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Successfully complete all requirements for WDTC’s Health Information Management Program |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | 2. Become a member of American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)Visit [https://www.aapc.com](https://www.aapc.com) |\n|  | 3. Complete the application for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam |\n|  | 4. Locate an exam testing site in your region and schedule your test date\u003Cbr>NOTE: You are required to use specific, current coding books for the CPC exam. It is recommended that you follow the guidelines outlined on the AAPC website for purchasingthe necessary books. The required books can be purchased through their website. It is also recommended to purchase additional coding tools such as the CPC Exam Study Guide and practice tests to help prepare for the exam. |\n\nReviewed June 2025","cbCaifMunsONYAj2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifMunsONYAj2","pdf",148391,"English","# Required Steps to Obtain Your Credential","[{\"question\":\"What are the initial requirements to begin the credentialing process?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must successfully complete all requirements for the Western Dakota Technical College Health Information Management Program and become a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).\"},{\"question\":\"How should candidates prepare for the technical requirements of the CPC exam?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates are required to use specific, current coding books as outlined on the AAPC website and are encouraged to purchase additional study tools like the CPC Exam Study Guide and official practice tests.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the final step in the credentialing sequence?\",\"answer\":\"The final steps involve completing the application for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam and locating a regional testing site to schedule the official test date.\"}]","Health Information Management - Required Steps to Obtain Your Credential | PDF",1790301669]