Online Medical Coding & Billing Diploma
Ten-Month Online Hybrid Diploma Program
Available at State College and Altoona
Available at State College and Altoona
Now is the Time
Complete this form to request more information about South Hills School of Business & Technology’s specialized associate degree programs and classes!
South Hills School of Business & Technology has teamed up with The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC®) to bring you this online hybrid learning opportunity to help you prepare for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) and Certified Professional Biller (CPB™) exams.
Prepare for your career in just 10 months!
This online hybrid coding & billing certification program includes:
- Online hybrid learning environment where a part of the program is completed at home on your schedule
- Two evening class sessions each week in either the State College or Altoona campus
- Certified instructors to help keep you on track
- All books and materials needed to supplement your online curriculum
- Practice test and 1 (one) actual certification test for either billing or coding, administered at either State College or Altoona campus
- Membership in AAPC® for a year
Course fees include all books and materials as well as one certification exam. Schedule an admissions visit to apply. Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. For State College call Ellie Sievers at 1-888-282-7427 or email admissions@southhills.edu to find out more.
For Altoona email admissions@southhills.edu to find out more.
Complete Course List
Medical Coding and Billing Course List
Medical Coding and Billing Course List for 2021
| Term | Course # | Course Name | Credits | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | MC106 | Medical Terminology | 4.5 | 82 |
| MC107 | Anatomy & Physiology | 5.0 | 90 | |
| Totals: | 9.5 | 172 | ||
| Second Term | MC108 | Medical Coding I | 4.0 | 66 |
| MC110 | Medical Billing | 7.5 | 132 | |
| Totals: | 11.5 | 198 | ||
| Third Term | MC109 | Medical Coding II | 7.0 | 108 |
| CD217 | Job Search | 1.5 | 20 | |
| Totals: | 8.5 | 128 | ||
| MCB PROGRAM TOTAL CREDITS | MCB PROGRAM TOTAL HOURS | |||
| 29.5 Credits | 498 Clock Hours |
Meet the Faculty
Kay Strigle, RHIA
Program Coordinator / Instructor
State College Main Campus
Kay's Biography
Kay Strigle, RHIA has been an instructor with South Hills since 1986 when she started the Health Information Technology program. She serves as the Director of the program.
Kay graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Medical Records Administration and maintains her RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credentials.
She has worked as a Supervisor of Medical Records in an HMO in the Dallas area, as well as Director of Medical Records and Director of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review in an acute care setting. Kay brings her management skills and knowledge of the healthcare field into the classroom environment.
Recognized as an outstanding member of PHIMA for her work in HIT education, Kay is an active member of AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association), PHIMA (Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association) and CPHIMA (Central Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association).
Kay Strigle, RHIA has been an instructor with South Hills since 1986 when she started the Health Information Technology program. She serves as the Director of the program.
Kay graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Medical Records Administration and maintains her RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credentials.
She has worked as a Supervisor of Medical Records in an HMO in the Dallas area, as well as Director of Medical Records and Director of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review in an acute care setting. Kay brings her management skills and knowledge of the healthcare field into the classroom environment.
Recognized as an outstanding member of PHIMA for her work in HIT education, Kay is an active member of AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association), PHIMA (Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association) and CPHIMA (Central Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association).
Mary Prorok, RN
Instructor
State College Main Campus
Mary's Biography
Mary Prorok is the Administrative Medical Assistant advisor for South Hills Altoona campus. Mary specializes in allied health education for medical assistants, administrative medical assistants, and health information technology students. Mary earned her RN associate degree from Mount Aloysius College and continued her education from Saint Francis College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania earning a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing.
Her nursing experience includes staff nursing on a medical-surgical unit, mental health instructor in a hospital school of nursing, and adjunct faculty at Mount Aloysius College. She is also currently an instructor of CPR and First Aid classes through the American Heart Association.
Mary has interest and experience in complementary medicine and that adds a holistic approach to the student and to the classroom.
Mary Prorok is the Administrative Medical Assistant advisor for South Hills Altoona campus. Mary specializes in allied health education for medical assistants, administrative medical assistants, and health information technology students. Mary earned her RN associate degree from Mount Aloysius College and continued her education from Saint Francis College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania earning a bachelor's and master's degree in nursing.
Her nursing experience includes staff nursing on a medical-surgical unit, mental health instructor in a hospital school of nursing, and adjunct faculty at Mount Aloysius College. She is also currently an instructor of CPR and First Aid classes through the American Heart Association.
Mary has interest and experience in complementary medicine and that adds a holistic approach to the student and to the classroom.
Tasha King, CPC, CPC-I, CRC
Instructor
State College Main Campus
Tasha's Biography
Tasha is a 2011 South Hills graduate with an Associate in Specialized Business Degree in the Medical Office Specialist program. After graduation, Tasha worked for Lewistown Hospital for two years in the Health Information Management Department and the Coding Department. She is currently employed with Geisinger as a Quality Coding Documentation Educator for the Western Region’s Geisinger At Home program. She is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and Tasha’s certifications include:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) AAPC 2018
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) AAPC 2020
• Approved Instructor (CPC-I) AAPC 2020
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) AAPC 2018
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) AAPC 2020
• Approved Instructor (CPC-I) AAPC 2020
Sharron Predix, RN, CPC, COC, CPC-I, Approved Instructor
Instructor
State College Main Campus
Sharron's Biography
Sharron has more than 30 combined years of experience in clinical settings and in the area of managed care. She is a Registered Nurse with an Associates Degree from Montgomery County Community College and Bachelor of Science Degree in Fitness Management from Lock Haven University. She has been an active member of the AAPC since 2005 and is one of the founding members of the Lewistown AAPC local chapter where she serves as the Membership Development Coordinator.
Sharron’s accreditations include:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), 2005
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), 2015
• Approved Instructor, 2020
Sharron has more than 30 combined years of experience in clinical settings and in the area of managed care. She is a Registered Nurse with an Associates Degree from Montgomery County Community College and Bachelor of Science Degree in Fitness Management from Lock Haven University. She has been an active member of the AAPC since 2005 and is one of the founding members of the Lewistown AAPC local chapter where she serves as the Membership Development Coordinator.
Sharron’s accreditations include:
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), 2005
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), 2015
• Approved Instructor, 2020
