The Certificate of Learning Medical Coding and Billing is an online certificate program that can be earned within the Associate of Applied Science Medical Coding and Billing Degree after completing 28-credit hours. It is offered by Grantham University backed by its accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. The program enables students to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Exam for a beginning coding industry certification. Students have the option to complete the associate degree program while working.

Required courses include Student Success, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Pathophysiology, Introduction to Pharmacotherapy, Computer Software Applications Healthcare, Introduction Health Information Management, Basic Diagnosis Coding Systems, Basic Procedure Coding Systems, and Reimbursement Methodologies. Available positions include entry-level medical coder or biller, medical claims analyst, medical billing clerk, and medical reports specialist. Certified coders have more opportunities available to them than those who have no certification.

The university’s Certificate of Learning Programs has been designed to enhance skill areas that are in demand in the current job market. Each provides in-depth information about a topic of interest. Prospective students are ideally those who are targeting new professional goals, seeking continuing education in their current work, or wanting to have an additional area of expertise. Programs of this kind are all contained within a program of study and can be applied towards an undergraduate degree at the university.

Applicants should posses a high school diploma or GED equivalent. In lieu of federal financial aid, students can avail of extended payment plans to help them finance their education. Should students opt to continue and finish an associate’s degree, the total number of credit hours is at least sixty-two (62).