4010 Dupont Circle, Suite 418
Louisville, Kentucky 40207

Professional Healthcare Institute of America (PHIA) offers training and certification in six medical administrative careers: physician and hospital coding, audit specialist, billing, compliance officer and office manager. Through this private, nationwide organization, students can also enroll in continuing education programs to help them advance in their careers as health care professionals. The school has certified health care professionals in more than 30 states, as well as in foreign countries such as India. To better serve the widest range of students, Professional Healthcare Institute of America offers distance-learning and online training programs. The school also offers CD-ROM presentations to help students expand their knowledge of different health care fields. The parent company of PHIA, Medical Staff SOS (MS.SOS), provides physician-based workshops and services on topics such as group seminars and chart auditing to more than 3,000 healthcare clients and organizations. The company has been in business since 1998.

All courses at Kentucky-based Professional Healthcare Institute of America are taught by certified instructors. These teachers have years of professional experience and are eager to pass their knowledge on to students. Classes are open to diligent, focused students at a variety of educational levels. Online diploma courses at Professional Healthcare Institute of America include medical terminology and anatomy (an introductory course designed for individuals with little or no background in the health care field) and fundamentals of billing and coding (designed to teach students the essential elements of health insurance billing and coding, including how to complete claim forms and the reimbursement procedures of major health insurance providers). The certified coding professional - physician course prepares students for the national certified coding professional exam, and provides information on coding for both new and experienced coders. Supplemental programs allow students to obtain certifications as audit specialists or hospital-based coders. All classes at PHIA offer flexible learning environments and online programs help to accommodate the needs of a wide range of students. Former PHIA students have lifelong access to PHIA resources, and staff will be available to answer all questions from both current and former students.

Quick Facts:

Professional Healthcare Institute of America provides continuing education programs to a range of medical professionals.

Professional Healthcare Institute of America offers certification programs in a number of medical career fields, such as hospital coding and chart auditing.

Professional Healthcare Institute of America has certified healthcare professionals in more than 30 states and in India.

Professional Healthcare Institute of America offers distance-learning and online training programs.

PHIA's parent company has been in business since 1998.

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