Program Overview
The Medical Scribe Professional Certificate prepares students to support medical practitioners by documenting patient information in electronic health records. The program consists of four online classes, including English Composition, Medical Terminology, Human Biology, and Medical Scribe. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Scribe Professional credential and are in high demand due to the increasing use of electronic health records in healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Medical Scribe Professional (MSP) Certificate prepares students to work with physicians and other medical practitioners to support documentation in the electronic health record. Graduates of the program may be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP) credential through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group.
Outline:
The Medical Scribe Certificate consists of four classes in total:
- English Composition I (ENGL& 101) - Prerequisite: ENG 095; 5 credits
- Comprehensive Medical Terminology (HIT 105) - Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, recommend BIOL& 175; 5 credits
- Human Biology with Lab (BIOL& 175) or both BIOL& 241 & BIOL& 242 - Prerequisites: ENGL 095 and MATH 90, 93, or BUS 110; 5 credits
- Medical Scribe (MO 115) - Prerequisites: ENGL& 101, HIT 105 with grade C or higher (BIOL& 175 or BIOL& 241 & 242 may be taken concurrently); 4 credits
Careers:
Graduates of the Medical Scribe Certificate are prepared to work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and medical offices, as medical scribes. Medical scribes assist physicians and other medical practitioners by documenting patient information, such as medical histories, physical examinations, and procedures, in the electronic health record. This allows physicians to spend more time with patients and focus on providing quality care. Medical scribes are in high demand due to the increasing use of electronic health records in healthcare settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical records and health information technicians, which includes medical scribes, is expected to grow by 11% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.