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14 Weeks

Program Length

$3,200

Program Cost

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What does a Medical Scribe Professional do?

Through the Medical Scribe Professional career training, you will learn how to document the patient’s story, the patient’s interactions with the physician, the procedures performed, and any other important information. A medical scribe professional collaborates with a physician and fulfills the primary clerical and non-medical functions of a physician or practitioner.

Where Can You Work?

Typically, medical scribe professionals work in inpatient or outpatient medical facilities or busy hospitals.

Requirements

Training Materials Provided

Medical Scribe Professional

Outcomes

Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.

Skills Learned

Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:

  • Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
  • Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA  and HITECH
  • Demonstrate electronic health record documentation as applicable to the clinic workflow
  • Explain how medical coding plays a role and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle
  • Gain an understanding of laboratory testing and pharmacology as applicable to the EHR

Courses

Professionalism in Allied Health

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology

Medical Scribe Essentials

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Medical Scribe Professional Job Possibilities

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Certification Information

Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP) credential through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG).

AMSP

Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional

The AMSP credential showcases a student’s knowledge, skill, and ability to work as a medical scribe efficiently. Students must possess less than 200 hours of documented front-line, on-the-job medical scribe experience in order to sit for the exam. 

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Program Comparison


Emerge Education

Community College

Program & Tuition Cost

$4,000 average

Up to $20,000

Exam Fees, Books & Materials

Included

Up to $750

Job Ready In

3–6 months

24–48 months

Schedule Flexibility

On-demand 24/7

Set class schedule

Travel Requirements

None: 100% online

On-campus classrooms

Student Support

Personal Advisors: text, call and email access

Professors: scheduled office hours

Career Coaching

Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers

Exam-based + prerequisites and electives

to meet credit

Content Delivery

3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning

Professor lectures

Meet Your Training Specialist

Your Training Specialist will help you understand your program, assist with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Contact your Training Specialist to learn more about your program and how to start achieving your goals.

FAQ

Students have access to complete program materials for two years. But most students finish their courses sooner.

Note: Some programs require a clinical component beyond the online coursework which extends the program length.

No, these courses do not count for college credit 

Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.