Fundamentals of Medicine - Self-paced
Self-paced prerequisite
The clinical foundation for coding: medical terminology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and how to read a medical record. No coding credential required.
Who Should Enroll
- Complete beginners
- Anyone refreshing terminology, anatomy, and disease process before CPC® or CRC®
- Working professionals who want the prerequisite without a live class schedule
Recommended Path
Finish Fundamentals before CPC or CRC.
Prerequisites
None. Students with strong terminology / anatomy / pathophysiology may skip this course and enroll in CPC or CRC.
Format
Self-paced only. About 40 hours of work. You have 12 months of access. Weekly Teams Q&A and weekday email support with the instructor.
What you will learn
- Use medical terminology correctly when you read a chart
- Use anatomic reference systems (position, landmarks, body systems)
- Understand pathophysiology of conditions you will see in risk adjustment and professional-fee coding
- Tie clinical concepts to the documentation that supports a diagnosis code
What's Included
AAPC student membership • Fundamentals of Medicine eBooks • LMS access • weekly Teams Q&A • weekday email help
What this is not
This course does not teach the CRC or CPC exam. It gets you ready for those courses.