Health Sciences certificate programs
Cox College awards certificates in Medical Transcription and Medical Coding. A medical transcriptionist is a medical language specialist who interprets and accurately transcribes dictation by physicians and other health care professionals.
A medical coding specialist analyzes health care records and assigns codes to medical data. The codes classify diagnoses and procedures for use in medical research, reimbursement and health care planning.
Philosophy of Health Sciences certificate programs
The Health Sciences certificate programs are dedicated to providing an environment where students are encouraged to grow to their full potential. Within this framework, the goal is to meet the learning needs of students. The programs are dedicated to providing an environment to assist students in the achievement of personal, career and economic goals.
The programs offer educational experiences designed to meet the demands of the everchanging health care environment. The comprehensive training programs are designed so the content of each course is coordinated with and complementary to other courses. Students who complete the programs are employable, having skills in all facets of medical transcription and medical coding.
Learning is enhanced when students are self-directed, goal-oriented and actively involved in the learning process. Learning is a continuous, ongoing process influenced by many factors in the environment. Faculty facilitate the learning process by creating a flexible environment while planning goal-directed experiences in learning. Faculty respect the dignity of students. Opportunities for creativity, freedom of expression, shared decision making and mutual trust create an optimal learning environment. Faculty accept the responsibility for role modeling and stimulating intellectual curiosity, critical analysis, self-awareness and lifelong learning.
