Core Courses
| Course Name | Course Number | Hours | Enrollment Options | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 Classes | |||||||||
| *Medical Terminology I | HITT 1005 | 48 | HITT 1005 Enrollment Options | ||||||
| Basic Anatomy and Physiology (Anatomy & Physiology for MA) | MDCA 1009 | 48 | MDCA 1009 Enrollment Options | ||||||
| *Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies | HITT 2035 | 48 | HITT 2035 Enrollment Options | ||||||
| Term 2 Classes | |||||||||
| **Pathophysiology | HPRS 2001 | 48 | HPRS 2001 Enrollment Options | ||||||
| **Advanced Medical Coding | HITT 2046 (Uses textbooks from Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies HITT 2035) | 48 | HITT 2046 Enrollment Options | ||||||
*The cost of the textbooks are not included in the fees listed above. Students will purchase these books through the AAPC or the Collin College bookstore.
**May be eligible to transfer into the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM) degree though Prior Learning Assessment Process.
Resources for HITT 1005, HPRS 2032, MDCA 1000, and HPRS 2021 are accessed for 12 months for a subscription fee starting at $214.99 through Cengage Unlimited (not included in tuition).
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
- Medical Biller
- Patient Account Representative
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Charge Entry Specialist
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Outpatient Billing Coordinator
- Hospital Billing Clerk
- Claims Resolution Specialist
*The program does not place students in jobs
Contact Us
If you need assistance with planning your course schedule, please contact us at 972.985.3761 or CEHealthCare@Collin.edu.
Director, Lydia Danton, can be reached at LDanton@collin.edu.