Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for an entry-level medical billing or coding position in the health care industry. Positions are available in clinics, hospitals, and private practices. Students are trained to code medical procedures and diagnoses, complete insurance claim forms and assess patient records for claims reimbursement. The program is 36 weeks long and consists of eight modules. The first seven modules are 80 hours each and are conducted in a classroom and laboratory environment on campus. Tests and/or quizzes are administered weekly during each didactic module; however, there is no final examination for the program. The eighth module is spent in an externship consisting of 250 hours of on-the-job training at an approved extern employment site in the community. A diploma will be awarded upon graduation.