This course provides an introduction to software applications necessary to participate in Continuing Education online health care programs. Other applications reviewed are Microsoft Outlook and searching the Internet. This course is a prerequisite to all online courses. Book not required

This course helps students master the medical vocabulary and terms used in allied health, nursing and medical careers. It covers word parts, root words, general application, abbreviations, medical terminology and body systems. It benefits all those in the health care and paramedical fields. Books not included

This course covers basic anatomy and physiology and is an introduction to all human body systems and their functions. It is perfect for the student entering an entry-level health care occupation where interpretation and understanding of the human body are necessary to be successful. Books not included

This course is an overview of pharmacology and how it is used to treat different disease states. If you need a general understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of disease using the numerous types of medical drugs on the market today, this course is for you. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Books not included

This pathophysiology course introduces important concepts related to human diseases. The most common diseases and disorders of each body system are presented with a review of anatomy and physiology pertinent to the content. Case-specific studies allow you to apply approach and knowledge gained through your studies. Prerequisites: Medical Terminology and Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Books not included

This course describes the organization, financing and delivery of health care services. Emphasis is placed on organization and activities of all health care facilities. Medical record management and the organization of the medical office are also covered. Emphasis is placed on medical reimbursement from the billing process to the collection of the bill. Participating and nonparticipating providers and filing for Medicare are also covered. Books not included

This course introduces generic components of medical record content and the use and structure of health care data, and teaches how it relates to primary and secondary records systems. Legal and ethical issues applicable to health information are also covered. Books not included

This course covers the history, uses and format of the diagnostic coding system used by physician offices around the world to track diseases. It includes practice to assign straightforward coding scenarios. Prerequisite: Term 1 of Coding Specialist Program. Note: This course may be taken as a single continuing education course for professionals in the billing or coding field as an update on the latest rules and guidelines. Books not included

This course is a follow-up to the ICD-9 CM Coding Part I course and covers more complex coding situations and scenarios. Prerequisites: Term 1 of Coding Specialist Program and ICD-9 CM Coding Part I. Note: This course may be taken as a single continuing education course for professionals in the billing or coding field as an update on the latest rules and guidelines. Books not included

This course introduces the history, application and format of the uniform language to accurately describe medical, surgical and diagnostic services as set forth by the American Medical Association. It includes practice to assign very basic valid procedural codes. Prerequisites: Term 1 and 2 of the Coding Specialist Program. Note: This course may be taken as a single continuing education course for professionals in the billing or coding field as an update on the latest rules and guidelines. Books not included

This is a continuation of CPT Part I utilizing higher level, more complex examples, case studies, records and scenarios of CPT coding. Emphasis is placed on practice to assign valid procedure codes. Prerequisites: Term 1 and 2 of the Coding Specialist Program and CPT Part I. Note: This course may be taken as a single continuing education course for professionals in the billing or coding field as an update on the latest rules and guidelines. Books not included

This course covers the basic knowledge all health care workers should have regarding computers. Topics include software, hardware, data, people and procedures. The course also looks at how the changing world of technology influences the decisions we make not only in health care, but also in daily life. Books not included

This internship is for students who have successfully completed all courses in the Coding Specialist curriculum and would like to apply what they have learned at TTC in a real-world setting. Onsite internships are available in the Charleston area. An online internship is available for distance students. Onsite candidates must show proof of medical insurance, completion of a two-step PPD test and completion of all courses within the Coding Specialist Program upon registering. Note: Some organizations require proof of additional immunizations. Books not included