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Course of Study HIMT Technician Coding Specialist

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Health Information Management Technician: Coding Specialist Course of Study

Fall Semester

MED 125 Medical Terminology, 3 credits
BIO 123, Biology of Human Disease, 3 credits
ENG 101 Composition, 3 credits
HIM 102 Intro to Health Care Systems, 3 credits

Spring Semester

HIM 210 Coding I*, 3 credits
HIM 211 Advanced Coding*, 3 credits
MED 112 Medical Insurance and Billing, 3 credits
MED 216 Electronic Medical Records, 3 credits

Fall Semester

HIM 201**, 3 credits

*typically only offered in spring semester

**typically only offered in fall semester

Additional Program Information

Please note, this is a suggested plan of study for a full-time student. Part-time students may have their schedule adjusted accordingly. Students must meet with their academic advisor prior to registering for courses.
Some courses are offered online while some may be offered as a hybrid course (meet on campus once a week and the rest of the work is done online)
Certificate transfers into both the Medical Assisting and Health Care Management Degrees.
Students may need additional courses in remedial math and/or English.