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Medical Transcription and Coding Program Outline

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A Career as a Medical Transcriptionist and a Medical Coder!

Our Medical Transcription and Coding program was designed with you in mind. The program is self-paced allowing you to complete it according to your own schedule. You can review lessons as many times as you want, reinforcing the material until you have a solid understanding of it.

Once you enroll, you can get started right way! You do not have to wait for your first shipment to arrive. Your first course, Introduction to Healthcare, is entirely online. Courses are released one by one to ensure you properly retain the information.

What courses are in the Medical Transcription and Coding program?

The following courses are included in the Medical Transcription and Coding program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Medical Transcription and Coding program has a total of 31 credit hours.

MED 101 Introduction to Health Care 1 Credit Hour
  An overview of the evolution of medicine, the role of allied health professionals and the different medical specialties.  
 
BUS 100 Skills for Success 2 Credit Hours
  This course assists a learner who is entering or reentering college. Students have opportunities for practicing skills necessary for success in school, as well as strategies for time management, communication, and balancing work/life responsibilities. Its intent is to prepare students for academic and professional success.  
 
KYB 101 Keyboarding 1 Credit Hour
  This course provides students with correct keyboarding techniques and typing procedures. Students work toward increasing typing speed and accuracy.
 
ENG 101 Business English 3 Credit Hours
  A comprehensive study covering grammar, editing, writing and usage skills vital to successful written communication. This course is designed to assist students with the mechanics of writing and to improve their ability to write clearly.
 
MED 102 Essentials of Medical Terminology 3 Credit Hours
  An exploration of the systems of the human body including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems as well as reproductive, integumentary, blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems and how they relate to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are discussed.  
 
MED 109 Human Diseases 3 Credit Hours
  An introductory study of pathophysiology organized by body system. Etiology, symptoms and treatments are covered for each common disease. Course includes information on new procedures, medicines and therapies, as well as tips for health promotion and disease prevention.
 
MCB 101 Basic Medical Coding 3 Credit Hours
  An introduction to medical coding in physician practices. The ICD-9-CM and CPT are covered. Students apply the concepts by completing coding exercises. Strategies for coding compliance are also addressed.  
 
MCB 102 Medical Coding I 2 Credit Hours
  An introduction to the field of medical coding and compliance for physician practices. Course provides practice in linking diagnosis and procedure codes correctly utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM.
 
MCB 103 Medical Coding II 2 Credit Hours
  A study of outpatient medical coding procedures utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. Practice in coding diagnoses and procedures for patient account records. Prerequisite: MCB 102
 
TRN 101 Beginning Medical Transcription 4 Credit Hours
  The study of medical transcription and its practical application to comprehensive dictation including chart notes, history and physicals, emergency room reports, consultations, initial office evaluations and discharge summaries.
 
TRN 102 Advanced Medical Transcription 4 Credit Hours
  Continued practice of medical transcription incorporating both medical and surgical dictation in the medical specialties of cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, pathology and radiology.
 
BUS 101 Career Development 3 Credit Hours
  An overview of the world of work emphasizing job search techniques, resumes and interviewing.  
 
What's Included?

Everything! There are no hidden costs and everything you need to successfully complete the program is included. All textbooks and course materials are from industry-proven publishers.
Medical Transcription and Coding Textbooks and Materials
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Nationally Accredited
Brighton College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Washington D.C. The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.