Accreditation

City College is a Senior College accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Diplomas, Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees.

*All Classes are in English Only

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services

The EMS major combines Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedics courses, inclusive of clinical externships in hospitals, ambulance services and fire rescue services. Graduates are prepared with the knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary to obtain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic to practice the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medical direction. Curriculum is provided by the United States Government. Additional training in biological, chemical and hazardous materials is included.

Associate of Science in Allied Health - Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting major provides students with the opportunity to develop clinical, laboratory, and the clerical skills required to be successful in employment in a health care facility. Students receive extensive core didactic medical science courses and clinical training giving them the required knowledge to successfully pass their certification exam.

Associate of Science in Allied Health - Medical Office Administration with a track in Insurance Billing and Coding

The Medical Office Administration major with a Track in Insurance Billing and Coding provides students with the necessary background, knowledge, and specialized skills for a career in the medical billing and coding profession. Secretarial and administrative skills are emphasized providing graduates with the opportunity to qualify for entry level opportunities such as Medical Coding Clerk, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Records Clerk and Medical Office Assistant.

Diploma - Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a medical facility. Students will learn the administrative and clinical roles of the medical assistant in different health care settings.

This program trains the student to function effectively as an integral member of the physician's or medical facility's health care team. Students will learn medical front office procedures such as patient scheduling, handling patient accounts and records, insurance billing, medical office management and using medical office software. The student will also learn clinical procedures such as taking histories and vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, assisting the physician with examinations and treatments, and performing diagnostic tests as directed by the physician.

Diploma - Medical Coding and Billing

The Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to teach students the skills and knowledge for employment in a variety of healthcare settings as an entry-level medical biller/coder who performs insurance processing and medical coding functions.

The student learns how to analyze health records, prepare bills, complete insurance forms correctly, and assign codes to appropriately determine medical billing.

This program provides students with a working knowledge of basic medical coding and billing skills, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human diseases pharmacology, insurance claims processing, and coding systems.