About
National College of Health's Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program in Chicago, Illinois, trains students for work as medical billing specialists and medical coders in hospital or clinical environments. The program awards a Certificate of Completion and prepares students to take the National Healthcareer Association's Certified Billing and Coding Specialist certification examination. It consists of 20 weeks of training. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and to hold a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Organization
National College of Health
National College of Health is a healthcare training institution in Chicago, Illinois. It prepares students for occupational fields including Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The institution offers certificate and diploma education, with programs focused on practical preparation for healthcare work. Its broader training includes limited radiographic/X-ray technology, dialysis technology, MRI, and non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound/sonography. National College of Health also offers BLS, CPR, ACLS, and PALS classes. The school describes flexible scheduling and education that combines classroom learning with real experience in selected healthcare fields. Its affiliations include healthcare credentialing and workforce organizations, and it is approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.