Coding Specialist Certificate Program

In order to meet the high demand for medical coders, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College developed the online Coding Specialist Certificate program. By completing the online certificate program, you will be prepared to take the required medical certification exams from the American Academy of Professional Coders or the American Health Information Management Association.

By enrolling in the Coding Specialist Certificate program, you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including:

SKILLS: As a graduate of the program, you will be fluent in all aspects of coding, including computer applications, health management information systems, medical terminology, coding, medical billing and reimbursement and medical law and ethics.

QUALITY AND CONVENIENCE: Students will have the opportunity to take courses taught by highly qualified and well-trained instructors in an online environment. Through flexible online learning, you can earn a medical coding certificate from anywhere, at any time and at your convenience.

GROWTH POTENTIAL: Upon completion of the program, students will be adequately prepared to take the medical coding exam that is administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders or the American Health Information Management Association. After passing the exam, graduates will be able to enter the field as certified medical coders.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: The field of coding is expected to grow significantly over the next several years. In fact, the field of medical recorders and health information technicians is expected to grow 14.4 percent statewide or 18 percent nationwide, from 2006 to 2016.

A certificate in medical coding can also jumpstart an exciting career in healthcare management. Almost 45,000 healthcare support careers are expected to open between 2006 and 2016 in Ohio alone.