Pathophysiology Online Course (for Non-Clinical Staff)
Designed for non-clinical staff, this introductory pathophysiology class provides an overview of the process, progression, and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems.
Students will review body system anatomy, gain physician insight, and learn pathophysiology for major conditions and diagnostic categories.
When to enroll
This pathophysiology course is applicable for beginners with no healthcare experience or for professionals who need to refresh their knowledge of pathophysiology before beginning their certification training or taking a certification exam.
Value
Knowledge of disease processes will be key to keeping pace with medical decision making and quality measures.
Education and experience requirements
No experience necessary. AAPC prerequisite courses are recommended, but not required. Students will need an ICD-10-CM (current year) book to complete the course.
Course length
Train at your own pace with on-demand learning. Average time to completion is 18 hours over one month. You’ll have access to a certified coaching team to help you along the way.
Continuing education units
18 CEUs for AAPC-certified members. CEUs are only applicable to CPC, CPC-P, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, and specialty credentials except CIRCC (one-time use only).
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay over time. Make easy monthly payments over 12 months.
Course curriculum overview
This online pathophysiology course is designed to give non-clinical staff (medical billers and coders, for example) an overview of the mechanisms and consequences of disease based on physiological dysfunction in the major organ systems.
Each organ system is introduced with a brief review covering normal structure and function, followed by the pathology and some common disorders of each system. Training includes common clinical presentations of disease and the mechanisms of underlying signs and symptoms.
Pathophysiology training objectives
Better understand physician insight on major diseases
Better understand pathophysiology processes and mechanisms as it applies to a career in medical billing and coding
What students are saying
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I took the live online course offered by AAPC and it was worth every penny. I sent my instructor a thank you note today.
Vanessa Bontempi
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The courses through AAPC are great and prepare you for the exam.
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I took the online AAPC course. It was full of useful information and I passed my test the first time.
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