Program Information
The Anoka Technical College Medical Coding Specialist diploma program is a 41-credit program that prepares students to assume an entry-level position as a medical coder in an acute care hospital, clinic or physician’s office health care setting.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Essential professional and technical knowledge
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Skills in using resources and technology
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking skills
- Eligible to work in any healthcare setting
- Eligible to sit for the CCA exam
Accreditation
The Medical Coding Specialist diploma can prepare students to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or the Certified Procedural Coding-Apprentice (CPC-A) credentials.
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January
Program Requirements
All courses required for this program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Faculty Contact
Georgina Sampson: 763-576-4042
Jody Sandberg: 763-576-4066
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