

5400 Trinity RD
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607

TechSkills
Get the skills for a better career
TechSkills provides affordable career training programs that build the skills for success in the growing health services industry.
We offer flexible programs that won't compromise your busy schedule. On-campus and online study options let you choose whichever combination works best for you. Hands-on learning labs get you ready for on-the-job tasks.
You'll enjoy personalized instruction from experienced industry professionals. Our instructors are with you every step of the way to ensure that you're successful.
Plus, TechSkills' powerful career placement tools help you get the job you want.
Get started on a better career today. Please fill out the brief form, and one of our Admissions Specialists will contact you to discuss the right training program for you.
Health Services Information Specialist (HSIS) - Certificate
The HSIS program is a 28-week, 520-hour program. Students are required to pass seven exams, each of which provides a valid measuring tool to evaluate the student's competencies and knowledge of medical office operations. Exams cover medical billing, insurance, terminology, and applying proper diagnostic and procedural coding to claim forms and medical records within state and Federal guidelines. In addition, students must successfully complete the requirements of a 120-hour (eight-week) externship with a sponsoring health services organization. The externship has important benefits for students, enabling them to:
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in a healthcare environment
- Meet and network with professionals in the healthcare industry
- Utilize learned educational skills in real-life scenarios
- Identify aptitudes, likes and dislikes for various positions
Direct placement assistance is included with each TechSkills vocational education program. Placement services include:
- Personally assigned placement coordinator
- Help with résumés and interviewing skills
- Assistance in locating applicable job opportunities
- Personal coaching
- 120-hour externship with a local employer, or through the student's current employer

