HOW DO THE PRINT-BASED CORRESPONDENCE PROGRAMS (MTRM200, HANA200, MTRN300, MCOD400) WORK?

For the print-based correspondence certificate programs, the program materials, including all required books, are shipped within two to three weeks of the date of enrollment.

Students begin completing lessons according to the program syllabus included in a program binder.  Each program is designed to be completed in 18 weeks if you work about 8 hours per week on your studies.  You may accelerate the program if desired, or you may take up to one year from the date of enrollment to complete.  Extensions over one year are available.

Lessons are sent to the instructor via e-mail or US mail.  The instructor corrects the lessons and sends them back with answers and comments.

The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS and CCS-P) instructor is available to students via email.

HOW DOES THE HEALTH INFORMATION CODING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WORK (courses COD101, COD102, COD103, COD104, COD105, COD106, COD107, COD108)?

For the Health Information Coding Online Certificate Program, the program materials, including all required books, are shipped within two to three weeks of the date of enrollment.

Students begin completing lessons according to the program syllabus included in a program binder.  Each course is designed to be completed in 12 weeks if you work 8 hours per week on your studies.  You may accelerate the program if desired, or you may take up to 18 weeks from the date of enrollment to complete.  Extensions over 18 weeks are available.

Lessons are sent to the instructor via e-mail or US mail.  The instructor corrects the lessons and sends them back with answers and comments.

The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS and CCS-P) instructor is available to students via email.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER FEES I MUST PAY TO TAKE ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS?

No, there are no fees other than the tuition fees and book costs.  A computer with email and Internet connection is required.

DO I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION?

Yes, students receive a certificate and transcript upon successful completion of each certificate program and upon completion of each course in the Health Information Coding Certificate Program.  An overall Certificate of Completion for the Health Information Coding Certificate Program will be awarded upon successful completion of seven courses in the Health Information Coding Certificate Program selection.

AFTER I HAVE ENROLLED, HOW LONG BEFORE I CAN GET STARTED?

Please allow two to three weeks for the program materials to be ready for shipment.  All program packages are shipped via US Priority Mail.  When your enrollment is received, we will send you a confirmation email message.  We will also send you a confirmation of program package shipment via email.

IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?

Central Business School has a payment plan available to all students taking the print-based correspondence certificate programs - payment plan.  Discounts are available as stated on the enrollment form.

Central Business School is a state-licensed proprietary school eligible for state funding.  We work with state agencies, such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Michigan Works!.  For more information, contact the appropriate agency.

Central Business School is not federally accredited to accept PELL grants or VA educational benefits.

IS THIS CERTIFICATE THE SAME AS THE CCS AND CCS-P CERTIFICATES OFFERED BY AHIMA?

Students will learn about the CCA, CCS and CCS-P credentials and examinations during the Medical Records Coding Certificate Program (MCOD400) and during the Health Information Coding Certificate Program.  The CCA (Certified Coding Associate), the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist - Hospital), and the CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) are separate credentials offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

ARE THESE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS LICENSED?

Yes, Central Business School certificate programs are licensed by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.  Central Business School certificates have been accepted by employers throughout the world for over 14 years.

ARE CENTRAL BUSINESS SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ACCREDITED?

No, Central Business School certificate programs are not accredited.  

When comparing educational programs, notice the difference between "certificates" and "degrees." An accredited program will be offering two-year (RHIT) and/or four-year (RHIA) degrees.  Central Business School is not accredited; however, we are licensed by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth to provide certificate training programs to students throughout the world.

Central Business School certificate programs provide career training for medical office workers, medical coders and  billers, and medical transcriptionists. Many schools and colleges throughout the country offer certificate programs. Medical office, coding, billing, transcription, and other medical-related certificates are valuable to health information employers.

HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS?

To help with the decision-making process between a certificate program and a degree program, consider the costs and the availability of courses.  

If desired, take a phone survey of hospitals and medical offices in your area and ask if they will be interested in interviewing and testing you if you successfully complete the described Central Business School programs.

Be knowledgeable about the CCA (Certified Coding Associate), the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist-Hospital) and the CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician) national credentials offered by AHIMA.  Let employers know your long-term goal is to obtain an AHIMA credential.

WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HEALTH INFORMATION DEPARTMENT?

Positions in the health information department typically include file clerk, secretary, chart assembler/analyst, physician services coder, ancillary services coder, outpatient coder, inpatient coder, supervisor, auditor, and director.  Often the medical transcriptionists are part of the health information department. 

The new occupation of privacy officer (in relation to HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is related to health information management. 

Billers usually work in the business office of a hospital (sometimes called billing office or Patient Financial Services).

In the physician office or clinic, various health information management positions exist, including medical records file clerk, release of information specialist, medical receptionist, scheduler, medical office assistant, medical secretary, billing clerk, medical coder, billing supervisor, business supervisor, office manager, and practice administrator.

DOES CENTRAL BUSINESS SCHOOL HELP WITH JOB-SEEKING ASSISTANCE?

Yes, Central Business School offers free job-seeking assistance.  Central Business School has among its responsibilities the objective of assisting students with their efforts to find employment.  Central Business School instructors have a sincere desire to provide students with productive career campaigns and successful job placements; however, job placement cannot be guaranteed.  The final responsibility for initiating a job search and for acquiring a job remains with the career program graduate.

DO I HAVE TO BE ONLINE TO COMPLETE THESE COURSES?

Yes, you are required to communicate with the instructors via email.  If you do not have Internet service at your home, you may complete these courses and programs at your local library by accessing the Internet free from there.  You may set up a free Internet account using Yahoo, Hotmail, or another free email provider.

WHAT MAKES CENTRAL BUSINESS SCHOOL DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SCHOOLS ON THE INTERNET?

Central Business School's courses and certificate programs offer close communication with the instructor.  Students send in lessons on a weekly basis for correction by the instructor.   This helps students to stay motivated to complete the programs of study.  It also ensures that students are receiving individual feedback, which enhances the learning experience.  All homework is carefully corrected by the instructor, and detailed explanations are provided where necessary.  The instructor is available via e-mail, phone, and mail.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN NOT COMPLETE MY COURSE OR PROGRAM IN THE COMPLETION TIME ALLOWED?

Extensions are available.  Your ability to communicate in a positive, productive, and timely manner with the instructor may influence your course/program grade.

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