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The Career Institute of American International College
The Career Institute of American International College is a branch of one of the oldest educational institutions in Massachusetts. It was opened over ten years ago to serve the needs of the adult population who wanted to advance their skills, but didn't have time to return to college full time.
The school prides itself in the use of qualified instructors for all of its healthcare and medical training programs. The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the job skills they need to start their careers. Graduates have access to the school's job search assistance and career services staff.
With campuses in Framingham, Cambridge, Woburn, Springfield and Braintree, the school serves students throughout the greater Boston area. All programs are offered with morning, afternoon, and evening classes, making it easy to schedule classes around work or family responsibilities. In some cases, students may be able to attend at multiple class times, thereby reducing the time required to complete the program.
Certificate Programs and Courses of Study
Medical Assisting
The medical assisting master certificate program gives students the office and clinical skills they need for a position in a physician's office or clinic. Coursework includes training in medical front office and administrative skills, including Microsoft Office applications, insurance and medical billing, and ethics and law. Clinical training includes anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, and lab procedures. Students receive hands on training using standard medical equipment. The program includes an internship, and is not offered in Springfield.
Medical Coding and Billing
Designed for people who have no experience in the medical field or the insurance industry, the Medical Coding and Billing certificate program provides an education in medical terminology and procedures, software used in the field, and the ICD-9 and CPT-4 surgical and non-surgical coding systems used in hospitals and medical offices. Additional training is provided on complying with the patient privacy and insurance regulations of the HIPAA act that recently went into effect. The program lasts 28 weeks, and includes an internship.
Medical Coding
For students with experience in an administrative position in a medical office, this 10 week program can give them the skills they need to become a medical coder. Classes cover the ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 Surgical and CPT-4 non-Surgical Coding procedures. The program helps graduates prepare for the Certified Professional Coder or the Certified Coding Specialist designations.
Medical Administrative Assistant
This four month program provides training in the office skills and health care knowledge required for an administrative position in a medical facility. Students learn to use the Microsoft Office suite of applications, procedures for medical recordkeeping and transmittal, and how to maintain financial information. The program also includes basic training in medical terminology and diseases, and insurance claim filing procedures. Students participate in a 160 hour internship at the end of the program.
Healthcare Professional
This comprehensive program combines training in medical assisting, medical coding and billing, and medical administration skills. It can lead to a career in medical recordkeeping, health care information management, or medical assisting. The program lasts about ten months, and is not offered in Springfield.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Prospective students are encouraged to contact an admissions counselor to schedule an interview and campus tour. The counselor will be able to provide additional information on funding your education, including student loans and payment options.
Framingham Campus
10 California Avenue
Framingham, MA 01701
Braintree Campus
Granite Plaza
725 Granite Street Braintree, MA 02184
Cambridge Campus
186 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138
Springfield Campus
1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Woburn Campus
10 State Street
Woburn, MA 01801