Location: Rutland County

As a medical records specialist you will compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. These tasks aid the employer with medical billing and coding.

The medical records specialist apprenticeship includes five college-level courses paired with on-the-job training. The apprenticeship is a great way to start on the path to CCV’s medical billing and coding certificate.

This certificate prepares early childhood educators to advance their skills and work as directors and leaders of childcare programs. The certificate includes courses that meet education requirements for Step One and Step Two of Vermont’s Program Director Credential.

This certificate prepares students and aspiring entrepreneurs to have the mindset, skills and knowledge necessary to successfully launch, grow and manage a small business. Students will gain the entrepreneurial skills needed to start and run their own business or to be drivers of innovation and change in any organization.

This certificate meets the education requirements for an alternative route to Funeral Director licensure through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation. In addition to education requirements, those pursuing Funeral Director licensure are required to complete an apprenticeship, continuing professional education hours, and a licensure exam. Apprenticeship, continuing education hours, and licensure exam must be arranged independently and are not part of the CCV Funeral Director certificate. For additional licensure information, visit Vermont OPR website and consult the Rule on Alternative Preparatory Path for Funeral Directors.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in human resource management. Students will gain an understanding of the key functions and practices of human resource professionals including: recruitment, selection, training, wage and salary administration, benefits, legal obligations, and regulations. The program prepares students for the aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in human services agencies or organizations. Students gain foundational knowledge and professional communication skills needed to work in settings that provide direct service to clients. Courses for the Human Services certificate can be applied to CCV’s Behavioral Science (A.S.)+ program.

This certificate provides students with the skills necessary to be successful in today’s workplace: good communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.

This certificate prepares students to effectively use digital communications media. Courses in this certificate include marketing, communication, and software skills that may be used to enhance current employment and prepare individuals for a wide variety of careers using new media. In addition, students will critically engage with emerging trends in the study of human interaction with digital media.

This certificate is designed for students looking for employment in the growing field of medical billing and coding and prepares students to take the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) examination for Certified Professional Coders (CPC). To obtain the CPC credential, students will be required to demonstrate on-the-job coding experience in addition to passing the CPC certification exam. Those who pass the CPC, but have not yet met the work experience requirement, will be designated as an Apprentice (CPC-A). Students should review the AAPC’s certification requirements for additional information.