Glendale,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
This program prepares students for careers as medical coders in various healthcare environments including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and long-term care facilities. The curriculum consists of 31 mandatory units. Program Outcomes: Graduates will develop skills in applying biomedical knowledge and healthcare regulations, interpreting medical statistics, and managing clinical data systems. Medical coders assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes following industry standards, supporting billing processes, patient care analysis, and research initiatives. Upon earning this certificate, students will be qualified to take the national AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification examination.