Medical office coders take medical reports from doctors, which may include a patient's condition, the doctor's diagnosis, a prescription, and whatever procedures the doctor or healthcare provider performed on the patient, and turn that into a set of codes, which make up a crucial part of the medical claim.

They work in outpatient settings or medical offices coding medical records for statistical and reimbursement purposes.

This Occupational Endorsement Certificate program prepares student for careers as professional medical coders.  In addition, it prepares students to become certified medical coders by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Kodiak College Medical Assisting Certificate Program

Unlock your potential as a multi-skilled health professional with Kodiak College's Medical Assisting Certificate program. Designed to equip you with essential clinical and administrative skills, this hybrid program blends the flexibility of online learning with critical hands-on experience in face-to-face clinical labs. Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare, mastering the diverse responsibilities required to support medical practices and enhance patient care, all within a focused and accredited curriculum.

Program Details:

• Cost: Unknown
• Duration: Approximately 6 weeks (full-time on-the-job education component of 240 hours)
• Schedule: Hybrid format with online lecture courses and required face-to-face clinical skills lab intensives twice a semester.
• Prerequisites: WRTG 111 Writing Across Contexts, HS S114 Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease, HS S116 Math in Healthcare, HS S135 Medical Terminology.
• Accreditations: CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students to become multi-skilled health professionals.