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Self-paced Certificate Programs
Format and Overview - GES Healthcare Programs
Administrative Medical Specialist - Medical Billing and Coding
Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office (CPC Prep)
Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
HIPPA Compliance
GES Healthcare Programs
These programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations, all within a six-month delivery window.
GES builds their programs with a team of professionals from each respective field, who work with an existing text book or base of material to provide the most effective web-based learning experience. The Programs are all open enrollment, asynchronous, and interactive. Instructors are actively involved in the students' online learning experience. They respond to any questions or concerns as well as encouraging and motivating students to succeed. Each program has a set of lessons and tests; grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor’s evaluation of the students' work.
Demonstrations are available for many of the available certificate programs. Once you decide on a certificate program simply call the VSU Continuing Education Department or complete the online registration form and mail or fax it in us. After your registration and payment have been received you will be sent a confirmation email from VSU. GES will then contact you and give you the necessary information (URL, username, and password) to access your classroom. Within 3 - 5 business days they will ship you the appropriate courseware and your instructor will be alerted that he/she has a new student.
After you have received your materials, you will then have access to the course until you complete it. Most of the courses are structured to be completed within 6 months, however, if you need more time extensions are available. Upon notification from GES of satisfactory completion of the program you will be awarded a certificate from Valdosta State University indicating the continuing education credits (CEUs) earned.
Requirements: Details regarding computer programs and Internet access are included with each program description.
Administrative Medical Specialist - Medical Billing and Coding
The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding will give you the skills you need to find the job YOU are looking for as an Administrative Medical Specialist (AMS), Medical Billing Specialist, and/or Medical Coder. In addition to the extensive Medical Billing information, you will be taught every aspect of the Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position.
This program also provides preparation for the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) national certification exam. Upon successful completion of the Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the CCA national certification exam. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities. (300 hours/ 30 CEUs)
Requirements: The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding online course must be taken from an IBM Compatible (PC) computer running Windows 98 or any later version up to Windows XP with a CD ROM drive for installing the MediSoft Patient Accounting Software. At this time, MediSoft Patient Accounting Software is not Vista compatible. Students need to have access to a word-processing program like Microsoft Word or Works. Students must have internet access. While the program will work from a dial-up connection, high-speed Internet access (like DSL or Cable) is recommended. A Macintosh computer will not work for this course. This course is not currently compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$1895
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Advanced Coding for the Physician's Office
This nationally recognized Advanced Medical Coding for the physicians office online course and training program prepares students to learn CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), and HCPCS Level II coding. This advanced online medical coding program is designed for students with previous medical coding experience. A basic coding education or the GES Administrative Medical Specialist course is required. Preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam is included. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities. (80 hours/8 CEUs)
Requirements: This course can be taken on either a Mac or a PC; however, most medical offices currently use PCs.
Students are expected to have their own current year CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding books. This course is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$1295
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Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
This nationally recognized Advanced Hospital Medical Coding online course and training program prepares medical coding 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 medical coding procedures and is designed to help students meet the challenge of today's changing standards while learning and improving their coding skills. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities. (80 hours/8 CEUs)
Requirements: This course can be taken on either a Mac or a PC; however, most medical offices currently use PCs.
As a current coder seeking more in-depth knowledge, you should already have a set of coding books. They are not provided by GES. You are expected to have your own current year CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM (Volumes I, II, and III) coding books. This course is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$1595
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This nationally recognized HIPAA Compliance online course and training program provides doctors and their staffs with a simple route to compliance. Instead of spending endless hours researching HIPAA regulations, training employees, and rewriting contracts, internal documents, patient forms, and policy-and-procedure manuals, doctors' offices get it all simply by enrolling in the HIPAA compliance online course. This program is ideal for office administrators, practice managers, or physicians. This includes four user licenses for the cost of one enrollment. This online certificate program is only offered in partnership with major accredited colleges and universities. (12 hours/3 hours per person/.3 CEU)
Requirements:This course can be taken on either a Mac or a PC. All materials for this course are available online. This course is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.
Dates:Begin at your convenience. When you register for a course, you are given 180 days to complete the course.
If you need more time, extensions are available.
Time: 24/7 Access
Location:Online
Fee:$599
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