Medical Coding Certificate Program
Program Chair
Christine Jerson, RHIA
cjerson@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7490
About this certificate
Medical coders can work from home. This is a great career choice for someone that wants to work in health care but does not want patient contact.
Local workforce demand
The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics estimates a 9% job growth through 2030.
Requirements and Certificate Details
Program restrictions for CCP students
None.
Requirements for CCP students
- Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
Prerequisites
None.
Lakeland Certificate for which this program will prepare CCP students
Industry Certificates for which this program will prepare CCP students
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC (aapc.com)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (ahima.org)
Students are eligible to sit for the certification exams upon completion of Lakeland's medical coding program.
Apply to the CCP program • Apply to the medical coding certificate program