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Medical Scribe Specialized Training Certificate Program

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Prepare for a career in healthcare with our Medical Scribe Specialized Training Certificate Program. This course will introduce a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of medical scribes, while developing the skills required to work effectively within a variety of clinical settings.

Students will gain the knowledge of medical technology and anatomy to document the medical record accurately and efficiently with new skills, including effective, sensitive, respectful, and culturally informed communication, professionalism, and confidentiality required in the healthcare industry. The course includes 7 online sessions and 1 in-person session at UC Merced on Main, 1635 M Street, Merced, CA, 95340.

Training Advantages

  • Prepare for opportunities to gain hands-on experience working in a healthcare setting
  • Learn the fundamental skills needed to be a successful medical scribe
  • Expand your understanding of how healthcare providers make clinical decisions
  • Learn how to work successfully within a healthcare or medical team
  • If you're an undergraduate, gain clinical experience before starting Medical (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician's Assistant (PA) school

Who Should Take this Course

  • Anyone interested in learning about the role of a medical scribe
  • Anyone interested in starting their career in healthcare
  • Anyone interested in assisting physicians and advanced practice providers with medical documentation and patient care workflow.
  • Anyone wanting to expand their medical scribing skills to enhance their employment opportunities.
  • May include those who are planning to apply to medical school, physician assistant school, nurse practitioner school and nursing school. Also, potential students may include medical assistants, CNAs, EMTs, Health educators and others who are working in the health field.

Things to Consider Before Enrolling

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred (required)
  • Passing of a medical terminology course (preferred)
  • Passing of a college-level biology or chemistry course (preferred)
  • Passing of a college-level anatomy or physiology course (preferred)
  • Work or volunteer experience in a clinical setting (preferred)

Student expectations to be successful in this course:

  • Ability to listen and follow auditory directions
  • Ability to visually see and use a computer
  • Ability to type over 65 words per minutes with at least 80% accuracy (note: medical transcriptionists are expected to type over 80-100 words per minute)
  • Ability to understand and write English proficiently

 

Cost: $349* payment plan available

*Deferred Payment Plan Available for undergraduates

REGISTER NOW to save your seat. Our first session begins September 23, 2024.

Employment Disclaimer: This course will provide a comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare the students to be successful as medical scribes. Students should expect that additional site-specific training will be required upon employment, as mandated by the employer.