About
Ohio State Career Training Center’s Billing & Coding Specialist program in Dayton, Ohio, prepares students to organize health information, assign medical codes, and manage billing for healthcare services. The program awards a certificate and qualifies graduates to take the National Certification Examination offered by National Healthcareer Association. Delivered online Monday through Friday with four days of in-person learning, the primary pathway runs for four weeks, with day and evening class options. Coursework covers medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding systems, coding guidelines, practicum preparation, evaluation, and HIPAA regulations. Medical coders assemble and maintain patient health information, while medical billers use classification systems to support reimbursement from insurance programs. The program page does not state admission prerequisites.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: September 28, 2026
- Leads to: National Certification Examination offered by National Healthcareer Association
Organization
Ohio State Career Training Center
Ohio State Career Training Center (OSCTC) is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization in Dayton, Ohio, that provides healthcare career training. Its listed fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Phlebotomy. The center focuses on education and training connected to community health awareness and physical well-being, with an emphasis on a holistic approach to human health. Its programs address patient support, clinical and administrative medical work, blood collection, healthcare billing, coding, and basic emergency response. OSCTC also offers training related to home care assistance. The organization identifies itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and presents healthcare as its central occupational area.