Medical Terminology, Record Coding   and Billing
	Certified Management Accountant (CMA)   Certification Program

CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

CMA Certification Program
Learning System Overview
Course Components
Learning System Benefits
Who can Benefit from the CMA   Learning System
Course Schedule
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Your Complete Solution to Prepare for the Newly Revised Certified Management Accountant Exam

Are you ready to join an elite group of professionals who have advanced beyond the practical accounting skill set?

Are you ready to evolve into a strategic business partner with management-level skills required to maximize value and build quality financial practices into your organization?

CMA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Globalization and standardization combined with more stringent financial reporting requirements, have resulted in a continuum of change in the practice, rules, regulations, ethics, and execution of managerial accounting and financial strategy in all areas of an organization.  Over the past several years, the role of management accountants and financial managers has evolved significantly.  Today's managerial finance and accounting professionals are internal consultants and business analysts.  They work on cross-functional teams and are involved in strategic decisions.  They are active business partners.

IMA's Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification Program addresses the needs of managerial finance and accounting professionals as they meet the challenges of the new corporate accounting environment.  IMA has recently updated the CMA Program's "body of knowledge" to reflect the variety of relevant business skills and abilities -- including analyzing, managing, and evaluating business solutions -- that professionals must possess to effectively contribute to the strategic success of an organization today.

By preparing for and achieving IMA's CMA designation, you:

In today's business marketplace, increasingly rigorous financial reporting standards and regulations require managerial finance and accounting professionals to be experts in cutting edge industry practices.  The Institute of Management Accountants' (IMA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Program prepares you for that challenge, help you advance beyond the practical accounting skill set and evolve into a strategic business partner.

Professionals who have earned IMA's CMA designation are relied upon by businesses around the world not only for accounting, financial, and information management, but for the kind of strategic planning and management necessary to successfully position a company in the challenging world of global business.

CMA LEARNING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

IMA's new CMA Learning System delivers a comprehensive, customized learning experience in four convenient courses mirroring the four exam parts of the CMA Program.  This instructor-led course is a professional development and CMA Exam preparation program.

Each of the four courses of the CMA Learning System begins with a unique, online self-assessment readiness tool and combines printed study materials with online, interactive testing and classroom sessions to deliver a comprehensive and customized learning experience in management accounting.

	Pre-test.  Full exam-part simulated practice tests.  Includes an exam-part test that is fully representative of the total questions in the actual exam-part in the exact proportion by section.  Use this option as a pre- or post-test as often as needed.
	Section quizzes.  Section quizzes, found in parts 1, 2, and 3, allow you to check your understanding and retention of materials.  For each question, you are provided feedback and a reference to the relevant section of text to ensure that you understand the material.
	eFlashcards. Review and test your knowledge of the CMA glossary of terms.  Based on your individual preference, you can choose to either define a term or identify a term based on definition.
	Comprehensive essay writing support.  These tips help you understand how to write an essay response for part 4 of the CMA exam.
	Unique part 4 online practice test.  Includes a multiple-choice quiz feature that allows you to review and check your understanding of calculations and terms from parts 1,2, and 3.  Presents 22 additional essay questions with responses that relate to content from all four parts.
	Grading reports.  Individuals and/or managers can track course progress through the grade report feature that includes scores on full exam-part tests and section quizzes by date.
	CPE credits for hours attended and a certificate of course completion from Maryville University Saint Louis.
	A peer network is developed while you learn in a group environment.
	Qualified instructors reinforce key points and keep you on track for success.

COURSE COMPONENTS

The CMA Certification Program consists of four exam parts.  Each part is developed around a recently revised body of knowledge that reflects the unique knowledge and skill set required for success in today's dynamic managerial finance and accounting profession.

Four courses cover the four CMA Exam parts:

Course One – CMA Part 1: Business Analysis
·         Business Economics
·         Global Business
·         Internal Controls
·         Quantitative Methods
·         Financial Statement Analysis 
 

Course Two – CMA Part 2: Management Accounting and Reporting
·         Budget Preparation
·         Cost Management
·         Information Management
·         Performance Measurement
·         External Financial Reporting
 

Course Three – CMA Part 3: Strategic Management
·         Strategic Planning
·         Strategic Marketing
·         Corporate Finance
·         Decision Analysis
·         Investment Decisions
 

Course Four – CMA Part 4: Business Applications
·         Organization Management
·         Organization Communication
·         Behavioral Issues
·         Ethical Considerations
 

CMA LEARNING SYSTEM BENEFITS

Maryville University offers IMA’S CMA Learning System Instructor-led course as a 24-contact hour noncredit course through our continuing education areas. This approach combines the printed materials and online component with the expertise of an instructor and the discipline of the classroom setting.

	Convenient Hours: Offered after work or on weekends, the courses are an attractive option for busy professionals who would like a structured classroom format.
	Cost-effective: Minimize travel expenses and time away from work.
	Company/Employee Tuition Reimbursement: Many organizations offer a tuition reimbursement program for continuing education courses.
	Networking Opportunities: Learn from instructors and colleagues who have a variety of industry experiences to share.
	Real World Application: Opportunity to share real world experiences with peers and apply what you learn in the workplace.
	Paced Courses: Set classroom expectations and assignments provide a framework for learning the materials in a set timeframe.
	Clarification and Discussion: Classroom setting provides a forum to discuss difficult topics.
	Certificate of Completion: A certificate of course completion from Maryville University Saint Louis.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THE CMA LEARNING SYSTEM?

	Candidates preparing for the CMA Exam.
	Practitioners identifying, measuring, analyzing, and interpreting financial information.
	Managerial finance and accounting professionals involved in strategic, tactical, and operating decisions with their organization's financial management process.
	Accounting staff members preparing financial reports for shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities.
	Accredited, licensed, or certified professionals seeking continuing education credits.
	CPAs interested in moving into an internal corporate accounting role.
	Academics seeking course and reference materials.
	Students interested in business analysis, management accounting and reporting, strategic management, and business applications.
	All those who wish to enhance their skill set and position themselves for advancement in the fields of: accounting, finance, or business management.

COURSE SCHEDULE

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Medical Terminology, Record Coding and Billing

Today, healthcare providers are required to submit their bills to government and third-party payors who require extensive detail about diagnostic and treatment procedures.  Trained billing personnel provide the correct combination of codes in the right format so that bills meet legal requirements and result in proper payment. 

Become a valued member of the healthcare team by learning how to file medical claims and submit them to third-party payors for reimbursement.  Learn coding and billing practices that comply with federal regulations. 

Acquire health care skills of understanding and coding medical diagnosis, procedures and prepare for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination of the American Academy of Professional Coders.

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Medical Terminology

Build the vocabulary you need to code medical records and learn about some of the basic anatomy and physiology required to understand what you code.

A 13-week course

Course:          0908MEDCO
Day and time: TBA
Dates:            TBA
Fee:               $459 + book
Location:         TBA

Medical Record Coding

This course has been designed specifically for the purpose of preparing the student to take the AAPC or AHIMA national exams.

A 17-week course

Course:           0108MEDCO
Day and Time: Mondays, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Dates:             January 7 - May 13, 2008
                      Class will be held on Tuesday, January 21 instead of
                      Monday, January 20.
                      The class on February 18 will be held in the Kern-2109 located
                      in Kernaghan Hall.
Fee:                $799 + books
Location:          Donius University Center 108

Medical Billing/Reimbursement

Focus is on preparation and submission of claims forms to third-party payers.  Also, claim payment audits, denied-claim appeals, and billing regulations.

A 12-week course

Course:            0508MEDCO
Day and Time:  Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Dates:              May 19 - August 4, 2008
                       Class will be held on Tuesday, May 27 instead of May 26
Fee:                 $459 + books
Location:           TBA