Professional Development
Medical Scribe Professional
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.
Length
14 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Medical Clinical Workflow
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$3,200
Medical Scribe Professional
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.
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 - 14 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Medical Scribe Essentials
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
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Medical Scribe Professional Job Possibilities
Medical Scribe
$27,300 – $33,150
ESTIMATED SALARY
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).
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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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 14 weeks, making students job-ready in 3.5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
