Medical Scribe

Course and Certificate Information For Free Classes

Certificate of Completion: Medical Scribe

Provides students with hands-on training to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for entry-level employment as medical scribes. This certificate will include a comprehensive study of medical terminology and preparation for documentation of patient medical records using electronic medical records systems in a variety of clinical settings. It is recommended that students type at least 35 words per minute before enrolling in this program.

• NC. HLTH-249 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 45.00 - 60.00 hours Presents a comprehensive study of medical terminology, emphasizing determining meanings by dividing words into their component parts. Basic anatomy and physiology are discussed. Correct spelling, pronunciation and meaning of common medical terms related to individual body systems, clinical procedures, laboratory tests and pathological conditions are covered.
• NC. HLTH-250 MEDICAL SCRIBE: 48.00 - 54.00 hours Prerequisite NC.HLTH-249 or HLHSCI-249 Provides students with hands-on training to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for entry-level employment as medical scribes in specialty clinics and hospitals where they collect the needed records in real-time. Prepares Medical Scribes to document visit details such as symptoms, case history, diagnostic tests, medications, and other records in an electronic medical record platform. It is recommended that students type at least 35 words per minute.