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Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply current procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD) codes based on medical documentation.
2. Identify and define specific medical terminology in relation to a specific disease or diagnostic procedure.
3. Know and understand laws, regulations and guidelines, including compliance with HIPAA related to medical billing.
4. Create a hypothetical health insurance claim form for medical reimbursement.
5. Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to coding and billing in healthcare settings.
6. Apply oral and written communications skills — including letters, email, memos, telephone and video — with interactions related to insurance companies, physicians and other health care professionals.
7. Demonstrate the ability to be successful as a team member as part of a diverse environment.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of the certificate curriculum at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.
• Transfer credits may be used as long as letter grade appear on original transcript.

• Delivery:
  • Fully online
  • In person
• Location:
  • Salem Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus