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.
Students interested in a certificate should apply through the Office of Admissions (contact information below).
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 Web site.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2007-2008 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 |
| Select 1 of the following (1 credit) |
| CIOS |
S135 |
Using Spreadsheets in the Workplace |
1 |
| CIOS |
S140 |
Using Databases in the Workplace |
1 |
| 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
Cheryl Stromme
University of Alaska Southeast
Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Ave.
Sitka, Alaska 99835
Ph: 907-747-9473
Ph: 800-478-6653 (toll free)
Program Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/programs/CWA.html
Email: CherylStromme@uas.alaska.edu
