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                                                                                 Course Description

   Receive industry standard medical coding instruction designed to prepare the student for an outpatient (physician-based)national examination for national certification.  Certification is required by most major medical groups. Our Medical Coding program is conducted over the course of two semesters and consists of two courses: Introduction to Medical Terminology for Medical Coding and Medical Coding  

 Students are required to wear scrubs in the color and style of your choice.  It is suggested that you obtain a current medical dictionary as an additional help, but this is not mandatory.  

 If you have additional questions or would like more information, please reach out to our Medical Coding instructor, John House via email at sjusdmedcoding2x@gmail.com. 

 This program consists of two courses taken consecutively over two semesters.

NOTE: This Program is listed on the Sacramento Employment & Training Agency (SETA) Local Training Provider List. Please see the SETA website at https://www.seta.net/ for details about scholarship opportunities.

Orientation for the Medical Coding class will be on 8/5/2026 from 10:00AM-11:30AM at Sunrise Tech Center in Room 6. Please sign up using the link below. 

  • Orientation Link
  • Fall Course: Introduction to Medical Terminology (for Medical Coding)
  • Fee:  $460
  • Instructor:  John House
  • Class Dates: 8/18/2026 - 12/17/2026
  • Class Days:  Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
  • Class Time:  5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Location:  Encina Adult Center, Room PP-4

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  • Spring Course: Medical Coding
  • Fee:  $590
  • Instructor:  John House
  • Class Dates: 1/5/2027 - 6/9/2027
  • Class Days:  Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
  • Class Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • Location: Sunrise Tech Center Room 21

 

 

 

NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS once the class begins

Required textbook for Introduction to Medical Terminology for Medical Coding class:

  • Medical Language: Immerse Yourself, 5th Edition; 

          ISBN-13: 978-0-13-498839-9

 

** A payment plan is available when you register online for this class.  You are not considered enrolled until payment is received.  For the payment plan, half of the tuition is due at registration using a credit or debit card only.  The remainder of the tuition is due in monthly installments until paid in full prior to the last day of class.