Here you can see courses sorted into experience levels.
How to guides
This section contains ‘how to guides’ to help you navigate the academy
Basic courses
These courses cover a range of fundamental concepts and techniques expected to be known by all clinical coders. These lessons are designed to complement and reinforce, not replace, the basic knowledge gained through study of the NHS England Standards course.
2023 – BIG Quiz of the year
Subject: Quizzes Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Abdominal wall hernias
Subject: Digestive system Estimated time: 2 hours
Anatomy and physiology – the breast
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: Less than an hour “Informative and engaging content that was easy to follow.”
Anatomy and physiology – the ear
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 1 hour
Anatomy and Physiology – the Endocrine System
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 2 hours
Anatomy and physiology – the heart
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 2 hours “It was an enjoyable course that covers a range of things clearly and did not get overly complicated.”
Anatomy and physiology – the mouth
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: Half an hour “A delightful course, so interesting understanding what goes into just chewing your food! Nicely explained.”
Anatomy and physiology – the muscles
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 2 hours
Anatomy and physiology – the pancreas
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours “Not overloaded with information and diagrams were a great help.”
Anatomy and physiology – the skeleton
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours “Good overview and learnt new information.”
Anatomy and physiology – the urinary system
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Anatomy and physiology – the skin
Subject: Anatomy & Physiology Estimated time: 1 hour
Cancelled procedures
Subject: Multi-speciality courses Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Cataracts and cataract surgery
Subject: Ophthalmology Estimated time: Less than an hour “Easy to understand. A quick concise course that covered all the required aspects.”
Coding for Clinicians
Subject: Coding for non-coders Estimated time: Less than half an hour
Colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies
Subject: Digestive system Estimated time: 1 -2 hours
Core skills 1 – The three dimensions of coding
Subject: Core skills Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Core skills 2 – The four-step coding process
Subject: Core skills Estimated time: 2 hours
Core skills 3 – Roman numerals in ICD
Subject: Core skills Estimated time: 10 minutes
Core skills 4 – ICD and OPCS chapters
Subject: Core skills Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Intermediate courses
These courses are appropriate for coders who have progressed beyond the basics and are now looking for more in depth coverage of specific topics. You should have successfully completed the NHS England Standards course and be familiar with the content of the basic courses in the Academy before starting these courses.
2024 – BIG Quiz of the year
Subject: Quizzes Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Subject: Nervous system Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Anatomy and physiology – Respiratory system
Subject – Anatomy and physiology Estimated time – 2 hours
Anxiety and Depression
Subject: Mental health Estimated time: Less than an hour “Short and informative.”
Approach codes
Subject: Multi-speciality courses Estimated time: 1 hour “Well laid out, informative and clear.”
April 2022 – Standards Update
Subject: Standards updates Estimated time: 3 hours
April 2023 – Standards Update
Subject: Standards updates Estimated time: 3 hours
April 2024 – Standards Update
Subject: Standards Updates Estimated time: 3 hours “This course was very hard and challenging but rewarding at the end.”
April 2025 – standards update
Subject: Standards Updates Estimated time: 1 hour
Bronchoscopies and other respiratory endoscopies
Subject: Respiratory Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours “User friendly with clear explanations.”
Chronic Kidney Disease
Subject: Genitourinary system Estimated time: 1 hour
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Subject: Respiratory Estimated time: 1 hour “Informative and helpful.”
Chronic vs current injuries
Subject: Trauma & Orthopaedics Estimated time: 2 hours “Useful module, valuable index, exclusion and 5th character lessons.”
Clinical coding exam practice questions
Subject: Exam preparation Estimated time: 3 hours
Codes for emergency use
Subject: Multi-speciality courses Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Coronary catheterisation
Subject: Circulatory Estimated time: 2 hours
Diabetes mellitus
Subject: Endocrine system Estimated time: 2 – 3 hours
Advanced courses
These courses cover the application of advanced coding concepts and are suitable for those working towards, or already at, ACC level.
Adverse effects & poisoning
Subject: Mental health Estimated time: 1 hour
Breast flap reconstructions
Subject: Skin and subcutaneous tissue Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Burns and corrosions
Subject: Skin and subcutaneous tissue Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours “Very clear and simple explanation of burns and corrosions. Easy to follow.”
Chemotherapy
Subject: Neoplasms Estimated time: 2 – 3 hours “Really helped with an area of coding that I don’t have much experience of and feel a bit nervous about.”
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Subject: Circulatory system Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Diagnostic imaging
Subject: Diagnostic imaging Estimated time: 3 hours
Fixations
Subject: Trauma & Orthopaedics Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Foot and toe procedures – part one
Subject: Trauma and orthopaedics Estimated time: 2 – 3 hours
Foot and toe procedures – part two
Subject: Trauma and orthopaedics Estimated time: 1-2 hours
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Subject: Infectious diseases Estimated time: 1 hour
Infections in pregnancy
Subject: Maternity Estimated time: 2 – 3 hours
Postprocedural complications and disorders
Subject: Multi-speciality courses Estimated time: 1 – 2 hours
Pregnancy with abortive outcome
Subject: Maternity Estimated time: 2 hours
Psychoactive substance abuse
Subject: Mental health Estimated time: 1 hour
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