CollegeSurfing Articles
Find health care
schools in your area
Select a Program:
Enter Zip Code:
Hot Fields - Hot Programs Near You
Addictions Worker
Alternative Medicine
Biomedical Informatics
Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician
Cardiovascular Tech.
Certified Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chiropractic
Clinical Medical Assistant
Conflict Resolution
Counseling
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygienist
Dialysis Technician
Echocardiographer
Electrocardiography
General
Gerontology
Health Care Administration
Health Care Reimbursement
Health Claims Specialist
Health Information Tech.
Health Unit Coordinator
Human Services
Insurance Billing / Coding
Lab Technician
Legal Nurse Consultant
Marriage & Family Therapy
Medical Admin. & Mgmt.
Medical Assisting
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Business
Medical Clinical Specialist
Medical Diagnostics
Medical Executive Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Radiography
Medical Sonographer
Medical Specialization
Medical Transcription
Mental Health Counseling
Nursing
Nursing - RN to BSN
Orthopedic
Patient Care
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Physical Therapist
Psychology
Radiology
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Respiratory Care & Therapy
Skin Care
Sport-Exercise Psychology
Surgical Technology
Ultrasound Technologist
Veterinary / Animal Study
X-Ray Technician
 
QUESTION: I need to get my GED and further my education -- where do I start?
by Iesha Petersen
Most-Read This Week
Behind the Scenes of Medical Billing/Coding Schools
QUESTION: "Today I'm really frustrated because I need to get my GED and further my education but I don't know where to start. I want a degree in medical coding and billing... is there any one out there like me?"

-Iesha Petersen

ANSWER: You're certainly not the only one out there with that question, Iesha. All you need to do is take everything one step at a time. Before you can consider your career in Medical Billing and coding you'll need to get your GED, as you already stated. There are locations all over the country and over 100 testing centers internationally where you can take the test. The American Council on Education can provide further information on earning your GED. And once you have that you can certainly begin applying to programs that suit your needs best. Some things to consider include the length of the program, the curriculum of the institution, and financial aid. Check out programs in health care. Also, take a look at another individual who was in a similar position (a 35-year-old student with a GED who went on to earn her Ph.D. in education) in Earning Teaching Degrees. Just keep at it, believe in yourself, and stay focused. Good luck!

-Amanda Fornecker, Staff Writer, The CollegeBound Network

Facebook | del.icio.us | Digg

About the author:
I'm a 36-year-old female non graduate who is looking to finish my education



Sound Off! Post Your Comments


You are not currently logged on. Please login to add a comment.

Featured Health Care Schools by State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Canada
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming