Friday, January 26, 2007

AHIMA Online Medical Coding Courses

Health information management (HIM) professionals are increasing in demand as the healthcare industry grows. Medical coding and medical billing is an area of HIM that enjoys especially strong job prospects. AHIMA is dedicated to ensuring that our members meet professional standards of excellence.

If you are thinking about starting or advancing your medical coding and medical billing training, AHIMA offers web-based training courses via our convenient "virtual" campus. Online courses offer several advantages, and allow you to

* Access to courses 24 hours a day
* Attend as many classes as you want, when you want
* Study at your own pace
* Increase retention of vital concepts
* And much more.

Medical Coding Training: Continuing Education

Web-based medical coding course include medical billing training and are a flexible method of advancing your job knowledge and skills. Many of the coding and medical billing training courses offered through AHIMA Continuing Education are delivered wholly or partially online. Online courses aren't for everyone, but if you prefer to study at your own pace, don't live near a college that offers a medical coding and medical billing training program, or can't attend classes for other reasons, the AHIMA virtual campus is your solution. To learn more, please follow this link: Medical Coding Training and Continuing Education.
Resources and Information

Whether you are just beginning your medical coding or billing career or if you are already a professional, AHIMA offers many health information management resources. For more information on medical coding, electronic health records, and more, please follow this link: Health Information Management Resources.