A comprehensive program for Hospital Coding providing national certification as a COC that covers everything hospital billers need to know, from patient admission to accounts receivable management and HIPAA. It builds on your knowledge so that you can make a successful transition from the physician/outpatient environment to the hospital setting. This course covers the hospital regulatory setting, the structure and functions of hospital departments, patient accounts and data flow, the billing process, coding, claim forms, reimbursement, accounts receivable management, HIPAA requirements, and with updated electronic claim forms. You will have Hospital cases which allow you to apply concepts to real-life scenarios. You must be a CPC or take our medical billing and coding program first to enter into this program. Payment plans available.

Number of weeks: 10 weeks

Total Hours: 30

For more information about any of these courses including payment plans or to register, please contact The Academy of Medical Professions directly at 1-866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or visit them online at www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

20 week, in-depth, State-Certified Certificate program in medical coding. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding and provide you the skills you need to become nationally certified and get into the job market as a Certified Coder. This certificate program is taught by a Certified Medical Coder and includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, CPC exam, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests and all books. Basic computer skills are required. Payment plans available.

Number of weeks: 20 weeks 2 nights per week/1 coding class 1 term & A&P class if completing in 20 weeks

Thurs/ 5:30-8:00/Coding

Tuesdays/6-8PM/ Terminology/Anatomy

Total Hours: 88

For more information about any of these courses including payment plans or to register, please contact The Academy of Medical Professions directly at 1-866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or visit them online at www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

Medical transcription is a desired field for most people trying to work at home. Strong typing, computer, and English grammar skills are essential. Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, FTP, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books areprovided with the course fee. Classes are once a week for 16-weeks with a completion of 16 weeks to 6 month options.This is a State Certified Program and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program. Course includes medical terminology, anatomy & physiology and transcription. $2400, includes everything for the course and the field. Payment plans available.

For more information about any of these courses including payment plans or to register, please contact The Academy of Medical Professions directly at 1-866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or visit them online at www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com.

Are you looking for a class with flexible hours in which you can work at your own pace? This online career planning class can help you take charge of your career.  Using our course materials and guided instruction you can explore how your current skills transfer to future opportunities; find education or training you may need and ways to pay for it; learn about local in-demand jobs; and strengthen your resume for targeted job search. Create an action plan to achieve career success. Students complete weekly assignments and connect with the instructor via online discussion boards and conference calls.  Graduates of My Next Career Move are eligible to apply for the University of Maine at Augusta GEN Scholarship, to be used at any UMA location.

Class dates: October 11 - November 22, 2017

Registration deadline: Friday, October 6, 2017

Cost: NO CHARGE

For more information or to register contact Cathy Collins at 207-753-6622, catherine.e.collins@maine.edu or visit our website at: www.newventuresmaine.org.

All Inclusive 14 week program. Work One-On-One with a Pharmacy Technician Trainer and entirely online with support from a Pharmacy Technician and Trainer. The Pharmacy Technician is one of the fastest growing jobs in health care today. In this course, you will learn everything from the role of the technician in the pharmacy setting, to the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice, to preparing for the PTCB exam. You will learn complete drug information that includes proper name, spelling and pronunciation, drug class, generic and trade name, route of administration, dosage and more of hundreds of drugs. You will be able to identify pills on sight with pill photos, gain a better understanding of how certain drugs work within the body with a concise review of relevant anatomy and physiology, and stay up to date with cutting-edge pharmacy practice with the latest informationon new drugs, regulations, HIPAA guidelines and safety procedures. You will be ready to pass your PTCB national certification included in cost. Payment plans available.

Number of weeks: 16 weeks online

For more information about any of these courses including payment plans or to register, please contact The Academy of Medical Professions directly at 1-866-516-8274 or 207-721-0714 or visit them online at www.academyofmedicalprofessions.com.