Certificate | SC Program: CL.3455

Program Overview

To learn more about the program, please visit the Medical Scribe Certificate Program website.

Medical Scribe Specialist Certificate

This program is designed to train the individual to be a medical scribe specialist. Students will learn the fundamentals of the career, including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, electronic health records, medico-legal rules and regulations, including HIPAA, and the essentials of medical billing and coding. Using both theory and clinical based learning, the program meets the training requirements for medical scribe as set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The skills and knowledge of a medical scribe may be applied in ambulatory care clinics, surgical centers, hospital settings, emergency departments, and other health care environments.

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed on the student’s transcript.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student should be able to:

  • Apply the knowledge and skills needed to perform entry-level competencies as a medical scribe specialist.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as an individual and collaboratively as a team member to resolve challenges in a changing healthcare environment.

Program Requirements and Course Sequence

Students must complete the 6 courses listed below for a total of 11 units in order to earn the Medical Scribe Specialist Certificate of Achievement. Although not required, HIT 11 is recommended. Students must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 with a grade of “C” or higher in ALL courses required of the program. ALH 105B coursework must be completed in order to participate in HEOC 94. Students must be prepared to complete HEOC 94 immediately following the completion of ALH 105B, or as placement allows. Externship (HEOC 94) scheduling commitments generally follow standard business hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. In order to progress through the medical scribe courses, students must demonstrate competency in both the theory and clinical components. Failing or withdrawing from ALH 105A will require withdrawal from ALH 105B.

Space in the program is limited. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must satisfy the prerequisite listed and file a program enrollment packet with the Health Sciences Division during designated enrollment periods. Students are enrolled on a first come first served basis until classes are full. Clinical and Safety requirements must be met as outlined on the Health Sciences Division web page. Students must also complete a background check and drug test as part of the application process. For additional information please consult the HSUP web page or call (530) 339-3600.

Prerequisite

A 5 minute professional typing certificate issued by a staffing service or college course reflecting a typing speed of 55 wpm with 98% accuracy.

Choose your path

Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

9.5 Units Total
ALH 105A
3
Medical Scribe Theory
ALH 105A
Units 3
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the Medical Scribe Specialist Program

This course provides the student with an understanding of the role, responsibilities, and duties of the medical scribe in a variety of settings. The course introduces the student to the Patient Privacy Rule and HIPAA, medico-legal risk mitigation, essential elements of documenting a physician-patient encounter, regulatory compliance, roles and responsibilities of medical personnel, Physician Quality Reporting Systems (PQRS), as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, medical terminology, pharmacology, health information, quality metrics, billing and coding practices, and professionalism related to medical scribing. This course is designed for students interested in a career in health sciences and will prepare them for an entry-level position as a medical scribe specialist. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ALH 105B
1.5
Medical Scribe Lab
ALH 105B
Units 1.5
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the Medical Scribe Specialist Program

This course is an opportunity to apply information learned in ALH 105A in the laboratory setting. In a simulated environment, students will develop proficiency as medical scribes in preparation for the clinical practicum course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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HEOC 94
1
Health Occupations WSL
HEOC 94
Units 1
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.

The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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HEOC 11
3
Medical Terminology
HEOC 11
Units 3
This course provides students with an understanding of the language of medicine through the study of basic word structures and etymology related to various body systems, diagnostics, and pathology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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HIT 30
1
Basic Pharmacology
HIT 30
Units 1
This course is an introduction to pharmacology. Topics include pharmacology terminology, drug forms, routes of administration, drug classifications, and mechanisms of drug action. This course is intended for students in the health information technology program and healthcare professionals who want to refresh their working knowledge of basic pharmacology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

Need a print out? Feel free to download and/or print out a copy of the sample program map(s).

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Academic/Instructional Division Office

Health Sciences

Contact Info
Location Downtown Redding Campus | 1400 Market Street, Suite 8204 | Redding, CA 96001
Mailing Health Sciences Division | PO Box 496006 | Redding, CA 96049-6006
Alternative Phone (530) 339-3662

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