Kaplan University Online
Medical Coding - Certificate
The Medical Coding Certificate program can be completed in just 12 months and is designed to help students examine and understand health care delivery systems, medical health care information terminologies, and classification systems for diseases. They will learn to abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records. Students will also learn to utilize computer software to categorize patients into one of several hundred "diagnosis-related groups" (DRG).
Courses in the Medical Coding program include:
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology for Coding Professionals
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapy
- Information Technology for Health Care
- Health Care Data
- Health Care Delivery Systems
- International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
- Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Classification System
- Reimbursement Methods
- Coding Externship Experience
Nutrition Science - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a degree in Nutrition Science, one of the fastest growing fields in health science. Along with knowledge and skills in general nutrition science and health care, students will learn values, research methods, and applications that can help in a broad range of life science occupations. This programs offers 4 specialization options: Dietetics, Health and Wellness, Health Science, and Pregraduate/Preprofessional.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science degree can work in
areas such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice, athletic
clubs/wellness centers, public health programs, the food industry, and the
pharmaceutical industry, and can become consultants with sports teams,
corporations, and restaurants.
Courses in the Nutrition Science BS Degree program include:
- Principles of Nutrition
- Food Safety and Microbiology
- Nutritional Analysis and Assessment
- Nutrition Planning and Management
- Nutrition Across the Human Life Cycle
- Nutritional Counseling
- Sports Nutrition
Advanced Start Nutrition Science - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a an Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science program for candidates who have earned an AAS, AS, AA, BA, or BS degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. Depending on the tranferability of previously earned credits, students could finish this program in less than two years. This program is ideal for students who wish to seek leadership positions in nutrition, dietetics, or holistic health care in private or public arenas. This program is also ideal for individuals who wish to pursue a graduate or first-professional degree in medicine.
Health and Wellness / Nutrition - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a BS degree in Health and Wellness with a Nutrition specialization. This program prepares students for graduate and first-professional degrees, careers in nutrition, and leadership roles in the field of health sciences and health care. The Nutrition emphasis promotes an in-depth understanding and applications of food and nutrition science, as well as the lastest recommendations for health promotion and disease prevention. This emphasis area can prepare students for a career in private and public work settings.
Courses in the Health and Wellnes / Nutrtion BS Degree program include:
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Nutritional Research
- Nutrition Across the Human Life Cycle
- Nutritional Counseling
- Sports Nutrition
Health Science / Nutrition - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Science online degree program can prepare students for a wide variety of employment opportunities in health care- and health science-related industries. Students will gain knowledge and skills in health science and health care, exploring the concepts, values, research methods, and applications needed for any future career. This program teaches about the principles of healthy living, and administrative, ethical, and professional skills necessary to assume leadership positions across the spectrum of health care. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree can prepare students for further graduate study and/or professional degrees in the fields of medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), and more. The Nutrition emphasis provides greater understanding and application of the science of food and nutrition, and allows studetns to pursue careers in the field of nutrition in the private or public arena.
Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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