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Health Information Technology Medical Coder Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Health Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Health Information Technology Medical Coder Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Level I Certificate in Health Information Technology Medical Coder Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Medical Coder Certificate Program is a 32 credit-hour program that prepares students with the technical skills and knowledge needed for successful entry-level coding positions in a variety of health care settings. The program provides training in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, computers and health information systems, legal and ethical aspects of health information, and coding and reimbursement methodologies The curriculum also provides a foundation for students to prepare and complete the coding certification exams offered by AHIMA and AAPC.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 32 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITES
POFI 1301 – Computer Applications I
MDCA 1313 – Medical Terminology
MDCA 1409 – Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants
PREREQUISITE SEMESTER ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 10
SEMESTER 1
HITT 1301 – Health Data Content and Structure
HITT 2330 – Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
HITT 1341 – Coding and Classification Systems
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
HITT 1253 – Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information
HITT 1311 – Health Information Systems
HITT 1342 – Ambulatory Coding
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 3
HITT 2335 – Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies
HITT 2246 – Advanced Medical Coding
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Health Information Technology Medical Coder Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 5
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 32 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS