Institute News 14
by Pam Biffle, CPC
Do you have a CRN Institute Student Success Story to share? Just drop an e-mail to pam@crn-institute.com. Let us know about your promotions, new jobs and new credentials or anything else you would like to share!
If you need college credit E-mail Laureen about how to enroll at Drexel University even if you don't live anywhere near Philadelphia. New classes start in April.
Classes are also held at Christina Healthcare in Delaware. E-mail Laureen if you are interested in joining this group.
For those working full time in NJ the CRN Institute is forming a consortium where employers can take advantage of a grant program that provides training funds (including books and possibly the board exam fees) to provide their employees added skills. The employer contributes the paid time for the employee to attend the training. For more information and to be put on the interested list
E-mail Laureen.
Most of you are aware that we offer courses in Medical Billing, Physician Coding and Hospital Coding but were you aware that we also offer self-study courses in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for only $199.00 each. Check back as we announce new courses now under development. Let us know what new courses you would like to see the CRN Institute offer.
Don’t forget we offer payment plans $195.00 down and $100.00 a month.
Student Success Stories
Congratulations to Caroline Elliott of Sequoyah Memorial Hospital where she is a Medical Coder - ER/OP for completing the 301 Medical Coding for Physicians course.
What made you decide to take a course?
CRN meet all the requirements for preparation to sit for the AAPCs CPC exam.
Why did you pick CRN Institute?
I search the internet for the continuing education that I needed to pass the CPC exam and CRN Institute met all of the requirements.
What did you like best about the course?
Being able to work through the course at my own pace and around my schedule. All of the staff at CRN have been very informative through the complete course. Any time that I had a problem or question I was able to receive a quick response.
Is there anything you would say to someone thinking about taking a course?
Yes, I have highly recommended the course to coworker thinking of entering the coding field.
Do you currently have any coding/medical credentials?
No
Are you planning on sitting for a Board exam?
Caroline is planning on sitting for the CPC Board exam in June of this year.
Any other comments?
I look forward to obtaining my credentials and I have CRN to thank.
Congratulations to Irene Nugent a Referral Specialist for both Stanford Hospital & Clinics and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, California for completing both the Anatomy and the Terminology Courses. Irene is now enrolled in the 301 Physician Coding course.
What made you decide to take a course?
As part of her job Irene enters insurance authorizations into the hospital systems for both inpatient and outpatient services, it was this part of the job that got her interested in finding out more about coding.
Why did you pick CRN Institute?
My friend, Michele Midkiff, recommended CRN Institute. She took your course and is now a coder for Interventional Radiology at Stanford. When I looked at your programs, I thought the Medical Terminology and Anatomy classes would be a great review. The coding course will enhance my current job and also open up possibilities in the future.
What did you like best about the course?
I appreciate being able to work at my own pace.
Is there anything you would say to someone thinking about taking a course?
I would recommend the CRN courses to anyone asking me about it – in fact I already have.
Do you currently have any coding/medical credentials?
I received my results back today and my new title is Shaketa L. Bennett, CPC. Thanks to all of CRN Institute Staff, I really appreciate all the help in making that title possible.
Are you planning on sitting for a Board exam?
Irene is planning on taking the CPC exam sometime in 2006.
Until next time...
--Pam