Program Basics
What is the minimum overall grade required to complete this course successfully?
70%
Name one of the required medical coding textbooks.
“ICD‑10‑CM Expert (2025)”? (or CPT Professional / HCPCS Expert / PMCC manuals)
Where do students register for Anatomy & Physiology textbook resources?
On Evolve (Elsevier)
How late can an assignment be submitted?
one week late
Who must students notify if they miss class due to illness or emergency?
The Instructor and Program Coordinator
Who’s curriculum is this program built upon alongside Tri-C’s?
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Are textbooks included in the program cost?
Yes—all required textbooks are included
Name one online site for anatomy video learning.
Bozeman Science? (or MS Jensen’s web anatomy, InnerBody)
If a student misses class due to emergency, what must they provide?
A written documentation from medical provider or court
How many weeks does the virtual coding course run?
Approximately 24 weeks
What credential are students eligible to sit for upon passing the course?
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) National Exam?
Which item is suggested but not required?
Medical dictionary
Where can students find Tri-C’s academic dishonesty guidelines?
My Tri-C Space under the Student Services tab
How many hours per week are recommended for study time?
3–4 hours per week
What is the delivery mode for this program?
Virtual classroom
Name two suggested materials for note-taking or studying.
flashcards and highlighters
Where do students enter their Access Code for the Medical Terminology textbook?
What must cell phones be while in class?
On silent and put away (or muted and camera closed if emergency
Who should students contact outside class hours with questions?
Instructor Christy Jackson (at Christy.Jackson@tri-c.edu
What minimum grade is required to earn college credit and sit for the CPC exam?
70% or higher
Which supply could help with online communication?
USB headset (e.g., Logitech H390)?
Which system provides practical coding training workbooks included in the syllabus?
PMCC 2025 CPC Medical Coding Training Practical Application Workbook
When using email, what and where must students include in the subject line?
Name, course name, and CRN (and send through Tri-C email
Do students have to formally withdraw if they stop attending?
Yes, they are responsible for withdrawing if not attending full session.