Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
1. Medical Coding Course- This program will be held a total of 5 hours, twice a week for 20 weeks. Upon completion of the program you will take your national certification of CPC. Upon successful completion, your title will be a CPC-A, for the first year. (CPC-A means you will be considered a certified coder with an Apprentice designation for one year, once you have worked for a year, you will have your Apprentice title removed and be an official CPC!) This program consists of Medical Terminology/Anatomy for ICD-10 and Coding curriculum. After completing this program you will then begin your Practicode:
Practicode Course- This course is a 6 to 10 week online practicum. CPC-A’s get real-world experience coding actual medical charts. This new coding practice course helps to improve coding skills across multiple specialties, allows a new coder to gain coding experience. It is comprised of 3 modules of 200 actual, redacted medical records per module. This Practicum allows an individual to meet 1 year of coding experience toward the removal of the apprentice designation. Having the CPC-A removed immediately.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
30
Hours
180
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Academy of Medical Professions
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Medical Coding with CPC certification
Training Location(s)
online and all throughout Maine Adult Educations
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
CPC certification through AAPC
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
n/a payment plans
Refund Policy
pro rata up to week 3
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AAPC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$5,150.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,150.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,150.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$5,150.00
