Intermediate Technical Certificate in Medical Coding
Idaho State University

Program Details

The online Intermediate Technical Certificate in Medical Coding will prepare students for an in-demand and rewarding career as a medical coder. This online certificate program is ideal for students seeking a fast program into a new career. This program starts both in spring and fall semesters.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

  • Introduction to pathology
  • Health information
  • Principles of drugs and their uses

Career opportunities for graduates include roles in insurance companies, medical clinics, software companies, law firms, computer software vendors, and more. Students who complete this program are eligible to take the AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist examination. The online technical certificate in medical coding will prepare graduates for the jobs of tomorrow.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Idaho State University is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Some College

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, Placement Test

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Official College Transcript(s)