10530188Certification and Professional Development
Course Information
Description
This course prepares student for coding certification and includes mock coding certification examinations. Students participate in professional development activities and discuss career progression opportunities.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Compare coding certifications (CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H)
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a comparison grid to explore organization and certification options
    Criteria
    comparison grid includes the similarities between the items
    comparison grid includes the differences between the items
    comparison grid includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
    comparison grid is neat and presentable

  2. Complete mock national coding certification examination
    Assessment Strategies
    Completion of mock CCS national coding certification examination
    Completion of mock CPC national coding certification examination
    Participate in online discussion about how to prepare to take a national coding certification examination
    Complete a self assessment activity
    Criteria
    Certification examination report reflects completion of CCS national coding certification examination
    Certification examination report reflects completion of mock CPC national coding certification examination
    Online discussion reflects how to prepare for taking a national coding certification examination
    Written paper reflects self-assessment strengths in in areas of taking the examinations
    Written paper reflects self-assessment of weaknesses in areas of taking the examinations

  3. Participate in professional development activities for certification maintenance
    Assessment Strategies
    Participating in an online discussion about maintenance of certification
    Criteria
    addresses the assigned questions

  4. Explore career progression opportunities
    Assessment Strategies
    Participating in an online discussion about career progression opportunities
    Criteria
    Online discussion posting addresses assigned questions