Nursing & Health Sciences

Online Health Care Certificate Programs through Gatlin Education

printable Health Care Certificates Program Brochure - rev. 10/2006
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Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding Currently, there is tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, billing, and coding. This class imparts a working knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement and the national diagnostic and procedural coding systems. This self-paced, open enrollment class imparts a working knowledge of medical billing and coding as well as an introduction to medical office computer software. Upon successful completion of the Administrative Medical Specialist course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting. Course #NNUR080   Fee: $1995.00    300 hours

Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office Continuous changes in the medical billing and coding industry and HIPAA changes have created an incredible demand for those trained in coding. The Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office course is designed for students with previous coding experience, a basic coding education, or the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course. CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II Coding will be covered along with information on the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), compliance and reimbursement issues, E&M guidelines, and much more. This course prepares students for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Course #NNUR081   Fee: $1395.00       80 hours

Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep This Advanced Hospital Coding course prepares students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) official certification exam to become a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This program covers advanced ICD-9 coding procedures and is designed to help students meet the challenge of today's changing standards while learning and improving their coding skills. Course access and test prep included. Course #NNUR082   Fee: $1695.00       80 hours

Coding, Reimbursement, and Documentation for Physicians Coding Reimbursement Documentation for Physicians (CRDP) is designed to teach physicians how to maximize their reimbursement by emphasizing proper coding and compliance. This course will provide the skills doctors need to obtain optimal reimbursement for the services they perform. By completing this course, physicians will learn about medical necessity, bundled services, modifiers, and efficient ways to be compliant while getting the maximum reimbursement due for services performed. CRDP walks students through situations and presents simple solutions to obtain reimbursement. Course #NNUR083   Fee: $795.00       12 hours

HIPAA Compliance (4 user licenses) This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Health The HIPPA Made Easy for Physicians online kit will provide doctors and their staff with a simple route to compliance without the confusing maze of regulations. Instead of attending countless seminars and spending endless hours researching HIPPA regulations, training employees, and rewriting contracts, internal documents, patient forms, and policy and procedure manuals, you could get it all simply by purchasing the HIPPA Made Easy for Physicians online kit. This kit includes all necessary steps, tools, and templates your practice will need to implement HIPPA compliance all in a unique step-by-step approach that walks students through everything they need to including all forms, contracts, training, policies and procedures, and reference materials. This kit is ideal for office administrators, practice managers, or physicians. This course can be taken from home or the office and includes four user licenses. Course #NNUR084 Fee: $599.00   12 hours

Human Resources for Healthcare Professionals This program provides a comprehensive human resource management foundation, grounded in practice, for those who intend to work or are working in healthcare settings. All of the modules in this program instill a solid foundation in both human resources and healthcare administrative practices. Course #NNUR088 Fee: $1995     80 hours

ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation ICD-10 is a radically upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system, and will soon be mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering. Preparing for and implementing the massive changes to the existing coding system requires that the healthcare industry start preparing for the impacts now. This new program will present a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in store for both diagnostic and procedural coding.   Course #NNUR090 Fee: $1595     200 hours

Medical Transcription Certificate According to the 2002/2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Transcription is among the ten fastest growing occupations in the U.S. This online program provides students with a working knowledge of medical terminology as well as proficiency in the transcription of medical reports. Medical Transcriptionist's work with pharmacists, therapists, technicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, chiropractors, medical doctors, and many others. All of these providers rely on legal documents created by the medical transcriptionist. Transcriber and all materials included. Course #NNUR085   Fee: $1595.00       240 hours

Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative A (CNPRT) is a federally trademarked certification which can be obtained by acquiring the necessary knowledge in pharmacology, medical terminology, physiology, and regulations for selling pharmaceuticals. The CNPR Training Program was developed in response to a rising need for entry level pharmaceutical sales representatives who want to gain entry into the pharmaceutical industry but are lacking the required pharmacology and medical education. The CNPRT examination is dedicated to increasing the professional level of NAPSRT members and to developing meaningful and ethical standards fully accepted by its members and members of the pharmaceutical community. The goal of the training program is to develop knowledge in clinical pharmacology, physiology and medical terminology. This knowledge will greatly enhance an individual's understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its selling process as well as increase the applicants hiring potential. Course #NNUR089   Fee: $1595.00       120 hours

Pharmacy Technician This online program will provide learning experiences, coordinated with the texts and lab activities to enable students to obtain basic competency needed for employments as Pharmacy Technicians in either the hospital or retail setting. A technician is an individual who, under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the performance of activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of a pharmacist. The objective of the Pharmacy Technician Program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare for national certification. This self-paced, web-based program pairs students with an instructor for one-on-one assistance and includes a forty-hour externship. All materials included. Course #NNUR086   Fee: $1795.00       240 hours

Revenue Cycle Management for Healthcare Providers Revenue Cycle Management for Providers and Business Office Managers will teach students the skills necessary to evaluate the performance of revenue cycle systems and processes. This course enables students to develop an understanding of the components of the revenue cycle, the best methods of benchmarking performance, and proven methods of improving cash flow. In addition, students will learn about the latest technology, business office staffing, resource management, and recent government regulations related to revenue cycles. Course #NNUR087   Fee: $795.00       12 hours

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
By Mail:
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Division of Extended Studies
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
P.O. Box 7150 UH-1
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150

By FAX: 719.262.4284
Questions? Call Bill Crouch at 719.262.4651 or e-mail wcrouch@uccs.edu

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