COH3000X - Medical Terminology
Course Description
[Healthcare ]
Medical Terminology
Build the coding skills employers and payers expect β straight from AAPC-aligned content.
π― What You'll Be Able To Do
- Read clinical documentation and assign the correct code.
- Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, or HCPCS conventions to real cases.
- Use modifiers and code categories accurately for billing.
- Navigate Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA basics for coding work.
- Prepare for the AAPC CPC examination through targeted practice.
β Why This Course Is Worth Your Time
- 100% Online, Self-paced β learn around your job and family
- 12-month access from the day you enroll
- Entry-level skills β no prior experience required
- No application, no prerequisites
- Additional Required Costs:
- Textbook: Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Cengage Learning. ISBN: 9780357512630. $70-$190
- AAPC Membership $230 - Reduces textbook costs and required to take the AAPC CPC exam.
π Course Sequence
This course contains the following sequence of learning units/modules:
- Unit/Module 1: Word Formations: Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
- Unit/Module 2: Introduction to Medical Abbreviations
- Unit/Module 3: Disease Terminology and the Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs
- Unit/Module 4: Medical Exams & Treatment Terminology
- Unit/Module 5: Hospital/Medical Office Terminology
β± How Long It Takes
- Total course hours: 42 Hrs
π What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion after finishing all course requirements.
- 4.2 CEUs β PACE Continuing Education Units
π Requirements To Enroll
No application needed. All learners are eligible. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer and internet skills.
π Access Timing
Learners will:
- Get access to this course approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
- Have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.
π΅ Refund Policy
We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.
To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Professional Certificate in Medical Coding : Professional Certificate in Medical Coding