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Medical Scribe Specialist
Award:
Two-Semester Diploma
Total Credits for Award:
33.00
Description:
The Medical Scribe program trains individuals to enter information into the electronic medical record at the direction of a physician or practitioner; charting in real time as the provider assesses and examines the patient. The scribe will ease documentation for physicians and allow them to focus on the care of the patient thus increasing the productivity and patient satisfaction in the medical office.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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BIOL 1127 and
BIOL 1128
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Human Biology and Human Biology Lab |
4
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3 |
| BUSN 1150 |
Business Computers |
3
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Choose one of the Communications Studies Courses from the list below
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CMST 1010 Or
CMST 1014 Or
CMST 2012
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Interpersonal Communication
Health Communications
Intercultural Communications
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3
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1
1,7
1,8
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| MEDS 1000 |
Electronic Health Records |
3
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| MEDS 1125 |
Medical Terminology |
3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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| MEDS 1230 |
Healthcare Documentation |
5
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| MEDS 1245 |
Human Diseases and Pharmacology |
5
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| MEDS 1730 |
Medical Coding |
4
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| MEDS 1740 |
Medical Office Law and Liability |
2
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| MEDS 1800 |
Medical Scribe Internship |
1
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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17
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General Education Courses (7 Credits):
To complete the Medical Scribe Diploma, students are required to successfully complete BIOL 1127, BIOL 1128 and one of the CMST courses listed above.
Students must have grades of “C” (2.0) or higher in all required coursework including BIOL 1127, BIOL 1128 and one of the CMST courses from the courses listed above.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.