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		The Medical Coding certificate will prepare the student to enter the workforce as an entry-level medical coder. The well-qualified coder will gain proficiencies in written and oral communications, medical terminology, medical coding and medical reimbursement, business English, and medical office procedures. Students will also acquire skills in proofreading, document formatting, and records management, as well as anatomy and physiology designed for the allied healthcare worker. Professionalism and flexibility are also stressed in the program, as employers are looking for employees who exhibit these characteristics. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY: Medical Coding (Vocational Certificate) COURSE NUMBER COURSE NAME SEMESTER 1 2 3 4 OFT1630 Business English 3       CAP1516 Computer Applications or Computer Literacy* 3       ALH1655 Medical Terminology 3       ALH5240 Medical Coding I-CPT 3       ALH5235 Allied Healthcare Provider Anatomy and Physiology 3       ALH5244 Medical Office Procedures 3       OFT1614 Advanced Document Formatting   3     OFT1675 Records Management   3     ALH5241 Medical Coding II-ICD-9-CM   3     ALH5242 Medical Coding III-Reimbursement   3     ALH5249 Medical Coding Field Work Experience I   3     TOTAL HOURS 33 18 15     Depending on the individual student’s skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill courses (Keyboarding and/or Basic Document Formatting) prior to enrolling in the program.