There are a variety of projects within the 2 Occupational Completion Points. Students will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.

Courses:

The following table illustrates the program structure

Class Experiences
We provide you with hands on activities that keep coding interesting and interactive. Participating in games and friendly competition will help you learn medical terminology. We use models in the skills laboratory for anatomy and physiology topics.

Specific Admissions Requirements:

• Proof of current Immunizations and Tuberculosis Screening
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) - Level 2 Background Check and Drug Screen, per iTECH policy. This policy is available upon request.
• Students must maintain an 80% academic grade average and attend at least 90% of scheduled class.

DOE Basic Skills Exit Requirements: Reading 11, *Math 9, Language 11 (unless exempt)

*Basic Skills exempt students with Math scores below 9 will be required to complete the iTECH Medical Math Practice Packet and be tested.

This program offers a foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment as a Medical Biller or a Certified Medical Coder.

Internships

There are potential internship opportunities for students who qualify.

Workforce Education Internship Program

Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.

Job Placement

Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.

A certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the program’s competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines. Following program completion, the student is eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam with the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).