Filter by Category
Certificate Programs
in Business & Skills Training
Legal Investigation Certificate
with Center for Legal Studies, Sanford Community Adult Education

This class is distinctly online.
Train to assist attorneys, paralegals, insurance companies and private businesses in the process of civil and criminal investigation. Learn about: arson and product liability investigation, personal injury and traffic accident forensics, employment accidents, investigation of financial and equity matters, professional malpractice and negligence, skip-tracing, and preparing for civil and criminal litigation. Book fees payable to Center for Legal Studies.
Books: $85
SCAElegal
Legal Secretary Certificate
with Center for Legal Studies, Sanford Community Adult Education

This class is distinctly online.
This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills. Topics include: legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written communications including letters, pleadings, discovery, notices and motions; filing procedures; billing and accounting; time management; records management; an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs; legal research; memoranda preparation and citation format. Books: $109
SCAElegal
Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA National Certification) (SELF-PACED)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Sanford Community Adult Education

Registration is Free
There is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class. If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $3,425.
This is an online course. There are set times for classes.
Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course. However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class. Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class. Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions. Payments go directly to American Medical Professions. They offer multiple payment methods.
After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions. Once you have completed the paperwork and the requested information, the Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.
**
Classes are held once a week for 2 hours via Zoom and are recorded. You may choose to attend the course Live via Zoom or Self-paced by watching the recorded classes; both program options have instructor support. You will learn HIPAA compliance and health information in the medical office, insurance and billing procedures, financial and practice management, and administrative duties. In addition, we take you through the “virtual medical office” which allows you to practice “real” medical office skills before entering the workforce.
$3,200 includes National Certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at AdultEd@Sanford.org
Medical Administrative Professional (2 programs) with Medical Coding and CMAA National Certification (SELF-PACED)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Sanford Community Adult Education

Registration is Free
There is a cost of $6,750 to enroll in the class. If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $7,000.
This is an online course. This class can be taken anytime, anywhere. All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace. You still have instructor support for the self-paced class.
Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course. However, once registered, there is a cost of $6,750 to enroll in the class itself. Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class. Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions. Payments go directly to American Medical Professions. They offer multiple payment methods.
After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professionals. Once you have completed the paperwork and the requested information, the Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.
**
This course track combines two programs: Medical Administrative Assistant with Billing, as well as, Medical Coding with CPC-A, leaving you with 2 national certifications. It also includes our programs at a discounted rate. The Medical Professional courses are designed to be completed one after the other; course timing will be coordinated with you by our Education Advisors.
$6,750 includes National Certification, all books, fees, and resume and job assistance.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at AdultEd@Sanford.org
Medical Coding with CPC Certification with Practicode (SELF-PACED)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Sanford Community Adult Education

There is a cost of $5,150 to enroll in the class. If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $5,375.
This is an online course. This class can be taken anytime anywhere. All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace. You still have instructor support for this self-paced class.
Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course. However, once registered, there is a cost of $5,150 to enroll in the class. Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class. Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions. Payments go directly to American Medical Professions. They offer multiple payment methods.
All Medical Coding Programs Offered
$3,950 Medical Coding (CPC-A Certification) (20 - Weeks)
$5,150 Medical Coding w/Practicode (CPC Certification) (20 - Weeks)
After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions. Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.
**
This 20-week, in-depth medical coding for CPC certification through AAPC. This program is designed to teach all aspects of medical coding, providing you with the skills needed to become nationally certified and to get into the job market as a Certified Professional Coder. This certificate program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, 2 CPC-A exam attempts, AAPC membership, 3 practice CPC tests, and all books. Basic computer skills are required. $3,950; Adding Practicode (6 - 10 - week online program) will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC Credential; $5,150. Payment plans available.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org
Medical Coding with CPC-A National Certification (SELF-PACED)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Sanford Community Adult Education

There is a cost of $3,950 to enroll in the class. If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $4,325.
This is an online course. This class can be taken anytime anywhere. All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace. You still have instructor support for the self-paced class.
Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course. However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,950 to enroll in the class. Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class. Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions. Payments go directly to American Medical Professions. They offer multiple payment methods.
All Medical Coding Programs Offered
$3,950 Medical Coding (CPC-A Certification) (20 - Weeks)
$5,150 Medical Coding w/Practicode (CPC Certification) (20 - Weeks)
$1,200 Practicode only (6 - 10 Weeks) - Adding Practicode will remove the apprenticeship designation from the CPC credential.
After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions. Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.
**
- This program will be held once a week for 20 weeks. Upon completion of the program, you will sit for your CPC national certification which is included in tuition. Your title will be a CPC-A, for the first year; CPC-A means you will be considered a certified coder with an Apprentice designation for one year. Once you have worked for a year, you will have your Apprentice title removed and be an official CPC! This program consists of Medical Terminology/Anatomy for ICD-10 and Medical Coding curriculum.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org
Medical Coding with Practicode Only(SELF-PACED)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Sanford Community Adult Education

There is a cost of $1,200 to enroll in the class. If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $1,625.
This is an online course. This class can be taken anytime anywhere. All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace. You still have instructor support for this self-paced class.
Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course. However, once registered, there is a cost of $1,200 to enroll in the class. Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class. Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions. Payments go directly to American Medical Professions. They offer multiple payment methods.
All Medical Coding Programs Offered
$3,950 Medical Coding (CPC-A Certification) (20 - Weeks)
$5,150 Medical Coding w/Practicode (CPC Certification) (20 - Weeks)
After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions. Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, Academy of Medical Professions will contact you to complete your registration process.
**
This course is a 6-to-10-week online practicum taken after earning your CPC-A. CPC-A’s get real-world experience coding actual medical charts. This new coding practice course helps to improve coding skills across multiple specialties, allows a new coder to gain coding experience. It is comprised of 3 modules of 200 actual, redacted medical records per module. Upon completion of this program, you will have your Apprentice designation removed immediately- providing you an equivalency of 2 years’ experience in the field in under 30 weeks.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org
Medical Transcription Certificate (SELF-PACED)
with Academy of Medical Professions, Sanford Community Adult Education

There is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class. If you choose to do a payment plan through Academy of Medical Professions, Cost is $3,425.
This is an online course. This class can be taken anytime anywhere. All classes are pre-recorded for you to take at your own pace. You still have instructor support for the self-paced class.
Registration for this class is free, meaning there is no fee to sign up for the course. However, once registered, there is a cost of $3,200 to enroll in the class itself. Your registration doesn't secure your spot in the class. Your registration details are necessary for SCAE to forward to American Medical Professions. Payments go directly to American Medical Professions. They offer multiple payment methods.
After signing up for the class, you'll receive a packet to fill out and send directly to American Medical Professions. Once you have filled out the paperwork and the requested information, Academy of Medical Professions will reach out to you to complete your registration process.
**
Medical Transcription is a desired field for most people to work from home. Strong typing, computer, and English Grammar skills are essential. Medical terminology, formats, rules and regulations, jobs, calculation of pay, confidentiality, and tricks of the trade, all equipment, reference books, and course books are provided with the course fee. Classes are online for 16 weeks with completion of 16-week to 6-month options. This is a State Certified Program, and you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation upon graduation, resumes and how to obtain a job are covered in this program. The program includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Transcription.
$3,200 includes everything for the course and the field. The required typing skills are above 60 WPM, and Microsoft Word proficiency.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@Sanford.org