By Jeff Murphy,
September 23, 2021
New Medical Coding and Billing graduates celebrate graduation from the University
of Central Missouri's Professional Certificate Program.
Graduates of the 欧美视频鈥檚 Medical Coding and Billing Professional Certificate Program were recognized at a July 29 ceremony at UCM鈥檚 Lee鈥檚 Summit campus. Through this valuable
program, students earn an industry-recognized certification and are prepared for a
rewarding career in the healthcare field. In addition, they receive three credit hours
in medical terminology that can be applied to multiple degree pathways.
Thanks to a partnership with KC Scholars, Truman Heartland Community Foundation and
Community Services League, qualifying students are eligible for scholarships for this
course as well as other UCM workforce development programs. Information about scholarship
opportunities are available at this webpage.
Students successfully completing the Medical Coding and Billing Professional Certificate
program are prepared to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) certification
exam from AAPC, which is recognized by employers across the nation.
鈥淚n 2021, KC Scholars added support for stackable credits (accompanied by at least
three college credits) to its menu of program components,鈥 said Beth Tankersley-Bankhead,
president and CEO of KC Scholars. "We are pleased to partner with UCM and CSL on the
Medical Coding and Billing opportunity. We believe that working together to help deserving
KC residents quickly enter the workforce is simply the right thing to do.鈥
Medical billing and coding professionals are in high demand with the US Department
of Labor projecting over 27,800 new jobs by 2029. This UCM certificate program takes
approximately three months to complete and is offered in a hybrid format with in-person
courses in Kansas City as well as online lessons.
At the graduation ceremony, students were encouraged to continue their education and
advance in their careers through UCM鈥檚 variety of certificate and degree programs.
In-person classes are currently forming for several high-demand certificate programs.
The 欧美视频 operates campus locations in Warrensburg, online
and Lee鈥檚 Summit. UCM鈥檚 Workforce and Professional Education programs are housed at
the university鈥檚 Lee鈥檚 Summit location in the Missouri Innovation Campus.