MCO MCO 299 Medical Coding Internship
This course is designed to allow students to apply what they learned in their certificate program in a professional setting. Prior to taking this course, students will identify a business or organization that is willing to allow them to do an internship. Students will work with the supervisor of the Medical Billing and Coding certificate program to verify that the internship they have selected meets the college-wide expectations for internships. The internships must include a minimum of 10 hours per week of work for a minimum of 7 weeks. Program Supervisor approval is required prior to registering for the course. Internship work must be related to the Medical Billing and Coding program. In this course, students will also prepare for the CPC certification exam by reviewing all body systems and taking practice tests that simulate the certification exam. (The national exams are administered by outside certification groups)
Prerequisite
Prior to taking MCO 299, the student must obtain Medical Coding Supervisor approval
Offered
Fall; Spring