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h2>The Career Institute of American International College
At The Career Institute of American International College, our instructors come from a variety of occupations, and are all accomplished professionals in their field. Our education programs use an adult learning methodology proven to meet the needs of every learning style.
We go even further to ensure your training success by integrating an online student support system, accessible 24/7, into your curriculum. Our elite student support system provides you with online practice modules designed to help you expand your knowledge and understanding, skills assessment tools to help to show you where your strengths and weaknesses are, and a library containing more than 1200 reference books.
Medical Assisting - Master Certificate
Due to the aging population and ever-changing health care technology, careers in health care are among the most stable. With the medical assisting program, you'll receive an introduction to the medical assisting profession, medical terminology, and the systems and functions of the human body. Study medical concepts in theory, then apply what you've learned with real medical equipment, such as recording electrocardiograms for those studying cardiology. You'll also acquire necessary office skills and study the business side of the medical practice along with its legal and ethical responsibilities. Once you've completed all classes in the program, you'll serve an externship to receive invaluable practical experience under the supervision of a cooperating physician's office, clinic, or other health care facility. (Includes CMAA, CCMA certifications.)
Medical Coding and Billing - Master Certificate
Pursue a career in medical coding and billing with skills received from this program. Gain an understanding of Microsoft Office applications, and core knowledge for medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical billing and insurance, medical ethics and law, pharmacology and industry standard ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes. Additionally, you'll learn about the growing importance of security and privacy of medical records--HIPAA (Healthcare Insurance, Portability & Accountability Act). Upon the successful completion of all classes, you'll serve an externship that provides invaluable practical experience under the supervision of a cooperating physician's office, clinic or other health care facility. With this certificate program, you'll prepare for the AAPC, American Academy of Professional Coders, CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification. Additionally, you'll prepare for the AHIMA, American Health Information Management Association, CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) and CCA (Certified Coding Associate) certifications. You'll also establish the foundation to pursue an advanced degree in health information management.(Includes CMAA, CBCS, CPC, CCA, CCS certifications).