Continuing Education* Medical Coding Certificate

*Continuing Education courses do not transfer into the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM) degree. 

   

If you need assistance with planning your course schedule, please contact us at CEHealthcare@collin.edu.

*The cost of the textbooks are not included in the fees listed below.  Students will purchase these books through the AAPC or the Collin College bookstore.  

Resources for HITT1005, HPRS2032, MDCA1000, and HPRS2021 are accessed for 12 months for a subscription fee of $199.99 through Cengage Unlimited (not included in tuition).  

 

Core Courses

Courses need to be taken in the following order.
 
Term 1
 
Course Name: Medical Terminology I
Course Number: HITT 1005
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Enroll
 
Course Name: Basic Anatomy and Physiology (Anatomy & Physiology for MA)
Course Number: MDCA 1009
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Enroll
 
Course Name: Diagnostic Coding (Coding & Classification System)*
Course Number: HITT1041
Hours: 48
Fee: $499*

 
Course Name: Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Course Number: HITT2030
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Enroll
 
Term 2
 
Course Name: Procedure Coding (Advanced Medical Coding)*
Course Number: HITT2046
Hours: 48
Fee: $449* (Uses textbook from Diagnostic Coding HITT1041)
AAPC Access fee $150 not included in tuition. 
Enroll
 
Course Name: Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals
Course Number: HPRS2021
Hours: 48
Fee: $429
Enroll
 

Textbook Information

Textbooks are not included in the cost of tuition.  All other classes will require an access code which can be purchased on the first day of class.  
Other Information

Students must receive an overall grade of 75% for each course to be eligible for a certificate.

Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of all required classes, please email cehealthcare@collin.edu with the name of the completed certificate series and your current mailing address.  Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
 

 
Employment Possibilities*
Job Titles
Medical Coder
Professional Coder
Medical Records Coder
Coding Specialist
Insurance Specialist
Medical Claims Auditor

 

*The program does not place students in jobs
 

Contact Us

972-985-3761 or CEHealthCare@Collin.edu 

Director: Lydia Danton: LDanton@collin.edu