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You want a career you can rely on—one where you know you can make a difference. You want a career you can be proud of that serves your community while caring for and supporting your own family’s needs. A career in healthcare can do all that.
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist – Diploma
The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma Program is designed to prepare students to obtain entry-level positions in the medical billing and coding field through a combination of both clinical and administrative training. Students will learn and practice how to use management software and electronic health records (EHR). They will further become proficient in medical insurance and billing using the ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS II coding system manuals. The program is focused on preparing students for certification. Successful graduates of the FTC Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Diploma Program can be prepared to enter the professional workforce in approximately 9 months after 48 quarter credits! If you are looking for a professional office career that offers meaningful, rewarding work opportunities, medical billing and coding could be an excellent career path for you. The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma Program will help prepare students to obtain entry-level positions in healthcare administrative offices through a combination of clinical and administrative training. The program is focused on preparing students for certification. Students are eligible for certification in: National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist (NCICS) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Employment opportunities are Medical Biller, Medical Coder, Medical Records, and Medical Insurance Specialist.
These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide to possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain, and Florida Technical College cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Florida Technical College - Lakeland
Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary training in specialized business fields. The main campus in Orlando opened in 1982, followed by the Lakeland campus in 1990, and the DeLand campus in 1997. Classes began at the Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines, and Tampa campuses in 2011, and the South Miami campus opened in 2015.
After 40 years of serving Florida’s educational needs, Florida-Technical College has merged with NUC University which until now had been a sister Institution. In addition, NUC University brought two other colleges under its umbrella, The Digital Animation & Visual Effects (DAVE) School in Florida and IBC Technical Division in Puerto Rico, for a combined total of 28 campuses and 20,000 students in both Puerto Rico and Florida.
Below are the programs offered at Florida Technical College’s campuses (not all programs are offered at all locations):
- Beauty
- Business
- Construction Trades
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Information Technology
Choose what is right for you. Enhance your learning experience by enrolling in one of our Hybrid/blended programs, which combine on-ground and online instruction. Complete your interactive assignments online and come to campus for your practice labs for a convenient and interactive learning experience! Here are just some of the benefits of the blended programs: Class Schedule Flexibility, Online Courses Available 24/7, Online Assignments, Hands-On Labs, Face-to-Face with the Instructor, On-Ground and Online Campus Experience in a Blended Environment. (Not offered for all programs).
FTC offers degrees and diplomas in many specialties. The best way to learn more about us is to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative and take a no-obligation tour of one of our campuses.
ACCREDITATION:
Accreditation, Licenses, Affiliations and Approvals
NUC University (NUC) is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. NUC’s NUC University – IBC Technical Division (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School) are included in this accreditation. NUC’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on 2019 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts Diploma programs at the Kissimmee campus are programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF). ACFEF Accrediting Commission is located at 6816 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400 Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Tel: (904) 824-4468. Fax: (904) 940-0741, E-mail: [email protected].
Florida Technical College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free (888) 224-6684.
Florida Technical College is a member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.
NUC University has three additional academic units: NUC University – División Técnica IBC (NUC-IBC), NUC University – Florida Technical College (NUC-FTC), and The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School). Information about NUC, NUC-IBC, FTC, and The DAVE School is available at http://www.nuc.edu/, https://tecnicos.nuc.edu/, http://www.ftccollege.edu/, and http://www.dave.nuc.edu.