Professional Medical Coding-20 weeks

Classes start February 2026

Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Gary Hall, Wallace Community College, Dothan, Alabama.

A professional medical coder is responsible for reviewing medical records while identifying and translating medical procedures into proper diagnostic codes. The 20-week course of study is designed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Students may sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination after successfully completing this course.

Cost: $2,050: includes tuition, books, one year membership to AAPC, and CPC exam fee

 

Prerequisites include:

A high school diploma or equivalent

Proof of successful completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Medical Terminology (within 18 months prior to registration date)

Application for Professional Medical Coding Registration open until January for class beginning February 17, 2026

WorkKeys Scores of 5 for Workplace Documents and 4 for Graphic Literacy

Students must be at least 18 years old

Paths to Prosperity Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship (Course cost covered up to $4,500.00)

Please review the updated eligibility criteria and program restrictions listed below:

  • Qualifying student must be an Alabama resident.
  • Must enroll in an ACCS-approved short-term credential program (for credit or non-credit) that can be completed in two semesters or less and leads to an in-demand career identified by the Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways (ACCCP).
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Must complete the Post-Completion Survey, with failure to do so resulting in the student’s forfeiture of scholarship and repayment requirement of any funds paid on the student’s behalf.
  • A student may not receive more than one award until one calendar year after completing the short-term credential program for which the prior funds were awarded.

This course is approved for WIOA, MyCAA funding, Paths for Prosperity and Sallie Mae Loans.

Attendance Policy

A student may be terminated from the course if he/she has more than 3 (excused or unexcused) absences or tardiness. An unexcused absence or tardiness will result in a one-day suspension. Professional courtesy dictates that you should call your lead instructor prior to being absent or tardy (no texting).

Wallace Workforce Development Refund Policy

Written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the course point-of-contact two weeks prior to the course start date to receive a 100% refund.

To receive a 75% refund, written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the course point-of-contact one week prior to the course start date.

If a student attends the first night of training or does not send prior written notice of withdrawal per the guidelines above, no refund will be issued.

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Amber Dunlap

Email: adunlap@wallace.edu

Office: 334-556-2414