If you’re looking for a secure career, the healthcare industry might be the right fit for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are expected to be approximately 1.9 million job openings per year. Towson University Continuing and Professional Studies can help you meet that demand with a full suite of health and medical courses that will prepare you to earn nationally recognized certifications.

We recently changed the course format for several health and medical courses. Our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program and Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Course will be taught in person, while the Medical Billing Course is now instructor-led.

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Certified Professional Medical Coding Course

Learn the skills needed to be a medical coder, including the application of CPT® procedure codes, HCPCS Level II supply codes, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes—all used by medical providers to submit claims to payers.

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Medical Billing course

Gain the skills needed to be competitive in the healthcare field, including diagnostic coding, procedural coding, Medicare, HIPAA and billing collection strategies.

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program

Certified clinical medical assistants use their clinical knowledge and skills to safely care for patients during doctor’s visits. Our program will prepare you for the CCMA exam and a rewarding career working in a doctor’s office.

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Certified EKG Technician Course

Obtain the necessary skills and foundational components to become an EKG technician and prepare for a career in a professional medical or healthcare facility.

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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist course

This course will train you to use EHR systems and prepare you to pass the Certified Electronic Health Records (CEHR) certification exam, offered by NHA.

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Pharmacy Technician course

Gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies and prepared for national certification. As a part of this course, you are required to complete a virtual externship and have an option to complete an actual hands-on, 100-hour clinical externship.

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