. For more information about this credential, go to the AAS — Health Care Administrative Leadership page.