MEDICAL CODING & BIOTECHNOLOGY
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PCC continues to offer the Medical Coding Certificate in two semesters. Earn your Medical Coding Certificate in two semesters and enter into one of the fastest growing healthcare fields. PCC offers students the opportunity to become an integral part of this exciting and expanding field. The first semester of the medical coding certificate will be offered on the Person County Campus this fall.
MEDICAL CODING CERTIFICATE Students are required to take the following courses for the fall semester: OST OST MED OST
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Med Terms I–Medical Office (1st 8wks) Med Terms II-Medical Office (2nd 8 wks) Medical Insurance Coding Procedure Coding (2nd 8wks)
Upon completion of the certificate, students are eligible to sit for the AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) medical coding exam and become a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Contact Marianne Durling at durlinm@piedmontcc.edu or (336) 599-1181, ext. 402.
BioTech/Lab Tech
Biotechnology is a fascinating field which is at the cutting edge of science using living cells and materials produced by cells to create pharmaceutical, diagnostic, environmental and other products to benefit society. Piedmont Community College (PCC) offers an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, diploma and certificate in Biotechnology and an A. A. S. degree, diploma and certificate in Laboratory Technology. The Biotechnology curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology. Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service. PCC’s Laboratory Technology program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in a wide range of industries that perform laboratory testing of chemical, biological, and physical agents. Graduates qualify for employment opportunities in research, food processing, environmental monitoring, chemical production, and textile, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries. For more information, contact Randy Durren at durrenr@piedmontcc.edu or (336) 599-1181 or visit www2.piedmontcc.edu/biotech/. Upon completion of the Biotechnology degree or Laboratory Technology degree, PCC has transfer agreements with four-year institutions, some of which offer full scholarships.