Certificates
Certificates are programs of one year length for full-time students. Certificates
require 9 credits of general requirements be completed as well as major requirements
for a minimum of 30 credits. Requirements for the certificates may be articulated
with the associate
of applied science degrees. Contact an advisor for assistance in planning
a program of study and choosing appropriate courses.
To view the details of our other undergraduate degree options select:
Bachelor
Degrees | Associate
Degrees | Certificates | Minors
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
CODING SPECIALIST
An area of HIM specifically focused on coding/classifications systems at both the inpatient and outpatient level. The certificate will allow students to obtain entry-level skills in healthcare coding and the opportunity to continue to earn an associate of applied science degree. National credentialing exams are available at both the entry and advanced level.
View details of the certificate from the program Website.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2008-2009 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours |
30 |
| General Requirements |
13 |
| Written Communication Skills |
| ENGL |
S111 |
Methods of Written Communication |
3 |
| Science Skills |
| BIOL |
S111 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| BIOL |
S112 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| Computer Skills |
| CIOS |
S105 |
Computer Literacy |
3 |
| Program Requirements |
17 |
| HIM |
S135 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| HIM |
S190 |
CPT Coding |
3 |
| HIM |
S210 |
ICD-9-CM Coding |
3 |
| HIM |
S215 |
Billing and Reimbursement |
2 |
| HIM |
S260 |
Data Quality & Reimbursement |
2 |
| HIM |
S270 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
| HIM |
S271 |
Pharmacology |
1 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact: Leslie Gordon-RHIS, Program Director
University of Alaska Southeast - Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave.
Sitka, AK 99835
Ph: 907-747-9473
Ph: 800-478-6653 (toll free)
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/programs/coding.html
Email: leslie.gordon@uas.alaska.edu
