Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 hosted the Galveston Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) fall “Surf’s Up for Codingâ€� medical coding symposium on Sept. 30 in the college’s Abe and Annie Seibel Wing.
More than 60 attendees enjoyed a full day of training and informational sessions on medical coding and other industry trends. In addition, attendees learned about various medical coding specialties, as well as medical coding training programs and associate and bachelor’s degree program information.

“We were honored to host this symposium in support of our local AAPC chapter,â€� said Donna Swartz, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Division Director of Industrial and Applied Technology and Medical Administration Program Director. “The partnership between our local medical coding professionals and Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 is vital to the success of our program. The symposium provides invaluable networking and subject matter exposure for our students.â€�
Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 was also represented at the symposium by GC Medical Administration Advisory Committee chairperson, Errol Jones, five alumni and a current student.
ABOUT GALVESTON COLLEGE
Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.
