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howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Fall 2019 31 Health Care ONLINE Medical Coding & Billing, Transcription, Medical Administrative Assistant with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Medical Billing and NEW Pharmacy Technician in Partnership with Career Step, one of the nation's leading providers of online health care training partner.careerstep.com/howardcc Free Information Session Register for this session for an in-depth overview of each program and to get all your questions answered. At this information session, you will receive customized registration documents and instructions and learn about receiving a free laptop, iPad or Kindle with electronic text upon enrollment in a program. is session is free, but you must register to reserve a seat. Please visit howardcc.edu/HealthIT. Wed 6:30pm-8:45pm, Aug 14 XE-423 7271 #1654 Gateway Campus The next information session is scheduled for Wed 6:30pm-8:45pm, Mar 4 for the following start dates for each program: Mar 16 or 30; Apr 14 or 24; May 11 or 26, Jun 8 or 22. PAYMENT PLANS Payment plans are now available through our partnership with Career Step. Register for the "Free Information Session", howardcc.edu/HealthIT and receive payment plan informa- tion and registration instructions. Upcoming fall and winter start dates for each of the following programs include: Aug 26, Sep 9 or 23, Oct 7 or 21, Nov 4 or 18, Dec 2 or 16, Jan 13 or 27 Select the start date that works best for you. Refund policy does not apply to these courses. Medical Transcription Editor Successful completion of this program can give you the potential to make up to $40,000 per year. e 640-hour curriculum is approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI, formerly the American Association of Medical Transcription, or AAMT). Enroll- ment includes 12 months of online access, foot pedal, ebooks, an AHDI membership, and a voucher to take the RHDS national certification exam. $3,319 (includes $3,099 in fees*). Professional Medical Coding and Billing is 390-445 hours Professional Medical Coding and Bill- ing program prepares individuals for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certifications. Topics covered include reimbursement methodologies, biomedi- cal sciences, and current code sets. Enrollment includes 12 months of online access, codebooks, and a voucher for one of the certification exams. $3,819 (includes $3,589 in fees*) Train at home for an in-demand health care career. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, health care will generate 3.2 million new jobs by 2024. Register and prepare for one of these career opportunities in one year or less! ese online, self-paced courses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No prerequisites required. Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR Approved by the National Healthcareer Association, the Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program pre- pares you for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) credentials. is interactive curriculum also in- cludes over 20 hours of training on the government-certified ezEMRx EHR soware. Enrollment includes six months of online access, ebooks, and vouchers for the CMAA AND CHERS exams. $3,319 (includes $3,099 in fees*). Medical Billing e Medical Billing program helps you develop the knowl- edge and skills they need to work in healthcare reimburse- ment. Learn about the payment process, the changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act, bundled payments, and common billing forms including the 837, UB-04, and CMS- 1500. Enrollment includes six months of online access, ebooks, and a voucher to take the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. $3,119 (includes $2,909 in fees*). Interested in online Pharmacy Technician training? Plan to attend the August 14 information session. NEW! Pharmacy Technician (ASHP/ACPE) is 600-hour Pharmacy Technician (ASHP/ACPE) pro- gram prepares individuals for the Pharmacy Technician Cer- tification Board (PTCB) Exam and is accredited by ASHP/ ACPE American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists/ Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Enrollment includes 12 months of online access, 400 hours of training and 200 hours in an externship, ebooks, a laboratory kit, and a voucher to take the national PTCB certification exam. In addition, Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy have partnered with Career Step to provide the required externship to complete the program. $3,119 (includes $2,909 in fees*). Career Step programs are designed to be completed in four to six months or less of full-time study. However, the online training format allows for a self-pace schedule so each program includes six to 12 months of online access for your convenience.