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HEALTHCARE CAREERS
MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
Medical Terminology: AWord Association Approach
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms
are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example
of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations
are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in
regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your
learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.
ONL401 | 24 hours | $119 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3220 Online 1/18–2/24
3221 Online 2/15–3/24
3224 Online 3/15–4/21
3226 Online 4/12–5/19
3227 Online 5/17–6/23
Medical Billing and Coding: Online
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare
industry today! The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare
services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing
substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities,
chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all
depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. This billing
and coding program delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and
coding problems. This course is designed to prepare students to sit for various national
certification exams including those from the American Academy of Professional Coders
(AAPC) and the American Health Information Association (AHIMA).
Note: This course is not available for online registration. Registrations will be
accepted at the FCC’s main campus, E Building. For more information, contact FCC at
240.629.7904. Prerequisite of Medical Terminology required.
CAH244 | 80 hours | $1,699 ($300 tuition + $1,399 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3234 Online 2/27–6/30
3241 Online 4/24–8/31
Medical Coding for the Physician's Office – AAPC
Prepare for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) national
certification exam. Learn medical terminology and how to use the coding manuals
for CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS to describe and document medical services. Cost includes
first year’s membership in AAPC, textbooks and certification exam. The certification
exam will be scheduled 2 weeks following the last class, on a Saturday.
Note: This course is not available for online registration. Registrations will be accepted
in person at the Conference Center (E building) on FCC’s main campus. For more
information, contact FCC at 240.629.7904. This class will be located at Carroll
Community College, Westminster, MD. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology
CAH250 | 100 hours | $1875 ($1130 tuition + $745 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3229 M, W 5:30pm - 8:45pm 5/22–9/20* Carroll Community College
*No class 5/29, 7/3, 9/4 .
Radiation Safety Update
Renew your certification as a Dental Radiation Technologist. Gain an update on
safety and technological advances related to the placement and exposure of dental
radiographs. Topics to be covered include fundamental principles of radiography,
patient safety, and operator safety. Approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners, 8 CEUs.
CAH498 | 9 hours | $199 ($135 tuition + $64 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3218 Tu 9:30am - 12:45pm 3/7–3/28* Carroll Community College
*No class 3/14.
DENTAL ASSISTING OPTION 2
CAH494 | 7.5 hours | $85 ($65 tuition + $20 fees)
3074 Tu, W, Th 6pm - 8:45pm 1/3–1/5 Carroll Community College
CAH495 | 40 hours | $745 ($600 tuition + $145 fees)
3210 Tu, Th 5pm - 9:15pm 5/2–6/1 Carroll Community College
CAH496 | 39 hours | $855 ($585 tuition + $270 fees)
3211 Tu 9:30am - 12:45pm 6/6–8/29* Carroll Community College
*No class 7/4.
OR
CAH497 | 36 hours | $705 ($563 tuition + $142 fees)
3215 Tu 9:30am - 12:45pm 6/6–8/29* Carroll Community College
*No class 7/4.
Total ProgramHours: 86.5
Total Program Cost: $1,685 + texts
DENTAL ASSISTING OPTION 1
CAH494 | 7.5 hours | $85 ($65 tuition + $20 fees)
3209 Tu,Th 6pm–8:45pm 4/18–4/25 Carroll Community College
CAH495 | 40 hours | $745 ($600 tuition + $145 fees)
3075 Tu,Th 5pm–9:15pm 1/10–2/21* Carroll Community College
*No class 1/24, 2/7, 2/14.
CAH496 | 39 hours | $855 ($585 tuition + $270 fees)
3076 Tu 9:30am - 12:45pm 2/28–5/30* Carroll Community College
*No class 3/14, 4/11 .
OR
CAH497 | 36 hours | $705 ($563 tuition + $142 fees)
3207 Tu 9:30am - 12:45pm 2/28–5/30* Carroll Community College
*No class 3/14, 4/11 .
Total ProgramHours: 86.5
Total Program Cost: $1,685 + texts