Virginia Beach Higher Education Center

After completion of the Introduction Class, it is highly recommended students take the Advanced Class, which will prepare students for and make them eligible to sit for the certification exam. Class Prerequisites: Students must be at least 18 years of age and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. In order to sit for the CPC through AAPC students must have a high school diploma or GED.

A Pharmacy Technician is an allied health specialist employed within a pharmacy to perform a variety of duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs under the supervision of a registered licensed pharmacist. As of 2001, all Pharmacy Technicians must be certified.

This certificate program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career assisting lawyers by conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and investigating case relevant facts. In addition to litigation, students will be taught to work in areas of bankruptcy, criminal law, real estate, domestic relations, personal injury, corporation law, wills, trusts, estates, elder law, legal research

A Phlebotomist is an integral part of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or micro-techniques. Phlebotomists are in demand for positions in laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. Lab tests, ordered by physicians, are a key component to diagnosing and treatment of patients. The phlebotomist facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens, and is often the patient’s only

These classes focus on learning the rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II HCPCS coding systems. It also includes applying the rules to code patient services and much more. It is highly suggested that the student take the Advanced Class, which will further prepare you to take the certification exam.