This degree or certificate prepares students with the knowledge and skills to assign
medical codes accurately using current classification systems. Students learn coding
for diagnoses and procedures, healthcare insurance and reimbursement, and documentation
review. Emphasis is placed on applying coding guidelines in various healthcare settings,
preparing graduates for entry-level coding roles in the medical field.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will gain competencies in the application
of biomedical knowledge and legal, ethical, and medical standards, the communication
and analysis of statistical data and in planning and implementation of clinical informational
and data systems; ensure that valid codes are applied to medical diagnoses and procedures
per coding classification guidelines; facilitate reimbursement, analyze patient outcomes,
and medical research; and prepare for national AAPC (American Academy of Professional
Coders) exam once they complete and receive this certificate.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| MOA 180 |
Health Information Management & HIPAA Standards |
3 |
| MOA 182 |
Medical Terminology for Body Systems |
3 |
| MOA 183 |
Introduction to Health Insurance & Reimbursement |
4 |
| MOA 184 |
Healthcare Delivery Systems |
3 |
| MOA 188 |
Healthcare Law and Ethics |
3 |
| MOA 193 |
Principles of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding |
3 |
| MOA 194 |
International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Clinical Modifications (CM) Version
10 |
3 |
| MOA 195 |
International Classification of Diseases: Procedure Classification System |
3 |
| MOA 197 |
Body System Diseases & Diagnoses for Medical Office Staff |
3 |
| MOA 50 |
MOA Internship |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
31 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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