Individuals working in Health Information Technology are essential employees in various
health care settings. The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate allows students to
gain skills needed to code and file information in medical offices, health care facilities
and insurance companies.
In our Health Information Technology program, you may:
Earn a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
Gain skills needed to complete, file and respond to medical insurance forms and reports.
Receive extensive training based on certification testing administered by the American
Health Information Management Association, the American Academy of Professional Coders,
and the experiences of a registered health information administration supervising
medical coders.
Medical records and health information specialists are in-demand in many different
sectors in the health care or health insurance fields.
The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that
suits your interests and skills. Our program is part of the Health Science career cluster.
Students in the Medical Billing and Coding certificate will learn the skills needed
for maintaining appropriate medical office standards and systems, medical insurance
processing and coding procedures.
Earning the Medical Billing and Coding certificate through Kishwaukee College allows
students to seek employment right away or build on their training with further education.
Students interested in pursuing a degree or certificate in Health Information Technology
are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor for course and career planning.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.